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November  2017
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Legislative Update: Action Needed
The Arc of Florida, of which Victory Living Programs is an affiliated chapter, has published their 2018 Legislative Priorities: Pay Fair for Care Campaign and we are asking for your support. The legislative priorities are as follows: 

1. Continue rate increases funded from non-recurring funds

2. 3% increase to select services rates to continue recent progress toward addressing competitive wage for direct care workers

3. Enact restrictions on use seclusion/restraint in the Public School System 

To show your support please contact your legislator. 
 
VLP Travels to St. Augustine for the
Annual Arc of Florida Conference

Excited to learn new things and have a ton of fun with countless laugh out loud moments, the VLP family traveled to historic St. Augustine on October 18, 2017 for the 2017 Arc of Florida conference.


The three-day conference, 
 themed "Passport to Adventure," was jam packed with incredible opportunities for both our clients and staff to expand their skill sets and work together as a team. 
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Leo Levy Wins Volunteer of the Year Award
Congratulations to our dedicated volunteer Leo Levy for winning the "Volunteer of the Year" award at the 2017 Arc of Florida Conference.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Leo's volunteer efforts! 

Bowlers Advance to Qualify for State Games
The area bowling competition, held on October 21, 2017 at Strikers in Sunrise and Sawgrass Lanes in Tamarac, proved to be no match for our 22 bowlers who took home 1st place! In total we had 80 bowlers compete against bowlers from six counties. The 22 athletes who took 1st place now qualify to go into the draw to attend state games in December. Congratulations to all who participated!   

Shop at Lucky's Market to
Support Victory Living Programs
Shop at Lucky's Market in Plantation now through November 15, 2017 and bring your reusable bags! For each reusable bag that you bring, Lucky's will give you a wooden dime that you can donate to a charity of your choice. Place your dime in the Victory Living dime bin and Lucky's Market will match the total dollar amount collected and donate it to Victory Living Programs!

Victory Living Programs
1001 W. Cypress Creek Rd., Suite 400
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
(954) 616-1074
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