District Highlights
Laura Moody Appointed as Circuit Court Judge
Laura Moody, was appointed by Governor DeSantis to serve as Judge on the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court which serves Brevard and Seminole Counties.
For the past five years, Judge Moody has served as the Chief Legal Counsel for the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Prior to that role, she served as an Assistant State Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida and her juris doctor from Florida A&M University.
Judge Moody fills the judicial vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Maloney.
Amazon Supports Family Promise of Brevard
Amazon announced a $25,000 gift to Family Promise of Brevard. The organization’s mission is to “leverage the strengths of our community to empower and elevate families facing homelessness.” The gift was designated to support Family Promise’s “Firehouse” model, where the organization can connect families to multiple services in one accessible location.
Tara Pagliarini, Family Promise of Brevard’s Executive Director stated “This new collaboration has not only expanded access and opportunities for families, but has also strengthened our community bonds, ensuring that no family is left behind.”
The gift comes as Amazon continues to expand its presence in the Brevard community. The retailer is currently in the process of opening a new fulfillment center in Cocoa which is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area.
To read more about Family Promise, click here.
EFSC Recognized as a Purple Heart Campus
The Florida Department of Education designated Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) as a Purple Heart Campus. This program was established by the Florida Legislature in 2023 to recognize institutions which make significant commitments to supporting military
students and families as they transition to the college environment.
EFSC’s Military and Veteran Services Center was established in annually supports 1,300 students who are either active military, military veterans, or family members so that they can be successful in college and earn the certifications or degrees they will need to successfully compete in the civilian workforce.
Services offered by the center include:
- Assistance with navigating veteran’s educational benefits
- Priority course registration
- Academic advising and course schedule planning
- A student orientation program tailored for veterans
- Training for faculty and staff on the special assistance veterans may need inside and outside the classroom.
For more information on EFSC’s Military and Veteran Services Center, click here.
NVHS 16th Annual “Warm Full Safe” Campaign
National Veterans Homeless Support (NVHS) kicked off their 16th Annual Warm Full Safe campaign this past week.
The Warm Full Safe campaign began with a simple idea: to give homeless Veterans a warm and safe place to stay and have some basic necessities for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Over the years, NVHS expanded the program as part of their Search and Rescue initiative to locate Veterans experiencing homelessness and to provide financial assistance during the holidays and throughout the year.
The Warm Full Safe campaign receives their greatest support during the holiday season thanks to the generosity of local residents and businesses.
NVHS is seeking contributions to reach their goal of raising $175,000 by December 31st. Donations can be made on the website.
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