Taking a bite out of community needs
Goliath applauds and supports and is happy to run announcements for many organizations that provide services
and activities that add to the quality of our lives. The credo of the station, though, is to chomp down on the nagging costly
issues that hold us back. Here are some of those issues where change can be made, and some of the organizations that are making
that change.
Confronting Homelessness
Homeless people aren’t bad, or dumb, or drugged out of their minds or a threat to our safety and well-being.
At least no more so than any other grouping of people in our society. Extending a helping hand, identifying their needs,
and providing support for a return to productivity is a tough, unending task that Goliath supports fully. We particularly
admire the work being done by:
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army serves those of all ages, races and religions from five locations in Volusia and Flagler counties. Although as an organization based on the concept of seeing that the gospel message reaches the needs of the whole person it is not a social service agency, it is on the front lines of the battle against poverty, addiction and homelessness and among the first to provide help when natural disasters have occurred. Learn about this special “Army” in our midst on their website.
www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_daytonabeach.nsf
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Halifax Habitat for Humanity
Since 1986, Halifax Habitat for Humanity has been a locally run Florida affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses are then sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged.
Volunteers provide most of the labor, and individuals, faith and corporate donors provide money and materials to build Habitat houses. Partner families themselves invest hundreds of hours of labor - "sweat equity" - into building their homes and the homes of others. Their mortgage payments go into a revolving Fund for Humanity that is used to build more houses. Visit their website at
www.halifaxhabitat.org/
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Halifax Urban Ministries
Like the Sally, HUM does more than respond to homelessness. It provides emergency services with the prime objective of keeping those in need from becoming homeless. In addition to HUM’s role in staffing food and shelter services of the Homeless Assistance Program, volunteers from faith organizations throughout the County man food banks; get the ill to medical help, and provide other support detailed at
www.halifaxurbanministries.org
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Daytona Outreach Center
The Daytona Outreach Center is a faith-based group whose policies and programs are set in regular meetings in which homeless people sit with equal authority as benefactors and pastors. The Center operates a wide range of outreach that includes educating the community on needs and best ways to meet those needs for all concerned.
www.daytonaoutreachcenter.com
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For the animals around us
The greatest step toward making spay and neutering a reality to reduce the overwhelming
pet overpopulation in our area would be get every political leader, every civic leader and every religious
leader out to the Halifax Humane Society to watch dozens and dogs and cats being killed because there are no homes
for them and no funds to maintain them. One visit would be enough. Meanwhile, among the many organizations trying to
cope with the problem that Goliath applauds are:
Halifax Humane Society
Attorney Mel Stack ends each of his messages on Goliath Radio urging support for the abandoned or badly treated animals cared for by the Halifax Humane Society. The Society and its counterparts need all our help to make responsible pet ownership universal, and to encourage the adoption of loving creatures that can enrich our lives. Listen for them on Goliath Radio.
www.halifaxhumanesociety.org
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Concerned Citizens for Animal Welfare
This organization works closely with Sophie’s Circle and others to provide low cost spay/neuter clinics as well as low cost shot clinics and make available flea and heartworm medications at reduced prices. Pat Mihalic often appears on Big Talk to promote the effort to bring together people to work toward the day where stray, abandoned, neglected or abused animals are no longer a problem.
www.ccfaw.org
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Sophie’s Circle
Sophie’s Circle operates a pet food bank through which anyone having difficulty providing nourishment and support for a pet can obtain food. Their only requirement is that the pet be spayed/neutered and they can even help in getting that done. Pet food donations are always needed and can be dropped off at 10 business locations throughout the county. Details are posted on their website.
www.sophiescircle.com
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Making local business strong
Guests like Professor Mark Soskin regularly try to put national economic trends in perspective for local
business operators, and programming on Goliath looks at everything from what politicians can (should) do to make
it easier to get into and stay in business to the way in which we are developing a workforce for the future.
Goliath is pleased to recognize as an organization that’s been making a difference for a long time, and could make
even more if more widely known and utilized.
SCORE
Ask many businesses these days if they have a business plan and they’ll say “to survive.” But survival takes more than a wish or hope, and SCORE 87 has representatives that regularly appear on Big 1380 to urge local businesses to take advantage of the free one-on-one counseling services and workshops offered for new and existing businesses. Around since 1965, this chapter has more than 40 volunteer counselors ready to help.
www.score87.org
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Drug and Alcohol Addictions
Is there really an excuse for anyone to be endangering themselves and others by driving while drunk or drugged?
Must lives spiral out of control and families made to suffer because we’ve come to accept additions as ‘part of life.’
