Homelessness Event-Oct 4th

Osceola Non-Profit Roundtable Meeting

The next meeting of the Osceola Non-Profit Roundtable is:

Wednesday, August 1st9:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church of Kissimmee
1700 N. John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee 
(corner of Columbia and John Young Pkwy)

NO RSVP required - just come to learn about community programs and connect to resources that can help you serve your clients.  FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDES WILL BE AVAILABLE.  If you have any questions, please call Sue Ring at 407-933-0870 x.221.  Thanks and we look forward to seeing you next week!

Non-Profit Roundtable Meeting

The next meeting of the Osceola Non-Profit Roundtable Meeting is:

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4TH
9:00 a.m.
First Baptist Church of Kissimmee
1700 N. John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee (corner of John Young & Columbia)

Please share this invitation with peers and join us!

See you next Wednesday!

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Come to the Recruiting Event!

with 

Hospitality Staffing

March 22, 2012

10:00 A.M. to Noon 

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc.
Kissimmee Self-Sufficiency Job Center

101

W. Cypress St.

, Suite K

Kissimmee, FL  34741

407.847.0696

Contact Information

Rosario Lopez

Corporate Recruiter Orlando/Tampa

Office 407.240.0780

Hospitality Staffing Solutions, LLC

1650 Sand Lake Rd, Suite 235

Orlando, FL 32809

www.hssstaffing.com

Osceola Case Management Breakfast TOMORROW!

IT'S NOT TOO LATE! RSVP to sring@communityvision.org or 407-933-0870. Tomorrow is the:

Osceola Case Management Network Quarterly Breakfast

Tuesday, February 28, 2012
8:00 - 10:15AM

Presented by Community Vision and Good-Samaritan Village
Located at: Good-Samaritan Village – Heritage Creekside4197 S. Orange Blossom Trail Kissimmee, FL 34746

AGENDA
8:00 – 8:30 AM Registration, Networking & Breakfast
Sponsored by Good-Samaritan Village


8:40 AM Introductions & Welcome - Sue Ring, Community Vision

8:50 AM Sponsor Message - Ruth Newland – Community Liaison for Good-Samaritan Village


9:00 AM Guest Speaker, Dr. Latchman Hardowar - “Eating Right for a Healthy Heart”

9:30 AM Questions

9:40 AM Guest Speaker, Laura Sostre - “Let’s Get Moving!”

10:10 AM Questions

10:15 AM Closing Remarks, Door Prizes, & Thank You - Sue Ring, Community Vision

Help for Homeless Families

Building Strong Families

A community partnership with Heart of Florida United Way, Siemer Family Foundation and the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation

The Osceola Council on Aging Building Strong Families program serves low-income families with children, who are at risk for homelessness due to economic crisis. 
The program will help eligible participants to meet the family’s basic needs, and stabilize their children in school. 

In general, eligible participants of the Building Strong Families program may receive access to available services, including:

·       Emergency Utility Assistance

·       Employment Support Services

·       Rent & Mortgage Assistance

·       Health Services

·       Nutrition/Food Assistance

and much more.

To find out more about the Building Strong Families Program, contact:

Osceola County Council on Aging

Community Action Services (407) 846-8532 x265

ELIGIBILITY

All participants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1.      Must be a resident of Osceola County Florida

2.      Have a household Adjusted Gross Income equal to or less than 200% of the poverty level.

2012 HHS Poverty Guidelines
Number of Persons in Family or Household	200%
1	$1,862
2	$2,522
3	$3,182
4	$3,842
5	$4,502
6	$5,162
7	$5,822
8	$6,482
For each additional person, add	$660

3.      Must have a school-aged child(ren) enrolled in an accredited public, private or parochial school in Osceola County.

4.      Must be at risk for homelessness and/or in an unstable or transient home environment.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

1.      Participate in a Case Managed service program.

2.      Complete a Financial Literacy Education class.

3.      Complete a Building Strong Families Treatment Plan.