EASY ACCESS RESOURCE, INC

Executive Director-Karen Jaeger


Founder-Venus Perez
For more information, reviews, books & music by Venus Perez
visit www.venusperez.com
 

 WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN HURT 
Are you stressed, ill and overwhelmed?
Need help in navigating the Social Service System?

  

EASY ACCESS RESOURCE, INC
EDUCATION HELPLINE HAS EXCITING NEWS:
INFORMATION RESOURCE HELPLINE:
Senior/Elder Care Services
Clothing & Furniture Resources 
Housing & Rental Assistance 
Transitional Housing 
HIV Education & Testing 

Special Program Events
throughout the year

HIV Support Groups 
Physical & Mental Health Resources

Looking for alternative pain relief & natural treatments?
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!..
DR. KIM'S ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL MEDICINE
mention Venus and use the coupon below for a 50% off your first visit

Kim's Acupuncture Clinic

Dr. Sam Kim O.M.D. is located at:

320 Piney Ridge Rd

Casselberry, Fl 32707

(321) 277.8843

For special discounts, coupons and
further information about Dr Kim Acupuncture & Herbal 

remedies please visit his website at:

www.drkimacu.com

Email:

drkimacu@yahoo.com
 

ACCESS PARTNERS PROGRAM:
Eligible individuals, including working poor and 
needy can now apply to our economic assistance:
*Food Stamp Helpline
*Medicaid Application Helpline
*Cash Assistance Service 
To apply for any of these
services by phone call:
 321-441-4990

EDUCATIONAL BOOKS & MATERIALS:
Book-I'm Still Here
By Author-Venus Perez
The history, testimony, education, outcomes, 
and strengths of people living with HIV/AIDS 

 Venus Perez HIV/AIDS Help Desk Online
 Website Rated #1 Position on 
http://www.yahoo.com
 and search for
 “HIV/AIDS Counseling Online”
www.hiv-aids-help-desk.com/
hiv-aids-counseling.html

NEW GOALS FOR 2008:
With the help of Carlos Ayala
Director and Founder of HIV-AIDS Help Desk
Email:
www.HIV-AIDS-Counseling-Online.com
and a official Syndication Partner of the Kaiser Family Foundation
we are focusing full attention on daily email communications, questions
and responses from our databases for individuals needing further
information and book circulation.
HIV-AIDS-HELP-DESK- Online:
with Venus Perez 
http://www.hiv-aids-help-desk.com
http://www.HIV-AIDS-Counseling-Online.com

 

PARANDA EVENT DECEMBER 2007
fundraiser to benefit nonprofit organizations
The Place of Comfort &
Easy Access Resource Inc
 was a great success!!
Special thanks to
Michael T. Angelos
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc.
Cell 407-579-2780
Fax 407-306-8499
for his years of continued support.
to view pic's visit
www.myspace.com/parrandaorlando

 

"IT'S MY LIFE 2007"
Was a great success!!! 
to promote HIV/AIDS education & motivation awareness 
Special Thanks to our Sponsors:
Gilead Sciences, Tibotech Therapeutics, TRUST HIM Labels & Prints,
 National Hispanic Achievers Speak-Out TV,
Family Physicians of Winter Park, The Center/GLBCC,
HIV Anonymous, POZ.com, University Club of Winter Park
Educational series consist of:
JUNE 28: IT'S MY LIFE
        Donna Sabatino-Tibotech Therapeutics
JULY   5: TALKING ABOUT MY GENERATION  
Author Reggie Smith
                JULY 12:  WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN HURT YOU/STD's and You

 

                 James Hinson-Orange County Health Department

JULY 19:  PLAN OF ACTION

       Author-Venus Perez, &

           Donna Sabatino- Tibotech Therapeutics

JULY 26:  POSITIVE PERSUASION
Vanessa Price-Family Physicians

           Group of Winter Park

                 AUG   2:   IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR    
Health Educator &

              Author-Fred Klingenhagen 

 "WELLNESS PROGRAM...ENHANCE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE" PROGRAMS

provided by Turning Point of Central Florida: 

