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Press Release
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
Date: November 12, 2008 |
| Contact: Robert Dent 407-846-8541 |
Fax: 407-846-8550 |
Home for the Holidays Events Scheduled
Kissimmee, FL: The Osceola Council on Aging and several community partners and sponsors are once again preparing for the annual Home for the Holidays events to be held at the Council’s Barney E. Veal Center, 700 Generation Point, Kissimmee. The program is focused on low income families to provide toys and clothing vouchers for children during the holiday season. A series of dates have been established to determine whether your family qualifies for the program and to register. Applicants must register in person on one of the following dates; Monday, November 17 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Thursday, November 20, 2:00pm – 6:00pm, Saturday, November 22, 9:00am – 1:00pm, Monday, December 1, 1:30pm – 5:30pm, Wednesday, December 3, 1:30pm -5:30pm and Saturday, December 6, 9:00am – 1:00pm. On each registration date, qualified families will receive age appropriate vouchers for their children.
All applicants must bring the following information with them to register. 1) Proof of Monthly Income and Expenses for each member of household (pay stubs, bills, public assistance, etc.) 2) Social Security cards for all members of household and the birth certificate for each child, and if applicable proof of custody. 3) Drivers license for all applicants to prove Osceola County residency. (To qualify applicants must meet the 150% poverty guideline level).
The Orlando Sentinel is the major sponsor for the program while Toys for Tots, Community Vision, Home (Helping Others Make Effort), the School District of Osceola County and the Osceola Council on Aging are partners in the program’s implementation. The organizations involved add resources and donations including volunteers, administration, clothing, toys and food.
“Given the economic conditions we expect a high turnout for this program so we encourage parents to plan ahead by compiling all of their information and allowing enough time to process through registration,” stated Connie Bellanceau, Volunteer Center Director. “This is one of those joyous occasions when we can bring happiness to many families,” Bellanceau continued. “We’re just happy to help relieve some of the stress of the holiday season and help families manage their resources to provide the happiest of holidays for their loved ones.”
To donate toys or make a contribution to the program please contact Connie Bellanceau at 407-933-9525 or visit www.osceolagenerations.org for directions or further information.
All applicants must bring the following information with them to register. 1) Proof of Monthly Income and Expenses for each member of household (pay stubs, bills, public assistance, etc.) 2) Social Security cards for all members of household and the birth certificate for each child, and if applicable proof of custody. 3) Drivers license for all applicants to prove Osceola County residency. (To qualify applicants must meet the 150% poverty guideline level).
The Orlando Sentinel is the major sponsor for the program while Toys for Tots, Community Vision, Home (Helping Others Make Effort), the School District of Osceola County and the Osceola Council on Aging are partners in the program’s implementation. The organizations involved add resources and donations including volunteers, administration, clothing, toys and food.
“Given the economic conditions we expect a high turnout for this program so we encourage parents to plan ahead by compiling all of their information and allowing enough time to process through registration,” stated Connie Bellanceau, Volunteer Center Director. “This is one of those joyous occasions when we can bring happiness to many families,” Bellanceau continued. “We’re just happy to help relieve some of the stress of the holiday season and help families manage their resources to provide the happiest of holidays for their loved ones.”
To donate toys or make a contribution to the program please contact Connie Bellanceau at 407-933-9525 or visit www.osceolagenerations.org for directions or further information.
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