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March 28, 2021 Shrimp Boil Results
We had a great time at the Shrimp Boil organized by Mike Vance at Kelly's Burgers and Beer! Thank you to Mike Kelly for hosting, all the volunteers for collecting such great raffle items, and all the supporters who came out to enjoy the great food and prizes! You all helped raise $3,715.54 to help NVHS continue to eliminate homelessness among veterans in Central Florida. We hope to see you all at the 2nd shrimp boil on November 7th! www.nvhs.org/events
Brevard County opens applications for $18 million COVID-19 rental assistance program
Brevard County opens applications for $18 million COVID-19 rental assistance program Dave Berman Florida Today Brevard County has opened up its application process for a new federally funded emergency rental assistance program for residents negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Brevard County Housing and Human Services Director Ian Golden said the program offers a range of financial assistance and "housing stability services." These include help with rent; rental arrears; utilities and home energy costs; utilities and home energy costs arrears; and other expenses related to housing incurred because of the [...]
Bicycle Bar Tour 2020 Results
Thank you to Gary Haas of Mad Hatter Promotions for putting on the event and helping to raise $1,115, as well as $100 in gift cards, and several donated items for our vets. There were around 50 participants this year who helped make this event a success and we hope to see you all again next year!
American Legion Poker Run 2020 Results
The 11th Annual Warm Full Safe American Legion POKER RUN to Help Keep a Veteran Housed for Christmas raised $11,338! We are grateful for the American Legion Riders at Post 1 for hosting, Post 242 in Orlando and Post 117 in Palm Bay for participating, and all the Riders who joined us this year. Your support helps us continue in our mission to Eliminate and Prevent homelessness among Veterans in Central Florida. Together we get the job done!
Chief Judge Seeks Lawyers to Assist Veterans as Evictions Rise
by John A. Torres Florida Today When 18th Circuit Chief Judge Lisa Davidson started up a Pro Bono Legal Clinic for Brevard County's veterans this time last year, there was no way she could know how badly it would be needed. But 2020 has been a year of firsts for many. The unrelenting pandemic that has claimed more than 200,000 American lives and upended the economy has been harsh on everyone but especially so on the disenfranchised or those living on the fringes, which include many veterans. Now Davidson is [...]
Homestretch 5K 2020
Yesterdays 3rd Annual Homestretch 5K for Homeless and Low-Income Veterans in Brevard was a huge success! We would like to once again say a big “THANK YOU” to all the runners, sponsors, volunteers, and the entire TechRev team for their support and hard work! We couldn’t be more thankful for all the wonderful individuals in our community that continue to step up and help us “Eliminate Homelessness Among Veterans in Central Florida”. Together we get the job done! ❤️ Event Sponsors: •RPS • Zeltech • James Phillips • CBRE • [...]
2020 TECHREV “Home Stretch” 5K
Hey there everyone! I'm happy to announce the details for this years Veterans Day “HOME STRETCH” 5K Race to benefit Brevard County homeless and low income veterans. This years event will be held at Melbourne Court next to Campbell Park, and there will be a virtual option this year for anyone with health safety concerns who still wishes to support us. We would also like to thank TechRev, of Melbourne, for hosting the event again this year, you guys are the best! Race: Sunday, November 8th, [...]
Humble humanitarian Taylor will be missed in community
BY R. NORMAN MOODY Published: 2020.06.01 09:24 AM It is rare to find someone that is totally dedicated to helping others in need, without looking for anything in return. That rare, humble humanitarian was George Taylor Sr., a man who made it his mission and his passion to eliminate homelessness among military veterans in Central Florida. He would do anything for a fellow veteran. Always wearing his signature black cowboy hat, jeans and often a western-style shirt, he would go into the woods to where he knew he would [...]
Loss of George Taylor Sr, President/Founder of NVHS
Dear Supporters, Yesterday, May 17, 2020 my father and the Founder and President of NVHS passed away at Advent Health Hospital in Orlando. The medical staff there was wonderful and worked tirelessly to try to save him following a heart attack last Thursday, but unfortunately he was too sick. Words can not describe the impact his sudden and unexpected loss will have on this organization, his family, his friends, and the hundreds of veterans he helped off the streets and into homes of their own over his 12 years as [...]
Local Business donates to help veterans during Covid 19 Social Distancing
Even in the middle of reduced service due to covid 19, a local brevard bar still is making a point to help homeless and at risk veterans in their local community! Siggy's- An American Bar out of Palm Bay has generously donated $1,000 to help Brevard veterans become and stay housed! Check out Siggy's website or Facebook page for upcoming musical events!
Free Legal Services for Low Income Veterans
NVHS is proud to be working with local Attorneys to provide the 4,400 low income veterans currently living in Brevard with free legal services. Veterans must complete required paperwork at our Office prior to being connected with an attorney. Screening location is our Office at 1436 King St., Cocoa, FL. 32922, on Tuesdays, from 8:00 am- 3:00 pm. Please call (321) 208-7562 with additional questions.
Valentines for Vet’s
Pineapple Cove Classical Academy collected hygiene items for homeless and low income veterans during their annual “Valentines for Vets” event on February 14, 2020. We would like to thank all the students, parents, and administrators for all their effort and support to make this donation for our veterans! www.pineapplecoveacademy.com