2021-2022 United Way Partner Programs Announced! |
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United Way is thrilled to announce our 2021-2022 Partner Programs! UWHC is proud to invest in such impactful programs that further our mission to fight for the Health, Education, Financial Stability, and Basic Needs/Crisis Prevention of every person in our community. Please share and rely on these services should you or someone you know need them.
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HEALTH
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Catholic Charities- FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE PREGNANCY CENTER
Access to Care & Available Health Resources
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NAMI Hernando- EDUCATION PROGRAM
Mental Health and Substance Use
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Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired & Blind- ADAPTIVE SKILLS TRAINING
Support Services for People with Disabilities
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EDUCATION
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A New Generation- EPIPHANY PROGRAM
Youth Development & Family Engagement
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Boys & Girls Club Hernando- MENTORING PROGRAM
Mentoring Support & Out of School Services
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Early Learning Coalition- START
Youth Development & Family Engagement
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For Each 1 Reach 1- MENTORING PROGRAM
Mentoring Support & Out of School Services
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YMCA- SAFETY AROUND WATER
Youth Development & Family Engagement
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FINANCIAL STABILITY
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Dawn Center- ECONOMIC JUSTICE PROGRAM
Financial Literacy for Youth & Adults
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services- COMMUNICATION ACCESS ASSISTANCE
Job Development & Workforce Training
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BASIC NEEDS/CRISIS PREVENTION
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Dawn Center- DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE VICTIM SERVICES
Protection from Abuse, Neglect, & Exploitation
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Mid Florida Community Services- CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
Protection from Abuse, Neglect, & Exploitation
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St. Vincent de Paul- FOOD PANTRY
Food Security
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Mid Florida Homeless Coalition- DIVERSION & HOMELESS WRAP-AROUND SERVICES and MID FLORIDA INFORMATION NETWORK
Transitional/Supportive Housing for Those Experiencing Homelessness
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People Helping People in Hernando County- WEEKEND BLESSING PROGRAM
Food Security
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November's 5 Days of Caring |
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Each week in November, United Way will provide different opportunities to get involved. See below for details and easily sign up to volunteer for UW's online volunteer portal Lend A Hand Hernando.
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VITA Volunteer Meet & Greet |
Meet & Greet: October 20th, 11am
Join other potential VITA volunteers at our Meet & Greet at the Spring Hill Library to recap our successful 2021 tax season, discuss the upcoming season, and learn about the COVID-19 safety precautions that will be taken in the new filing year.
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Give Thanks Give Food Drive |
During the month of October, give back to the community by donating non-perishable food items that will benefit Hernando pantries & shelters.
All food will be distributed during United Way's "5 Days of Caring" the week before Thanksgiving. Email [email protected] to request a collection box or to coordinate donations of food. |
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United Way's 10th Annual Dementia Care Seminar |
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United Way is hosting their 10th Annual Dementia Care Seminar for families and caregivers of loved ones living with dementia or Alzheimer's. This FREE seminar is open to the community, and attendees will learn valuable information from presenters Gary LeBlanc, Educational Director of the Dementia Spotlight Foundation, and Michelangelo Mortellaro of Mortellaro Law. Topics include the A-Zs of dementia, caregiver advocacy, elder law and financial information, communication tactics, and much more.
Join us on Wednesday, November 3rd from 9:30am-12:00pm at The Residence at Timber Pines (3140 Forest Road, Spring Hill, FL 34606). RSVP to reserve your spot by calling the United Way office at 352-688-2026 or emailing [email protected]
If your business or organization would like to attend as a Health Vendor to share resources for attendees, please click here to download the Dementia Care Seminar Vendor Form.
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July's Stuff the Bus Results |
UW's annual county-wide school supply drive brought in over 6,359 lbs. of school supplies, which were distributed to 97 classrooms in 21 schools. Additionally, $8,817.59 in monetary donations were collected to purchase additional special request items for the teacher volunteers.
