Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Add your resources to this blog

I am Warren Hougland, your osceola resources blog administrator. I need some help getting important information out to all our subscribers of case managers and social service providers (we have over 100 subscribing). If you or someone in your agency is interested in adding resources to this blog please email me at Osceolaresources@gmail.com. It is quick and easy to do. I hope to hear from you soon.

Thank you.

2011-2012 Rental Assistance Program

 

OSCEOLA COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
2011-2012 Rental Assistance Program

This program shall provide assistance to Osceola County residents in danger of becoming homeless. Assistance shall be limited to the security deposit and first months rent; with a maximum assistance amount of $3,000.
The program has eligibility requirements including but not limited to:
  • Income
  • Demonstration of need
  • Future financial management plan
  • Educational class attendance
  • Location of rental unit
The application process will begin October 18, 2011 and will end when funds are no longer available. Phone calls from potential applications will be accepted on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 9am to 11am. Assistance will be granted on a first call, first ready, first served basis.

For more information or to apply for assistance during the open application period, please contact Jamie Rowland, CDBG Program Specialist at 407-742-8405 or via email CDBG@osceola.org.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Computer towers available to nonprofits

The City of Kissimmee has computer towers available to nonprofits. They are towers only and may not have an operating system. The towers are available on a first-come first-served basis by contacting Desiree Matthews at (407) 518-2302.



Monday, July 25, 2011

Osceola Health Summit 2011





OSCEOLA SUMMIT ON HEALTH 2011


Presented in partnership with the Osceola Co Health Dept.





Examining Osceola's Healthcare Challenges & Opportunities


Friday, August 19, 2011


Osceola Council on Aging - Barney E. Veal Center



Help us set the direction for healthcare in our Community! Join us at the 2011 Health Summit Friday, August 19th at the Osceola Council on Aging, 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee FL.



8:00 AM Registration and Healthy Breakfast

Sponsored by Vitas Innovative Hospice Care

8:30 AM Welcome & Introductions


8:40 AM Keynote Address

Richard Morrison, VP Government Affairs, Adventist Health System



9:00 AM Highlights of the Community Based Scorecard and Progress

Local Public Health Assessment

Belinda Johnson-Cornett, Director, Osceola Co Health Dept.


9:30 AM Strategic Planning Breakout Sessions



  • What key areas determine success?

  • What long-range goals support the mission?

  • What objectives are beyond our reach?

  • What needs to change?

10:45 AM Issues Assessment


12:00Noon Adjournment



WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Employers - Government Leaders - Healthcare Professionals - Non-Profit Leaders - Service Providers - Business Owners - YOU!!



Event is FREE but RSVP is required! Call 407-933-0870 or email sring@communityvision.org to RSVP today!