& Medicare Advantage Plans,
Including Humana, Wellcare, Citrus
Services provide:
Proactive Medicine for Geriatric Patients, Preventive Care, Primary
Care Setting, Continuum Care, Disease Management,
 Saturday & Evening Clinics Hours,

                     Hospitalists Group, Nursing Home Coverage, Educational Programs,
 Provides Free Diabetic & COPD Supplies to Patients,
24 Hour Availability, Pharmacy Service,

                     FREE Transportation Service, Case Management


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A & P Pharmacy,  ABCO Pharmacy,  Albertson's, American Drug Stores mplete list of your local area pharmacies, Arrow Corporation, Aurora Pharmacy, AWG Pharmacy, Bartell Drugs,  

• Big Bear Pharmacy, Bi Lo Pharmacy, Brooks Maxi Drug, Brookshire Grocery CO
• Brookshire Brothers, Bruno's Pharmacy, Care Drug Center,City Market
• Costco Pharmacy (Also Puerto Rico), CVS, D & W Food Center,Discount Drug Mart
• Dominicks, Drug Emporium, Drug Fair, Duane Reade, Eckerd Drug,Edgehill Drugs
• EPIC Pharmacy  Family Care Network Farmco Drug Center Fedco Drugs
• Foodarama Super Mkt  Fred's Pharmacy Fruth Pharmacy Frys Food & Drug
• Furrs Pharmacy Genovese Drug Store Giant Eagle Pharmacy Giant of Maryland  Giant Pharmacy

• Grand Union Pharmacy Hannaford Bros CO Inc Happy Harry's Disc Drug
• Harris Teeter Pharmacy Harvest Foods Pharmacy Hi-School Pharmacy
• Homeland Pharmacy Horizon Pharmacy Kerr Drug Inc King Soopers
• Kinney Drugs Inc K-Mart (Also in Puerto Rico) Knight Drugs Kroger Drug Store
• K-VA-T Food Store Longs Drug Store Managed Pharmacy Care Marcs Pharmacy
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• Shopko Pharmacy ShopRite Pharmacy Smiths Pharmacy Smittys Pharmacy
• Stop & Shop Pharm Strategic Health Alli Super D Drugs Super Value Supersaver/Sentry
• Target Pharmacy Thriftway Tom Thumb Pharm Tops Pharmacy True Quality
• Tru-Valu United Pharmacy Vons Company Walgreens (Also in Puerto Rico)
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Easy Access Resource, Inc
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"Never Pay Retail Prices Again"
Ph 321-441-4990 Fax 407-831-3091
Email:
horizonbyv@aol.com

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THIS IS NOT INSURANCE

 Would you like to save money on your local phone service?
 Now you can here's how.
 The Lifeline Program
 is especially helpful to our senior and
disabled population. LINK-UP FLORIDA AND
LIFELINE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS See link below for details:
http://www.psc.state.fl.us/utilities/
telecomm/lifeline/lifelinepdfs/Lifelinebrochure.pdf  

SPONSOR A BOOK PROGRAM
Help sponsor an individual unable to afford
to purchase the hot new educational book:
I'm Still Here-Author Venus Perez
You can help by sending a check or money order
payable to our Not-For-Profit & Tax deductable
Organization address below:
EASY ACCESS RESOURCE, INC.
850 Longdale Avenue
Longwood, Fl 32750
Attn: Venus Perez
Reference-Sponsor a book
for further information you can email
Easy Access Resource at:
http://www.EASYACCESSRESOURCEINC.org
easyaccessresource@hotmail.com
www.EASYACCESSRESOURCEINC.org
www.venusperez.com
Telephone Helpline (321) 441-4990 
Please Note: Unfortunately, due to HIPPA guidelines I am not permitted
to release the name of the individual receiving the book,
however, I can send you a tax exempt letter along with the
city and state in which to book was sent.

