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February 2016
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MARION COUNTY CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE
Board of Directors
Mailing Address:
3482 N.W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34475
Phone:
Fax:
(352) 438-5990
(352) 438-5994
E-mails:
mcca@mcchildrensalliance.org
Mike@mcchildrensalliance.org
Nancy@mcchildrensalliance.org
Monica@breakthesilenceonviolence.org
Brianna@mcchildrensalliance.org
Heather@mcchildrensalliance.org
Patricia@mcchildrensalliance.org
Websites: www.mcchildrensalliance.org
www.breakthesilenceonviolence.org
www.ccasa-ocala.org
Staff
Executive Director.................................... Mike Jordan
Prevention Coord........... ...................... Nancy Castillo
Family Violence Prev. Coord.............. Monica Bryant
Bookkeeper .................................... Louise Buscaglia
Receptionist .................................... Patricia Reynolds
Measure Up Program Manager ........... Brianna Liles
Measure Up Program Coord ........... Heather Wyman
Fatherhood Initiative Facilitator ....... Christine Sandy
Our Vision
For all of Marion County’s children
to have a safe, healthy and nurturing
environment in which to grow.
Dennis Baxley
Rick Bedson
Chris Blair
Lori Boring
Kathy Bryant
John Cooper
William D’Aiuto
Greg Graham
Scott Hackmyer
Jim McCune
Bob Moore
Scot Quintel
Mary Sue Rich
George Tomyn
The Marion County Children’s Alliance
is supported by the following:
Barrett, Liner & Company
City of Ocala
College of Central Florida
Department of Children and Families
Duke Energy
Family Times Magazine
Florida Department of Health
Florida Blue
Jenkins Auto Group
Kids Central, Inc.
Marion County Board of County Commissioners
Marion County Sheriff’s Office
Radiology Associates of Ocala
Staywell Health Plan (Florida Medicaid)
Renasant Bank
Wells Fargo Bank
Visit www.mcchildrensalliance.org
to learn more about the Children’s Alliance,
to make a donation, sign up to receive a free
copy of the newsletter, view the calendar of
events or to join a work group.
NOTICE
Our Mission
The Marion County Children's Alliance identifies needs, gathers
resources and coordinates efforts among children’s
organizations, parents and caregivers to ensure a safe,
healthy and nurturing environment for the
children of Marion County.
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Children's Alliance News informs readers of current
events in the nonprofit and social service fields.
Opinions expressed by the writers are not necessarily
those of the Marion County Children’s Alliance.
Inclusion or exclusion of any agency does not imply
either endorsement or disapproval by the Marion County
Children's Alliance. Submissions should be mailed or
e-mailed to monica@breakthesilenceonviolence.org
by the FIRST Friday of each month. The Alliance
reserves the right to edit ALL submissions.
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Take this opportunity to learn first-hand the programs
and services available at the College of Central Florida.
Discover all that CF has to offer
CF COLLEGE PREVIEW NIGHT 2016
Thursday, February 25,
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
College of Central Florida,
Klein Center, Ocala Campus,
3001 S.W. College Rd.
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FEBRUARY IS TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
Come join Community Council Against Substance Abuse and the
Marion County Children’s Alliance Family Violence Prevention for
Free Pizza,
Snacks and
Drinks
Friday Night Done Right campaign promotes the message that most teens
do not drink and use drugs in order to have a good time.
Event includes: FREE Pizza, Snacks, Drinks and information on dating
violence and healthyrelationships and prizes.
All events will be FREE to Marion County middle and high school youth.
Call (352) 438-5992 for more information.
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DCF OCALA ACCESS OFFICE HAS MOVED
The Ocala ACCESS Storefront that was located in the Cascades Plaza at
1515 E Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34470 has moved to a new location.
T h e O c a la S to r e fr o n t is n o w o p e n to r e c e iv e c u s to m e r s a t its n e w o ffic e
lo c a te d a t 1 1 0 0 S .W . 3 8 th A v e ., O c a la , F L 3 4 4 7 4 ( c o r n e r o f S .W . 1 3 t h S tr e e t
a n d S .W . 3 8 th A v e .) T h e S to r e fr o n t w ill c o n tin u e to s e r v e c u s to m e r s fr o m 8
a .m . to 5 p .m ., M o n d a y th r o u g h F r id a y. T h e E c o n o m ic S e lf- S u ffic ie n c y te a m
h a s w o r k e d h a r d to e n s u r e th is m o v e is s e a m le s s to y o u r c o n s titu e n ts .
