Re-Charge and Re-Energize your Job Search

It has been said the best social program is getting someone a job. It sounds simple, but in this economic climate it is easier said than done. As an HR Professional with over 15 years of recruiting and hiring experience it is difficult to watch people struggle to find a job. It is even more difficult to watch dreams crash down around someone and families suffer from the stress unemployment causes.

One of our clients after being let go from her employer of 17 years, just sat in the company parking lot and cried. Her whole world had been rocked. Now 18 months later she is looking at foreclosure and wouldn’t have food on her table if it was not for the resources she finds at the Christian HELP pantry. She had an interview last week and hopefully things will turn around.

Many people are paralyzed when they lose their jobs. They have never had to search online. They might now have to change careers after years of doing the same thing. Their social circles made up mostly of people they worked with, now are not as accepting of them. It is like they have a disease and maybe the remaining few might catch it. They are alone and they need help.

Christian HELP and the Central Florida Employment Council (CFEC) are devoted to equipping and empowering people to find jobs while helping to provide for their families. Through one-on-one employment counseling, resume assistance, job skills training, job fairs, an online job board, and our “Re-Charge and Re-Energize” your job search series seminars in the community. Additionally, a 2000 square foot food pantry helps families to not have to choose between rent and food.

We are hosting our Re-Charge and Re-Energize your job search seminar on Saturday April 2, 2011 at First Baptist Longwood from 9 AM- 2 PM. This job search series is free to the public to attend and will provide not only solid teaching on job search success skills, but networking opportunities as well.

We are looking for sponsors for this event and donations of promotional products and free or discounted coupons for approximately 200 guests. If you would be interested in sponsorship please call 407-834-4223 or e-mail cfec@cfec.org. If you would like to provide promotional products or coupons, please e-mail sandi@christianhelp.org or call 407-834-4022.

Thank you for your support of Central Florida’s Unemployed.

Sincerely,


Sandi Vidal
Executive Director

Love your neighbor

Today is Valentine's day as every retailer will remind us. A day of hearts and candy, flowers, and cute little stuffed animals. For some, Valentine's day is a lonely reminder that they do not have a "special someone" in their lives. My son reminded me that is is also single awareness day. At 12, I am not too worried he will grow up and end up alone.

The good news is that we are never alone. John 3:16 reminds us that God loved us so much that He sent His only son to die for us. That is a powerful kind of love. God knows each one of us as an individual and His love is beyond our comprehension or explanation. The even better news is we can rest in it and be assured of our salvation if we love Him and accept his love in our lives.

Today is also a good reminder we should love our neighbors. Many of our neighbors are in need. One client at Christian HELP answered a recent survey question "What brought you here today" with the simple word- HUNGER. That is profound.

In a country with so much, in a world with great resources, our friends and neighbors are hungry. Hungry for food. Hungry for acceptance. Hungry for love.

Help us this week to show love to people who are experiencing loneliness and hunger, by supporting a family in need for just one week. Your donation of $15.00 will help a family to have groceries including fruits and veggies and meat for this week.

You can donate online at http://christianhelp.org/donate.htm.

Thank you for making a difference.