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Important Announcement |
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Request for Proposals No. 0410
Human and Social Services
Community-Based Funding
This RFP was previously advertised stating that copies of the RFP would be available after 1:00 pm, Tuesday, June 30, 2009. This serves as formal notice that the release of RFP No. 0410 has been postponed until further notice. Therefore, copies of the RFP will not be available on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 as previously advertised. Please be aware that the Cone of Silence related to this solicitation remains in effect.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
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American Association of Grant Professionals Membership |
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The newly-founded Miami Chapter of the American Association of Grant Professionals is currently seeking grant writers, procurers, investigators, evaluators and other grant professionals in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties to join their efforts to expand their knowledge base, improve proposal quality, create collaborations, and advance the field through membership and certification. By joining now, you can play a key role in determining the mission and strategies of the new Miami Chapter. Meet other grant professionals and work to advance the field. Annual dues are $125 for national members (mandatory) and $24 for chapter membership.
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"Behind Every Famous Person is a Fabulous Teacher" Campaign Posters |
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TeachersCount and McGraw-Hill have paired together to offer free posters from their "Behind Every Famous Person is a Fabulous Teacher" Campaign. Individuals can send an email to info@teacherscount.org with their name, address, and which posters they wish to receive. Once TeachersCount receives the email, they will mail the posters free of charge. Due to limited supply, applicants can request only one of each poster, for a total of seven posters.
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Brand New Supplies to be Given Away to NAEIR Members for Free |
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NAEIR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, gifts-in-kind organization that receives donations of excess inventory from corporations across the United States for redistribution to our members-schools, churches, government agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. NAEIR has over 9,500 members and has received donations from over 7,000 corporations during its 26 years of operation. Over $2 billion worth of merchandise has been distributed through NAEIR. Schools and nonprofit organizations that are members of NAEIR gain access to millions of dollars in free merchandise (e.g. office supplies, arts and crafts items, clothing, health and beauty items, janitorial supplies, etc.). Currently, NAEIR members are averaging over $18,000 worth of free products per year for their organizations. Members pay a membership fee and nominal shipping and handling charges - the merchandise itself is FREE.
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Capacity building for local NGOs: A guidance manual for good practice |
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This comprehensive manual on capacity building for local non-governmental organizations can be used for training and development or by local NGOs as a self-help manual. Each chapter is available for download separately. The manual is published by the Catholic Institute for International Relations and made available in its entirety online for free by Progressio.
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Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives |
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The Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives has created a variety of free materials for community and faith-based non-profits and government agencies about providing excellent workforce services to those in need and building public-private partnerships. These materials include: Making a Difference through Strategic Business Partnerships: A Guide for Faith-Based and Community Organizations; Ready4Reentry: A Prisoner Reentry Toolkit; and Mentoring Ex-Prisoners: A Guide for Reentry Programs.
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Conscious Discipline Parent-Skills Classes |
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A series of free parenting trainings are offered at the United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education, 3250 SW Third Ave., 2nd Fl., Miami, 33129: February 12, 2009, The Skill of Assertiveness: Focusing on the behaviors you want more of; March 12, 2009, The Skills of Choices: Helping children feel more powerful while staying in charge; April 16, 2009, The Skill of Positive Intent: Transforming aggression and turning tough times into teaching opportunities; May 14, 2009, The Skill of Empathy: Your face is saying...; and June 18, 2009, The Skill of Consequences: Feeling safe to feel sad and learn from mistakes. All classes are Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. To register email ramirezm@unitedwaymiami.org or call (305) 631-7620.
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Creating Small Business & Non-Profit Budget Projections |
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RSVP for FREE Workshop with Two 2-Hr. Hands-On Classes for Entrepreneurs Starting a Small Business or Improving Their Ability to Forecast Income, Costs, and Breakeven Points presented by Partners for Self Employment. Required RSVP to cornell@partnersforselfemployment.com, phone number (305) 438-1407 Ex 217. Where: 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 215, Miami / FREE Parking.
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Discounted Technology Products Available to Nonprofits from TechSoup Stock |
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Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007, and other software program, are available to U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Canadian charities, and U.S. and Canadian public libraries from TechSoup for an administrative fee of only $20, thanks to a generous donation from Microsoft. A typical retail price for this item is $499. Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 includes 2007 versions of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, InfoPath, and Communicator. New to this Office version, Communicator 2007 is an instant-messaging and real-time communications client that integrates with Office applications.