In a d d it io n to th e D e p a r tm e n t’s S to r e f r o n t, c u s to m e r s w h o r e q u ir e a s s is ta n c e
a p p ly in g fo r b e n e fits m a y a ls o v is it o n e o f o u r 1 6 lo c a l c o m m u n ity p a r tn e r s in
M a r io n C o u n ty. S o m e e x a m p le s o f n e a r b y s ite s in c lu d e , b u t a r e n o t lim ite d to :
Come
Kids Central Inc. – Ocala Neighborhood Project, 215 NW Martin Luther King
Join
Ave., Ocala (352) 732-0457. Hours of Operation:
Us Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.
to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ocala Housing Authority, 1629 NW 4th Street, Ocala (352) 369-2636; Hours
of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Deliverance Outreach Ministries: 821 N.E. 36th Terrace, Suite #10, Ocala
(352) 615-2354 Hours of Operation: Monday – Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.
to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon.
For a listing of additional community partners, please visit our website at
www.dcf.state.fl.us/access/CPSLookup/search.aspx.
If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to
contact our Circuit 5 Client Relations Coordinator, Jeremy
Thomas by calling (352) 330-5509 or via email at
Jeremy.thomas@myflfamilies.com.
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EDUCATIONAL MINUTE .......... EXPANDED
Dee Jamieson, The Jamieson Company
ANNUAL REPORT -- IT’S NOT JUST NUMBERS
Many organizations feel they are too small and don’t need an annual report.
Without an annual report, however, you are losing opportunities to increase
your donors and revenue. Done correctly, an annual report can be a
powerful marketing tool.
Some of the things an annual report can achieve for your organization are:
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Recognize and retain current donors;
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Upgrade donors to a higher level of giving;
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Acquire new donors;
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Position your organization as well-managed;
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Entice new attendees for your special events.
Yes, your annual report needs to include your Income and Expense Statement and Balance Sheet as of
your fiscal year-end, but that’s just the starting point.
WHAT SHOULD GO IN YOUR ANNUAL REPORT?
1. First, the CEO should present a summary of the year’s achievements. Plan to distribute your annual
reports via email and include a copy on your website. Since these are electronic versions, provide
the summary via a link to a short video of the CEO talking about the year’s achievements. This will be
far more powerful than a written summary.
2. Unless a donor has asked to remain anonymous, include your donors’ names in the report. Donors
like to see their names in print. Establish giving levels and report the names alphabetically within
each level. For example, a donor who makes a gift of $1,000 or more for the year will be listed in
the Benefactor’s Circle; a $500 - $999 gift will be listed in the Diamond Donor section; a $250 - $499
gifts will be listed in the Gold Donor section. This often entices donors to give a larger gift the
following year to move up to the next level.
3. If more than 80 cents of each dollar goes to fund your programs (rather than administrative and
fundraising costs), include that information with your financial statements. Strong financial statements
show that your organization is well-managed and fiscally responsible, and this can entice new donors
to make a gift.
4. Hire a professional photographer to capture fantastic photos as your special event. Then use those
photos not just for press releases about your event, but include some in your annual report to entice
new attendees next year.
5. Finally, include a very short (under-30-second) video clip of someone you’ve served during the year
sharing a success story that your organization made possible, or a testimony from a major donor
sharing why your organization is so important to them.
All of these tips will spice up your annual report and, hopefully, bring in new and larger donors.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT RESOURCE CENTER
Kids Central seeking volunteers to work at the Ocala Family Resource Center in
West Ocala.
V o lu n te e r s a s s is t c o m m u n ity m e m b e r s w ith u s in g th e c o m p u te r to a p p ly o r re q u a lify
fo r A C C E S S b e n e fits , jo b s e a r c h e s , r e s u m e w r itin g a n d o th e r c o m p u te r b a s e d s k ills .
T h e C e n te r is a ls o in n e e d o f v o lu n te e rs w ith c le r ic a l s k ills to
a s s is t th e fa c ilita to r w ith in c o m in g c lie n ts a n d p h o n e c a lls .
O rg a n iz a tio n a l e x p e r tis e is a p lu s fo r a n y o n e in te re s te d in
m a in ta in in g th e R e s o u r c e C e n te r C lo th in g C lo s e t.
A ll v o lu n te e rs m u s t b e 1 8 y e a rs o r o ld e r a n d m u s t b e a b le to
p a s s a le v e l 2 b a c k g r o u n d s c r e e n in g a n d d ru g te s t.
In te re s te d a p p lic a n ts c a n c o n ta c t K im A v e r a , K id s C e n tra l
(352) 387-3519 or
send e-mail to Kim.avera@kidscentralinc.org.
