Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Thank You for helping at 2212 Collier!!!

As most of you know we have been working on this project for 16 months now and on Saturday thanks to the help of Rebuilding Together of the Palm Beaches, Joanna Aikens and her volunteers along with Americorp Volunteers and individuals that came to help us we got a lot done!!!

The carpet and flooring are up to expose a beautiful terrazzo flooring beneath it. We were all surprised that the lamenant flooring was a huge poriton of the smell that we have been working to get rid of! Below is a slide show of most of the volunteers and we only have to complete getting the wall paper down and paint!!! Trixie is working on getting new mattresses for her place and one volunteer stayed in the main bathroom to ensure that it was fully cleaned and funtioning....

Everyone's help is so greatly appreciated and this particular community project is almost done! God Bless everyone that has helped over the last 16 months and we are now right at the finish line!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

More Volunteer Work at 2212 Collier

Dear Volunteers, Neighbors and Friends,

We will be back at 2212 Collier Ave in Lake Worth on this Saturday from 9AM to 12PM to continue with stripping wall paper, ripping up more carpet....

Any volunteers that can come and help keep this project moving froward the following are the needs for this Saturday:

Take Down Wall Paper in Bathrooms and through out house but first priority will be the bathrooms
Rip up living room and kitchen carpets
Get bathrooms cleaned and ready for use
Finish any remaining trash removal
For those who prefer outside work we need to weed the flower bed in front of the home so the final mulch can be added.
Many odds and ends so all help is welcome.

Please make sure you sign in before starting so that we can keep an accurate count on the volunteer hours.

Thank You VERY Much and if you need directions my cell is 561-909-8708 leave a message and I will call you back.

This is a joint project with the ROLOH Neighborhood, Neighbors Helping Neighbors Project and Rebuilding Together of the Palm Beaches.

Sincerely,

--
Robert Waples
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Project
www.nhnproject.com
www.volunteerpalmbeach.com
Rebuilding Together of the Palm Beaches
http://www.rebuildingtogether-pb.org/

Volunteer to make a difference today!

Monday, May 23, 2011

International Coastal Cleanup Site Registration

I have attached the information and Site Registration Form for the upcoming Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup scheduled world-wide on Saturday, September 17. If you would like to register a Site, I will need the attached Site Registration Form returned back by July 15 to have time to order the supplies for you. I am sending this before school ends and vacations begin so that you can calendar the date of the cleanup and the deadline to register. If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact me.

Lourdes Ferris, Executive Director
Keep Palm Beach County Beautiful, Inc.
1920 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Suite 210
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 686-6646
cell (561) 389-7684
FAX (561) 686-6642
info@keepPBCbeautiful.org
www.keepPBCbeautiful.org

Family Travel Forum Teen Travel Writing Scholarship 2011

Do you know any student, age 13-18, attending junior high or high school in the United States or enrolled in a U.S. home school program? If yes, do you know if she/he has ever taken an unexpectedly wonderful -- or terrible but funny -- trip with his/her family, and has advice on how to make the most of a cultural experience or destination? Has he/she gone somewhere -- near or far -- that opened up new ways of looking at the world? If the answer is yes, please share this e-mail as they might have the opportunity to receive one of the following scholarships provided by the Family Travel Forum and the Society of American Travel Writers:

First Place: $1,000
Second Place: $500
Third Place: $200
25 Honorable Mentions: 2 Tickets to any of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museums worldwide and other travel prizes.
1 Honorary Award for Best Photography
1 Honorary Award for Best Video

To apply, submit a travel blog online using the FTF Teen Travel Scholarship Essay Submission Form. All applications must be received no later than 11:59pm ET on August 1, 2011. Late entries will not be considered.

For more information, please visit the FTF Teen Travel Writing Scholarship FAQ page.

The OCR would like to thank Willie Miller, from Commissioner Taylor’s office, for sharing this wonderful resource.

Thank you,


Palm Beach County
Board of County Commissioners
County Administration
Office of Community Revitalization

Ruth Cecilia Moguillansky
Principal Planner/PBC Neighborhood Link Coordinator

2300 North Jog Rd., Suite 2E-48
West Palm Beach, Florida 33411-2741

(561) 233-5376 Direct
(561) 779-7163 Mobile
(561) 656-7963 Fax

E-mail: rmoguill@pbcgov.org

Children's outreach program of Sierra Club

The Sierra Club is offering underprivileged students in West Palm Beach offers the Inner City Outings program that allows them to travel into a backyard other than their own. Sierra Club Inner City Outings (ICO) is a community outreach program that provides opportunities for urban youth and adults to explore, enjoy and protect local natural areas.

Through these outings, ICO promotes interpersonal skills and self-esteem by involving participants in teamwork, teaching them self-reliance outside an urban setting, and encouraging them to take an active role in protecting the environment. The program relies on opportunities for personal growth and development by linking participants from different cultures, fostering respect of self and others, and providing participants with outdoor skills training and leadership opportunities.

