We started the month at the New Mount Olive Backpack give away. 2000 students received back packs and school supplies. Thank you to the Community Educational Alliance, Cox Media, The Children Service Council, Office Depot, Starbucks and Teach For America for helping to insure our students got a good start to the school year..
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Congratulations to Cross Creek School on securing a $25,000 grant from State Farm. This was a huge accomplishment by the faculty on behalf of the students they serve. Well done!
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The Fort Lauderdale/ Broward Branch of the NAACP hosted a great Souls to the Polls event at the African American Research Library with the Divine 9. The culturally appropriate food, music and dancing drew a large crowd of voters, candidates, and elected officials. |
A special salute to the Fire Fighters at Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Station 2. Spending a day at the station was informative and eventful. I learned how the trucks are dispatched, the challenges with the employment process, and rode along as the fire fighter/EMT Crew responded to calls. |
The month ended with the Stay Woke Housing Crisis Forum at the African American Research Library and Museum. Many thanks to our panel of housing experts; Senator Nan Rich, Broward County Commissioner, District 1; Dr. Ned Murray, Associate Director of the Jorge M. Perez Florida International University Metropolitan Center; Dr. Ted Greer, Jr., CEO of HOPE South Florida; and Rachel A. Williams, Housing and Community Development Manager for the City of Fort Lauderdale. There was standing room only with almost 80 people in attendance to hear about the resources available and some of the solutions needed to help with solve this important issue. |
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This session, the Florida Legislature established a new sales tax holiday. The 2022 Tool Time Sales Tax Holiday helps skilled trade workers and Floridians save on essential hardware items. Beginning September 3 and running through September 9, Floridians can find tax-free savings on eligible hardware items.
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Our office is always here to help our constituents in need. Below is a resource guide for programs that you can use. Please click on the image to view the whole list. |
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ADDITIONAL FEDERAL RESOURCES |
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What is the Justice40 Initiative?
For the first time in our nation’s history, the Federal Government has made it a goal that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain Federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution. President Biden made this historic commitment when he signed Executive Order 14008 within days of taking office.
Here are two new resources related to the White House Justice40 initiative developed by the Equitable and Just National Climate Platform. The first is a Resource Guide and the second is a Funding Finder these tools will give communities, state and local governments, and other stakeholders the information they need to support successful Justice40 implementation, which aims to make 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution.
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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SEPTEMBER 15TH THROUGH OCTOBER 15TH |
Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15th and runs to October 15th.
According to the National Archives website: We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988. The theme for 2022 is "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation
Florida has a lot to celebrate during this month. From its start as a Spanish colony to today, there has always been a Hispanic flare to our state.
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Here are the dates for some upcoming events we are in the process of planning so please mark your calendars now. Information will follow in the next few months.
- Monday, October 10, 2022 - Zoom Community Forum on Reproductive Justice
- Monday, October 17, 2022 - Community Forum on Hate Crimes
- Monday, October 24, 2022 - Community Forum on Human Trafficking Awareness
- Saturday, November 19, 2022 -Food Distribution (we are looking for volunteers)
If you would like us to consider a Community Forum on a specific topic, please contact my office.
We are also looking at the dates for the 2023 Legislative Session. Committee Weeks will start in November of 2022.
- Monday, November 20,2022 - Organizational Session/Swearing In of Members
- Tuesday, March 7, 2023 - Opening Day of the 2023 Legislative Session
- Friday, May 4, 2023 - Final Day of Legislative Session
Other Committee Weeks leading up to the 2023 Legislative Session will be scheduled after Organizational Session is completed.
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REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 |
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Everyone remembers where they were and what they were doing on September 11, 2001 at 8:45 am. The lives lost that day and the lives lost in the aftermath.
What people seem to have forgotten is the way we pulled together as a people. How everyone took the time to share and commiserate with each other. Differences went to the wayside for a little while and the idea that we were in this together took on new meaning. Disasters tend to bring us together, at least for a little while.
Unfortunately, time has a way of eroding this sense of togetherness. Today's America is more divided than ever. We divide ourselves along lines of color, party and issues. If there is anything we can disagree on, we will.
I would ask that this September 11th, each of us takes time after remembering the fallen to try to remember that feeling of togetherness. Try to remember sharing your thoughts and feelings with your neighbors or strangers in the grocery store. Stop the hate and division one person at a time. It begins with each of us.
What better way to remember this day than to change our tomorrows.
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As always, thank you for your interest in what's happening in your District. Staying informed and involved is the key to our partnership!
Warm Regards,
Rosalind Osgood
Rosalind Osgood, DPA
Senator, District 33
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