Cruise Night to Benefit United Way

Cruise Night

Presented by City Walk

at Palm Coast

Friday

August 28, 6-9 PM

Benefiting the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties

Trophies, Prizes, Discounts and Raffel going to United Way.

Music provided by DJ Frank Roberts

Come on out and enjoy seeing these beautiful cars or bring your own classic!!

Restaurants & Shops open for the event.

160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Palm Coast (Next to Walmart)

Smart Money Divas Support United Way's Women's Initiative of Flagler County

Date: Saturday, August 29th Time: 2:00 – 5:00 P.M.

Place: Brookhaven Villas Clubhouse; the heart of the new Town Center – Palm Coast, Florida

R.S.V.P.: By August 24th, kristeen@brookhavenattowncenter.com or 386.586.7920

Donation: $10 (Net proceeds and donated items to benefit the United Way Women’s Initiative of Flagler County)

Join the Smart Money Divas for our first exciting event!

We show Goal Oriented Women savvy financial strategies to grow money (special fertilizer and soil provided…LOL)! We make it fun and interactive…..never making you feel like you sat through a boring seminar. Our goal is to impart great information doing what girls like to do most…..have fun, socialize and of course shop and give back to our community in the process!!!

Our Itinerary of Fun

• Socializing, Music, Appetizers and Wine Tasting


• A short introduction to the Smart Money Divas and a bit of financial blah blah


• Our special guest speaker – Awesome Entrepreneur, Angee Robertson Get a sneak peak of Angee on her website at http://www.sheicspace.com/
  
• A proud spotlight of local women to women owned businesses to include; Travel, Skin Care (including Botox and Electrolysis), Massage, Handbags, Jewelry, Sweets, Polynesian dancing and more!
  
• Earn play money to bid on auction items contributed by women merchants (See attached list of items to bring/wear, etc. to earn dollars)
  

Come Wine With The Divas!

Earn Your Diva Auction Dollars

Be the first guest to arrive………………………………………………………………………..$15.00

Your $10 donation…………………………………………………………………………………………,$10.00

Donate a gift card of any value (Publix, Wal-Mart, Target)…………$50.00

Buy merchandise from our spotlighted merchants………………………..$45.00

Bring a list of friend’s (potential Divas) email addresses (with their permission)………………………………………………………………………………………..……………$30.00

Donate a non-perishable food item, each…………………………………………..$15.00

Donate a gently used (name brand would be great) hand bag (to be raffled off at end of event)………….……………………………………………………………………..$75.00

Wear your best Diva shoes….…………………………………………………………………..$10.00

Best Diva look (chosen by the Smart Money Divas)…………………….$40.00

Bring a friend……………………………………………………………………………………………….$35.00

Visit the Smart Money Divas on Facebook!!!

Learn Sign Language Through UW Partner - Easter Seals

American Sign Language Classes to Start in Late August/Early September

In Daytona Beach
$40.00 for 8-week session

Beginners I: Every Tuesday 4:30 – 5:30 pm or 5:30 – 6:30 pm starting September 1st, 2009
Beginners VI: Every Tuesday 6:30 – 7:30 pm starting September 1st, 2009
Intermediate Classes: Every Thursday 4:30 – 5:30 pm starting September 3rd, 2009
Advanced Classes: Every Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 pm starting September 3rd, 2009

In DeLand
$40.00 for 8-week session

Beginners I: Every Monday 4:30 – 5:30 pm starting August 31st, 2009
Beginners II: Every Monday 5:30 – 6:30 pm starting August 31st, 2009
Beginners I: Every Monday 6:30 – 7:30 pm starting August 31st, 2009

Contact Amy Barber at 386-957-9327 otr by email at abarber@eseals-vf.org or text 386-314-3091.

Spaghetti Fundraiser for The Arc of Volusia

The Arc of Volusia Announces First Annual Spaghetti Fundraiser, September 4th

The Arc of Volusia - Deland Location will be hosting the 1st Annual Spaghetti Luncheon Fundraiser on Friday, September 4th from 11:00am -12:30pm at 1738 Patterson Avenue, Building K in DeLand. 



Tickets are $3.00 donation per person and proceeds from the lunch will be used by DeLand's Arc F.A.S.T. (Family And Staff Team) for activities, programs, or purchase educational materials for The Arc DeLand Center, an educational and vocational learning facility for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.



The Arc DeLand Center will also be having a yard sale the same day as the Spaghetti Lunch Fund Raiser.Contact Trudy Adams 386-943-9793 for more information or to purchase tickets.

