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Apr 10, 2019
Osceola Leaders Join “MANicure Movement” During Child Abuse Awareness Month
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month and this morning, Osceola County Sheriff Russ Gibson came together with other local law enforcement, government and business supporters at the Osceola County Sheriff's Office for a MANicure in an effort to help Embrace Families end child abuse. Unfortunately, ONE in FIVE children…
Apr 10, 2019
Team Member Spotlight: Lamilia Blackshear
Tell her she can't and she'll show you she can. Did you know that Lamilia Blackshear, Network Support Manager for Embrace Families, has a hidden competitive streak that propelled her into basketball stardom? "I started basketball on a dare from my middle school coach in the eighth grade," Lamilia explains.…
Mar 20, 2019
Team Member Spotlight: Kyraneshia Coleman
When Kyraneshia Coleman chose to major in psychology at Florida A&M University, she never imagined her journey would bring her to the remarkable world that is Central Florida's child welfare system. This Alabama native and beach lover now has 10 year under belt and doesn't imagine leaving the sector anytime…
Mar 15, 2019
MANicure Movement Kickoff Reception
Want to attend the most happening happy hour of the year, all benefiting a fabulous cause? You've come to the right place! Join Tim Majors, Jorge Estevez (our fabulous MC from WFTV Chanel 9) and other bold men (and women) from throughout Central Florida in the fight to polish off…
Mar 10, 2019
Team Member Spotlight: Meinrad John
Meinrad John, born in St. Lucia and raised in the Virgin Island, is the Housing Manager for Embrace Families. The goal of his position is to obtain housing options for young adults in the various post 18 programs such as; Extended Foster Care, Postsecondary Education Support and Services and Aftercare…
Mar 01, 2019
Ferocity and Wisdom Beyond All Measure
Do good. These two little words, so simple in nature, have deeply rooted themselves into the hearts of 29-year-olds Nathan and Christina Wilson from a young age. Whether it was volunteering at an animal shelter or participating in their church's youth group, they've always felt a strong commitment to doing…

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