There's been little change in the homeownership rate for Black families in 50 years, so some lenders are rethinking their practices to make buying a home more a reality than a dream.
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By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
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6/20/22
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April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Embrace Families, the lead nonprofit agency overseeing child welfare in Orange County, is hosting a number of educational events to raise awareness and promote advocacy.
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From Embrace Families
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4/10/22
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The program was launched May 10, 2021, with nearly $800 million available to provide relief to families and property owners for those behind on rent and utility payments.
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From the Department of Children and Families
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2/23/22
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The Farmworker's Association of Florida in Apopka is fighting for a ban on pesticides that cause leaning disabilities in children. They triumphed in part just this year, but much more is needed.
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From Staff Reports, Farmworkers Association of Florida and Earthjustice
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12/22/21
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Digital signage can improve health services drastically. Learn how health service providers are using signage in their day-to-day operations.
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By Olivia Jennings
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11/11/21
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Embrace Families is working to provide resources for these 'kinship caregivers', including from basic supplies – food, clothing, diapers, and bedding – to support groups and local resources
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10/20/21
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By Tristan Robinson, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
“What makes a beer good is the taste. What makes a beer great is its ability to bring people together.”
- Three Odd Guys …
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9/23/21
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2 million low income children at risk of food insecurity as Florida is poised to pass up millions in federal food assistance
From Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
The state of …
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8/29/21
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By Laura Olson, Florida Phoenix
The most ambitious part of the pandemic stimulus package signed by President Joe Biden earlier this year is about to hit the bank accounts of millions of U.S. …
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7/12/21
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Prediction: in around 30 years people will start living in space – and soon after, the first off-Earth baby will be born By Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University …
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6/9/21
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