Hello, my name is Adriana Alvarez and I am currently serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA member for S.B. Idea, Inc (SBI). SBI is a non-profit organization that runs family literacy academies in Palm Beach County, Florida with a mission to: Read more…
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There’s something about the combination of New Year’s resolutions and tax deadlines that makes most of us want to get our financial houses in order. Managing your money can seem like a daunting chore to anyone, but that can be Read more…
As an AmeriCorps VISTA supervisor, I have witnessed literal miracles as needs have been met for our non-profit agency. Most non-profits during these tough times are running on low fumes: lack of funding, staff support, community connections [as they are Read more…
The non-profit world is hectic. I’ve never been in an environment as fast-paced, demanding, exciting, and dynamic. A day can start without me knowing it and end long after I thought I’d be leaving the office. It’s not hard to Read more…
As you may know, the Florida Literacy Coalition has partnered with AmeriCorps*VISTA to place VISTA volunteers in community based literacy organizations throughout the state. AmeriCorps*VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) provides full-time members to nonprofit, community organizations, and public agencies Read more…
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