Hispanics Speak Out TV
HISPANIC ACHIEVERS-January 2007
With host Danny Ramos-National President
guest appearance from Author-Venus Perez
www.HispanicsSpeakOut.TV 

The entire TV interview
is now available-click below:
http://www.hiv-aids-help-desk.com/venusperez.html

Educational Books, Music & Materials:

VENUS' ONLINE SHOP
All purchases help to fund the nonprofit
organization Easy Access Resource, Inc
Where you can shop for many of her Books:

 I'm Still Here
 By Venus Perez


The History, Education, Outcomes and Strengths
of people living with HIV/AIDS
For FAST delivery
visit Venus' New Online Shop at:
www.shop.venusperez.com

"I'M STILL HERE"
By Venus Perez
Songs consist of:
*I'll Stand by You
*Both Sides Now
*Arms of an Angel
*Wind beneath my Wings
*I'm Still Here (original)
*The Wonder of it All
*I've Been Searching So Long
*Who Wants to Live Forever
For FAST delivery
visit Venus' New Online Shop at:
 www.shop.venusperez.com (Mastercard, Visa and Paypal accepted)

                                                              
6/2007 NEW RELEASE  
*Music CD-Heaven in Your Heart

EDUCATIONAL BOOKS

11/03/2006-FLASHPOINT/WKMG Local Channel 6
TV presentation hosted by Lauren Rowe
Topic discussion HIV & AIDS in our community
with guest appearance from:
Venus Perez-Author & Volunteer Director
of The PLACE of Comfort
Debbie Tucci-Orange County Health Dept
Marilyn Carifi- Hope & Help
Diana Williams- The Guardian

EVENTS 2008

BLUE SPRING STATE PARK
2100 W. French Avenue Orange City, FL 32763 /Orange County
Local#386-775-3663,other #386-775-6888, Fax#386-775-6101,
Website-http://www.floridastateparks.org
Florida’s best manatee observation point and home of the Blue Spring
“boil” produces 105 million gallons of water a day. Fishing, canoe rentals,
picnic areas, scuba diving, swimming, camping, nature trails, and the historic
Thursby House. Directions: I-4 W. to exit 114 in Deland.

WORDSPRING DISCOVER CENTER
11221 John Wycliffe Blvd. Orlando, FL 32832/ Orange County-Local#
407-852-3626, Fax#407-852-3601,
Website: http://www.wycliffe.org/wordspring
Admission Price-Free, 2+ hours, Open Year-Round, Weekdays
9:00am-4:00pm, 1st & 3rd Sat. 10:00am-4:00pm The Orlando, Florida
WordSpring Discovery Center with FREE admission, offers you an
opportunity to see the world and the Word in a whole new way.
Immerse yourself in a living culturaladventure as you explore the history
of the Bible, the world's languages and the ongoing work of Bible translation

LOWER WEKIVA RIVER PRESERVE STATE PARK
Off State Road 46, Sanford, Fl 32712/Seminole County-
Local#407-884-2008 Website: http:www.floridastateparks.org
Activities-Hiking/Nature trails, Canoeing, Lake/River Swimming-
Central Florida nature can be found in its purest form at this
17,650-acre preserve

AARP DRIVING COURSE
April 23rd and 25th
June 18th and 19th
October 15th and 17th
Sessions are held at the
Longwood Community
Building (205 W. Warren Ave)
Call for times
Participant must attend both
dates for the designated month
Register by calling:
(407) 260-3484

LONGWOOD PROGRAMS
& ATHLETICS
Babe Ruth Baseball
Golf
Karate
Futsal
Tennis
Seniorcise
Senior Matinee
Blue Grass
Movie in the Park
Spring Break Camp
Summer Camp
....and more
To inquire about Longwood
porgrams or athletics please
call:
(407) 260-3484

NUEVA ESPERANZA
21 day wilderness program in Missouri for young men and women,
ages 13-21- Call for further information (417)-683-9793

BOWLING
Every Tuesday evening 8:30pm- bowling for $1 per game
@ Airport Lanes 1900 E. Airport Blvd Sanford/
Seminole County (407) 324-2129

SUPPORT GROUPS 2008:

CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MAMAGEMENT GROUPS
to learn how to stay active, eat better
 and live a healthier life
Winter/Spring Course Schedules available
2 hour weekly for six weeks
For futher information contack NataliaCabero@Flhosp.org 
or call 407-303-6495

