● DANKIN AVE CRUISE IN
Classic Cars * Live Music * Raffles
3 Sisters Speakeasy
Friday, June 1 | 6 PM
● 1ST FRIDAY SENIOR BINGO
Devoted Health sponsors free Bingo for local seniors
Kissimmee Diner
Friday, June 7 | 1:30 PM
● SUMMER READING LAUNCH PARTY
Summer events for kids and adults start here
Hart Memorial Library
Wednesday, June 12 | 10 AM - 11 AM
● JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
Come join the celebration! Live Entertainment * DJ * Face Painter and more
Chambers Park Community Center
Saturday, June 15 | 10 AM - 2 PM
● AMERICAN LEGION BIKE NIGHT
Bikes * Live DJ * Raffles and Prizes
3 Sisters Speakeasy
Saturday, June 22
● TEAM KAREEN MEMORIAL WALK
Join Team Kareem in a walk for water safety awareness and a day full of fun
Kissimmee Lake Front Park
Saturday, June 22 | 10:00 AM
● FOUNDERS NIGHT AT HQ HEADQUARTERS
Network with other CEOs, small businesses, startups and founders
115 N. Stewart Ave
Monday, June 24 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
● GALERIA NIGHT
A night of music, art, and networking
Matador Tacos & Tapas
Thursday, June 27
The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. The Census Bureau collects information through the decennial census, the American Community Survey, the economic census, and many other surveys.
Federal funds, grants, and support to states, counties, and communities are based on population totals and breakdowns by sex, age, race, and other factors. People in your community use Census Bureau data in all kinds of ways such as these:
Residents use the census to support community initiatives involving legislation, quality-of-life, and consumer advocacy.
Businesses use the Census Bureau data to decide where to build factories, office, and stores, and these create jobs.
Local government officials use the census to ensure public safety and plan new schools and hospitals.
Real estate developers and city planners use the census to plan new homes and improve neighborhoods.
As you also know, the greatest need of a young adult in foster care is for the guidance and support of committed adults as they navigate into adulthood without a traditional family network to rely upon. This summer Embrace Families has the opportunity to address both of those needs.
The attached document describes a summer apprenticeship program being developed by Embrace Families, with the express purpose of introducing qualified youth (ages 16-19) who have come through the foster care system to careers in industries that are skilled and high-paying but don’t necessarily require college degrees. We're hoping that with your help we can help identify willing participants who want an apprentice in construction, electrical, crane operator, mechanical, shoe cobbler or… any sort of job that may interest a young mind. (Those are just a couple ideas that come to mind.)
One of the great things about this program is that it is already funded. Embrace Families is working with CareerSource, and funds have been designated to pay a wage to participating youth for up to 40-hours of work a week. While we are asking employers to help with a modest stipend to address transportation and other incidental needs of participants, the cost of involvement is relatively low. On the other hand, the benefit of introducing a career path opportunity to a foster youth could pay substantial dividends for all involved.
Amber Barrett is coordinating this program and is searching for employers who are interested in hosting an intern this summer. Please see attached for details about the program and contact Amber.Barrett@EmbraceFamilies.org if you have any questions and/or are interested in hosting an intern.
