Yom Kippur 2017

To those who observe, we wish you an easy fast!

Max at the Top of the Leaderboard

Congratulations to Max Tucci who has been at the Top of the Online Leaderboard for the Halloween Masquerade for the past 2 weeks!!

Every vote directly supports and impacts our special needs youth and their families.

***NEW LEADERBOARD STANDINGS***
1. Max Tucci 160 Votes
2. Kurtis Lutz 14 Votes
3. Gregory Fried 8 Votes
4. Eddie Dominguez 0 Votes

Vote/Purchase Tickets and Sponsorships:
http://unicornchildrensfoundation.org/lips

1 Week Until Woman Volunteer of the Year!

1 Week Until the Junior League of Boca Raton 2017 Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon!! Congratulations to our Nominee, Vice-President Melissa Burkhardt, and our Board Member Marilyn Blanco Corey, nominated by 2 other organizations, for Woman Volunteer of the Year!!

4th Annual Bartender's Battle Rescheduled for November 17th

Unicorn Children's Foundation's 4th Annual Bartender's Battle has been rescheduled to Friday, November 17, 2017 at Farmer's Table Boca.

There is still time to make sure that your Favorite Team wins!!

***CURRENT ONLINE LEADERBOARD***

1. Team Sarah & Melissa Hassan 135 Votes
2. Team Logan Skees & Cary Reichbach 106 Votes
3. Team Marilyn Blanco-Corey & Gregory Fried 51 Votes
4. Team Joey Giannuzzi & Nancy Stewart 21 Votes

Purchase tickets and vote here:
http://unicornchildrensfoundation.org/battle

Joshua's Path Fall 2017 Seminar Series

Joshua’s Path at Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward kicks off its fall 2017 seminar series with Medicaid Waiver 101. Speakers from the Agency for Persons with Disabilities and the Family Care Council will provide a comprehensive overview of the various Medicaid waivers available in Florida, the criteria for eligibility, the application process, what to do while on the waiting list, and what services are covered once you receive funding.

The seminar will be held on Monday, October 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at West Regional Library, located at 8601 West Broward Boulevard in Plantation.  The event is free and open to the community.  Presented by Joshua’s Path at Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward and sponsored by Friends of West Regional Library.  For more information, please call Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward at 954-370-2140.

1 Week Away from the Hats Off Nonprofit Awards

We are so honored to be represented in 4 Categories, including Nonprofit of the Year!!

The ceremony takes place Tuesday, October 3rd, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Harriet Himmel Theater honoring 119 award nominees & the nonprofit sector in Palm Beach County.

If you'd like to come and celebrate with us, there are LIMITED SEATS REMAINING. $60 includes open-bar and hors d'oeuvres

http://www.nonprofitsfirst.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=986957&group=

Rachel Barcellona Wins Els for Autism Spectrum Award

An enormous Congratulations to Rachel Barcellona for being the winner of the Els for Autism Spectrum Award!!! We are so proud to have nominated someone so incredibly deserving of this honor. Thank you for all you do for Unicorn Children’s Foundation and the community.

The Battle is ON!

The battle is ON for your Favorite Queen of the Night!!

***CURRENT ONLINE LEADERBOARD***
1. Max Tucci 158 Votes
2. Gregory Fried 4 Votes
3. Kurtis Lutz 0 Votes
3. Eddie Dominguez 0 Votes

Vote, purchase tickets, and sponsorships here:
(Last year was SOLD OUT, so get your tickets FAST!)

http://unicornchildrensfoundation.org/LIPS

Queen of the Night for a 2nd Year?

Can Delicious Diamond Delight aka Gregory Fried reclaim the title of "Queen of the Night" for a 2nd year in a row at our Halloween Masquerade? Join us 10/29 at Lips - Fort Lauderdale to find out!

Vote for your favorite diva and buy your tickets here:
http://unicornchildrensfoundation.org/lips

Carlos De Antonis on America's Got Talent Finale

You saw him at our 20th Anniversary Luncheon and our Angel Ball... now you can see Carlos De Antonis dancing with a Unicorn in this hilarious sketch aired during the Finale of America's Got Talent!!

FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Palm Beach County for Florida Survivors

Release date: 

September 19, 2017

Release Number: 

DR-4337-FL NR 015

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open Wednesday, Sept. 20 in Palm Beach County to help Florida storm survivors.  The DRC will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday until further notice.

The DRC is at the following address:

Location:                   Carolyn Sims Center
                                   225 NW 12^th. Ave.
                                   Boynton Beach FL 33435

 Regular hours: Monday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

As more centers open, survivors may locate one near them at https://www.fema.gov/disaster-recovery-centers or by calling FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.  That information is also available on the FEMA Mobile App.    

To speed recovery, survivors are urged to register before visiting a DRC.  To register, go online to www.DisasterAssistance.govor call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.  Help is available in most languages and phone lines are open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) seven days a week until further notice.  

If you have phone and/or internet access, you may register in one of the following ways:

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 for voice, 711 and Video Relay Service (VRS). If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585.
• Download the FEMA Mobile App and apply.

Survivors requiring a reasonable accommodation such as American Sign Language interpreting, Braille, large print, etc., while visiting a DRC may call the Helpline number for support at 800-621-3362. The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. Help is available in most languages, and information on the registration process is available in ASL at: fema.gov/medialibrary/assets/videos/111546.

Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews are canvassing affected areas and are able to register survivors for FEMA assistance, if needed.  When residents require further assistance, the teams may refer them to a DRC.

