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Monday, February 10, 2020
Thursday, January 30, 2020
New Year, New Look, New Location for Unicorn Children’s Foundation
The Unicorn Children’s Foundation is
excited to announce that its Board of Directors voted to invest some of its
resources in capacity building which includes a move to a larger location that
will allow program growth, increased collaborations, and the generation of
sustainable revenue. Through community
needs assessments and conversations, the foundation has heard repeatedly that a
one-stop shop for families to go to get connected to resources does not exist and
that there are few opportunities for adults with special needs to socialize
once the school bus stops coming at the age of 22. The Unicorn Children’s Foundation will fill
this void by opening the Unicorn
Connection Center as of February 1, 2020 located at 99 SE Mizner Blvd.,
Suite 120, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Phone
numbers and email contacts will remain the same.
This location, near public
transportation, will provide coaching, consultation, education, recreation,
vocational training, and employment opportunities for individuals with diverse
abilities that are expected to improve health and wellness, social connections,
and life skill development. The heart of
the Unicorn Connection Center will feature warm and welcoming co-working spaces
that allow people with special needs, parents and professionals to connect,
foster relationships, build community, and enhance their health and well-being
through programs, activities and events that are offered in an inclusive
setting. The plans also include the creation
of a space to engage in tele-health and tele-education programs which will
eliminate geographic and transportation barriers.
The Unicorn Connection Center will
be anchored by two social enterprises which will train and employ people with
special needs, all while generating sustainable revenue for future
programs. At the Mizner Boulevard
entrance, the much-anticipated opening of Special
Percs CaféTM, will feature a warm and sensory-friendly
environment where guests receive specialty beverages made and served by
employees with special needs. Special Percs CaféTM will create a
path for individuals with special needs to become more valued, accepted and
included within the community through meaningful employment options in a
competitive high-demand industry, as well as give their lives meaning and
purpose one cup at a time. Special Percs
CaféTM will develop tax-payers rather than tax-burdens and provide
their families with the comfort of knowing that their special loved one will
have natural supports in the community.
Uniquely Gifted Shoppe and Art Studio will serve as the other anchor
for the Unicorn Connection Center. The
Uniquely Gifted Shoppe will be a retail store featuring items created by
individuals with unique abilities and will offer retail training and employment
opportunities for this vulnerable population.
The Art Studio will be a safe and creative space where items will be
created for sale in the Uniquely Gifted Shoppe while also providing
social-recreational opportunities. The
space also lends itself well to host fundraisers that are open to the public
such as painting with a purpose, candle making, glass fusion, ceramics, and
cooking classes that can be taught by various artists in residence and
Executive Chefs.
1 of every
6 children is diagnosed with a developmental or learning disorder! 16% of residents in Palm Beach County have
one or more special needs of disability! 35% of parents of children with
special needs report feeling isolated, guilty, stressed and worried about their
children’s future! People with
disabilities experience a 64% unemployment rate despite their ability and
desire to work! It is time for the community
to come together and support this social hub that will be a place to make
connections, develop relationships, and find meaning and purpose in a safe
place for our most vulnerable families.
Naming opportunities, sponsorship, and collaborative opportunities are
available. To learn more, offer
assistance, make a life-changing gift, or be added to our mailing list for upcoming
events and tours, please visit our website at www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org
or call (561) 620-9377.
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Laugh for a Cause
The seats are over halfway booked! Don't miss your opportunity to Laugh for a Cause!
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Friday, November 3, 2017
Derek Morrell on The Boca Voice
Get to know Derek Morrell: the Owner Operator of Ouzo Bay - Boca Raton and 1 of our 5 Divas at our Halloween Masquerade! Derek shares about his experience at the event and the George Snow Scholarship Fund with The Boca Voice. Thank you, Derek, for raising money to help kids with special needs excel and be included in the community!!
Friday, October 9, 2015
Building Social Capital Photos
The problem is not in people with disabilities. The problem is in society. - Dr. Al Condeluci at Unicorn Children's Foundation Building Social Capital Symposium
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Building Social Capital
The South Florida social capital symposium is getting started. Discussing macro change ideas with advocates in South Florida
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Building Social Capital TOMORROW!
Unicorn
Children’s Foundation will present Building
Social Capital Conference on Friday,
October 9, 2015 from 8:00am-4:30pm at the Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center,
201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL.