  THE HOPE SUPPORT GROUP
 Grupo de Apoyo by Medv, Inc Sponsored by:
 Esperanza de Vida- 1950 Lee Road/Suite 123
Winter Park, Fl 32789 Contact person: Mr. Israel
Lopez (407) 432-5244 (after 9pm) Every Friday
12:00pm-1:30pm-We want to invite you to a
new support group. With speakers, Christian
counseling, depression, anxiety, domestic
violence, HIV and Hepatitis C-Queremos invitarte
a nuestro grupo deapoyo. Tendremos invitados
Cristianos, consejeros en depresion,
ansiedad, violencia domestica


HIV/AIDS SUPPORT GROUP
 & BIBLE STUDY
 Wednesdays 12-1:30pm- Location: Emmanuel
Baptist Church 1229 25th Street Orlando, Fl
Snacks & Drinks provided- Directions: I-4 West towards
Disney, Orange Blossom Trail Exit, 25th Street
near Michigan Street off Orange Blossom Trail
Lynx Bus #4,36 Contact Pastor Francois at
407-473-7118 for more information. One on
One Pastoral Counseling is available in Creole
with Pastor Calixte Francois-Collaboration
between the Haitian Coalition of Central Florida,
TOPWA/Hug Me, and the Haven of Hope Ministry
"Bear ye one another's burdens and in this way
you will fulfill the Law of Christ"-Galatians 6:2.

CENTAUR/The Center for
 Drug Free Living
 741 W. Colonial Drive
Phone# 407-835-4130-
Client base HIV positive adults.
Ages 18+. Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm.
 
 AFRICAN AMERICAN GROUP
AT CENTAUR
 741 W. Colonial Drive Phone# 407-835-4130-
Client base HIV positive adults.
Ages 18+. Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm.

HISPANIC SUPPORT GROUP
 AT CENTAUR
 741 W. Colonial Drive Phone# 407-835-4130
Client base HIV positive adults.
Ages 18+. Thursday from 12:00-2:00pm.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP
 AT CENTAUR
 741 W. Colonial Drive
Phone# 407-835-4130
Client base HIV positive adults.
Ages 18+. Friday from 2:00-3:30pm

CREOLE HIV/AIDS
SUPPORT GROUP & BIBLE STUDY
 Wednesdays 12-1:30pm-Location: Emmanuel
Baptist Church 1229 25th Street Orlando, Fl-
Snacks & Drinks provided- Directions: I-4 West
towards Disney, Orange Blossom Trail Exit, 25th
Street near Michigan Street off Orange Blossom Trail
Lynx Bus #4,36-Contack Pastor Francois at
407-473-7118 for more information.
One on One Pastoral Counseling is
available in Creole with Pastor Calixte Francois-
Collaboration between the Haitian Coalition of
Central Florida, TOPWA/
Hug Me, and the Haven of Hope Ministry-
"Bear ye one another's burdens
and in this way you will fulfill the
Law of Christ" Galatians 6:2.

HIV/AIDS SUPPORT GROUP
 At The Center/GLBCC
 946 N. Mills Ave., Orlando every Monday
night 7 - 8:30pm. This is an open group for
anyone infected or affected by HIV
 Disease. Newly diagnosed welcomed.

HIV SUPPORT GROUP
 AT CENTAUR
 741 W. Colonial Drive
Phone# 407-835-4130-
Client base HIV positive adults.
Ages 18+. Wednesday from 6:30-8:30pm.

VOLUNTEER
INFORMATION
Volunteer Trainings and
Opportunities

SPECIAL FRIENDS
& SPONSORS
                                                  

National Hispanic
Speak-Out TV
National President- Danny Ramos
www.HispanicsSpeakOut.tv

TRUST HIM
Labels & Prints
945 Longdale Avenue
Longwood, Fl 32750
Phone#-407-834-3605
Fax #407-834- 3607
http://www.trusthimlabels.com
Email:
sales@trusthimlabels.com

Tibotech Therapeutics
800-588-4616

Total Septic Services
3003 West 40th Street
Orlando, Fl 32839
Phone: 407-841-0400
Fax: 407-841-6033

OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS
AND ASSISTANCE:

Would you be interested
in starting a meeting?
My friends at
HIVANONYMOUS
would like to help.
click website below:
www.hivanonymous.com
www.sameboat.tv

