CHS of Florida
Monday, June 28th, 2010
The giving hearts of the owners of Dyer Chevrolet and Dyer Mazda Subaru just awarded their 25th Dyer Difference Award of $3,000 to the Substance Awareness Council of Indian River County, who is hosting a 5K Run/Walk at 7 a.m. this Saturday at Riverview Park in Sebastian. For addittional information about the run, call (772) 770-4811 or visit www.sacirc.org.
Posted in Agency News, CHS of Florida
CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY TO OFFER STUDENTS FREE SUMMER MATH AND READING TUTORING PROGRAM
Friday, May 28th, 2010
VERO BEACH, FL., May 28, 2010 – Children’s Home Society will once again offer Indian River County students complimentary tutoring this summer through their reading and math enrichment program, June 21 through July 28.
CHS’ Summer Reading and Mathematics Enrichment Program is a six-week course conducted Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week from June 21 through July 28, from 9am to 11am or 12:15pm to 2:15pm at the Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 2365 Pine Avenue in Vero Beach. The program, underwritten through Quail Valley Charities and Sun Trust Bank, is open to 40 students between the ages of 11 and 17 who reside in Indian River County. Lunch is served daily, and accompanied by motivational speakers and career counselors. The teacher-to-student ratio is 1:2.5.
“We are excited to be able to offer the enrichment program for reading and math to Indian River County students again this summer,” says Jan Huffert, Executive Director of Children’s Home Society, Treasure Coast Division. “Last year’s program was a proven success and a full house.”
To reserve your child’s spot at CHS’ FREE Summer Reading and Mathematics Enrichment Program, please call Sharon Lear at 772.344.4020, extension 231. Space is limited, and will fill up quickly.
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The Treasure Coast division of the Children’s Home Society serves more than 9,000 children and their families each year in Okeechobee, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. CHS is not a governmental agency and must rely on the support of individuals, civic groups, businesses, etc. for the funds to give these children the chance to be safe, healthy and prepared for life. For more information, visit http://www.chsfl.org.
Posted in CHS of Florida, Press Releases
Orchid Island Club 5K Run Raises $3800 for CHS
Thursday, May 6th, 2010
Approximately 50 runners and walkers from Vero Beach’s Orchid Island neighborhood took part in a 5K Run on April 10 to raise money for Children’s Home Society of Florida’s Youth Transition Center www.youthtransitioncentertc.com. Thank you Orchid Island!
Posted in CHS of Florida
Tumba La Casa helps raise the roof for Children’s Home Society
Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Following on the footsteps of its Indianthemed Under a Brocade Sky fundraiser this past February, Children’s Home Society continued the international flair, taking guests this time on a trip to Guatemala with Tumba La Casa. The lush grounds and greenhouses of Rock City Gardens were an ideal setting for the event, and organizers had decorated inside and out with bright floral colors to compliment Mother Nature’s own.
Posted in CHS of Florida, Client Coverage
Tumba La Casa helps raise the roof for Children’s Home Society
Sunday, April 25th, 2010
Following on the footsteps of its Indianthemed Under a Brocade Sky fundraiser this past February, Children’s Home Society continued the international flair, taking guests this time on a trip to Guatemala with Tumba La Casa.
Posted in Agency News, CHS of Florida
Children’s Home Society Treasure Coast Division Names New Executive Director
Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Tricia Walker
Director of Public Relations
The Alexis Agency
772.231.5999
tricia@thealexisagency.net
TREASURE COAST CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA
NAMES NEW TREASURE COAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
VERO BEACH, FL., – April 5, 2010 –Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) Treasure Coast Division has named Jan Swink Huffert as Executive Director beginning April 26, 2010, announced Shelley Katz, Vice President of Operations for the Florida organization.
“We are pleased to have someone of Jan’s caliber take the reins of the Treasure Coast Division,” said Katz. “Her nonprofit management and governance experience, along with her expertise in child welfare, domestic violence and substance abuse make Jan an excellent addition to our dedicated team.”
Huffert joins CHS from the Martin County Board of County Commissioners where she was the Intergovernmental & Community Relations Administrator. There she was involved in intergovernmental relations, interdepartmental grant funding, affordable housing, health and human services, veterans’ services, and indigent medical care, among other responsibilities. Huffert recently led the team responsible for over $100 million in grant and economic stimulus funding for Martin County.
“I am thrilled to become part of the CHS team. Their work on the Treasure Coast, especially the capital campaign and building of the new Youth Transition Center, is respected throughout the state,” said Huffert. “I am proud to align myself with these dedicated professionals and devoted volunteers who always put children first.”