Wildlife
Tourism and Leisure
Gardens and Parks
First Aid
Forestry and Timber
Everglades National Park

Volunteers are certified leaders who must take a one-day Sierra Club training session. ICO programs range from nature walks to canoeing, hiking and camping expeditions, and are all funded by grants and other funds raised so that the opportunity is provided at no cost to children.

Trips produced by the West Palm Beach ICO branch have introduced students to local parks and wetlands, as well as Manatee Education Center in Fort Pierce and snorkeling at Peanut Island. Other opportunities include tree planting, beach cleanups, cypress seed harvesting at Arthur R. Marshal Loxahatchee Wildlife Refuge, and turtle walks where loggerheads have been spotted laying eggs. Another group stayed overnight at the FAU RiverWoods facility and lodge, where they spent time on a pontoon boat in the Kissimmee River, learning about the ongoing river restoration.
With educational experiences such as these, children have the opportunity to learn beyond what is offered in a classroom. And for students who may have never been outside of the city they were born, it's an opportunity of a lifetime. For more information about this program and to volunteer for a rewarding time introducing youngsters to nature, contact Sheila Calderon at shecal@bellsouth.net or visit http://www.sierraclub.org/ico

As always, OCR would appreciate it if you could please share this information with your contacts.

OCR would like to take this opportunity to thank Peyton McArthur, Senior Administrative Assistant to Commissioner Paulette Burdick, for sharing this valuable resource.

Thank you,


Palm Beach County
Board of County Commissioners
County Administration
Office of Community Revitalization

Ruth Cecilia Moguillansky
Principal Planner/PBC Neighborhood Link Coordinator

2300 North Jog Rd., Suite 2E-48
West Palm Beach, Florida 33411-2741

(561) 233-5376 Direct
(561) 779-7163 Mobile
(561) 656-7963 Fax

E-mail: rmoguill@pbcgov.org

Monday, May 16, 2011

Single Mom Needs Our Assistance

Some times we don't have control over things in life and frankly life happens. Desiree is no exception to the rule and in order for her to get her property in to move in ready condition there is a lot of need for this Palm Beach County Resident...I asked Desiree to make a very detailed list of her needs so that as we get commitments to helping her she can refocus her attention to the things that we can not provide. The sub-flooring is almost complete and as soon as we can make the determination that the trailer is secure we can start moving things in however a lot of work is still needed to even make that step happen. Attached are some pics of the property and we need not only donated items but donation of volunteer hours in order to get things repaired, fixed or replaced.
If you can be of assistance please email nhnproject@gmail.com THANK YOU to all who are already helping on this one!



As discussed, I am forwarding a list of all items I am in need for the trailer
**items needs to move in: Flooring, Central air unit replacement or AC window or portable units, Stove, painting in and out

Furniture:
Small kitchen table/chairs
Couch
chair
end tables
dresser
queen headboard/frame

Appliances:
*Stove
*stackable washer/dryer
table top microwave
***Central air replacement or AC window units or portable units

Bedroom master
**Flooring

Bedroom#2
**Flooring

Kitchen:
*Flooring
Sink
faucet
Cabinets
Cabinet hardware

Bathroom# 1- master
Light fixture
sink
vanity
*shower surrounding/insert
Shower head fixture

Bathroom#2
Tub sorrounding/insert
2- light fixtures
faucet
sink
vanity

Livingroom:
*Flooring
2- blinds

Lawn:
Plants
mulch
top soil
lawn mower/gardening tools
patch stepping stones or pavers

Porch:
screening enclosure
side panels for screen frame
concrete flooring material/paint
*stair repair or replacement

Trailor
Pressure cleaning
painting
skirting
2 outdoor light fixtures
front door step repair or replacement
**Front door replacement

Materials:
Baseboards
*windows- do not open and can not lock
screening
paint brushes/rollers
paneling- to repair damaged ones

Repairs-
roof trim
Possible roof damage/need sealant
*stairs
*windows
Cabinet replacement or new doors for bathroom and kitchen
Porch/screening

Please review the list and if you have any questions, please call.
Thank you Robert as I appreciate everything you have done and continue to do so my child and I can move into our home.




Desiree

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Sand Sifters Beach Cleanup:

Sand Sifters Beach Cleanup:
Gulfstream Park
Sand Sifters Beach Cleanup

May 2011-Sand Sifters Appreciation Month County-Wide

The Sand Sifters are Celebrating Their 6 Year as a Volunteer Group. Join us for a Beach Cleanup at Gulfstream Park. Remember, "Be Green, Start Clean,
Dont Litter!"

Gulfstream Park
4489 North Ocean Blvd. (A1A)
Gulfstream, Florida
Meet at the Picnic Tables on the Entry Path
Saturday May 21, 2011
8:00-10:15 a.m.

You Bring: Sun Screen, Hat & Water
We Supply: Bags, Gloves & Grabbers

Community Service Hours Awarded.

