We were looking forward to working with Diana Nyad, Bonnie Stoll, and the energetic volunteers from EverWalk next week, but we have suspended all of our volunteer events as a part of our effort to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. Monroe County is currently closed to visitors. We wish all of the folks from EverWalk Nation - Walking Group well and look forward to seeing them next year. #habitforhumanity #everwalk #keysstrong ... See more

Habitat is looking for a volunteer who can assist with the translation of a few documents from English to Haitian Creole.

If you are able to assist, please contact Susan at 305-294-9006 x 2 or via email at volunteer@habitatlowerkeys.org.

Thank you! ... See more

To help our residents navigate the COVID-19 crisis, United Way of the Florida Keys is compiling updates on changes to the availability of services and programs from local Health and Human Services providers, as well as a list of state and federal assistance resources.

As always, our Community Resource Guide is also available, with the most comprehensive list of human services resources for Keys residents.

Please check KeysUnitedWay.org/CommunityResourceGuide for credible information in one place.

Together, we can #LiveUnitedCovid19 ... See more

As our Keys community responds to COVID-19, please know that CFFK is open and here to help. To aid with relief and response efforts, we are accepting online donations to the Florida Keys Emergency Relief Fund at cffk.org. Funds will be used to provide critical support in the days ahead. Please make gifts online, by wire transfer, or U.S. mail in lieu of delivering donations in person. Our professional staff is continuing all fund management operations, gift processing and acknowledgements, making grants, and managing our emergency relief campaign. Please watch for updates. Working together, we’re making our community even stronger for the future. ... See more

f your employment has been negatively impacted as a result of the mitigation efforts in Florida to stop the spread of
COVID-19, you may be eligible to receive Reemployment Assistance.
How do I file a Reemployment Assistance claim?
Reemployment Assistance claims are handled by the CONNECT system. You can file your claim by accessing CONNECT through
www.floridajobs.org in the Reemployment Assistance Service Center in the right hand corner of the page.
People who need assistance filing a claim online because of legal reasons, computer illiteracy, language barriers, or disabilities may call
1-800-681-8102.
Individuals who may be eligible for Reemployment Assistance may include:
• Those who are quarantined by a medical professional or a government agency,
• Those who are laid off or sent home without pay for an extended period by their employer due to COVID-19 concerns, or
• Those who are caring for an immediate family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19.

http://www.floridajobs.org/Reemployment-Assistance-Service-Center/reemployment-assistance/claimants ... See more

CONNECT provides online access for claimants to apply for benefits, view and maintain claimant account information, view claim status and payments, view overpayment balance and make payments. ... See more

As public health officials have advised, we are taking
steps to minimize person-to-person contact and do our part in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, which has proven dangerous to a segment of the population. Therefore, we are closing our office doors to public customer traffic for the time being.
We are still here to serve you. If you need to contact one of our staff members, please call 305-294-9006.
Thank you for your understanding. ... See more

Great news from the Florida Housing Coalition:
Sadowski Coalition Statement on the Florida Legislature Fully Funding Affordable Housing
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Sadowski Coalition – a nonpartisan collection of 32 statewide organizations – today issued the following statement attributed to Jaimie Ross, facilitator of the Sadowski Coalition and president and CEO of the Florida Housing Coalition, regarding the announcement that the Florida House agreed to the Florida Senate’s budget position to use all affordable housing trust fund monies for affordable housing during the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year.
“Today is a momentous day for Florida and all those around the state who are affected by the housing crisis. Governor DeSantis has been a stalwart for affordable housing since taking office, recommending last session and this session that all the housing trust funds are used to create affordable housing in the State of Florida. We also thank Senate President Bill Galvano, Senate Appropriations Chair Rob Bradley and the rest of the Senate for its steadfast support of using all the housing trust fund monies. And this year, we thank House Speaker Oliva and House Appropriations Chair Travis Cummings for agreeing to this position, as well as all the House members who have been so supportive.
“We also owe a great debt of gratitude to all members of the 32 statewide organizations that comprise the Sadowski Coalition, including the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Realtors, Associated Industries of Florida, and most especially, the efforts of the Florida League of Cities and the Florida Association of Counties and the thousands of Sadowski affiliates around the state who never stopped urging the Legislature to address the housing crisis by funding Florida’s tried-and-true SHIP and SAIL programs.
“We are relieved to have the Sadowski program funding put to use for Florida’s lower-paid workforce, seniors and special needs populations living on fixed incomes. Most importantly, this should usher in the end of housing trust fund sweeps. Restoring the Sadowski Trust funds to normal operations, where the monies dedicated to affordable housing are appropriated for affordable housing is in Florida’s best interest. In just this year, full appropriation will mean more than 30,000 jobs and more than $4.4 billion in positive economic impact.”
For more information on the Sadowski Coalition, please visit SadowskiCoalition.org or follow @SadowskiFL. ... See more

More fun photos from the Terry Cassidy's Island Grass Music Fest! #habitatforhumanity #islandgrassmusicfest

Great fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity!

Thank you to our sponsors! #habitatforhumanity #floridakeys #islandgrassmusicfest

We're having a great day at the 21st Annual Terry Cassidy's Island Grass Music Fest at Boondock's! Vince just won the first 50/50 cash raffle, and there are over 100 items in the silent auction! #habitatforhumanity #islandlife #islandgrassmusicfest ... See more