C-ONE (CENTER ON NON-PROFIT EFFECTIVENESS)
C-One is dedicated to strengthening the non-profit sector in Miami-Dade County by building the management capacity of non-profit organizations and helping them effectively achieve their missions.  To that end, C-One operates a walk-in resource center complete with a helpful, knowledgeable staff; a library of non-profit management books, videos and other print resources; management document samples and templates; public computers and online information; a national grant research database; a database of South Florida consultants; low-cost consulting workshops; a variety of learning and networking activities and more!  The resource center is open to all non-profits regardless of the type of service they provide, size, or funding affiliations. Due to on-going construction at its location in the United Way Building (3250 SW Third Ave, Miami), please call 305-646-7081 to schedule your appointment to access the resource center at a time when parking can be accommodated.   Visit C-One's website at www.centeronnonprofiteffectiveness.org/ for more information.

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI CENTER FOR NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT
The purpose of the Center is tri-fold: to ensure the overall financial stability of nonprofit organizations in South Florida; to strengthen their capability to manage for results; and to enhance their boards’ capacity to develop and maintain the mission of their organization.  To that end, the Center offers salient workshops during the fall, winter and spring of each year.  A networking luncheon on June 16, 2006, on the topic of The Internet as a Resource will conclude this school year's workshops.  Visit the Center's website at nonprofit.miami.edu/ for more information.

FIRST BOOK OFFERS FREE BOOKS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO CHILDREN IN LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
First Book is a national nonprofit organization with a simple mission: to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books. The primary goal of First Book is to work with existing literacy programs to distribute new books to children who, for economic reasons, have little or no access to books.  Thanks to generous donations from its publishing partners, the First Book National Book Bank reaches out to programs in every corner of the country, serving national and local nonprofit organizations and reaching the broadest spectrum of children in need.  For more information go to www.nationalbookbank.org.

MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE OFFERS ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) DEGREE IN NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is a two-year degree that leads to employment.  The Business Administration – Non-Profit Management program of study is designed to prepare students for employment in the non-profit world.  For full program details, contact the Business Studies Department, Wolfson Campus, (305) 237-3151.  A link to information is sisvsr.mdc.edu/ps/sheet.aspx

FLORIDA ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE ASSOCIATION (FADAA)
Each year the Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association updates its Membership Guide for the express purpose of bringing people and needed services together.  The FADAA Membership Guide is utilized by individuals, families and organizations to identify available substance abuse treatment and prevention services in communities throughout Florida.  It is fully searchable online by county, city, service and/or keyword.  Go to www.fadaa.org/resources/treatment/search.cfm for more information.

FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM/SOUTH (FDLERS/SOUTH)
The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) provides diagnostic and instructional support services statewide to exceptional student education programs and families of students with exceptionalities.  FDLRS/South has produced a Community Resource Guide that includes information and services available from local, state and national resources for children with disabilities and their families.  It can be downloaded from the FDLRS/South website at fdlrs-south.dadeschools.net/downloads/CRGconLinks.pdf.