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Census 2010: How You Can Help!
UPHS is partnering with Census 2010 to help ensure the Big Bend's hardest to count areas are indeed counted. To do you part, we are asking all organizations that offer direct service to educate their clients about the importance of the census. Census data determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives and also can help determine the allocation of federal funds for community services. Do you part and ensure you clients know the census is coming and alleviate their fears about filling it out. Filling out the census form helps us help them!
For more information about Census 2010, please see the attached facts sheets.
Share the Journey Benefit Concert
Local favorites Low Flying Planes, the Sarah Mac Band and Del Suggs will come together for a concert March 5th, 2010, from 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM at the American Legion Hall, 229 Lake Ella Drive, Tallahassee. The concert is being staged to benefit Big Bend Hospice and single tickets are $25 or $40 per couple. Randy Hock, band member of Low Flying Planes, is spearheading this event in an effort to give back to Big Bend Hospice, who cared for his mother-in-law. For more information please call Laura Glenn at Big Bend Hospice at (850) 701-1341 or laurag@bigbendhospice.org. Tickets are available at Big Bend Hospice, Old Town Café, Premier Health and Fitness Center or online at www.lowflyingplanes.com/bbh.
Goodwill Helps Keep The Doors Open at the Dick Howser Center
Goodwill Industries has agreed to contribute approximately $150,000 to its neighbor the Dick Howser Center to help keep the organization open. For the full story, click here.
City and County Officials Meet on Homelessness
Mayor John Marks as well as other city and county officials, met on Monday to discuss the effectiveness of the recent opening of the Cold Weather Shelter at Lincoln Neighborhood Services Center. The opening of the Cold Weather Shelter was part of the City's Cold Weather Emergency Plan and is located at 438 W. Brevard St. Overall, the group said the response was effective. Mayor Marks also announced a workshop to be held Feb. 25 to discuss a renewed plan to address chronic homelessness, which will include local and federal experts.
Strike it BIG- Bowl for Kids' Sake 2010!
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend for their largest annual fundraising event. The event takes place Saturday, May 22, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Crenshaw Lanes on FSU Campus. All funds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters’ one-to-one mentoring programs serving over 300 youth in need. We need TEAM CAPTAINS and SPONSORS. Please contact Merridith Crowe at 801.386.6002 or Merridith.crowe@bbbs.org for more information or to register.
Ability1st presents the 4th annual WALK RUN ROLL
Whether you plan to run or walk the 5K or walk and roll the 2 mile Accessibility Adventure course, you will be supporting the programs and services Ability1st offers people with disabilities in the Big Bend. Come join us for food, fun, music and more on Saturday, March 20th at Myers Park. For more information please visit the Ability 1st website at http://www.ability1st.info.
