Sarasota News Leader
August 30, 2013
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GOODWILL TO HOST VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT JOBS FAIR
Goodwill Manasota is encouraging military
members to attend the Veterans and their
Families Jobs and Services Fair on Sept. 7 at
Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.
force, in the release. "Equally important, by
hiring veterans, companies will be contributing to America's global competitiveness and
strengthening our economy."
More than 50 employers and service organizations will be in attendance during this free
event, looking to hire qualified applicants, a
news release says.
The Veterans and their Families Jobs and Services Fair is sponsored by the Legacy of Valor, the release adds. It is collaboration among
Goodwill Manasota, the Suncoast Workforce
Board and the Baltimore Orioles. All service
members, veterans and their families are welcome to attend. All employers wishing to take
part in this event should register online at
http://bit.ly/19efK6w.
"Our veterans bring a unique set of skills, leadership capabilities and experience that can
translate into valuable, hardworking employees," said Bob Rosinsky, president and CEO
of Goodwill Manasota, in the release. "With
numerous employers in attendance, this out- The fair is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
standing event will provide a venue for veter- on Sept. 7 at the stadium, located at 2700 12th
ans and employers to connect."
St., Sarasota.
"Military veterans are an unmatched econom- Veterans are asked to dress in business attire,
ic resource for businesses," said Mary Helen bring plenty of up-to-date resumes and be preKress, president and CEO of Suncoast Work- pared to interview with firms, the release adds.
TOWN HALL MEETING BRINGS PROGRAM CHANGES TO CENTER OF HOPE
When The Salvation Army conducted its first
monthly town hall meeting on Aug. 7 — with
more than 80 persons in attendance — Maj.
Ethan Frizzell announced a number of changes to the organization's policies to assist
homeless people in the area, a news release
reminds the public.
First, Frizzell said women could stay in the
shelter for $1 per night. Maj. Sue Frizzell followed that up with the statement, "And if the
women do not have $1, The Salvation Army
will work with women of the community to
raise funds to cover this cost."
to 18 beds "in a safe and secure location for
the women who otherwise would be sleeping
outdoors," the release points out. The expansion of this shelter program, while in keeping with the organization's mission, makes it
necessary to search for further funding, the
release notes.
The Salvation Army is seeking 100 women
to donate $1,000 each in honor of a woman
who has had a significant impact on her life.
The $100,000 would cover not only the nightly shelter expenses but also a full-time case
The news release says the expense for The manager, the release says. "This case manager
Salvation Army is $12.50 per day to provide would be able to work exclusively with these
overnight accommodations along with break- women to help them transition back into
self-sufficiency and independent living," the
fast, lunch and dinner.
release adds.
Additionally, The Salvation Army is revamping an existing shelter dormitory to provide 16 For details on how to help, call 364-8845, Ext. 221.
