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Project Homeless Connect - West Orange - Cancelled |
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Written by Christine Fontaine
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Wednesday, 03 September 2008 11:39 |
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The "Project Homeless Connect" for West Orange at the Central Florida Fairgrounds for Friday, September 5, 2008 has been CANCELLED!
Please help us spread the word to our homeless guests!
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The next "IDignity" event is Thursday, September 25, 2008 at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission, 400 West Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801 from 8 am to 2 pm. IDignity provides ID, Birth Certificates, and Social Security cards each month to the poor.
There is a "Veteran's Stand Down" event on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Downtown Recreation Center, 649 West Livingston Street, Orlando, FL 32801 from 9 am to 2 pm. This event is for Veteran's ONLY.
The next "Project Homeless Connect" event is Friday, December 5, 2008 at the Downtown Recreation Center at 649 West Livingston Street, Orlando, FL 32801from 8 am to 2 pm.
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Free Medical Clinic for Uninsured Children |
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Written by Joel Remigio
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Thursday, 04 September 2008 11:38 |
The Destiny Foundation of Central Florida is hosting free medical clinics for uninsured children, ages 4-18, one Sunday a month. Their next clinic is September 28th, 9:00am-12:00pm, at 150 W. Michigan Street, Orlando, FL 32806
Children ages 4-18 will be seen by volunteer doctors and nurses for physicals and basic sick visits. All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Families must be at or below 200% of the Federal poverty level.
To register, call Dominique Greco at 407-849-0079 x310.
For more clinic information, call Melanie Confusione, Clinic Director, at 407-849-0079 x333. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 September 2008 11:47 )
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Children...the Silent Victims of Domestic Violence |
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Written by Cathy Jackson
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Wednesday, 03 September 2008 19:43 |
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Please join Harbor House for the "Children...the Silent Victims of Domestic Violence" - A National Experts Roundtable on October 10, 2008
Do not miss this panel discussion about child trauma and family violence. This important event will be moderated by Dr. Junius Gonzales, Dean of Louis de la Parte Mental Health Institute, USF. Joining him will be Dr. John Fairbank of Duke University Medical Center/ National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, Carol Wick, CEO Harbor House of Central Florida and Vicki Hummer, Florida Institute for Family Attachment.
Training certificates will be provided and attendance is free. Priority seating is available for those attending the 31st Annual Luncheon.
Location:
Sheraton Downtown, 60 South Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando, FL 32804
Time:
2:00-3:00, following the 31st Annual Luncheon
Admission:
Free, please visit the Harbor House web site to RSVP. |
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Homeless & Supportive Housing Conference |
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Written by Joel Remigio
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Wednesday, 03 September 2008 21:01 |
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Florida Coalition for the Homeless announces its 2nd annual statewide conference in collaboration with the Florida Supportive Housing Coalition and the Florida Department of Children and Families. The conference “A Home for All, Bringing the Pieces Together” will be held October 6th-7th at the Royal Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
The Early Bird Registration has been extended to September 5, 2008! Register at the Florida Supportive Housing Coalition website.
You do not want to miss this informative, educational and entertaining conference so register online today at the Florida Supportive Housing Coalition website. From this site, you can also view the conference brochure which provides additional information about the workshops, schedule of events, hotel information and sponsorship information. Book your room by September 12 for the discounted rate of $119.
We have invited state and national speakers to provide their expertise on funding, resources, housing development, advocacy and best practices. We are excited about the caliber of speakers that are scheduled to appear. Our plenary speakers include:
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Homeless Veterans Grant Writing Workshops |
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Written by Joel Remigio
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Thursday, 28 August 2008 19:34 |
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With funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the
Governor’s Institute on Alcohol and Substance Abuse is pleased to offer
a new program to assist communities meet the needs of Veterans of our
armed services - the Homeless Veteran Provider Technical Assistance
Center. This center, known as the TAC, will help non-profit
organizations and faith-based agencies create programs to help homeless
veterans transition to independent living. The TAC staff will provide
free training and consultation in writing successful grant applications
to assist organizations in preparing their own grants from federal,
state, and/or private funding sources. Homeless veteran providers from
all states and territories are invited to participate.
These workshops are being held all over the country. There are two in Florida:
- Gainesville, FL - 9/18/2008 - 9/19/2008
- West Palm Beach, FL - 2/23/2009 - 2/24/2009
Visit the Homeless Veteran Provider Technical Assistance Center website for on-line registration and more information. |
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