August 2022 Newsletter

GIVE | VOLUNTEER | WISH LIST | EMPLOY MENT | SERVICES

Hydration for the Homeless Outreach Event

Over 40 volunteers helped our outreach team distribute water bottles and information about The Kearney Center's services to unsheltered individuals in the community.

Kearney Center Clients Turn Plastic Bags Into Sleeping Mats

Thank you to Judi and Chris for teaching our clients how to crochet sleeping mats out of plastic bags. It takes about 500 plastic bags to create one mat that can provide comfort to homeless individuals as a sleeping pad or blanket. Our outreach team will distribute mats created by our clients to those living on the streets.

Repurpose your plastic grocery bags into sleeping mats by donation them to The Kearney Center!

CESC Board of Directors Announcement

Dear friends of CESC,

The CESC Board announces Samantha Vance’s departure as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 12th, 2022.

Samantha’s inspiring leadership is extremely appreciated and we wish her the best in future endeavors.

We will continue to reduce the impacts of poverty in our local community. Connecting our most vulnerable neighbors with the services and resources they need to be self-sufficient remains our top priority. I have the utmost confidence in our mission-driven staff and the vision of our board.

Sincerely,

Rick Kearney

Board President

CESC, Inc.

CESC Health Services Update

CESC Dental Office Partnership

Thank you to Chaney, Couch, Callaway, Carter, & Associates Family Dentistry for providing more than $13,000 of free dental care to our clients in their private office. We could not be more grateful for their support!

Protect Yourself Against COVID-19

Vaccine Incentive Program

Through October 2022, we will offer a $50 incentive pay for anyone in the community, including our clients, that wish to receive a COVID vaccination. We offer Moderna to adults and Pfizer to children.

To schedule an appointment, call 850-792-9000. Ask for Whitney or Daren.

Already Vaccinated?

Those who have already taken the initiative to get vaccinated can also be rewarded. If you've been vaccinated from any facility other than The Kearney Center since February 2022, we will reward you with the $50 incentive pay.

Client Success

Joseph moved into housing!

Joseph became homeless when his mother passed away several years ago. Since then, he has been unable to retain employment due to his disability and denied of SSI benefits several times. With assistance from our case management team and H3LP Florida, Joseph found housing through the Permanent Supportive Housing program which provides ongoing rental assistance and case management. He is thrilled to finally have his own bathroom and a kitchen to cook in!

Get Involved

Join Us in the Kitchen

We rely on volunteers to serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to over 320 clients every day. You can support our mission by scheduling a time to serve a warm meal to our clients.

Learn More

Employee of the Week

Vicki Butler

Director of Shelter Operations

Vicki ensures our operations run smoothly and always goes the extra mile for our staff and clients. Her positive attitude and welcoming spirit are qualities that make her both an excellent supervisor and leader. We appreciate her hard work and dedication to our mission.

We're Hiring!

Employment Opportunities

Join our team! We're hiring for various full-time, part-time, and internship-level roles:

Executive Director

Executive Assistant

Direct Care Supervisor

Direct Care Specialists (part-time)

Facilities Specialist (part-time)

Housing Navigator (part-time)

Housing Case Manager

Outreach Specialist (part-time)

Outreach Intern (part-time)

Laundry Attendants (part-time)

Intake and Diversion Specialist

Food Service Specialists

Learn More & Apply

Do you or someone you know need Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA)?

Call our ERA Hotline at 850-296-2098

Donate

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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)