Pre-Registration:
Gary Solomon
(561)734-9128
TheRecipeExchange@Comcast.net

Website: www.SandSifters.us

Sponsors:
Sand Sifters Volunteers
City of Boynton Beach Recreation & Parks Department
Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners
Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department
Town of Ocean Ridge
Dave Wagner, Realtor, Coldwell Banker
www.RecipeExchange.com

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Boynton Beach Mayor - City Hall Clean Up

This is an important message from the City of Boynton Beach.

Mayor Rodriguez Rolls Up His Sleeves for City Hall Spruce Up

Volunteers Are Needed To Help

Join Boynton Beach Mayor Jose Rodriguez as he rolls up his sleeves on Saturday, May 21, for the Mayor’s City Hall Spruce Up. The Mayor is seeking up to 50 volunteers by May 18 to help him paint the exterior of Boynton Beach’s City Hall. Paint rollers and trays, brushes, buckets and tarps are also needed.

The Mayor’s City Hall Spruce Up is a great way to come together with co-workers, family and friends while participating in a “feel-good” activity. It’s also a good opportunity for youth to learn the value and importance of volunteering, and what a difference it can make.

The event will start at 7:00 a.m. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one two-hour shift and are advised to wear hats, sunscreen and arrive properly attired.

Those under 18 years of age must have their parent or legal guardian sign a Consent Form. Credit toward Community Service Hours is available with this activity.

Recycled paint for the project has been donated by the Solid Waste Authority. To register online for the City Hall Spruce Up, visit http://www.boynton-beach.org/community/city_hall_spruce_up.html

For additional information, contact: Wayne Segal, (561) 742-6025.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Coalition meeting - 5/5/2011

Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Coalition meeting - 5/5/2011

Good Afternoon,

Looking forward to seeing everyone at next week’s Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Quarterly Coalition meeting. We will be meeting Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center located at 2000 N. D Street, Lake Worth, FL. The agenda is attached. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you!
Erica

Directions: I-95 to 10th ave North. East to “D” Street. Head north 10 blocks and the Scottish Rite Masonic Center is on your right.

Erica Whitfield
Project Coordinator
Robert Wood Johnson
Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Program
561-969-5880 or PX 45880
School District of Palm Beach County
3300 Forest Hill Blvd C-225
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Erica.Whitfield@palmbeach.k12.fl.us

Habitat's Women Build - Calling All Ladies!!!

Raise your hammers, ladies!

It's time for Habitat's Women Build!

Come build with us on Saturday, May 7th, for National Women Build Day.
Join other ladies as we make affordable housing a reality for the
Barry-McGowan family! Volunteers are needed for the afternoon shift (1 to 5 PM).

Join us at 112 Wilson Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483. T-shirts, water bottles, visors, goody bags, and lunch will be provided!

Don't miss out on this special build. Please visit our volunteer calendar to register: www.habitatsouthpalmbeach.volunteerhub.com

For more information, contact Diana Barbosa, Volunteer Coordinator, at 561-819-6070, ext. 214, or at dbarbosa@hfhboca.org

Monday, May 2, 2011

The Great American Clean Up Lake Worth

Its finally here....all the pictures from the neighborhood clean ups in Lake Worth! Enjoy the show!

I huge thank you to the groups that participated for the Lake Worth Neighborhood Clean Up
PBSO D14 Deputies in the Tropical Ridge Neighborhood and several other locations.
PBSO First Tee's Led by D/S Wilson in the Parrot Cove Neighborhood and Downtown
Bridges Volunteers in South Lake Worth Led by RC in the Genesis Neighborhood
Tropical Ridge Volunteers Led by Ryan Anderson
Mango Groves Volunteers Led by Brian and Andy

Working together for a better Lake Worth!

Vickers House Partners with Job Corps

Vickers House Partners with Job Corps

"Free" Job Training while you receive "Free" Housing, Meals, Healthcare, Dental Care, a living allowance & clothing allowance & Daycare in some locations!

Job Training leading to jobs for: Economically disadvantaged youth ages 16-24; Veterans 20-24 years of age Honorably discharged, People who are disabled (physically or emotionally) Many opportunities for young women!

Orientation will be held: Friday, May 13 :

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Vickers House North

811 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
West Palm Beach FL 33401
(561) 804-4970

Palm Beach County Mulch Give Away

Palm Beach County is giving yard mulch away, fortified with a safe organic waste product from sewage treatment.

The free mulch will be available at the Lantana Transfer Station as part on an ongoing pilot program starting Friday. Anyone can visit the Lantana Transfer Station at 1810 Lantana Road and pick up free compost/mulch materials, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon. You must hand-load your own material.

County officials say the compost is a mixture of yard waste mulch and "waste water residuals," aka the solid material left over after sewage treatment.

According to Pat Byers, director of utilities with the Solid Waste Authority, biosolids are "high in organic content and contain moderate amounts of nutrients that are needed by plants. These characteristics make biosolids valuable as a soil conditioner and fertilizer" for horticulture and agriculture purposes.

http://www.cbs12.com/news/mulch-4732161-county-fortified.html