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EcoPhones Fundraiser |
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The EcoPhones Drive is a cellular phone and ink-jet cartridge fund-raising and recycling program that pays organizations up to $300 for each used digital cell phone and up to $5 for used ink-jet cartridges they turn in. No buying or selling is required to participate, just recycling. EcoPhones provides a free marketing kit to help launch community phone drives. Once an organization has collected a full box of cell phones, EcoPhones will pick them up for free. Within 60 days the organization will receive a check. Registration deadline: open.
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Elevate Miami Program |
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Are you interested in taking your business's marketing to the next level? Have you ever considered creating a web site for your company, but don't know where to begin? The Elevate Miami program invites you to take this brief survey on creating a web site for your business. Upon completion, you'll be invited to submit your information to set up an appointment with a Technology Coach who can provide you with the tools you need to create your own company web site for FREE utilizing the Microsoft Office Live software.
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First Book National Book Bank |
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The First Book National Book Bank distributes large quantities of publisher-donated brand-new books to programs serving children from low-income families. The books are free to organizations that are able to pick them up or just $0.25 per book to have them shipped. After registering with First Book, organizations will receive email notifications alerting them when book distribution applications are available. Eligible organizations must register with First Book and be a nonprofit organization with at least 80% of the children coming from low-income families, a Title 1 school, or a specially designated government institution.
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Florida Down Payment Assistance |
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The American Dream Down Payment Act is a down payment assistance initiative that allows grants to be given to participating jurisdictions to assist low-to-mid-income families and uniformed employees such as, policemen, firemen, sanitation, maintenance workers, and teachers who are employees of the participating state to achieve homeownership. Grants made available under this initiative may be used only for down payment assistance toward the purchase of single family housing by eligible families.
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Florida Resources Directory |
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The Florida Resources Directory is a searchable database or one-stop source for learning about the latest state and federal programs and resources for local communities. Among the search category options are: Financial Assistance (business, Individuals, education, govt. or community); Technical Assistance (business, education, or community); Arts & Culture, Housing, Employment and Training, and more.
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Forum: Immigrant Women's Information Exchange |
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The Women's Fund of Miami-Dade hosts an Immigrant Women's Information Exchange on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 12:30pm at 336 NW 5th Street. This is a cross-cultural forum where any one interested in the issues impacting the lives of immigrant women can gather to learn about existing programs and services and meet other people who are a source of referrals. The meeting is held on the 8th floor of the Somerfield Residence, behind the main Camillus House building. For more info, email Sophie Brion at sophie@womensfundmiami.org or call 305-441-0506.
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Free Donated Technology Products for Nonprofits at TechSoup Stock |
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Donated computer products from partners such as Cisco, Intuit, Adobe, Symantec, Microsoft, etc. are available to nonprofits at TechSoup Stock. New product donations from Microsoft include: Office 2007, Windows Vista, Exchange Server 2007, Visio 2007, and more new releases. Administrative fees are as low as 4 percent of retail value, and no membership fee is required.
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Free Grant Writing Workshops in Spanish |
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The Miami-Dade Public Library System and the Foundation Center present free Grant Writing Workshops in Spanish. The first workshop deals with understanding the differences and objectives of independent, corporate, and community foundations. Learn how to identify grantseeking resources, how to effectively engage with funders and the purpose and importance of each component in a proposal package. The second workshop specifies key components of a proposal and how to get answers to questions about the process of applying for a grant. Also, you will learn how to prepare a budget. The first workshop will be held on June 29, 2009, at 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The second workshop will be held on June 30, 2009, at 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Both workshops will be held at the Miami-Dade County, Main Library, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33128.
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Free Stuff Available to Nonprofits |
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FASTEN has compiled a list of online resources to assist nonprofits access free and low-cost items. On this site you will find a number of national clearinghouses that FBOs can join for free or for a modest registration fee. Also listed are links to organizations offering free or discounted computer and computer-related equipment and services to nonprofits. Additional information found includes information on how to connect individuals in need of business/professional clothing with free clothing resources.
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Free Stuff for Teachers |
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The National Education Association has posted a list of free resources for teachers. These resources cover a wide range of subject matter and appeal to children at various ages. Some of the giveaways feature comic books and mathematics software; others offer online posters and information kits.
