Better Together, First Church Fort Pierce to host Job Fair in Fort Pierce on...
Better Together is partnering with First Church Fort Pierce to host a community job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 in Fort Pierce. Registration is now open for hiring employers and...
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Holding on: Kristin & Daimon…
Kristin holds her son Daimon like a last breath. Kristin always holds Daimon this way. No matter where they are. On a median between traffic lanes, a sign asking to wash windows in one arm, Daimon in...
View ArticleHelping Hearts: A journey with Better Together
No two days are the same in the life of a family care coordinator. Whether it’s a ride to a treatment center, watching a mom’s baby while she interviews for a job or registering a child for school and...
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Helping Hearts: Love in action
As the day dawns, gray clouds hide the rising sun. It’s a chilly 50 degrees. Traffic rattles along a six-lane road in Sarasota. Fifty feet away, Jessica Braemer stands outside the iron gate of an...
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When all seemed lost, love stepped in…
Who is in the “village” that it takes to raise a child? Amy, a mother in Central West Florida, recently found out in a time of crisis. After giving birth to her daughter, Freya, Amy wasn’t allowed to...
View ArticleMaria Hayes joins BT as chief financial officer
Better Together has hired Maria Hayes as our chief financial officer. In this position, Maria will work alongside CEO Megan Rose to oversee financial decisions, communication with key stakeholders and...
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Kids just want to have FUN!
More than 35 kids spent Friday night, February 16, playing… UNO. LEGOs. Connect Four. Apples to Apples. Musical Chairs. Battleship. Jenga. and.. Painting. Racing cars. Hula Hooping. Eating mac &...
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The DOie reveal
One of our favorite events of the year—the Doing Good Together reception—kicked off this year in Naples on Tuesday, February 20, at Grey Oaks Country Club. The receptions, held in each region we serve,...
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Carroll Distributing gives hope
The families of Carroll Distributing Company in Melbourne, Florida, took time out of their employee family day to fill 100 Hope Packs on Sunday, February 25, 2024. These backpacks—containing essentials...
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Kayla Palacios named Vice President of Operations
Kayla Palacios We are excited to announce that Better Together has promoted Kayla Palacios to Vice President of Operations. In her new role, Kayla is responsible for the operational aspects of our...
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Danielle Marciano honored with Board Member of the Year award
We are thrilled to share that Danielle Marciano received the Board Member of the Year award for her work with Better Together at the Inspire Gala held March 1 at the Hilton Ocala. At the annual event,...
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The sweetest reunion: Family. Grace. Love.
Kelseiday waited outside the Immokalee Friendship House on Friday wearing a smile only a mother knows. Several months ago, Kelseiday’s life was getting away from her. Work was hard to come by. Sobriety...
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First Church hosts record-breaking job fair
Not since before the COVID-19 outbreak have we seen so many job seekers connecting with opportunity. According to early numbers, First Church Fort Pierce welcomed about 350 people through its doors...
View ArticleLeap of faith lands community
With jail behind her and a baby girl on the way, Danielle worked hard to be the mom she wanted to be. She found a program that would support her in that journey. But one obstacle threatened to unravel...
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Doing Good Together in Lee County
We laughed. We cried. We had a wonderful night of connection at our second 2024 Doing Good Together reception March 26 at the Collaboratory in downtown Fort Myers. The annual receptions, held in each...
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Double your gift through the 2024 Giving Challenge
Better Together is participating in the 2024 Giving Challenge, a 24-hour fundraising event that amplifies the efforts of some 700 nonprofits in the Sarasota region. By donating through the challenge,...
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Doing Good Together in Sarasota
Sweet bundles of joy! Three babies, their families and an entire community came together at our 2024 Doing Good Together reception April 10 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing in Sarasota. (See photos...
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