Goliath thinks that shouldn’t be the case and is happy to support the work of organizations life these that are making a
difference right here, right now:
United Way of Volusia and Flagler Counties
Big says some of his best guests on Big Talk have been brought to the weekly hour he devotes to United Way and its Partner Agencies. There is little that affects the quality of life on the Funcoast that isn’t impacted by United Way funding. The umbrella provided by United Way shelters a mosaic of caring that helps more than addiction issues, but a key to progress with them. Visit their website and see what YOU can do.
www.unitedway-vfc.org
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Stewart-Marchman-Act
Every week Big Talk features the work of Stewart-Marchman-Act Behavioral Healthcare, which for more than 50 years has been a lifeline for individuals and families in our community. You can’t listen to staff and clients tell the stories of those society ignores and neglects without being moved. Visit the SMA website to learn more and see how you can get involved. THE EMERGENCY HOTLINE FOR ALCOHOL, DRUG, OR MENTAL HEALTH RELATED PROBLEMS IS 1-800-539-4228.
www.smabehavioral.org
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Alcoholics Anonymous
If you don’t know someone around you who has been touched by the self-help programs of AA then you have led a very sheltered life. As part of the national support network, AA chapters throughout Volusia County involve recovering alcoholics and their families in programs that bolster well-beng through sobriety. You can read about the 12 steps, 12 traditions and 12 world concepts of AA on their website.
www.aadaytona.org
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Narcotics Anonymous
Like AA, NA helps men and women for whom an addiction or substance dependency has become a problem. The programs are structured and the support is strong. Meetings are held throughout the area and can be learned about at their website.
www.daytonana.org
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Community assets we shouldn't lose
With the State talking about closing some historic area sights, and commercial attractions out of business,
we all need to try to support the special places in our area that remind us of our history (yes, we do have some)
and show us the way the area used to look. Goliath salutes the people who keep these spots alive and urges all to
visit places like:
Ormond Beach Historical Society
The Ormond Beach Historical Society is an organization dedicated to the preservation and sharing of Ormond Beach’s historical resources. OBHS started in 1976, when its primary goal was to save John D. Rockefeller’s winter home, The Casements, from demolition. The Casements was ultimately preserved and purchased by the City of Ormond Beach. Today, it serves as the city’s cultural center. Since achieving that goal, the Society has gone on to preserve and promote some of the most significant historical sites and structures in Ormond Beach, including the Indian Burial Mound located on South Beach Street, the Pilgrim’s Rest Primitive Baptist Church in Bailey River Bridge Gardens, the Hotel Ormond Cupola in Fortunato Park, the Anderson-Price Memorial Building on North Beach Street, and the Three Chimneys Sugar Mill Ruin on West Granada Boulevard.
www.ormondhistory.org
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Cinematique
Few people realize that for two decades Cinem of Da has been presenting outstanding international, national and local independent films for residents and visitors alike. It has become better known for its Daytona Beach International Film Festival which draws statewide and regional attention and visitors. Goliath is pleased to be helping to increase awareness of Cinematique's showcase permanent home at 242 Beach Street, where fine films make going to the movies a real event.
www.cinematique.org/
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Sugar Mill Gardens
Did you know this area has a rich Civil War history? Or that you can find concrete dinosaurs roaming our woods? Or that free gardening help geared to local conditions awaits? There is all this and more at Sugar Mill Gardens located just off Herbert Street in Port Orange between Clyde Morris Boulevard and Nova Road. The sugar mill dates from 1832; the gardens flourish under the care of volunteers and the dinosaurs are remnants of a 60s era attraction called BongoLand. It’s a hidden treasure. Check it out on their website or just drop in because it’s free from 8 to 5 every day except Christmas.
www.dunlawtonsugarmillgardens.org
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Reasons to Be Involved
Port Orange Mayor Allen Green often tells residents they may have come to our communities from someplace else, but
once here, this is their home. Being at home means being involved with your community, and we have a number of organizations
that offer that kind of involvement that Goliath is proud to support.
Bellaire Community Group
This active center for citizens who live on the beachside from University Boulevard to the north border of Daytona Beach holds monthly meetings that feature discussions of activities within the Bellaire district and that impact it from elsewhere in the community, county and beyond. Founder-Vice Chair Paul Zimmerman and Chairman Steve Koenig are monthly guests on Biog Talk to preview meetings and highlight the concerns and interests of the members. Whether you live in the Bellaire district or not, their ideas will make you think about the things around us that impact you.
www.bellairecommunitygroup.com
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Beachside Neighborhood Watch
The best known of the Neighborhood Watch groups that contribute to the quality of live for all who live, work and play in the area, Beachside Neighborhood Watch. Since 1991 it has had a major impact on the residential segment of Daytona’s central beachside area. At monthly meetings where long time President Frank Heckman and his team provide $4 chicken dinners that Big dotes on, serious issues of law enforcement, growth policies and services to residents get a thorough airing.
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Downtown Daytona Beach Partnership
Goliath welcomes Naomi Weiss, director of the Downtown Daytona Beach Partnership, to the Dog Houswe each fourth Friday to update us all on why Downtown is a great place to live, work, shop and play. Wth events like the Saturday Farmers Market each week and many special event Downtown is the place to be. Go to Links and click over to their websie to see for yourself.
www.daytonadowntown.com
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Volusia Property Owners Association
The Volusia Property Owners Association keeps up on how property values fall while taxes rise. For people looking for a way to get feedback to elected officials on their property concerns, involvement can help. Listen for representatives on Big Talk or visit their web site with a click from our Links.
www.volusiapropertyowners.com
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