Teens and young adults who have aged out of the foster care system, have escaped from sex trafficking, or have become homeless with no family support face a brutal life. They are often left to the streets, open to the devastating possibilities of homelessness and addiction. But there is hope for these teens, thanks to LiftUp Young Lives, Inc., a 501©3 organization in Melbourne. The educational and mentoring program launched in August 2018. Read More …
The Epilepsy Association of Central Florida (EACF) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and adults with epilepsy and seizure disorders throughout Central Florida. Not only does the EACF provide services for those with epilepsy but we also offer educational programs for your business/community group/school to learn more about epilepsy. CLICK on the Ad below for information about the WALK. Epilepsy affects MORE people than: Muscular Dystrophy Multiple Sclerosis Cerebral Palsy Alzheimer’s Read More …
As we experience a reduction of government resources to fund nonprofit organizations, you will see this question asked more often. It is no secret that the Brevard County Commissioners have already set in motion a plan to phase out extremely meager public grants to nonprofits under the guise that these funds are needed to pay for the paving of roads. Everyone has a right to his own opinion as to how roads and other public Read More …
Despite the past 10 years of Stop Bullying Campaigns, incidents of bullying and suicides are increasing not decreasing. Nearly 1 in 6 high school students has seriously considered suicide, and 1 in 12 have attempted it, according to the semi-annual survey on youth risk behavior published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Since we can’t stop the bully any more than we can stop the rain,” states Marty L Ward a playwright, parent-teacher Read More …
by: Joe Steckler Dear Friends, The title seems ominous, does it not? Many years ago when I was a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy, the time after we returned from Christmas leave was called the “Dark Ages.” Nothing much was happening, there was nothing to brag about, nothing to look forward to. Some seniors may feel the same way, but don’t let this terminology apply to your life! Recently I met with a Board member Read More …
