United Way of St. Johns County: Blog Posts

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Ann Breidenstein

Hello!

Blogs are pretty much useless without the ability for feedback, right? We will be soon adding a comment section to hear from you!

Campaign Kick-off was great! We had a good turnout and a "special surprise" visit from The Privateers of St. Augustine to help promote our exciting fundraising event, "Treasures in the Quarter". Take a look at our event website for more details - WWW.TreasuresintheQuarter.org. This event is in partnership with Flagler Health Care Foundation and the City of St. Augustine.

Day of Caring: We did not get a good response to our Day of Caring for Habitat for Humanity this year. In fact, only two people signed up; the reason why we cancelled the event. Was it the heat? Inability to take time off from work? Please respond in the comment section when it is up and let us know your thoughts. In fact, anytime you have a question, suggestion or concern, please let us know. We need you to be the best we can be! Many thanks and wishing all a great week.

Wishing all a great week!

Thanks!!!

No-Cost Microsoft Training Vouchers Available To Floridians

Ann Breidenstein

Do you need sharper Microsoft Office skills to boost your productivity at work, broaden your job options or advance your career?

If so, Microsoft® Elevate America in Florida can help. Workforce Florida and Microsoft recently partnered to launch Elevate America in Florida, providing job seekers and businesses access to 40,000 vouchers for no-cost Microsoft technology training and certification exams.

Each training voucher is redeemable for one E-Learning course or Certification exam in one of three categories:

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Vouchers must be activated by Aug. 21 and will be available through Aug. 21 or while supplies last. E-Learning vouchers are good for 12 months after the date of activation; certification exam vouchers must be activated and used by Aug. 21. There is no cost for the E-Learning and Certification exam vouchers; however, in some instances, a small proctoring fee may be charged by a Certiport Testing Center, where exams are administered.

Additional information, local contact information and an electronic application are available online at http://elevateamerica.floridajobs.org/

Campaign for the Community & Neighbor helping Neighbor

Ann Breidenstein

Campaign for the Community: Volunteers and staff are hard at work preparing for the upcoming United Way Campaign to raise $1,250,000 - a 3% increase to help improve the lives of St. Johns County residents. We are way ahead of last year at this time in some areas which is very good news!

Our agencies are pace-setting the campaign - St. Francis House employees increased their giving by nearly $1,000 - close to a 100% increase!

We have scheduled a Day of Caring for volunteers to commit one day performing volunteer services. On August 26th at 9:30 a.m., volunteers will gather at a Habitat for Humanity home construction site. Call 829-9721 to sign up!

Neighbor Helping Neighbor: Try to stay cool - look out for your neighbors, particularly the elderly and disabled. Check on them to make sure they have their a/c on. If they don't have a/c, make sure they have fans and are drinking plenty of water. Check on them regularly.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!