South Brevard Sharing Center

Summer is traditionally a hard time for us at the South Brevard Sharing Center. Children of disadvantaged families are home from school, which rasies the demand for food and other items. At the same time, summer has traditionally been a lean time for the donations which allow us to continue to serve people in need. This year, a number of local organizations have stepped up to help us, resulting in our ability to serve record numbers of people. Without their generous support we would face an uphill battle to reach our goals.

A special thank you goes out to the following organizations and groups who have made generous donations of funds, food and time to help us continue our mission to help local families in need.

Betty Katsopoulos and all the ladies of Saint Sophia Philoptochos at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church held a food drive for us recently that resulted in the collection of over 1200 pounds of food. During a time of high demand for food from needy families, and at a lean time of year for us their hard work and generosity is greatly appreciated.

The Lockheed-Martin Employee Foundation recently made a very generous donation of funds to help us continue our mission. Their ongoing support means so much to the people who depend on our services. Thanks to all the Lockheed employees for their kindness and generosity.

Kim Register, student ministry leader at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Indian Harbour Beach recently helped us coordinate a food drive and brought a wonderful group of vacation bible school students and their parents to help shelve and organize the substantial amount of food they collected. It was a great pleasure to see so many young people take an interest in helping others. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to all the men, women and children who participated.

We want to recognize the members of Suntree United Methodist Church youth ministry who volunteered their time for us helping clean and landscape our Melbourne facility. They also helped out in our pantry, bagging food orders for local families. Their efforts helped us to keep our facility clean and attractive and continue to serve our clients.

Palm Bay Thrift Store Features Daily and Weekly Specials!

Palm Bay Thrift Store
1625 Orange Blossom Trail
Palm Bay, FL 32904
(321)722-1241
Open Mon. - Fri. 9:30 AM - 4 PM

This Week's Specials

Electronics and Appliances

Stereo speakers, Sansui, Eckman, and other quality brands $10 and up.

Small appliances- Bread makers, juicers, mixers, crock pots, electric grills, electric skillets and woks, many more great deals $3 and up.

Kenmore Gas Range/Oven with Vent hood, $100.

Frigidaire Upright Freezer, $75.

Maytag Dishwasher, $25.

Furniture Specials

Chest of Drawers and Small table, real wood with light finish, $50 for both pieces.

Set of two dressers, real wood, dark finish, $100 for set.

China cabinet, large, real wood, interior illumination, $45.

Daily sales and specials, call (321)722-1241 for the special of the day!!!

The South Brevard Sharing Center is actively seeking fundraising partners for special events and other fundraising projects. We are interested in joining forces with other local groups to maximize fundraising efforts and forge new relationships.

We always need more food and personal items for those in need in the local area. If you would like to be part of this important, ongoing project please contact us at the number below.

We are currently working on a Back To School Bash. We're trying to fill 1,000 backpacks for local at-risk youths in grades 6-12. If you are interested in being a part of this effort please let us know.

Please contact us at (321) 727-8581 Ext. 207 or Ext. 211 for more information.

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Melbourne Thrift Store Features Daily and Weekly Specials!

Melbourne Thrift Store
17 E Hibiscus Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
(321)727-8581 Ext.212
Open Mon. - Fri. 9:30 AM - 4 PM

This Week's Specials
CRT Monitors Free!!! 15" and 17" Available

Inkjet Printers Free!!! Several Available

19" Color Televisions Only $15

HP/Compaq towers, no hard drives, $50

HP and Compaq laptops, no hard drives, $75

NOTE: When they're gone, they're gone!

Daily sales and specials, call (321)727-8581 Ext. 212 for the special of the day!!!

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There are many ways that you may help the South Brevard Sharing Center. A cash donation is very useful since it allows us flexibility to provide clients with a wide variety of services. Every dollar donated allows us to provide five dollars in food through the Second Harvest Food Bank.

A donation of items for resale in one of our thrift shops is a great way to help those who need it. Approximately 80% of the money realized from these donations goes directly to needy families in our community; the remaining 20% allows us to offset the costs of running our stores. Perhaps you have an unused vehicle that you would like to donate and qualify for a tax deduction?

You can't take it with you. Everyone has heard this old adage. However, you can help others even after you are gone. SBSC is happy to accept donations of goods and much-needed funds as bequests you can leave as part of a lasting legacy.
Do you regularly give to support SBSC? If so, you may wish to list SBSC as a beneficiary in your insurance policy. For a small amount each month you could provide big $$$ to help us continue our mission.

Volunteers are needed to help run the organization to maximize the benefits available. Food items are directly redistributed to those who are in need. Diapers and other baby items are very much appreciated by many young mothers struggling to care for their infants.

Sharing is Caring

Volunteers Wanted
The South Brevard Sharing Center is looking for caring individuals who are positive, dependable, and can donate their time to help others. Opportunities are available in all the areas below. Bold entries indicate areas of current need. The gift of your time makes a difference in the lives of so many; please consider becoming a volunteer today! Please call (321) 727-8581 Ext. 211 for more information.