The
following experts will discuss how to help individuals with
special needs build social networks and take advantage of natural supports to create a more inclusive
and engaging community for residents of varying abilities:
Dr.
Al Condeluci has been an advocate, a catalyst for building community
capacities, and leader in understanding social culture since 1970. He holds an MSW and PhD from the University
of Pittsburgh, where he is on faculty in the School of Health and
Rehabilitation Sciences and the School of Social Work. Currently, he serves as the Chief Executive
Officer of Community Living and Support Services (CLASS), a community based
support system for folks with all types of disabilities in Pittsburgh, PA. Al
has authored 7 books, including the acclaimed- Social Capital: The Key to Macro Change (2014). On June 3, 2014, Dr. Condeluci presented his
philosophy to the world in a TEDx talk.
It can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaBUV2J0ax4.
Jeff Fromknecht co-authored Social Capital with Dr. Condeluci.
Jeff is a lawyer, author, and speaker who has a passion for helping
others. He is the the co-founder and Managing Attorney of Side Project Inc.
Jeff is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and Florida and splits
his time between Pittsburgh, PA, and Boynton Beach, FL. His legal work focuses
on the transactional and compliance legal issues impacting tax-exempt
organizations and their work. He holds graduate degrees in both social work and
law and has over 12 years of experience working at nonprofit organizations in a
variety of direct-service and administrative roles.
Jamie Curran has been enhancing the lives of individuals who
have an intellectual disability through his work at Community Living
Mississauga. From his beginnings as a support worker to his current role as
Manager of the Outcomes Support Team, Jamie has always recognized the
importance of social capital in the lives of the individuals he supports as
well as the role it plays on an organizational level. A certified in-house interviewer with the
Council on Quality and Leadership Canada since 2003, Jamie was published in
the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation’s special issue on
social capital and he currently sits on the international research group for
the Interdependence Network based out of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Condelucci
will share the philosophical framework from 9am – 12pm. The afternoon will culminate with examples of
inclusion in action and learning group circles.
To learn more, or to register for this event, please visit www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/conference.
Time is running out!!
Please make sure to save your seat at our Building Social Capital Conference TOMORROW! The fee is waived for the first 40 people to email sharon@eunicorn.org! Don't miss this amazing opportunity!!
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
The Clock is Ticking!!
Make sure to RSVP by TOMORROW at NOON to sharon@eunicorn.org for a FREE seat at our Building Social Capital Conference. Thank you to the anonymous donor who is allowing us to waive the registration fee for 40 individuals, first come, first serve.
More information : http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/conference/
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Space is Limited!
We are delighted to announce that we are able to waive the registration fee to the Building Social Capital Conference for 40 individuals as a result of a generous and anonymous donation. Spaces will be filled on a first come, first serve basis but must be requested in advance by Thursday at noon. Please send your request to sharon@eunicorn.org.
The following members of the Interdependence Network will discuss how to help individuals with special needs build social networks and take advantage of natural supports to create a more inclusive and engaging community for residents of varying abilities:
Dr. Al Condeluci has been an advocate, a catalyst for building community capacities, and leader in understanding social culture since 1970. He holds an MSW and PhD from the University of Pittsburgh, where he is on faculty in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the School of Social Work. Currently, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Community Living and Support Services (CLASS), a community based support system for folks with all types of disabilities in Pittsburgh, PA. Al has authored 7 books, including the acclaimed- Social Capital: The Key to Macro Change (2014). On June 3, 2014, Dr. Condeluci presented his philosophy to the world in a TEDx talk. It can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaBUV2J0ax4.
Jeff Fromknecht co-authored Social Capital with Dr. Condeluci. Jeff is a lawyer, author, and speaker who has a passion for helping others. He is the the co-founder and Managing Attorney of Side Project Inc. Jeff is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and Florida and splits his time between Pittsburgh, PA, and Boynton Beach, FL. His legal work focuses on the transactional and compliance legal issues impacting tax-exempt organizations and their work. He holds graduate degrees in both social work and law and has over 12 years of experience working at nonprofit organizations in a variety of direct-service and administrative roles.