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Get the inside scoop on everything United Way accomplished last fiscal year, including our COVID-19 and Coronavirus Relief Assistance efforts, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance results, a breakdown of our Corporate Giving Partnerships, and more. |
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Coronavirus Relief Assistance |
As of August 2021, UW's CRA2 program assisted 63 households (206 people total), including:
Rent/mortgage: 60 evictions/foreclosures prevented, totaling $129,282
Electric: 28 shut-offs prevented, totaling $10,358
Utilities: 8 disconnections prevented, totaling $1,357
Food: $7,900 in gift cards
Total invested in 2021: $149,286
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2-1-1 Hernando Trend Report |
- Total calls from 7/21-8/31/21: 596
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Top Needs: Housing, Individual & Family Support, & Utility Assistance
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Top zip codes: 34606, 34601, 34609
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Top Referrals: Salvation Army, Mid Florida Community Services
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Age Demographic of callers: 60-79, 35-44, 45-54
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Gender Demographics:
- Female: 195
- Male: 81
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Do you have a passion for nurturing young minds? Are you ready to begin a new and rewarding job at a 5-star childcare center?
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Currently, Hernando County's unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is higher than the state average (5.7%).
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Recent Initiative Supporters: Health, Education & Financial Stability |
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Community Organizations Active in Disaster
COAD Updates as of 8/24/21
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COVID-19 & VACCINATION UPDATES
FOOD AND DISTRIBUTION
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UW’s “Give Thanks Give Food” drive will take place the month of October and will benefit 5 partner shelters and pantries the week before Thanksgiving. Last year collected over 10,000lbs of food. Contact [email protected] to coordinate receiving collection box.
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People Helping People: Listing of Hernando Food Pantries as of August 2021
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Early Learning Coalition: Received a grant through No Kids Hungry & were able to purchase food boxes for early learning centers.
- Also partnering with Feeding Tampa Bay for Mobile Food Pantry (2nd Wednesday of October and November) at First Baptist Church on Pinehurst Dr.
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Mid Florida Community Services: Continued food distributions for the remainder of 2021 in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay. See locations and times here.
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Feeding Tampa Bay: Use this easy “Find Food” link to locate mobile pantries: www.FeedingTampaBay.org/findfood
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
- OUR Florida Emergency Rental Assistance Program
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United Way: 2nd round for Coronavirus Relief Assistance extended until October 31. Qualified Hernando applicants who have been financially impacted by COVID-19 can apply at: www.UnitedWayHernando.org/CRA
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Flamingo Fares through TheBus are now available! An easy bus fare purchasing solution. www.flamingofares.com
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FEMA Funeral Assistance: Death must be COVID related. Applicants may apply by calling 844-684-6333 from 9am-9pm, Monday-Friday.
CHILDCARE & SCHOOLS
MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE
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NAMI Hernando: Mental Health Summit is planned for 10/5/21
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Baycare: 9/23/21 Adult Mental Health First Aid at PHSC Spring Hill Campus
EMPLOYMENT
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NAMI Hernando: Looking for a Community Outreach Coordinator, email [email protected]
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Baycare: Hiring for Behavioral Health Therapist I & II. PRN for Patient Access to Services Reps and PRN Psychiatric Support Specialists. Please apply at Baycarejobs.org or email [email protected]
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Dawn Center: Hiring for a full-time Legal Advocate (co-located at the court house). We also have a part-time Shelter Advocate position currently available.
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CareerSource: 100 employments have been made this month alone! This month’s job listing includes over 200 employment opportunities.
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Also looking for an in-house Employment Counselor. Email [email protected]
SHELTERS
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Dawn Center: Currently 3 beds available. Hotel/motel stays available for those qualified, as well as relocation funds. Call outreach office at 352-592-1288
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Youth & Family Alternatives: The shelter is currently under quarantine. Only 4 staff members are able to safely assist up front.
VOLUNTEERS
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United Way of Hernando County's upcoming 5 Days of Caring during the month of November! Sign up to volunteer here.
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Feeding Tampa Bay, Melissa: Volunteers can sign up through
MEMBER INPUT
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Department of Health: Premier Community Health Care is looking for people to join the Advisory Board, They meet virtually 4 times per. Email [email protected]
- Breastfeeding Awareness Month! Support groups held in person at DOH Forest Oaks every Thursday @ 7pm.
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Mid Florida Community Services: If anyone has issues with a state agency or a state program reach out to your elected officials! State Rep. Blaise Ingoglia- 352-688-5004: [email protected] & Senator Simpson: [email protected]
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