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2019 Central Florida Humanitarians Honored Thursday Evening at Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place
NVHS was one of dozens of 2019 honorees of the Space Coast Daily Central Florida Humanitarian Awards held November 7, 2019. The Central Florida Humanitarian Awards were created in 2009 by Space Coast Daily to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations that dedicate their time, talent or treasure to help people in need locally – and around the world. TIME: In this category consider candidates who have selflessly and consistently devoted their time as volunteers at hospitals and nursing homes, in activities for the less fortunate and as organizers, administrators or [...]
Veteran Recieves Vehicle Donation
Thanks to another generous supporter we were able to donate a vehicle to an NVHS Transitional Housing veteran and assist with registration and title costs! The veteran, Dennis, is now one step closer to permanent housing and self sufficiency. 🙂
Long Doggers 15 Year Anniversary Party to Support Brevard County Veterans
Join in on the fun November 9th for the Satellite Beach Long Doggers event supporting Brevard County Homeless Veterans. Hope to see you there! 🙂
FSU Scholarships for Brevard County Veterans and Residents
Guy Spearman and Florida State University have developed Scholarship opportunities for Brevard County residents and Veterans. Brevard Residents interested in continuing their education at Florida State Universities College of Social Work with a BSW - MSW - Ph.D. can learn more here! Additional scholarship opportunities at Florida State University for Brevard County Veterans are available here!
Hospice of St. Francis- We Honor Veterans
Hospice of St. Francis is a Gold level Sponsor of NVHS Programs and has been caringly providing hospice services in Brevard since 1977. Providing end of life care in the most dignified way with respect to individual needs and wishes. When receiving Hospice of St. Francis care veterans are given the opportunity to share their military service through documentation with Hospice staff, before being honored in a special tribute during a pinning ceremony with friends and family. Many times families learn new details about their loved ones time in military [...]
FREE Hepatitis A Vaccines
The Florida Department of Health has informed us of an increased prevalence of Hepatitis A Virus in Brevard County and is offering FREE Hepatitis A Vaccines Monday-Friday at the Titusville Clinic, 611 Singleton Ave., Titusville, FL. No Appointment necessary. Individuals who have not been vaccinated, are experiencing homelessness, currently use or have a history of drug use are at an increased risk of contracting Hepatitis A. Please share this information to help stop the spread of Hep A! Hepatitis A Prevention Hepatitis A Protection
One Veterans Story…..Michael Moran
We are proud to share the story of a triumphant veteran named Michael Moran who went from experiencing homelessness in 2018 to rekindling contact with his estranged family, and moving into permanent housing earlier this year. Michael's physical disabilities had prevented him from working full time and without income he found himself homeless, and separated from his wife and two sons. While homeless Michael found himself camping on the beach or sometimes couch surfing at a friends until he ran into NVHS Search & Rescue Outreach volunteer, Bill Breyer, at [...]
Brevard County Jail “SAVE” Program involving Veterans and Veterans Court
We are so grateful to Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey for his continued dedication to veterans! Check out the video for more information on the new Brevard County Jail "SAVE" Program involving Veterans and Veterans Court. https://www.facebook.com/BrevardCountySheriff/videos/2047437288899078/ https://www.facebook.com/BrevardCountySheriff/
NVHS 2019 Fundraising Goals
This year we are looking to raise $145,000 in donations, and to date we have raised $20,369 toward that goal. In case your curious what these funds would be used for, below is a summary: 1. $31,000 for financial assistance to obtain, or retain, housing for homeless and at-risk veterans 2. $44,000 toward utility and maintenance costs for our 4 veteran transitional homes in Brevard 3. $25,000 toward the replacement of the roof at one of our Titusville transitional homes 4. $25,000 keeps our homeless outreach vehicles maintained and fueled [...]
City of Melbourne, Housing/ Financial Education Workshop
The Community Housing Initiative, Inc. will be hosting a free workshop on April 16, 2019 to help aspiring home owners establish a budget, set financial goals, prioritize spending habits, and understand affordability ratios and purchase price limits. The workshop will be held at The DOCK Teen Center, 1149 Masterson Street, Melbourne, FL. 32935 from 5:30-7:30PM. Dinner will be provided and gifts will be raffled! Call & Register as space is limited. 321-345-0529. View the Flyer!
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Did you know April is child abuse prevention month? Come out to squid lips in Melbourne tomorrow, April 6th, between 5:00-8:00PM to support Brevard C.A.R.E.S., Child Abuse prevention T ask Force! Wear the color blue and don't forget to paint your pointer finger blue as well to show your support of Child Abuse Prevention!! Squid Lips Flyer April schedule Child Abuse Prevention Flyer
Vietnam War 50th anniversary to be remembered at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Vietnam War 50th anniversary to be remembered at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery Rick Neale, Florida Today Published 4:26 p.m. ET March 27, 2019 | Updated 5:23 p.m. ET March 28, 2019 Many U.S. troops were teenagers when they were drafted to serve during the Vietnam War. Conversely, today's teens might have a Vietnam War-era grandparent — but many of them know little about the controversial conflict, Marylou Wade said. "When (our troops) came home from the war, they were spit on, disrespected. History books just kind of forget to put [...]