S u p e rv is o r o f V o lu n te e r S e rv ic e s a t
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ARE YOU MOTIVATED? IF SO, WE NEED YOU!
Stirrups ‘n’ Strides
Therapeutic Riding
Center is expanding our
Promotional Committee.
We are looking for
motivated individuals
interested in promoting
the Stirrups ‘n’ Strides
program and how it benefits our students and the community.
Sharing the benefits therapeutic riding brings to our students and
community with others is done through local printed media, event
vendor tables and with scheduling of speaking engagements for our
Executive Director.
If you are interested in any of these areas, please contact Valerie
Hazelden, Stirrups ‘n’ Strides Promotional Committee Chair at
(352) 425-5588.
2016 COAT DRIVE A SUCCESS
Thank you for helping us keep children
in our community warm this winter.
279 coats this year and
so far we have served 40 families with
We collected
warm coats, jackets and gloves.
Thank you Publix at Churchill Square
for your continuous support.
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~ SAVE-THE-DATE ~
Governor’s West Revitalization
will be hosting a
Town Hall Meeting
Thursday, March 3, 2016
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
at Ed Croskey Center,
1510 N.W. 4th St.
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NO MORE SILENCE ... IT’S TIME TO TALK
PARTICIPATE IN THE
The Red Flag Campaign uses a bystander intervention strategy to address and prevent sexual assault, dating violence and
stalking on college campuses. The campaign encourages friends and other campus community members to say something
when they see warning signs (“red flags”) for sexual assault, dating violence or stalking in a friend’s relationship.
Did You Know?
-- Research indicates that in 1 in 5 college students experience dating violence.
-- 1 out of every 3 teen relationships is abusive.
-- Females between the ages of 16 and 24 are roughly 3 times more likely than the rest of the population to be abused by an
intimate partner.
For local resources and services, go to www.breakthesilenceonviolence.org.
The Campaignis a project of the Virginia SexualandDomesticViolence ActionAlliance, andwas created bycollegestudents, college personnel, andcommunityvictim advocates.
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SAVE THE DATE
Come and explore how together
we can break the chains of racism
through education, dialogue
and relationships.
Join us for Brian Grimm’s
“Racial Taboo” Movie and Discussion
on Monday, March 7, 2016
at 7 p.m.
at the College of Central Florida,
Ewers Century Center,
3001 S.W. College Road.
2016 TOBACCO FREE
PARTNERSHIP MEETINGS
The Tobacco Free Partnership
of Marion County meets on
the 4th Monday of each month,
from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the
Boys & Girls Club of Marion,
800 S.W. 12th St., Ocala.
Meetings are open to the public.
Please RSVP one week prior to
meeting at info@tfp-marion.org
Our next meeting will be held on
February 22, 2016
Future Meeting Dates for 2016:
March 28 ~ April 25
May 30 ~ June 27
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Marion County Children’s Alliance
3482 N.W. 10th St.
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 438-5990
E-mail: mcca@mcchildrensalliance.org
(Printing service provided by Staywell)
ALLIANCE WORK GROUP MEETINGS
February 1
Monday
Safe Kids Coalition
9 a.m. Coleman Center
February 8
Monday
Family Violence Prevention
11 a.m. Sheriff’s Office EOC
February 15
Monday
CCASA
noon, Ocala Police Dept.
February 16
Tuesday
Fatherhood Initiative
2 p.m. Early Learning Coalition
UPCOMING ALLIANCE DATES
February 3
Wednesday
Alliance Board Meeting
11:30 a.m. Jail Interim Bldg.
Please Update Our Contact Information:
The Alliance staff has NEW E-mail Addresses:
View the calender to keep up to date on
events happening in our community at:
www.mcchildrensalliance.org
www.breakthesilenceonviolence.org
www.ccasa-ocala.org
www.generationfit.org
Dr. Jordan - Mike@mcchildrensalliance.org
Brianna Liles - Brianna@mcchildrensalliance.org
Chris Sandy - Christine@mcchildrensalliance.org
Heather Wyman - Heather@mcchildrensalliance.org
Hilary Jackson - Hilary@mcchildrensalliance.org
Louise Buscaglia - Louise@mcchildrensalliance.org
Monica Bryant - Monica@breakthesilenceonviolence.org
Nancy Castillo - Nancy@mcchildrensalliance.org
Patricia Reynolds - Patricia@mcchildrensalliance.org
Rene Lewis - Rene@mcchildrensalliance.org
Alliance General mailbox:
mcca@mcchildrensalliance.org.