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Gateway to Child Welfare Information Launched by HHS |
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The Children's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched Child Welfare Information Gateway. This online portal connects visitors to information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. Its services include the following: an online library of over 48,000 documents; more than 130 Information Gateway publications; free subscription services. Questions may be addressed to the customer service center at info@childwelfare.gov or toll free at 800-394-3366.
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Gifts in Kind |
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Gifts in Kind provides goods like computers, software, office equipment, office supplies, clothing, personal care products, recreational equipment, educational materials, art supplies, and building materials to registered nonprofit organizations with 501 (c)(3) tax exemption status through their Retail Donation Partner and Special Pricing Programs.
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Help Raise Money for Local Organizations and Schools by Using Goodsearch.com |
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The search engine GoodSearch.com, powered by Yahoo, directs 50 percent of its ad-generated revenue to various nonprofits each time one of their supporters types in a new search term. More and more Miami-based nonprofit organizations and schools are now represented and eligible to receive approximately 1 cent for each search conducted by each user. Among these organizations are Miami Art Museum, United Way of Greater Miami, American Red Cross, YMCA of Greater Miami, and specific MDCPS.
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Homeowners Workshops: Centro Campesino |
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Centro Campesino offers monthly classes every third Saturday of the month called "Post Ownership." The class, running from 9:00am - 2:00pm, will focus on how to prevent mortgage default, prevent foreclosure, how to maintain a strong budget, and home maintenance. For more info contact Adriana Pedraza 305-245-7738 ext. 223.
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Information & Technology: Computer Training For Children's Trust Providers |
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The Children's Trust is offering free computer training through New Horizons for its providers. Trainings cover Word, Excel or Access 2003 programs, levels 2-3. View class descriptions, schedules and location. To receive registration form, contact Mariela Carrodegas at 305-571-5700, fax: 305-857-9592 or email: mariela@thechildrenstrust.org.
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Latino Nonprofit Capacity Building: Hispanics in Philanthropy |
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The Funders' Collaborative for Strong Latino Communities is a project of Hispanics in Philanthropy designed to strengthen the Latino civil sector. The Collaborative channels philanthropic resources from multiple sources to organizations operating at the local level in defined geographic areas in the U.S. and Latin America and has Hispanics in Philanthophy is soliciting responses from eligible nonprofits interested in receiving future grant funding.
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Launch of New Housing Portal from Miami-Dade County |
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Miami-Dade County has launched a new housing web portal called Housing Central. Housing Central is a one-stop portal of housing information related to renting, home buying, and housing provider services. It provides the public with a broad view on the subject across the various participating government and social service organizations. Applicable forms and resources from these organizations are also accessible from this site. |
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Legal: Legalline, Free Public Service |
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The Dade County Bar Association has launched a monthly, toll-free legal helpline that South Florida nonprofits and residents can call with their basic legal questions to get free advice. Called "LegalLine," the new service is staffed by volunteer attorneys from the county's private law firms on a rotating basis. Members of the public are invited to call 1-866-596-0399 from 6:00 - 9:00pm the first Wednesday of the month, except national holidays. Callers and attorneys remain anonymous, and questions are taken in English or Spanish across a wide range of legal specialties, including nonprofit incorporation, human resource issues, contracts and agreements, family, probate, criminal, personal injury, immigration law, etc.
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Link-Up Florida & Lifeline Assistance Programs |
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The Florida Public Service Commission wants you to know that you could be eligible for savings on your monthly telephone bill by enrolling in one of these two programs: Link-Up Florida provides a 50% reduction in the telephone service hook-up charge, up to a maximum of $30.00, for qualifying households that do not currently have telephone service. Lifeline Assistance provides at least a $13.50 monthly credit on qualified residential customers' local phone bills. You can save as much as $162.00 per year. For more information, contact your local telephone company, call the Florida Public Service Commission) at 1-800-342-3552, or visit www.floridapsc.com.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program |
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The Miami-Dade Community Action Agency's (CAA) Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin assisting income eligible residents with payment of their gas or electric bills beginning Monday, February 9, 2009. The LIHEAP provides financial assistance to help eligible households meet the rising cost of home energy expenses. This assistance is provided in the form of credit toward your bill. To be eligible an applicant's income must not exceed 150% of the poverty income guideline. Assistance to residents is offered on a first come - first serve basis; twice annually during winter and summer. Applications can be made in person or may also be downloaded from the County's web portal site at www.miamidade.gov/caa/liheap.asp. For additional information about the LIHEAP program or other programs available through CAA, please contact call (786) 469-4600.
