by SCLO | Apr 1, 2008 | Press Releases
For Immediate Release
Contact: April Glasco
Phone: (941) 360-8660 E-mail: aprilglasco@yahoo.com
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Second Chance Offers A Chance To Change
A new job training program that looks at the whole person
April 1, 2008 (Sarasota, FL) Second Chance-Last Opportunity is providing North Sarasota with a pilot program called “CHANGE” that gives individuals the opportunity to participate in on-job training. These individuals learn strategies enabling them to maintain stable employment and housing, and become productive leaders in the community.
SCLO has identified and enrolled 13 young adults who are ready to make a change in lives. They all have had experience of the criminal justice system, but are eager to start over and learn the employment and life skills that will make them successful. The philosophy of Second Chance-Last Opportunity is that everyone deserves a second chance if they’re willing to make changes in their lives, and these 13 program participants have enthusiastically made that commitment.
Through the program, SCLO is providing the opportunity for them to learn time management, communication skills, resume building, and budgeting skill. In addition, for the first time, these young adults are experiencing what is required to instigate and develop projects, to organize and make presentations, and to work collaboratively to ensure their ideas successfully come to fruition.
The goal of the 4 week program is to give these individuals decision making and problem solving skills, inspiration, connections, and referral to available services for on-going support that will enable them to obtain and hold down permanent employment. Stable housing can then follow, and they will be building a better future for themselves and their families; something their former life could not provide.
Second Chance-Last Opportunity is asking for support of the wider community to help make this program a success. We are looking for donations of clothing and shoes suitable for work, financial contributions to help with the expenses of the program, and employment opportunities for our participants. For more information, please call 360-8660.
Second Chance-Last Opportunity (SCLO) is a 501 © 3 tax exempt
organization whose mission is to teach life management skills to at risk teens, teen mothers, homeless and low income families in our community who often face multiple health, social and economic challenges.
The non-profit agency holds the view that in order to make a permanent change, the disadvantaged in our community must be given the opportunity to learn to be self-sufficient. SCLO provides them with the tools, guidance, and the opportunity they need to make a better life for themselves and their families.
by SCLO | Feb 8, 2008 | Press Releases
For Immediate Release
Contact: Amy Lovejoy
Phone: (941) 360-8660 E-mail: amy_sclo@hotmail.com
www.SecondChanceLastOpportunity.org
Second Chance-Last Opportunity Celebrates Black History Month
Community Events Honor and Celebrate Black History and Culture
Sarasota, FL (February 8, 2008) – SCLO celebrates Black History Month and invites the entire community to support the following events:
Wednesday, February 27th: Community Art Show including submissions from area schools and local artists (amateur and professional), honoring the role African-Americans have played in the history and culture of our country. In collaboration with ArtCenter Sarasota, ASALH, and Ringing Museum.
Thursday, February 28th: Celebrating Sisterhood Evening to honor and pamper girls and women. This evening of learning and laughing will positively reinforce goals, show how to keep dreams alive, and build community amongst ourselves.
Friday, February 29th: Talent Contest showcasing the gifted singers, poets, dancers, and comedians we have in our own local community. Open to all show-offs, and those who enjoy being entertained.
All events are free, start at 6:30pm, and will be held at the Robert L. Taylor Community Center, 1845 34th Street, Sarasota. Everyone’s welcome!
Please call 360-8660 to see how you can get involved as a participant, guest, or sponsor!
Second Chance-Last Opportunity (SCLO) is a 501 © 3 tax exempt organization whose mission is to teach life management skills to at-risk teens, teen mothers, homeless and low income families in our community who often face multiple health, social and economic challenges.
The philosophy at Second Chance-Last Opportunity is to provide a hand up, not a hand out. The non-profit agency holds the view that in order to make a permanent change, the disadvantaged in our community must be given the opportunity to learn to be self-sufficient. SCLO provides them with the tools, guidance, and the opportunity they need to make a better life for themselves and their families.
by SCLO | Aug 7, 2007 | Press Releases
For Immediate Release
Contact: Amy Lovejoy
Phone: (941) 360-8660
E-mail: amy_sclo@hotmail.com
www.secondchancelastopportunity.org
Second Chance-Last Opportunity Makes it Easy to Make a Difference
Organization looks forward to annual ’Share The Light’ Fundraiser
Sarasota, FL (August 7, 2007) – As with other non-profit organizations, raising operational funds is a constant challenge that Second Chance-Last Opportunity (SCLO) has approached enthusiastically and creatively for over 12 years.
This grass-roots organization is pleased to be hosting its 11th annual ‘Share The Light’ Luncheon on Thursday, September 27th, 2007 at Michael’s on East and honoring Doris Glick and Tom Siegal. The keynote speaker is Lynn McDonald who is an experienced and nationally known motivational speaker and author. She is adept at helping people make good choices, something that is at the heart of Second Chance’s mission and so the presentation promises to be fun, interactive, and meaningful.
