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24 people are interested
Promise in Brevard Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Promise in Brevard
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24 people are interested
Promise is a not-for-profit organization crated to provide a safe, loving environment for adults with special needs to live and work. Promise is currently building affordable housing that will accommodate approximately 126 special needs individuals. In addition, as a way to encourage families of young adults with special needs to not have to rely entirely on the state/federal government for funding, Promise in Brevard has developed 10 social enterprise concepts, in which Promise residents, also known as "Promisers," can work to pay for their own support services and to buy the things they want, just like everyone else. The goal is for all Promise residents to either be employed at one of our 10 social enterprises or elsewhere in the community. Our focus is not on the disabilities of these individuals, but rather the abilities, and the instrumental role they play in our society.
We are looking for Volunteers to help us as we grow. It is such an exciting time for us right now! We have 3 new enterprises that are getting ready to open (Promise Café/Bakery and Gift Shop; Hydroponic Garden; and, Promise Main Campus Apartment Complex). Like with our Thrift Store Promise Treasures, our volunteers are the backbone of our success. We depend on the support of our community and we value and appreciate each and every one of our Community Volunteers. Please help us to continue to make a difference. Your support is so very significant!
More opportunities with Promise in Brevard
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About Promise in Brevard
Location:
4105 Norfolk Parkway, West Melbourne, FL 32904, US
Mission Statement
Promise in Brevard, Inc., is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that was established in 2009 as a way to provide a much-needed housing opportunity for young adults with special needs to have a sense of independence long yearned for, while simultaneously living, working and thriving in their community. Promise residents will have an inclusive, safe and fun place to live, amongst neighbors who care. Promise will offer vocational training and employment opportunities with on-site training and continuing education.
Description
The vision for Promise was brought to life by way of Promise in Brevard co-founders Betsy Farmer and her son, Luke, 31, who has Down syndrome. When Luke was born in 1985, Betsy found that there were limited resources and support for children with special needs throughout the Space Coast area, so she established the Space Coast Early Intervention Center in 1987, a preschool here kids with special needs and those without learned and thrived from one another. As a result of Luke’s success at the preschool, he became the first child in Brevard County to be enrolled in the mainstream public schools system. From there, Betsy went on to establish another nonprofit, the Brevard Business Leadership Network, which bridged the gap between local businesses and high school graduates with special needs to help them find jobs and gain workforce skills. After speaking with other families of young adults with special needs, it soon became evident that many shared the same fear: "What will happen to my child with special needs when I am no longer able to care for him/her?" Before long, Betsy and Luke dreamed even bigger and worked hand-in-hand with the community to bring the vision for Promise to life. For the past 12 years, this team has worked diligently to create a model community where these amazing individuals can spend the rest of their lives, all while having a paycheck and a purpose.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4105 Norfolk Boulevard3040 West New Haven Avenue3000 Minton RoadMelbourne, FL 32904
DATE POSTED
November 30, 2017
SKILLS
- Cooking / Catering
- Painting
- Pottery
- People Skills
- Botany
- Retail / Sales
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training