Prior to Huffert’s three years with Martin County, she spent 11 years with Hibiscus Children’s Center in the roles of chief executive officer, chief operating officer and program director. Her background also includes working for the Martin County Healthy Start Coalition, Stuart’s SafeSpace, Inc., and Delta Airlines. Huffert holds a BS from Palm Beach Atlantic College and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Barry University. Her current affiliations include the Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee Board of Directors; Florida Association of Intergovernmental Relations Board of Directors; Martin County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Health Care Review Board and Economic Development Committee; and the Leadership Martin Planning Committee. Huffert also was honored with the 2005 Distinguished Service Award from the Florida Coalition for Children.
The Treasure Coast Division of the Children’s Home Society of Florida serves more than 9,000 children and their families each year in Okeechobee, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. CHS is not a governmental agency and must rely on the support of individuals, civic groups, and businesses for the funds to provide a full array of prevention and intervention programs for the children, youth and families of the Treasure Coast. For more information, visit www.chsfl.org.
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Posted in CHS of Florida, Press Releases
CHS’ Tumba La Casa (Bring Down The House) at Rock City Gardens, April 24
Monday, March 29th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT
Tricia Walker
Director of Public Relations
The Alexis Agency
772.231.5999
tricia@thealexisagency.net
Children’s Home Society will ‘TUMBA LA CASA’ (Bring Down the House)
at Rock City Gardens, April 24, 2010
VERO BEACH, FL., March 25, 2010 – Siesta now, because it is almost Salsa Time. Back by popular demand, Children’s Home Society will host its’ second annual TUMBA LA CASA (translation: Bring Down The House) at Rock City Gardens, 7:00 pm, Saturday, April 24, 2010.
Featuring Guatemala’s number one rock band, ‘El Tambor de la Tribu,’ this event promises to be a lively, salsa-dancing, margarita-drinking evening in an outdoor garden setting at Rock City Gardens, located on US 1 in Wabasso. The sounds of El Tambor de la Tribu merge different rhythms of Latin music with rock, reggae, soul and ska, achieving a lively, yet sentimental Latin pop rock mix. Their first album earned them Best New Artist, Best Pop Band, Best Song and Best Album in 2005 and 2006 in Guatemala.
“This is such a fun, upbeat, festive event in support of CHS,” says Marta Schneider, Chairwoman of the Indian River division of Children’s Home Society. “And El Tambor de la Tribu promises to be a big hit with all ages. I know first-hand, as they played at my daughter’s wedding in Guatemala.”
Latin America hors d’oeuvres and food stations will be provided, along with a selection of beer from Guatemala’s brewery - Cervecería Centro Americana. The festive, upbeat evening will include fun, photos, games, and a special version of “Pick Your Pinata.”
Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, and a flavored margarita bar are included in the $60 per person or $100 for two ticket price. A VIP area with reserved seating for tables of eight, complete with champagne and upgraded hors d’oeuvres, is available for $750 per table. A full bar will be available on a cash basis. Attire is resort casual as the event takes place in the green house tent and surrounding gardens at Rock City Gardens.
Tickets for this event are limited and will not last long. Buy tickets online at www.tumbalacasa.org, or stop by Dale Sorensen Real Estate at 3206 Cardinal Drive, Decorative Arts at 1923 Old Dixie Highway or David Francis Furniture at 3990 US 1. For more information on the TUMBA LA CASA event, contact Dee Benjamin at 772.344.4020, extension 225 or email her at Dee.Benjamin@chsfl.org.
All proceeds from the event will support Children’s Home Society programs including adoption, education, transitional living, advocacy, case management and housing.
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The Treasure Coast division of the Children’s Home Society serves more than 9,000 children and their families each year in Okeechobee, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. CHS is not a governmental agency and must rely on the support of individuals, civic groups, businesses, etc. for the funds to give these children the chance to be safe, healthy and prepared for life.
Posted in CHS of Florida, Client Coverage, Press Releases
Art For A Good Cause In Vero Beach
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Posted in CHS of Florida, Youth Transition Center
Family Hit By Tragedy Helps Troubled Youth
Thursday, February 18th, 2010
Posted in CHS of Florida, Youth Transition Center
Children’s Home Society Heart to Art Mural Project Attracts Community Participation
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
The Vero Beach community showed its support and artistic skills when they came out to support the CHS’ Heart to Art collaborative mural painting project at the new Youth Transition Center in Vero Beach today, Tuesday, February 9, 2010. From local community members to sponsors to staff and residents of the Youth Transition Center, the Vero Beach community came together and enjoyed a day of art, color and inspiration. Heart to Art helps organizations convey their message through visual story-telling. Children’s Home Society’s message today was clear - it was one of support, camaraderie, inspiration and trust. The 4′ x 8′ mural will be on display at the Youth Transition Center, located at 650 10th Street in Vero Beach.
Posted in CHS of Florida, Client Coverage