Individual tickets are $50, patron tickets are $75. Lunch at Michael’s, a variety of silent auction items and raffles, testimonials from SCLO clients, Lynn McDonald’s uplifting talk, Cliff Roles generously acting as Master of Ceremonies, and an eclectic mix of guests add up to an unusual and inspiring event not to be missed. Guests will come away seeing what a privilege it is to support such a unique and effective organization as Second Chance and what an important part our two honorees have played. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses that would like to benefit from this high profile event while giving back to the community.
WHAT: SCLO’s Share The Light Annual Luncheon
WHY: To share the organization’s mission and vision, and to enable the agency to continue its outreach programs and increase its client base.
WHEN: Thursday, September 27th 2007 at 11:30am
WHERE: Michael’s on East
Second Chance-Last Opportunity (SCLO) is a 501 © 3 tax exempt organization whose mission is to teach life management skills to at-risk teens, teen mothers, homeless and low income families in our community who often face multiple health, social and economic challenges.
The philosophy at Second Chance-Last Opportunity is to provide a hand up, not a hand out. The non-profit agency holds the view that in order to make a permanent change, the disadvantaged in our community must be given the opportunity to learn to be self-sufficient. SCLO provides them with the tools, guidance, and the opportunity they need to make a better life for themselves and their families.
by SCLO | Jul 18, 2007 | Press Releases
For Immediate Release
Contact: April Glasco
Phone: (941) 360-8660
E-mail: aprilglasco@yahoo.com
www.secondchancelastopportunity.org
Second Chance-Last Opportunity hosts a week of ‘Caring and Sharing’
Youth week culminates in school supplies shopping
Sarasota, FL (July 18, 2007) – Second Chance-Last Opportunity is providing the young people of Newtown with a week of activities to bond with each other and residents of local nursing homes. The youth, aged 12 and up, will share ice cream and songs with the residents of The Pines on Tuesday, August 14th, participate in arts and crafts at the Newtown Community Center on Wednesday, August 15th, and visit the residents of J.H. Floyd Nursing Home on Thursday, August 16th. Those who participate will be rewarded with a shopping trip on Friday, August 17th to stock up with back-to-school supplies.
Members of the public can contribute to this week of ‘Caring and Sharing’ by donating Walmart gift cards or cash or supplies. In keeping with Second Chance’s mission to provide life management skills, the young people will shop at Walmart using donated calculators, taking away with them money management skills as well as the supplies they need to be adequately prepared to start back at school. Contributions to the Back-To-School Shopping Trip can be sent to Second Chance-Last Opportunity, P.O. Box 1048, Sarasota, FL 34230, are tax-deductible, and will be gratefully received.
Second Chance-Last Opportunity (SCLO) is a 501 © 3 tax exempt organization whose mission is to teach life management skills to at-risk teens, teen mothers, homeless and low income families in our community who often face multiple health, social and economic challenges.
The philosophy at Second Chance-Last Opportunity (SCLO) is to provide a hand up, not a hand out. The non-profit agency holds the view that in order to make a permanent change, the disadvantaged in our community must be given the opportunity to become self-sufficient. SCLO provides them with the tools, guidance, and the opportunity they need to make a better life for themselves and their families.
by SCLO | May 10, 2007 | Press Releases
For Immediate Release
Contact: Amy Lovejoy
amy_sclo@yahoo.com
Second Chance-Last Opportunity (SCLO) celebrates its 12th anniversary with an Open House on Thursday, May 10th between 11am and 2pm SCLO invites the public to join them at their Celebration Open House to wish them a happy birthday, meet their volunteers, clients and Board, enjoy bar-b-que, see plans for the new building, and join in with the festivities. Valet parking will be provided.
WHAT ARE THEY CELEBRATING?
For 12 years SCLO has been helping the disadvantaged in our community who wish to help themselves through life skills classes and counseling. There is still work to be done!
SCLO targets the often invisible population of Sarasota and Manatee; people like Maria, the 15 year old pregnant girl whose family has withdrawn their support;
Linda, a mom who works 2 jobs trying to support 4 children under 6 on a minimum
income;
Denise, a 46 year old grandmother who’s bringing up her 3 grandchildren and her own 2
teenagers while her daughter is incarcerated; and
Tyrone, an untrained handyman who can only work at unskilled jobs until he can save
enough to get certified and buy tools.
All these people, and so many more, benefit from the budgeting, communication, parenting, and health skills gained from the Life Management Training offered by Second Chance-Last Opportunity. Here’s to another 12 years of giving the disadvantaged a second chance in Sarasota and Manatee Counties!
1933 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Sarasota, FL 34234 (941) 360-8660
www.secondchancelastopportunity.org
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Second Chance-Last Opportunity (SCLO) is a non-profit organization serving at-risk teens, teen moms, low income families and the homeless through a variety of training programs, street outreach, and direct assistance.
