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2-1-1 Brevard thanks the following for their support:

CAROUSEL FLORIST of Rockledge
for supporting 2-1-1 Brevard's
Sunshine Service

BOEING for furnishing the 2-1-1 call center

211 Brevard
P.O. Box 417
Cocoa, FL 32923-0417

FACING A LAYOFF?
5/14/10
 cri-sis (kri'sis) - noun  
 
  1. A crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point.
  2. An emotionally stressful event or traumatic change in a person’s life
    3.  
Turning point – noun
 
    The point at which a very significant change occurs; a decisive moment

There is little question that, for most people facing one, job loss constitutes a crisis. While generally considered one of life’s most stressful events, such turning points also offer opportunities for growth and new directions.
 
Brevard Workforce and community organizations are working together to make this transition easier for those employed in the aerospace industry. The Aerospace Workforce Transition Program offers programs and services to help workers make positive transitions. Start by registering with www.employflorida.com – even if services are not currently required – and visit www.launchnewcareers.com for information and assistance.
 
Links to other information and services you may find helpful during this time can be found by clicking here.

In Case You Were Wondering...

5/17/10

We have received some calls from local agencies regarding 2-1-1 Brevard database update procedures.

Some confusion has arisen because some other area organizations are also requesting that you provide information for their databases.   We value your time and will only make one formal update request annually.  This request will be clearly identified as originating from 2-1-1 Brevard and will include contact information for our 2-1-1 Brevard Community Resource Coordinator, Lakesha McLaughlin.  You are always welcome to ask questions or provide us with changes or interim updates at any time by clicking the "Community Services" button at www.211brevard.org  or by contacing Lakesha at 631.9290, xt. 216.   Thank you for helping us keep the community informed about your important programs and services.

NEWS

Help Pass  The Calling For 2-1-1 Act!  Click here to find out how you can help.

2-1-1 BREVARD'S GAME SHOW EXTRAVAGANZA
2-1-1 Brevard would like to acknowledge our appreciation to the people/businesses/agencies that contributed to the success of our recent fund raising event "Game Show Extravaganza".  Although Mother Nature paid our event a visit and left us without power, everyone took it in stride and had a wonderful time.  Our silent auction was also a huge success.  A big Thank You to everyone who attended and everyone that bid on/won an auction item.  Click here for list of donors/sponsors.

2-1-1 Brevard is a Relay Friendly Business
5/17/10

Did you know that 2-1-1 Brevard is available through Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) to residents with hearing loss or speech disability?  This public service allows people who use text telephone equipment to communitate with people who use standard phones.  Text telephone users can contact the 2-1-1 Brevard helpline by dialing 711 to connect to the relay service.  Their typed message is read and voiced by a relay operator and our responses are typed by the operator and transmitted back to the text telephone caller.  Like 2-1-1, FTRI is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

June Service Snapshot Posted
An overview of 2-1-1 service data for June is available.  Click here to view the report.

BP Oil Spill
Florida's Disaster Site Link for information - click here.  For sightings on oil on the beaches or for information on protective measures call: BP's Oil Report Hotline 866-448-5816.  If you see/find birds or animals with oil on them,  call the Wildlife Distress Line: 866-557-1401.




 

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