Jamie Curran has been enhancing the lives of individuals who have an intellectual disability through his work at Community Living Mississauga. From his beginnings as a support worker to his current role as Manager of the Outcomes Support Team, Jamie has always recognized the importance of social capital in the lives of the individuals he supports as well as the role it plays on an organizational level. A certified in-house interviewer with the Council on Quality and Leadership Canada since 2003, Jamie was published in the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation’s special issue on social capital and he currently sits on the international research group for the Interdependence Network based out of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Condeluci will share the philosophical framework from 9am – 12pm. The afternoon will culminate with examples of inclusion in action and learning group circles. For a sneak peak of this conference, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaBUV2J0ax4.
For more information, visit www.UnicornChildrensFoundation.org/conference
The following members of the Interdependence Network will discuss how to help individuals with special needs build social networks and take advantage of natural supports to create a more inclusive and engaging community for residents of varying abilities:
Dr. Al Condeluci has been an advocate, a catalyst for building community capacities, and leader in understanding social culture since 1970. He holds an MSW and PhD from the University of Pittsburgh, where he is on faculty in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the School of Social Work. Currently, he serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Community Living and Support Services (CLASS), a community based support system for folks with all types of disabilities in Pittsburgh, PA. Al has authored 7 books, including the acclaimed- Social Capital: The Key to Macro Change (2014). On June 3, 2014, Dr. Condeluci presented his philosophy to the world in a TEDx talk. It can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaBUV2J0ax4.
Jeff Fromknecht co-authored Social Capital with Dr. Condeluci. Jeff is a lawyer, author, and speaker who has a passion for helping others. He is the the co-founder and Managing Attorney of Side Project Inc. Jeff is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and Florida and splits his time between Pittsburgh, PA, and Boynton Beach, FL. His legal work focuses on the transactional and compliance legal issues impacting tax-exempt organizations and their work. He holds graduate degrees in both social work and law and has over 12 years of experience working at nonprofit organizations in a variety of direct-service and administrative roles.
Jamie Curran has been enhancing the lives of individuals who have an intellectual disability through his work at Community Living Mississauga. From his beginnings as a support worker to his current role as Manager of the Outcomes Support Team, Jamie has always recognized the importance of social capital in the lives of the individuals he supports as well as the role it plays on an organizational level. A certified in-house interviewer with the Council on Quality and Leadership Canada since 2003, Jamie was published in the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation’s special issue on social capital and he currently sits on the international research group for the Interdependence Network based out of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Condeluci will share the philosophical framework from 9am – 12pm. The afternoon will culminate with examples of inclusion in action and learning group circles. For a sneak peak of this conference, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaBUV2J0ax4.
For more information, visit www.UnicornChildrensFoundation.org/conference
Today could be your lucky day!
We are delighted to announce that we are able to waive the registration fee to the Building Social Capital Conference for 40 individuals as a result of a generous and anonymous donation. Spaces will be filled on a first come, first serve basis but must be requested by Thursday morning. Please send your request to sharon@eunicorn.org.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Do You Know a Child with Special Needs?
If you have a child with special needs or work with someone who does, you will not want to miss this game changing philosophy. Take 15 minutes to listen to our speaker for Friday's Building Social Capital Conference, Dr. Al Condeluci. Learn how to help individuals with special needs build social networks and take advantage of natural supports in inclusive community settings. Visit www.UnicornChildrensFoundation.org/conference to register today.
Friday, October 2, 2015
Why are the goals for students with special needs focused on becoming independent?
The reality is that we are all interdependent on each other. Our relationships help us to get jobs, find roommates, and engage in social recreational activities. We should not have different expectations for individuals with special needs. Join us at the October 9th Social Capital Symposium from 8am-4:30pm to learn about this game changing philosophy and how it can be used to build social networks and take advantage of natural supports in inclusive community settings.
Visit www.UnicornChildrensFoundation.org/conference to register today.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
What is Social Capital?
Learn more at Building Social Capital next Friday, October 9th at Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center.
For tickets and more information, visit: http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/conference/
Overview of Social Capital: http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/A-View-From-the-Field-Journal-of-Vocational-Rehabilitation.pdf
For tickets and more information, visit: http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/conference/
Overview of Social Capital: http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/A-View-From-the-Field-Journal-of-Vocational-Rehabilitation.pdf
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Interdependence Network Symposium Series
What is our Building Social Capital Conference all about?
Dr. Al Condeluci discusses the Interdependence Network's symposium series.
Tickets are available here: http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/conference/
Friday, September 25, 2015
2 Weeks Until Building Social Capital
We are just 2 weeks away from Building Social Capital! Secure your tickets today!!
http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/conference/
http://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/conference/
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