community service

AARP Foundation Tax Aide Recruiting New Volunteers This Fall for 2024 Tax Season

AARP Foundation Tax Aide Recruiting New Volunteers This Fall for 2024 Tax Season

The AARP Foundation Tax Aide is currently search and recruiting volunteers to join their team. They are looking for compassionate and friendly people who will be helping those in need. The Foundation will provide training and support  to help the volunteers learn all the necessary skills for the role. The program is looking for a number of different volunteers to help provide assistance to taxpayers. Volunteers range from college aged to retirees. The Foundation is looking for people to fill a variety of roles, including but not limited to: Counselors to help taxpayers with the filling out of tax returns.…
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Good For Girls Initiative Incorporated: Helping Young Girls in Our Schools

Good For Girls Initiative Incorporated: Helping Young Girls in Our Schools

The Good Girls Initiative is a newer non-profit that started in Volusia County, and now they are trying to help girls in Flagler County Schools. The name may not sound familiar as they are more widely known in Volusia County as the Oopsie Project.  The Oopsie project started as a single person trying to make a difference and over time has blossomed into an organization that helps multiple counties here in Florida. I had the pleasure of speaking with Gina Elmazi who has really put in the time and effort to grow this organization into what it currently is. When…
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Flagler County Senior Services Division serves up gratitude, turkey in the spirit of the holiday

Flagler County Senior Services Division serves up gratitude, turkey in the spirit of the holiday

November 21, 2022 – Flagler County Senior Services Division will spend time this week serving up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to those who take part in the Senior Center Program at Church on the Rock and is also part of the distribution of turkeys and other holiday fixings as part of the Feed Flagler campaign. “It’s what the holiday season is all about – good company, a hot meal, and kindness offered to warm the heart,” said Health and Human Services Director Joseph Hegedus. “I am fortunate to have such a caring team that cherishes all of our residents here in…
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Hurricane Ian survivors seeking FEMA help MUST apply for SBA assistance too, ‘Individual Assistance’ registration event Friday in Bunnell

Hurricane Ian survivors seeking FEMA help MUST apply for SBA assistance too, ‘Individual Assistance’ registration event Friday in Bunnell

October 12, 2022 – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may refer survivors of Hurricane Ian to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) with information about how to apply for a disaster loan – including homeowners, renters, business owners, and certain nonprofits. It’s important to submit the loan application as soon as possible.   “Despite the agency name, those looking for FEMA assistance due to impacts from Hurricane Ian will also be directed to apply for an SBA loan – including homeowners and renters,” said Emergency Management Director Jonathan Lord. “You may not be able to access all available FEMA assistance…
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40th Anniversary Gala  “A Look into the Flagler Humane Society’s History”

40th Anniversary Gala “A Look into the Flagler Humane Society’s History”

Where were you in 1982? Some of you may not have even been born yet. Some of you may have been wearing your Reebok high tops, listening to Michael Jackson’s Thriller album. 1982 brought us the opening of Epcot Center, the first episode of the David Letterman show and a little movie called ET. 1982 also brought something pretty special to Flagler County…..the opening of our shelter. Then called Flagler County Humane Society (The word “County” was removed from our name in the early 2000’s because it confused people who thought we were a government agency). Founded by a group of devoted animal…
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