If already registered, it is not necessary to visit a DRC.

FEMA grants do not have to be repaid. FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.

Survivors should register even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.

For more information on the Palm Beach recovery, visit fema.gov/hurricane-irma.

Happy Rosh Hashanah!

HURRICANE IRMA RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND

The funders in Palm Beach County have joined together to establish a coordinated Hurricane Irma Relief & Recovery Funding application process. This funding process will provide assistance to nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County whose facilities, services and clients have been impacted by Hurricane Irma. As of today, the following funders have made a commitment to review applications and coordinate funding for this effort:

• Allegany Franciscan Ministries

• Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County

• Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties

• Celia Lipton Farris & Victor W. Farris Foundation

• JPMorgan Chase

• Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation

• Quantum Foundation

• United Way of Palm Beach County

Funding priorities for Hurricane Irma Relief and Recovery Funds include:

1. emergency food, shelter and other basic needs;

2. facility costs (repairs and relocation) not covered by FEMA or private insurance;

3. expansion of service capacity related to increased demand for direct services during or immediately following Hurricane Irma;

4. expenses that would allow continuation of services that otherwise would be interrupted.

Because we may receive a high volume of requests for these funds, applicants are advised that we do not expect to be able to cover all funding requests; and we may not be able to fund the full amount of each request. However, we are committed to make the best use of available resources to address the highest priority needs. To address these concerns, we have set the following limitations on applications:

- Applicants must be nonprofit organizations that provide services to Palm Beach and/or Martin County residents;

- Applicants must apply for assistance from FEMA, if applicable, and to their private insurance companies to cover the cost of repairs or replacements caused by Hurricane Irma;

- Nonprofit agencies that have business interruption insurance must submit claims for lost revenues to their insurance companies.

Applications are being received through the Community Foundation’s Gifts Online system at www.yourcommunityfoundation.org/gifts-online-main. Funding will be made directly from the participating funder to the applicant agency. Final funding decisions and reporting requirements are exclusively the purview of the participating funder.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the following:

Randy Palo

Children’s Services Council of PBC

Randy.palo@cscpbc.org

(561) 374-7597

Renee Constantino

Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties

rconstantino@cfpbmc.org

(561) 340-4511

If you do not have access to a computer, you may request a hard copy of the application and fax or deliver it to one of the contacts above.

Caring Community Coalition for Disaster Relief

www.disasterassistance.gov

Halloween Masquerade

Help us “Drag Out Acceptance” when you see these men transform into dazzling divas! Proceeds directly support and impact our special needs youth and their families.

To Purchase Tickets / Vote:

561-620-9377 x 302

UnicornChildrensFoundation.org/LIPS

Mayor Paulette Burdick Receives Grand Ambassador Award

Our CEO Sharon Alexander presented our 2017 Grand Ambassador Award to Palm Beach County Mayor, Paulette Burdick, in recognition of her extraordinary leadership, passionate advocacy of, and long-standing generosity to the Unicorn Children’s Foundation.

4th Annual Bartender's Battle Rescheduled

Due to Hurricane Irma, we have decided to postpone our 4th Annual Bartender's Battle at Farmer's Table Boca. We hope that everyone is safe and continues to be as we all focus on getting our lives back to normal. We will be announcing the rescheduled date shortly. 

Http://unicornchildrensfoundation.org/battle

4th Annual Bartender's Battle on Front Page of Sun Sentinel Society Scene

Unicorn Children's Foundation is so excited to be on the FRONT PAGE of today's Sun Sentinel's Society​!!!! Get your tickets now for our 4th Annual Bartender's Battle at Farmer's Table Boca​ 9/15!

Http://unicornchildrensfoundation.org/battle

Read the article here

Happy Birthday Marilyn!

Happy Happy birthday to our Board Member and Disco "M D-Lite" herself, Marilyn Blanco Corey!!!! Hope you have a great day!

Help wish her a Happy Birthday by giving Team Marilyn and Gregory Fried a vote!!

***CURRENT LEADERBOARD STANDINGS***

1. Team Sarah & Melissa Hassan 125 Votes

2. Team Logan Skees & Cary Reichbach 106 Votes

3. Team Marilyn Blanco-Corey & Gregory Fried 50 Votes

4. Team Joey Giannuzzi & Nancy Stewart 21 Votes

http://unicornchildrensfoundation.org/battle

Kendra Erika to Perform at the 4th Annual Bartender's Battle

We are so grateful to have Billboard Recording Artist Kendra Erika perform at our 4th Annual Bartender's Battle next Friday, September 15th at Farmer's Table Boca!!

Get your tickets here: http://unicornchildrensfoundation.org/battle

In Summer 2017, Kendra hit the Billboard Dance Club chart claiming the #6 spot with her hit single "Under My Skin." While Kendra plans to release her 1st album in Fall 2017, she's already ramped up for pop deep house success in the U.S. through her strong vocals, performance abilities and focused work ethic.

In December 2016, Kendra hit the Top 10 for 14 weeks on the Billboard Dance Club chart claiming the #9 spot with her breakthrough hit single "Oasis" which strikes the perfect blend of cinematic glamour that mingles beautifully amongst lusty vintage pop chords. The single is a unique blend of Kendra's personal inspiration, innate sense of rhythm and tone and the inspiration of pop great Lana Del Rey and the musical emotions behind her work. Kendra's goal was to reveal a compelling image within a fresh sound mix. An Oasis isn't merely supposed to be seen. It's exactly what Kendra creates with all of her music – a vision.