AIDS Action
        www.aidsaction.org        

AIDS Relief (CAEAR)
www.caear.org

The Access Project
TheAccessProject@aol.com

HIV-Dental Information
www.hivdent.org

Help for HIV
www.helpforhiv.com

Alive and Well

www.aliveandwell.org

Ageless Care
http://www.agelesscare.com

Seminole County Health Department
Gail Horung
407-665-3245
Hazel Stamey-Medicaid Case Manager
 407-665-3287
Karen Ginder/RN-ADAP Eligibility
407-665-3289

Seminole Community
Mental Health
237 Fernwood Blvd.
Fern Park, Fl 32708
Phone# 407-831-2411
Fax# 407-831-0195
http://scmhc.com
Email:
scmhc@mindspring.com

Adaptive Mobility
www.adaptivemobility.com

Teachers without Borders
www.teacherswithoutborders.org

DO YOU HAVE HEPATITIS C?
To see if you may be eligible to volunteer for a clinical

 reseach study- To qualify: Men and Women, Ages 18-60-, 

Diagnosed with Hepatitis C, Able to stay 2 nights/

                                    2 days in research center and make 3 follow-up                                        

 visits, You may receive up to $575 for your time and  travel

ORLANDO CLINICAL RESEACH CENTER 

5055 S. ORANGE AVENUE ORLANDO, FL

www.ocrc.net

The BODY
The complete HIV/AIDS resource
www.thebody.com

 

POZ Health, Life & HIV
www.poz.com

HIV Plus Magazine
www.hivplus.com

AIDS Information Global
                       Information System (AEGIS)                      

www.aegis.com

AIDS-HIV Resource Center
www.healingwell.com/aids/

                             AIDS Memorial Quilt                               

www.aidsquilt.org

Fighting Back
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/aids/immune.html. 

Textbook of AIDS pathology
http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath
/TUTORIAL/AIDS/AIDS.html

Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center
http://www.adarc.org/hiv/stages/index.htm

"See HIV in Action"
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/aids/action.html
Radio programme about HIV vaccine
research in South Africa
http://radio.oneworld.net/index.php?fuseaction
=audio.view&audio_id=3916

PUBMED
database of scientific
and medical publications
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

The Lancet
http://www.lancet.com
 
African Women’s Media Center
http://www.awmc.com/pub/p-4680/e-4681

AIDSchannel
 guide to AIDS
http://www.aidschannel.org/guide/

AIDScience
http://aidscience.org
 
A web site providing researchers
with an online source of HIV/AIDS
research updates. HIV Insite
http://www.hivinsite.com

Science and Development Network
http://www.scidev.net/

Kaiser Network
http://www.kaisernetwork.org

HivNet.ch
http://www.hivnet.ch/e/index-frame.html

Swiss information
and exchange site on
HIV/AIDS. You andAIDS
http://www.youandaids.org/

The United Nations Development Programme’s
HIV/AIDS Portal for Asia Pacific. Program for the
Collaboration Against AIDS and Related Epidemics
http://www.procaare.org/

POZ Health, Life & HIV
www.poz.com

HIV Plus Magazine
www.hivplus.com

Joyce Meyer Ministries
www.joycemeyer.org

AIDS Action
www.aidsaction.org

The Access Project
TheAccessProject@aol.com
 
Communities Advocating Emergency
AIDS Relief (CAEAR)
www.caear.org

HIV-Dental Information
www.hivdent.org
 
AIDS Information Global
Information System (AEGIS)
www.aegis.com

AIDS-HIV Resource Center
www.healingwell.com/aids/

AIDS Memorial Quilt
www.aidsquilt.org

American Foundation for
AIDS research
www.amfar.org

Take Action against AIDS
www.worldvision.org

HIV Connect
http://www.HIVConnect.net
 is a unique site that connects all sectors of the HIV/AIDS community.
This new social network is a place of free dialogue for people with
 HIV/AIDS, Community Based Organizations, AIDS Service
Organizations, and the family / friends of HIV-positive people.