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Miami-Dade County Public Library System Job Search & Skill Building Classes |
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In an effort to assist Miami-Dade County residents during these difficult economic times, the Miami-Dade Public Library System is offering a wide assortment of vital information and valuable assistance for job seekers. From computer classes and access to the Internet, to help in resume writing, job interviewing skills and test preparation, the Library wants to be help patrons prepare for and search for jobs. Free classes are held throughout all 47 branch locations and are available in both English and Spanish. Free computer classes include basic computer skills, how to create a resume, how to set up an email account as well as how to navigate the Internet to search for jobs. The Library's website has created a "Job Search" section for individuals to access from any location 24/7. For more info, contact 305-375-BOOK (2665) or visit www.mdpls.org.
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Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department Water-Use Efficiency Program |
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Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department is offering a Toilet Replacement Project program for senior citizens who qualify for the additional homestead exemption on their property taxes and those residents who meet the federal criteria for low income households. Participating homes must have been built prior to 1996. This retrofit project will install a toilet, showerhead, aerators to qualifying participants. Once application is received, the Community Action Agency (CAA) will contact the applicant for additional information necessary to process the application.
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Modest Needs "Bridge Grants" |
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Modest Needs makes "Bridge Grants" by remitting payment to a creditor for a relatively small, emergency expense on behalf of an individual or family suffering from short-term unemployment due to the current economic downturn. In making a Bridge Grant, the goal is to allow a person who has recently become unemployed through no fault of his or her own and who has yet to find a new position or to begin receiving the unemployment benefits to which s/he is entitled to continue to look for work without having to worry (at least in the short term) about losing his or her home, car, health insurance, child care, or other items/services essential to an individual's ability to look for/accept new employment and/or to remain self-sufficient while that person is waiting for his or her unemployment benefits to start.
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Nonprofit Career Teacher Resources Available at No Charge to Educators |
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Action Without Borders/Idealist.org in partnership with Learning to Give announced a newly developed nonprofit career resources which is available at no charge to elementary, middle, and high school teachers, curriculum directors, administrators, career counselors, and youth workers. Educators may access and use grade-appropriate lessons to explain the importance of philanthropy, the role of nonprofit organizations, and the career opportunities available to young people within the nonprofit sector. There are three units specifically written for grade spans 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. |
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Operation Green Plant: Free Seeds! |
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America the Beautiful Fund is offering grants of FREE SEEDS to nourish and beautify your community. To request a grant of flower and/or herb seed, interested applicants should: Write a short letter describing the project; Fill out the application which can be downloaded from their website; Enclose a check for shipping and handling; and Mail a letter, application and check.
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Partners for Self-Employment Matched Savings Program |
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Partners For Self Employment Inc. would like to announce an addition to the Matched Savings Fund (MSF) Program supported by the City of Miami and the Department of Health & Human Services. This component of the MSF Program is providing low and moderate income entrepreneurs who either live in or operate a business within the City of Miami an opportunity to purchase a computer from either Dell, Hewlett-Packard or Per Scholas at a reduced cost. The reduced cost coupled with the $2 match or every $1 the client saves can put a computer in an entrepreneur's hand for less than a third of the average price. For additional information on this programs or other PSE services please refer clients to Cornell Crews, Program Director. He can be reached at 305.438.1407 x215 or by email at cornell@partnersforselfemployment.com.
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Prosperity Campaign |
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The Prosperity Campaign connects low-wage workers to existing economic benefits programs available to them such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Childcare Tax Credit. It also seeks to provide individuals and families financial literacy programs that will help them improve their standard of living so they can buy a house, a car, put themselves or their kids through college. The Campaign is offering free business toolkits to nonprofits featuring tips on teaching employees how to access free financial resources - from government benefits to financial counseling.
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Purchasing A Home in Today's Real Estate Market Seminar |
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The Partners For Self Employment, Inc. provides tips to make the largest purchase of your life a successful one. Topics will include: What House To Buy, What To Bring On Your House Hunt, Choosing Your Team, How To Find The House (including realtors, internet, Fsbo, bandit signs, newspaper, auctions), Best Deals (short sales, Reo), Financing Your House Purchase, What Not To Do In Preparation For Your Purchase, and What To Do In Preparation. The seminar takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2009, 11 am to 1 pm, at 3000 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 215, Miami, FL 33137. Free Parking Available. Please Rsvp to: CORNELL@PARTNERSFORSELFEMPLOYMENT.COM. Telephone number: 305.438.1407 X215.