Volunteer Positions Desired

Number Denotes Priority

(1) Marketing Specialist – Melbourne (1 positions)

Write Public Service Announcements for service, programs, and events.
Update and create SBSC flyers, brochures, and other promotional material.
Solicit event and program sponsors, partners, and donors.
Work with SBSC staff to increase SBSC visibility.
Utilize Craig’s list, the SBSC website, and other internet media to promote SBSC and its programs, services and events.
Work with SBSC staff and volunteers in the development of the quarterly newsletter.
Develop and implement a marketing plan with the assistance of the management team.
Position requires good computer skills, the ability to work online and with various software programs such as MS Word, Publisher and more.
Position requires excellent written and oral communication skills.

(2) Fundraising Specialist – Melbourne (1 position)

Work with management and admin staff to create and implement a fundraising plan.
Create SBSC fundraising promotional material.
Solicit event and program sponsors, partners, and donors.
Work with SBSC staff to create relationships with fundraising partners, donors and sponsors.
Utilize Craig’s list, the SBSC website, and other internet media to promote SBSC and its programs, services and events.
Develop and implement a marketing plan with the assistance of the management team.
Requires good computer skills and the ability to work online and with various software programs such as MS Word, Publisher and more.
Requires excellent written and oral communication skills.

(3) E-commerce assistant – Melbourne (1 position)

Work with operations director to select donated items for online auctions
Assist with selection of preferred shipper
Create or post accurate, detailed descriptions of items
Monitor email for bidder inquiries and provide information as necessary
Access seller account to ascertain payment transactions in preparation for shipping
Pack items securely for shipping
Send winning bidder shipping confirmation emails with tracking information
Advise operations director of customer service issues which require immediate resolution

(4) Pickup/Delivery Assistant – Melbourne/Palm Bay (1 position)

Provide assistance to SBSC driver with respect to customer contacts and GPS address entry
Assist with pickup of large or heavy items
Follow driver direction regarding lifting and overall safety when in or around the truck
Clean cab/ box of truck under driver supervision when necessary

(5) Palm Bay Thrift Item Bay Assistant – Palm Bay (2 positions)

Move furniture and miscellaneous items in/out of exterior bays as necessary
Assist truck staff with loading/unloading furniture and items
Assist with arranging furniture showroom to create attractive displays
Move furniture from showroom to staging area in preparation for delivery

Client Services Receptionist – Melbourne/Palm Bay (2 positions)

Answer phones/direct callers to appropriate staff for assistance
Create new client files as necessary
Pull client files for HMIS staff
Arrange files for service based upon client arrival order
Answer basic questions about service provision
Keep reception area clean and safe
Good phone skills and adequate PC skills required

Client Services HMIS Intake Staff – Melbourne/Palm Bay (4 positions)

Attend Bell Data Systems Privacy and Security/Intake training as provided by 211 Brevard
Enter confidential client information into HMIS
Determine client eligibility for services based on income
Determine client service needs and provide services as available
Enter all services into HMIS for tracking purposes
Refer clients to other agencies as necessary

Thrift Store Donation Receiving/Sorting/Grading Specialist – Melbourne/Palm Bay (multiple positions)

Receive donated goods at rear of store
Sort/grade items depending on type and quality
Prepare items for sale on store sales floor
Assist in creation of store displays
Keep all store areas clean and safe

Thrift Store Marketing and Promotional Assistant – Melbourne/Palm Bay (1 position)

Work with management to develop an advertising and marketing plan for both thrift stores
Assist in creation of promotional/sale schedule for stores
Provide support for managers by researching values on rare or unusual items
Work with internet sales team to identify and transfer inventory to be sold on eBay

We have the following needs for the following volunteers:

· Front Desk Receptionists
· Administrative Staff
· Data Entry and Donor Relations
· Food Pantry Clerks
· Thrift Store Processing Clerks
· Thrift Store Operations Consultants
· Client Services Specialists
· Truck Help- strong backs needed Tuesday through Friday
· Fundraising and Marketing Assistants
· Facilities Maintenance, Repair and Upgrade
· Special Community Projects

Community Service
We can help you fulfill your court-supervised Community Service hours while you support a worthy cause at the same time. The SBSC is a non-profit agency that serves the South Brevard area including Melbourne, Palm Bay, Indialantic, Indian Harbour Beach, Satellite Beach, and Malabar.

Special Community Projects
Does your local Civic group want a short-term project? Please call our Operations Manager to discuss at 321-727-8581 Ext. 207

Melbourne Location

17 E Hibiscus Blvd Melbourne, FL 32901 (321) 727-8581

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Palm Bay Location

1625 Orange Blossom Trail Palm Bay, FL 32904 (321) 722-1241

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

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Our Thrift Shops contain donated household items, kitchen utensils (flatware, dishes, pots and pans), books, clothes, shoes, knicknacks, suitcases, purses, and miscellaneous furniture. The center also has pickup for large items. Please call 321-727-8581 to make arrangements.

The Center is always in need of beds and any type of new or gently-used furniture.