Page 12 - Waterways - August '19

Page 12, Waterways
Commissioner’s Update

Community Services Help Previously, I have shared with you the county’s programs the county evaluate our programs and report results to HUD.
A client’s entry into the CMIS system begins with the very
to assist homebound seniors with a variety of in-home services
Residents In Tough Times and an array of services to help our veterans. You may have seen first call. Clients are assessed to determine vulnerability, and
recent news reports of how the County Commission is working then are referred to the appropriate service provider based on
By Commissioner Hal to site a second homeless resource center in the central area of priority.
Valeche the county that would expand the homeless services that we For a guide to homeless resources in Palm Beach County,
Chances are, sometime currently provide at the Philip D. Lewis Homeless Resource see http://www.thehomelessplan.org/pdf/Homeless_Resource_
in your everyday life you Center in West Palm Beach. All of these programs function Guide.pdf.
will encounter people who under the umbrella of Community Services. Additionally, Community Services operates the Community
are having difficulty making The local “Continuum of Care” for homeless persons Action Program to help residents suffering from poverty. It
ends meet and providing for as required by HUD, is responsible for utilizing a Client serves to fill in the gaps to help people remain self-sufficient
themselves or their families. Management Information System (CMIS). This information and includes vocational and occupational skills training, adult
You may meet them in technology system collects data on the clients accessing our basic education and employment assistance, and transportation
your neighborhood, your services, the services rendered and housing provided for those assistance. Emergency services are also available in times of
congregation, or at the grocery who are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness. Many crisis for those needing help with a utility payment or rental
store. Palm Beach County’s nonprofit and faith-based organizations make up the network of assistance to prevent eviction. There are specific income
Community Services Department is a valuable resource for service providers, and the CMIS is designed to collect data from eligibility requirements based on available programs. To make
residents who require assistance with basic living needs and all agencies and organizations that the client engages. One of the an appointment with a counselor at one of five locations around
getting on a plan for self-sufficiency. benefits of the system is to prevent the duplication of services the county, a resident can register online at https://secure.
The mission of Community Services is to promote and the efficient use of resources. It also serves as a reporting co.palm-beach.fl.us/CSDServiceEligibility/Account/Login.
independence and enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach tool for outcomes and promotes effective access to support aspx from home or at one of the county public libraries, or call
County by providing effective and essential services to residents services. For example, the county can report on indicators like the main number at (561) 355-4792.
in need. Their divisions provide help to seniors, veterans, low- the percentage of households who exit to permanent housing As always, please contact me if I can be of assistance at (561)
income individuals and families, and the homeless. when they leave an assistance or shelter program. This helps 355-2201, or by email at hvaleche@pbcgov.org.
Jupiter Senior Softball Association News

By Mike Richmond “Vinnie has been a mainstay of Jupiter Senior Softball and volleyball, basketball and taught physical education in the New
An outpouring of support by teammates, neighbors his leadership is without question. He is a friend to all,” said York City School System. He also officiated many sports.
and friends of Vincent “Vinnie” Lombardo at a get well teammate and JSSA board member Scott Logan. Another The Jupiter senior softball program is open to men 55 and
gathering June 22 showed the high regard they have for the teammate, Duke Barwick, said, “He was the one who always over and new players are always welcome. For information
longtime Jupiter senior softball player who is battling stage made a joke if you made an error, instead of fussing at you contact Dave Summers at (561) 800-8230, or go to www.
IV glioblastoma brain cancer. and I really appreciated that.” leaguelineup.com/jssa.
More than three dozen persons packed Lombardo’s home Lombardo and his wife Nancy, celebrated their 51st
in the Bluffs to wish him well. Others sent cards and letters or wedding anniversary July 6. Although a stroke in 2016 ended
called. Since having brain cancer surgery in May, Lombardo, his playing career, he continued to serve as an adviser and
81, has been undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatment attended games when his health permitted. Before retiring and
to keep the cancer at bay. Before health problems sidelined moving to Jupiter in 1993, he had coached baseball, tennis,
him, he had been active as a player, coach, manager, mentor
and member of the Jupiter Senior Softball Association (JSSA)
for 23 years. The games are every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday morning at Jupiter Community Park.

Well-wishers supporting Vinnie Lombardo included: back
row, from left, Tom Toner, Mike Manasia, Vic Troiano, Lennie
Lombardo (Vinnie’s brother) and Pete Cohane. Front row,
Vinnie Lombardo Dick Scheedel and Lombardo

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