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CESC Announces New Board Member |
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We welcome and congratulate CESC's newly elected board member, Jamal Allen Sowell! |
Jamal served as Florida’s Secretary of Commerce and the President & CEO of Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI). He led EFI, the principal economic development organization for the state from the beginning of the DeSantis administration and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. He assisted the Governor through the national recession and Florida’s remarkable economic recovery. During his tenure as Secretary of Commerce, he was such an effective advocate for the Governor’s pro-business policies that the DeSantis administration called Sowell “indispensable” in making Florida “the beacon of opportunity and prosperity for the entire country.”
Sowell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from the University of Florida (UF), where he was UF Student Body President, Vice Chairman of the Florida Students Association, and a member of the UF Board of Trustees. He was awarded the UF Outstanding Male Leader Award, inducted into the UF Hall of Fame, and received the UF Outstanding Young Alumni Award. He currently sits on the UF Alumni Association Board of Directors.
He obtained a Master’s of Higher Education Administration & Policy from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with coursework in 19th century American literature at Amherst College. He earned a law degree and certificate in constitutional design from Indiana University Bloomington Maurer School of Law, where he was a Pat Tillman Scholar, and on the editorial board for the Indiana Journal of Constitutional Design and the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy Symposium.
Sowell is a sixth-generation Floridian whose grandfather fought in WWII, father served in Vietnam, and brother deployed to Iraq where he became disabled. Sowell is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan and was in the U.S. Marine Corps, enlisting as a Private First Class. He was eventually commissioned and completed his time in the marines as a Captain. He currently serves as an officer in the United States Navy Reserve.
Congratulations, Jamal, we are honored to have you a part of CESC!
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Kearney Center Wins $1,000 Grant Through Video Challenge |
The Kearney Center was one of ten organizations to win $1,000 from the Community Foundation of North Florida’s Share Your Story Video Challenge. |
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CESC Board Members Volunteer to Serve a Meal |
Our board members have been serving it up in the kitchen!
Thank you, Dr. Russell B. Rainey, Kimberly Moore, and Patrick O'Bryant for volunteering your time.
We appreciate your dedication to our mission.
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Damayan Garden Project Held a Fundraiser for The Kearney Center Garden |
Our Special Projects Coordinator, Keith Bythewood, partnered with Damayan Garden Project to build a sustainable garden with fruits and vegetables for our clients. Last week, their organization held a fundraiser to support our garden's ongoing maintenance costs.
Many thanks to Damayan Garden Project for their support!
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Frenchtown Renaissance 2022 |
Frenchtown Renaissance is an event designed to empower citizens through awareness, education, and experiential learning. Stop by The Kearney Center's table and learn more about the services we provide to the Big Bend!
May 14th, 2022
12pm - 6pm
at Carter Howell Strong Park
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A Simple Way to Support Our Mission |
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Dear Friend,
Helping our most vulnerable neighbors can simply mean connecting them with our services.
If you see someone in need of shelter, contact our Outreach Specialist, Gabriel Trollinger, at Gabriel.Trollinger@cesctlh.org or 850-782-2551. You can also let us know by filling out the contact form on our website.
Together we can make a difference and protect those who are underserved in our community.
Sincerely,
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Samantha Vance, CEO
CESC
The Kearney Center
CESC Health Services
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CESC Health Services Update |
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Vaccination Incentive Program |
CESC Health Services is offering a $50 Walmart gift card as an incentive to educate and encourage individuals in our community to get vaccinated. Those interested can receive a vaccine and gift card at The Kearney Center Monday-Friday after 1:30 pm.
Contact Daren.Hatfield@cesctlh.org with any questions.
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We're running low on some items for our clients. Consider donating wish list items or hosting a drive to help!
Donations can be dropped off or delivered to The Kearney Center.
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Facebook & Instagram Fundraising Tools |
The Kearney Center is now on the list of charities to fundraise for on Facebook and Instagram! Supporters can now donate directly on our social profiles, start a fundraiser, add donation buttons on their stories, and more. |
Connect with us on social media! |
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Did you know Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to a charity of your choice? Learn how you can support Connecting Everyone with Second Chances through your next Amazon purchase! |
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Kesi Williams
Intake & Diversion Specialist
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Kesi is an outstanding team member! She works hard to prevent people from experiencing homelessness in our community and has shown a passion for working with our clients. We appreciate her hard work and dedication to our mission of helping people gain self-sufficiency and stable housing. |
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Join our team! We're hiring for various full-time, part-time, and internship-level roles:
Laundry Facility Attendant
Part-Time Direct Care Specialist
Facilities Maintenance Specialist
House Case Manager
Paid Outreach Internship
Paid Marketing Internship
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CESC, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization focused on a comprehensive approach to making homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. Registration number ch 48430. CESC, Inc. receives 100% of each contribution. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352)
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