Thursday, March 04, 2010 2:44:00 PM
His House Children's Home
On Tuesday, I visited "His House Children's Home" and saw the great work they do firsthand. The young boy who's hand I'm shaking arrived recently from Haiti.
His House Children’s Home is a faith-based social services agency fulfilling God’s
directive to “defend the cause of the weak and the fatherless” by providing
excellent care and a safe place to call home.The agency is licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families,contracted in the tri-county area as a residential program and child-placement agency.
His House is a healing place giving wounded children a warm, loving home and renewed hope for a brighter future. Foster and adoption training is available in English and Spanish on our campus, for more information you can visit their website here or call (305) 430-0085.
Monday, February 22, 2010 2:29:00 PM
10th Anniversary of Walk Now for Autism
This weekend I had the pleasure of celebrating the 10th anniversary of Walk Now for Autism, hosted by Autism Speaks. The walk raises awareness and funds for the research and treatment of autism. It's important because every 20 minutes a child is diagnosed with this disease and a family's life is changed forever. Together with my colleague, Commissioner Carlos Gimenez, we kicked off the walk at Crandon Park. Thank you to the Miami-Dade and Key Biscayne Police Departments, and all the volunteers- more than 400 students- who made this event possible.
For more information, visit www.autismspeaks.org
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:15:00 PM
2010 Miami Kidney Walk set for Sunday, March 7 at Crandon Park
Click on the pictures above for more information on this year's Miami Kidney Walk! To register and make a difference today, visit www.miamikidneywalk.org
Friday, February 05, 2010 3:25:00 PM
Promoting the 2010 U.S. Census at the Health Department Employees Meeting
On April 1st, 2010, the nation – and Miami-Dade County – will be counted. The census affects political representation and directs the allocation of billions of dollars in government funding. It is estimated that every person counted is equal to $1,200 in federal funding. To learn more, go to www.miamidade.gov/census2010.
Thursday, January 28, 2010 1:56:00 PM
Date Set for Third Annual Lourdes P. Aguila Memorial Liga Contra El Cancer Walk-a-thon
On Sunday, March 7, 2010 the Third Annual Lourdes P. Aguila Memorial Liga Contra El Cancer Walk-a-thon will take place in Tropical Park. Check the brochure for more information, and stay tuned as the day approaches for more updates.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:44:00 AM
Mayor Carlos Alvarez receives award from MiMo Association
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez received an award from MiMo Association Vice President Nancy Liebman at the Third Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony, on January 25, 2010, at Soyka's Restaurant Café.
Awards were handed out to elected officials, local businesses and individuals who have played an important role in supporting the Biscayne Boulevard Historic District which extends from 54th to 77th Street.
The MiMo Biscayne Association is a volunteer non-profit community organization created to generate appreciation and public awareness of the MiMo Biscayne Boulevard Historic District through education, promotion and cultural activities for community residents, business/property owners and visitors.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 2:54:00 PM
Edison Little River Neighborhood Center Serving as Communications Hub for Haitian Community
At the hub residents can share up–to-date information about developments on the island from the County’s Department of Emergency Management. Accesses to computers and phone lines with toll free long distance service to Haiti are being provided by Comcast. To date the Center has served a total of 227 residents.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 9:42:00 AM
Transit Summit 2009
Save the Date for the 2nd Annual Transit Summit on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. This is the opportunity for residents to give their input on Miami-Dade County's future transit plans.
The event will be televised live and residents will have three ways to participate:
1. Attend in person
2. Submit your comments online at www.miamidade.gov/transit/summit
3. Call 786-469-5551 during summit hours
For more information, call 786-469-5675.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4:11:00 PM
Miami-Dade is Election Ready
Today, the Miami-Dade County Elections Department thoroughly tested its voting equipment in preparation for the November 3 Election, where approximately one-third of all registered voters are eligible to vote. The tests were a success! Elections will be ready to accommodate voters in the cities of Hialeah, Homestead, Miami and Miami Beach. Get Election Ready.
Monday, October 19, 2009 5:30:00 PM
Career Expo promotes re-training of workforce to high demand jobs
Mayor Carlos Alvarez thanks State Farm Insurance for recruiting new agents and clerical staff at the North Miami-Dade Career Expo. More than 100 companies participated in the Expo, which not only featured job openings but resources such as free and low-cost training opportunities. Thanks to $21 million in federal economic stimulus dollars the County’s workforce development agency, South Florida Workforce, is offering assistance with training programs and re-directing workers in fields like healthcare and IT where local employers are hiring. Click here for information on job openings, training and other workforce resources.
|
