Catalyst Award Winners Video

Join us for the Catalyst Miami Launch Party and HSC's 15 Year Celebration

Florida State Legislature Special Session

The Florida State Legislature has convened a special session which begins November 16, 2010 at 3:00P.M. There are a number potential veto overrides and some other items of concern for the Legislature to discuss. If you have questions about the special session and the items up for consideration, visit the Florida House of Representative's myfloridahouse website for more information.

During the session, legislators will discuss potential veto overrides on the following issues:

- HB 545 - Residential Property Sales

- HB 981- Agriculture

- HB 1516 State-Owned Lands

- HB 1565 - Rulemaking

- HB 5603 - Department of Financial Services

- Health Care Appropriation: Shands

- HB 569 – Landfill

- H8 1385 - Petroleum Site Clean Up

- S8 1842 - Transportation Projects

- H8 5611 - Review of Department of Management Services Under the Florida Government

Accountability Act

In addition, they will discuss “potential solutions to other items of concern” on the following topics:

- Septic Tank Evaluation Program

- HVAC and Solar Rebates

- MEDICAID MEMORIAL

Join us for the Catalyst Miami Launch Party and HSC's 15 Year Celebration

Imagine Miami Conference a Success

We at HSC would like to thank everyone who came out this past Friday to the Imagine Miami Voter Education and Issues Forum. A special thanks to keynote speakers: Karen Aronowitz, President of United Teachers of Dade, Jeanne Baker, former President of Florida ACLU, Terry Coble, President of League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County, and Karen Woodall, Executive Director of the Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy. These speakers led a riveting and informative discussion on the November 2 ballot initiatives. We would also like to thank our sponsors, The Children's Trust and Florida ACLU, for their support and dedication to ensuring all attendees were able to deepen their understanding of ballot initiatives and network with other change-makers in the community.

LaRhonda Odom Policy Coordinator at HSC




Terry Coble President, League of Women Voters








Guest Speakers: Karen Aronowitz, Karen Woodall, Jeanne Baker, Terry Coble


Terry Coble President, League of Women Voters


Karen Aronowitz President, United Teachers of Dade

2010 Independent Sector Annual Conference

Leaders from across the nonprofit community came together this week for the 2010 Independent Sector Annual Conference. This year’s dynamic program examined how people from organizations of all sizes and missions can collaborate to fulfill the conference theme, “Forging a Stronger Future Together.” With over 900 non-profit leaders in attendance, the conference offered special programs to to help attendees advance their work to cater to their specific audiences:

Public Policy Action Institute -- Nonprofit leaders, communications specialists, and policy advocates develop strategies for making the nonprofit and philanthropic community stronger advocates with public officials.

CEO Track -- Chief executives of IS members share in-depth, peer-to-peer exchanges on issues relevant to running an organization.

NGen: Moving Leaders from Next to Now -- Targeted workshops and networking opportunities for emerging nonprofit leaders.

Daniella Levine pictured below at the 2010 Independent Sector Annual Conference



Congressman and Civil Rights icon John Lewis

Voting for Youtopia 2010 is now open through October 31st!

Voting for Youtopia 2010 is now open through October 31st!

With over 150 world-changing ideas, we need YOUR help for HSC- Catalyst Miami to be chosen as one of 20 finalists.

Please vote by clicking the link below and giving your 3 votes to Catalyst Miami:

Catalyst Miami--Be the Change

After voting, make sure to share that idea with others on Facebook, Twitter and other social networks.

Once voting is complete, the Free Range Youtopia team will announce the Top 20 finalists on November 1st and begin reviewing each of their world-changing ideas. Announcements of the non-profit and socially responsible business grant winners will be made by the new year.

Now get out there and VOTE for the next world-changing idea!

Imagine Miami Smooth Criminal Gerrymander Video

Do you know what's on the ballot?

Join us on October 22 for the Imagine Miami Voter Education and Issues Forum

Watch the video below on Amendments 5 & 6.

Do you know what's on the ballot? Get the information and tools you need to make good choices on Election Day and educate friends and neighbors. Learn how candidates stand on access to health care, education and economic opportunity. Learn what is at stake with the constitutional amendments. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other change-makers in the community while learning everything they need to know before voting. Imagine Miami is the "civic network" of the Human Services Coalition. It connects people who care about South Florida and are doing something to make it a better place. We hope to see you there and please forward to your contacts.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made available upon request. Please contact Monica at monicas@hscdade.org before the event to submit a request.

RSVP by October 20, 2010
Phone: 305-576-5001 ext 13
Email: monicas@hscdade.org

Free parking for all attendees

Imagine Miami Voter Education and Issues Forum

Come join us on Friday, October 22, 2010 for the Imagine Miami Voter Education and Issues Forum.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made available upon request. Please contact Monica at monicas@hscdade.org at least 10 days before the event to submit a request.

Free parking available in garage

Demand Fairness for Florida's Unemployed!

Sign on to the letter and tell Governor Crist to provide much needed relief to Florida's most vulnerable citizens.

http://www.flnewmajority.org/unemployment/