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South Florida Workforce Investment Board 2009 Summer Employment Program |
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The South Florida Workforce will assist young adults to enhance their work readiness skills and pursue the best jobs possible for the summer. You may qualify to participate in the South Florida Workforce Investment Board's Summer Employment Program if you are: between 14-24 years of age, live in Miami-Dade or Monroe County, a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S., and low income. The selection of youth will be
done by a lottery process. The 8 thru 10 week program will provide young adults with summer jobs, work readiness skills and an opportunity to earn a paycheck by working in entry-level occupations at governmental agencies, non-profit and for profit agencies, hospitals and community based organizations on a part-time basis earning $8 to $10 an hour.
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Submit a New Grant Opportunity on the Miami-Dade County Grants Website |
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Are you interested in posting a current grant opportunity on our website? Submittals will be reviewed and edited as appropriate by our staff for distribution in our G-mail and posting on our website.
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Summer & After-School Programs Guide 2009 |
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The Children's Trust handy Programs Guide 2009, listing over 500 sites for summer camps and after-school programs around Miami-Dade County, is now available in all area Publix stores. Look for the advertising poster and pick up one of your free guides. The guides are also available at The Children's Trust as well as at a number of county locations and some schools, especially in those areas not close to Publix stores.
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Support is Available from Outreach Specialists at the Children's Trust |
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Specialists from the Outreach Department of The Children's Trust are available to meet with groups to discuss a wide number of programs and services offered by the Children's Trust. They can hand out literature about their support services or the programs they fund, and facilitate seminars and presentations for service providers and Trust friends. Groups and organizations interested receiving support from Trust specialists for events must complete an Event Information/Outreach Request Form.
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The Children's Trust Family Expo |
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The Children's Trust Family Expo, sponsored by Target, is a FREE day-long family festival at the Miami-Dade Fair and Expo Center on Saturday, May 30, 2009. It features activities and entertainment for the entire family in an effort to provide parents with direct contact with health and social services, as well as educational opportunities. The event attracts more than 30,000 visitors a year. Activities include: face painters, clowns, stiltwalkers, magicians, storytellers, arts & crafts, bounce houses, rock climbing walls, music and dance performances, workshops and classes for parents, child fingerprinting, injury prevention, programs for children with special needs, Pre-K registration, KidCare outreach, vaccination information, after-school programs, child seat safety demonstrations, puppet shows, appearances by well-known Nickelodeon and PBS characters, mobile units offering community services and much more.
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United Way New Financial Guide |
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As part of its focus to help people achieve financial stability, the United Way has added a Financial Resource Center to its Web site. The new guide is designed to help individuals and families better adjust to these challenging economic times. Among the tools, you'll find: Tip sheets on avoiding foreclosure; finding a job; handling stress; tools on how to manage credit, build savings, and meet basic needs.
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Xerox FreeColorPrinters |
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For nearly a decade, Xerox has provided over 50,000 small businesses, schools and universities, religious and non-profit organizations, and government agencies with free Xerox products through the Free Color Printers.com program. Xerox is offering businesses the opportunity to receive a professional, high-speed, networked Xerox Phaser 8560 color printer at NO COST. Apply and your office could receive: a Xerox Phaser 8560 Network Color Printer; 3-year service agreement; and support by email and toll-free telephone. Total program value of more than $3,000.
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Youth Leadership Program |
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The Hosanna Community Foundation, Youth Leadership Program reduces risk factors in youth and families by providing academic/tutorial skill building, life skill training, parent/child workshops, community service opportunities for youth and family bonding activities for participants' parents and remaining family. The goal of the program is to provide long-term assistance for high risk youth and their families in which they develop coping skills that reduce risk factors and increase protective factors within their family structure. Please call (305) 215-3704 for more information.
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Youth Leadership Training Institute |
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The Youth Leadership Training Institute is a free 3-day/2-night initiative of the United Way of Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse. The Institute helps bring together youth leaders from both within Broward County and around the State of Florida. Youth leaders and adults will enjoy three fun-filled days of workshops, created to promote positive social change as it relates to underage drinking, substance use/abuse, and other interrelated issues. Registration forms are now available! Contact: Shahara Jaghoo or Dana Shelby at (954) 760-7007.
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