Military Personnel and Their Families Receive Mental Health Support Thanks to United Way

The United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties and a coalition of local agencies are helping military personnel and their families find the mental health support that they need before, during or after deployment to Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom or OIF) or Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom or OEF) thanks to a $240,000 grant from the BrAIve Fund and The Community Foundation of Jacksonville. The coalition includes: The United Way Volusia-Flagler Counties; Community Foundation of East Central Florida; Coalition for the Homeless; Volusia Veterans Services; Flagler Veterans Services; Daytona Beach VA Outpatient Clinic; Orlando VAMC; Mental Health Association of East Central Florida; Serenity House of Volusia; Center for Business Excellence - One Stop Employment Division; Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare; America Red Cross; Family Support Services – Army Guard Unit; Domestic Abuse Council; and The House Next Door.

According to the Florida Department of Veteran Affairs there are about 4,400 OEF/OIF veterans from Volusia and Flagler Counties. This calculates to an estimated 10,000 veterans and their family members living in our community. The local VA clinic in Daytona Beach serves approximately 660 OEF/OIF veterans each year and the homeless shelters serving approximately 118 veterans. The United Way and its coalition members determined that the greatest unmet need for many of these veterans, and especially for their families, was in the area of mental health and substance abuse treatment. The Daytona Beach VA Clinic has case management and mental health services for veterans but has very limited resources for families.

“We are incredibly proud that we have been able to bring together this wonderful group of agencies to help our military families” said Ray Salazar, President of the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties. “These families have given so much to our country and our community and we are proud to be able to help them acquire services that they need to help keep their families strong and ultimately build a better community.”

The first part of the program is to make sure to that our local agencies are culturally competent to the challenges and needs of this population. For mental health providers a two day training in PTSD and treatment of the veterans with traumatic injuries as well as treating the care givers (family members) who provide care for severely injured veterans. The first day of training will help to merge the divide between military and civilian culture getting through the understanding of the military culture of someone who has been in the war zone and accustomed to the language. Approximately 200 mental health professionals and nonprofit employees will gain military cultural competency allowing the community to better serve OEF/OIF veterans. The second day of training experts from SAMSA will focus on PTSD and dealing with traumatic brain injuries. Approximately 100 mental health professionals will gain understanding of PTSD and the impact of reintegration on the family.

The grant provides 1240 hours of therapeutic mental health services or family counseling for 310 individuals and provides support groups for families serving 90 people with a total of 126 group therapy sessions. In addition, support groups especially for children will be offered to approximately 30 children in the two county areas. Serenity House will also be able to provide residential substance abuse treatment for 3 months for up to 8 veterans.

Therapy sessions will be provided by local, licensed and trained Mental Health Therapists through local agencies. In total, over 400 individuals will receive the mental health services that are needed to help these families who have proudly served our country and our represented our community.

If you or someone you know are in need of help, please call 211 (386-253-0564) to get connected and get answers.

Other phone numbers:
House Next Door – Deltona 386.860.1776
DeLand 386.738.9169
Mental Health Assoc – 252.5785
Serenity House – 258.5050 x. 10
SMA – Access Center number is 1-800-539-4228

The United Way of Volusia-Flagler improves lives and builds a stronger community by bringing together hearts, minds and resources from across the region and by developing effective partnerships with businesses, government and nonprofit organizations. For more information, please visit the web-site www.LiveUnitedInVolusiaFlagler.org

AmeriCorps Vista Opening

Job Description for CFWF Service Learning

Financial Literacy Liaison

VITA Liaison

Agency: United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, Inc.
3747 W. International Speedway Blvd
Daytona Beach, Fl. 32721-0523
Contact Person: Renee Gay - 386-253-0563 or rgay@unitedwayvfc.org

Project Name: Campaign for Working Families – Service Learning Project

The Campaign for Working Families (CFWF) is a prosperity coalition that serves Volusia and Flagler Counties in Florida. The coalition primary goal is to reduce poverty by giving people the tools to help them build assets. We accomplish this by providing free tax preparation, financial literacy classes and a savings campaign. Over the last four years the Campaign has provided over 6,100 people with free tax preparation and provided over 100 people with financial education classes. This position will support the goals of the coalition by helping to develop strong working relationships with the five local universities and developing service learning and volunteer opportunities for local students.

This is a CFWF College Outreach Assistant position, the person selected is a volunteer that will be paid a small stipend from AmeriCorp/VISTA.

