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Florida
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| Volunteer programs
headquartered in Florida |
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• One way to get connected
with current and/or former volunteers in the area is to plan intercommunity
volunteer gatherings such as prayer groups, game nights,
meals/picnics, etc.
The following program(s) are headquartered in Florida:
Catholic
Volunteers in Florida
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| Parishes that current and
former volunteers have recommended |
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• Sts. Peter and
Paul Church in Winter Park, FL has a great campus ministry. Contact
Fr. David Scotchie, Campus Minister UCF at (407) 823-5337 to get
involved.
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| Retreat opportunities/spirituality centers |
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San Pedro
Center, Winter Park, Florida, Fr. Carl (407) 823-6322 ext. 223,
Hosts singles events and is a good place to discover more about
Franciscan spirituality.
• MorningStar Renewal Center in Miami, FL. Call
305-238-4367, http://www.morningstarrenewal.org.
• Franciscan
Center in Tampa, FL is run by the Order of St. Francis. Call
813-229-2695.
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| Social Justice
organizations and events |
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• Florida Right to Life, 3336
Edgewater Drive, Orlando, 407-422-7111 http://www.frtl.org/
• Respect
Life Office, 9995 N. Military Trail, P.O. Box
109650, Palm Beach Gardens, 561-775-9565.
• Catholic
Charities of Diocese of Palm Beach, P.O. Box 109650, 9995 N.
Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, 561-775-9560
• Catholic
Charities Bureau, Inc. provides service to those in need, advocates
justice and calls all people of good will to join these efforts.
Regional offices in Gainesville, Jacksonville and St. Augustine. Administrative
Center for Catholic Charities Programs, Catholic Center, P.O. Box
24000, Jacksonville, 904-262-3200.
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| Volunteer opportunities |
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Catholic Charities
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The
Hands On Network works to connect people with volunteer projects
around the United States. Check out any one of the five affiliates
located in Florida.
• Interested in helping at a workcamp
during the year with youth and young adults in your area? Contact Catholic
HEART Workcamp, PO Box 2226, Goldenrod, FL, 407-678-0073.
• Catholic
Hospice, 14100 Palmetto Frontage Rd., Suite 370 Miami, 305-822-2380.
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| Music, film, and other cultural events |
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• Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art,
1 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-525-5500.
• Check out the Coral Reef Restaurant at Epcot's Living Seas
Pavilion, Lake Buena Vista, 407-560-6784.
• Gatorland, 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, 407-855-5496.
• The Kennedy
Space Center, SR 405 in Titusville, is a celebration of how far space exploration has gone
and a peek at what's next. Call 407-452-2121 for
additional information.
• Miami Seaquarium,
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, 305-361-5705.
• Ocean Drive between
5th Street and 14th Street, Miami is full of animals and fun!
• Gables Gallery
Night- Free wine, cheese and an opportunity to pose as a genuine
patron of the arts. Coral Gables Area, Coral Gables. This free event
takes place the first Friday of every month.
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| Diocesan resources |
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• Archdiocese
of Miami
• Diocese
of Orlando
• Diocese
of Palm Beach
• Diocese
of Pensacola-Tallahassee
• Diocese
of St. Augustine
• Diocese
of St. Petersburg
• Diocese
of Venice
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| Other valuable resources |
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• Catholic Charities
Disaster Fund, 1771 North Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, 407-658-1818.
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