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2019 Homeless Census (PITC)
Volunteers Needed!!! The Brevard Homeless Coalition will be conducting our annual Point in Time Count on January 28, 2019 throughout the entire county. An accurate Point in Time Count is important for Federal, State, and local Agencies’ planning and decision making. The goal of the Brevard Homeless Coalition is to end all Homelessness by 2020. We are beginning to see an increase in homelessness due to the lack of affordable housing in our community. The Brevard Homeless Coalition is looking for volunteers to conduct surveys on this day and coordinate [...]
Veterans Memorial Center Stand Down 2019
Brevard County Homeless and In-Need Veteran Stand Down Date: January 26, 2019 Time: 8:00AM-3:00PM Location: National Guard Armory, 308 N. Fiske Ave. Cocoa, FL 32922 View Flyer Register as a volunteer by emailing [email protected] or call 321-453-1776 with questions. You must attend a training to volunteer. Training schedule and locations below. 23rd Annual Stand Down Volunteer Training Schedule Tuesday, January 15th, 1:30 pm @ Keiser University 900 South Babcock St Melbourne, FL 32901 Tuesday, January 15th, 7:00 pm @ Vietnam & All Veterans of Brevard 2130 King St. Cocoa, FL [...]
2018 Vehicle Donation to Female Veteran
During Warm Full Safe 2018 NVHS came across a disabled female veteran named Brittany McCollum who is living at Aspire Health Partners Transitional Housing, in Cocoa, FL . We learned she has two young children and is attending college to strengthen her families future, but although her mom had let her use her vehicle from time to time it wasn't always available. With reliable transportation being her biggest obstacle NVHS knew she was a perfect candidate to receive a donated Ford Expedition. After helping her with Financial Support to get [...]
TechRev’s Veterans Day 5K Results….$10,000 Donation!!!
We are happy to announce a $10,000 donation from TechRev's Veterans Day Homestretch 5K!!! Thank you to all the runners, volunteers, sponsors, and especially Seni and her team at TechRev! You are an amazing group and we can't thank you enough for all your hard work to make this event a success!
Hands on Job Training for Service Disabled Veterans!
Check this out!! Are you a service disable veteran looking for work? Do you need additional skills and certifications to obtain a career that won’t aggravate your disabilities? If so, a career in electronics could be for you! The Skills Training and Certification program offered by Veterans Assembled electronics can give you the assistance you need and get you back to work! On average, our graduates earn $17-18/HR+ as certified electronics technicians! Its free of cost to qualifying veterans and you get paid while training, allowing you take care of [...]
Helping Veterans from Becoming Homeless!
June of this year Mr. Delaney found himself approaching eviction after losing his job a few months’ prior during company layoffs. He had spent the past 30 years working in the Aerospace Industry under an Airframe and Powerplant Certification, but now his finances were quickly dwindling. Without an income he had been unable to secure future housing or make the necessary vehicle repairs to continue job scouting, and then found himself at local food pantries just to secure a meal. Mr. Delaney never thought he would end up homeless, but [...]
Giving veterans a Warm Full Safe Christmas!
NVHS needs your help to have another successful event for our CFL homeless veterans during Christmas! Over December 24th & 25th NVHS will bring homeless veterans and their families off the streets of Central Florida and provide them with a safe place to sleep, meals, supplies, counsel, and hope. Additionally we will provide financial assistance to struggling veterans and their families who have been nominated by the local community, to ensure they do not become homeless this year. Warm Full Safe 2018 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES $500 Provides Financial Assistance to a [...]
American Legion Poker Run helps give veterans a Warm Full Safe Christmas!
In support of the NVHS Warm Full Safe Christmas event the American Legion Post 1 will host a Local Poker Run. Event is to be held on November 25, 2018 at American Legion Post 1, 1281 N. US Hwy 1, Titusville, FL 32796. Registration starts at 9:00AM where breakfast will be served before the first bike heads out at 10AM. Stops include; 1st- American Legion Post 359, Titusville 2nd- Lone Cabbage Fish Camp, Cocoa 3rd- American Legion Post 242, Orlando 4th- The Eagles F.O.E., Titusville 5th and Final- American Legion [...]
Job Opportunity at PAFB Dining Facility
Brevard Achievement Center is seeking applications for "Food Service Worker" positions at Patrick AFB Riverside Dining Facility. This is an Ability One training program to provide work opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Set up food service counter. Prepare tables and service stands by cleaning and setting up necessary condiments (e.g., salt, pepper), flatware and other articles Sandwich prep/serve. Clean equipment in kitchen and dining area o Clean dining tables, wash dishes, pots, pans, coffee urns, glasses and flatware o Sweep, mop, and polish [...]
UCF Restores, 17 week PTSD Treatment Program in Brevard!
Hey everyone!! I just met with the ladies behind the UCF Restores 17 week program in Brevard. They are more than ready to take on clients who are suffering from PTSD due to experiencing trauma, even Military Sexual Trauma. It is free, flexible, and available to all Florida residents. The target is vets and first responders, but others may qualify as well. All screening appointments must be made through the Orlando office by calling Monica Friedman at 407-823-3910 Ext 1. Please share this to help spread the word, so we [...]
7th Annual Bicycle Bar Tour for Homeless Veterans 2018
Sat, Nov. 10, 2018 A leisurely ride from Port Canaveral to Sandbar in Cocoa Beach and back on improved bike paths and sidewalks. 50/50 Drawing to benefit area Homeless Veterans. Other items awarded too. Co-hosted by Jennifer Taylor with National Veterans Homeless Support. For our Homeless Veterans PLEASE also bring underwear, socks, clothing, toothpaste, sun tan lotions, etc. You may contribute financially with checks made out to NVHS. Event is FREE & open to all. HOWEVER, tickets are available that provide a BIG PRICE BREAK on beverages at [...]
August 2018 NVHS Search & Rescue Street Outreach Event
On August 18th NVHS held a Search & Rescue Street Outreach Event in South Brevard to locate homeless veterans. This event was generously hosted by American Legion Post 81 in Melbourne and with help from volunteers we were able to identify several new veteran camps and distribute supplies to Brevard County homeless veterans and individuals. Currently we are connecting them to services to get them off the streets permanently! Interested in joining us for our next Street Outreach event? Sign up here!