• Responsibilities are:
• Act as the liaison between the Universities and other Campaign Partners and Campaign Donors.
• Build infrastructure with universities in Volusia and Flagler Counties to focus on Service
• Learning and Volunteering with CFWF prosperity campaign.
• Develop a working knowledge of Financial Education Course Materials and/or VITA Program Materials.
• Attend training and certification required for FDIC Money Smart Program and/or VITA Program.
• Outreach to students to engage and recruit them for Financial Education and/or VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program.
• Provide opportunities for college students to acquire financial knowledge to enable them to make sound personal financial decisions.
• Develop new opportunities for student service within the community to foster civic engagement within program guidelines.
• Track and report results of activities to supervisor and Campaign committees on a regular basis.
• Create outreach materials for use at college campuses.
  

Requirement of person hired:
Able to work 40 hours a week on a flexible schedule must work 1700 hours in the year contracted
Able to follow directions and work independently with minimal supervision
Able to work in a multi-cultural environment
Able to be creative developing ways to outreach within the community
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer literate – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Experienced in working within a community to build relationships
Able to inspire others to want to participate in what we are creating
College degree preferred, High School education or commitment to complete GED during year of service required
Life experience that has given the skills to be a leader
Have own transportation and valid driver’s license

Benefits:
Stipend paid from Federal Government of about $10,000 per year.
Education stipend of $4,725 paid at the end of the year or $1,200 at end of service and completion of service hours.
Health Insurance coverage for self
Mileage for work related travel

Please go to the AmeriCorps VISTA website to find out more information about the VISTA program before applying for this position. http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp

Buca di Beppo is hosting a two-night fundraiser for The STAR FAMILY CENTER!

Buca di Beppo is hosting a two-night fundraiser for The STAR FAMILY CENTER!

Monday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 11

Buca di Beppo
2514 West International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, Florida 32114

20 % of your purchase will be donated to the STAR Family Center!

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO PRINT FORM - YOU WILL NEED TO BRING THIS WITH YOU IN ORDER FOR THE STAR CENTER TO RECEIVE THE 20% DONATION.

Thank you for continuing to support the families and individuals of the STAR Family Center, a United Way Partner Agency!

Bob Evans Community Fun Night - Supporting United Way

Join us for a night of fun, food and fundraising to support the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties! Three area Bob Evan's have agreed to support the United Way VFC as part of their Community Fun Nights program.

Helping your community is easy! Just dine at the select Bob Evan's restaraunt on the designated day and present the flyer to your server and 15% of your ticket will be donated back to the United Way!

Each fundraiser runs from 6am to 9pm
Daytona Beach:

Saturday, Sept. 12

Friday, Dec. 4

Palm Coast and Port Orange:

Monday, Oct. 5

Monday, Oct. 12

Monday, Oct. 19

Monday, Oct. 26

REMEMBER: You MUST bring a copy of the flyer in order for your meal to count towards donations.

Click here to print the flyer for the next Community Fun Night.
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

If you have any questions, please contact Diane Olsen, Assistant Director of Resource Development at 386-366-9053 or dolsen@unitedwayvfc.org

Be sure to tell your friends and families! Make it a fun night to laugh, enjoy good company and food and support our community!

Cruise Night - Classic Car Show to Supports United Way!

Cruise Night - Classic Car Show
Presented by City Walk at Palm Coast

Friday August 7, 6-9 PM

Benefiting the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties

Trophies, Prizes, Discounts with Raffle proceeds going to United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties.

Music provided by DJ Frank Roberts.

Come on out and enjoy seeing these beautiful cars or bring your own classic!!

Restaurants & Shops open for the event.

160 Cypress Point Pkwy, Palm Coast (Next to Walmart)

Family Life Center - Baby Supply Drive

The Family Life Center is the Certified/ Domestic Violence Center in Flagler County, FL. We are currently experiencing a significant increase in the enrollment for our Emergency Shelter and Outreach Programs and have several babies/ toddlers living at the Safehouse/ Emergency Shelter. To meet the growing needs, we are launching a “Baby Supply Drive.”

Baby Supply Drive

Urgent Needs:
Diapers sizes 4-6
Pull-ups 2T-4T
Wipes

We Also Welcome:
Bottles and bottle brushes
Strollers, car seats, and car booster seats
Boy/ Girl Clothes- All sizes, from newborn to teenagers (gently worn welcome)
Find out more at http://www.flcsafehouse.org/Donations.html