TOPWA-Targeted Outreached for Pregnant Woman Act

Help For Troubled Teens-Discovery Ranch for Youths

CFA-Central Florida AIDS Partnership

HIV HEALTH SERVICE PLANNING COUNCIL

The AIDS Institute

AIDS Vote

End AIDS Now

AIDS Treatment information

Adult AIDS clinical Trail Group

American Foundation for AIDS Research


Hotline Phone Number listings:

CDC HIV/AIDS hotline
(800) 232-4636
800-CDC-INFO
Advocacy Center for Persons
with Disabilities
(800) 342-0823
 Lifeline of Central Florida
(407) 425-2624
The Family Network on Disabilities of FL
(800) 825-5736
National Suicide Hotline
(800) 784-2433
Teen Hotline
(800) 852-8336
 Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline 
(800) 352-2437
SAFE Informed Families-
Orlando 
(321) 231-0587
Job Corps
(800) 733-5627
Florida KidCare
(888) 540-5437
AA-Orange County, Fl
(407) 521-0012
Spanish
(407) 240-1181
Al-Anon and Alateen
(888) 4AL-ANON
Depression and Bipolar
Support Alliance 
(800) 826-3632
Compassionate Friends
(877) 969-0010

MEDICARE PART D- New Presciption
Drug Benefit information
Information about Medicare Part D
Medicare HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for Florida
Learn about your Medicare Prescription
Coverage Options
Medicare Part D webpage-Q's & A's
Social Security Website

MEDICAID/CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS)
Find an Agency
Children & Families
Service Center Locations
Agency Forms
Public Assistance Policy Manual
Food Stamp fact Sheet
SSI related Fact Sheet
My Florida
Medicaid
Summary of Services, 2004-2005

MEDICAID & MEDICARE
UPCOMING INFORMATION
KEY MEDICARE DATES FOR 2005
MEDICARE CHANGES FOR 2006 FROM
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
State Health Facts



ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Biography & Published Author of the books:

*I'm Still Here
The History, Testimony, Education Outcomes,
and Strengths of peopleliving with HIV/AIDS,

*Miracles Still Happen

 *Comfort Foods Cookbook
International foods cookbook
 
*Music CD
I’m Still Here

·          Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and of Hispanic heritage.
·          Attended FDR High School and Kingsborough Community College
·          Bookkeeper for 15 years
·          Singer and songwriter
·          Certification in Professional Telephone Skill seminar
sponsored by New York Telephone/NYNEX Co.
·          April 1999 attended a Holistic Hardware Leadership
Training sponsored by “Here’s Life Inner City in New York
·          2001, in expanding her education, Venus Perez also attended
Willsey Institute for Nursing, Phlebotomy, and EKG certification.
·          2003 Relocated to Florida
·          Certified Client Centered Counselor, Tester including training in
Domestic Violence, HIV Transmission, Prevention, Legal Issues,
 and facilitator for HIV support groups in Seminole County, Florida
·          With the help of Carlos Ayala Director and Founder of
HIV-AIDS Help Desk, Venus Perez is also an online HIV-Help-Desk advocate
·          Volunteer with other nonprofit organizations and
the Coalition for the Homeless in Central Florida
·          Presently the Executive Director to the nonprofit organization
 EASY ACCESS RESOURCE, assisting individuals with resources
who are medically frail in providing resource needs in crisis situations
·          Partner with the Department of Children and Families/Access
Florida utilization program (Food Stamps, Medicaid, Cash Assistance applications)
·          February 8, 2007: awarded by The Heart of Florida United Way,
the UNSUNG HERO AWARD in recognition of her valuable
contributions in advocating for the needs of people living
with HIV/AIDS, impacting communities within which they live,
 and exhibiting a commitment to preventing the spread
 of HIV infection through outreach and education
·          She was, an appointed member to the Orlando Eligible Metropolitan
areas EMA HIV Health Services Planning Council, and CFAP Consortia
·          Currently advocates the Seminole County Community and involved
 with the Longwood Police Department in assistance with Senior Elder Services
·          A Partner with Joyce Meyer Ministries and sponsor to the Children’s
 Miracle Network, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews,
 a contributor to Life Outreach Ministries and The American Red Cross 
Co-Chair member on Medical & Health Services Committee
 of the Hispanic Leaders Chamber of Commerce
·         Christian faith.

Hobbies and interest:

Walking with God, Book Writing, Singing/Songwriting, Listening to Classic Rock, Oldies and Jazz Music,  Stained Glass, Playing Guitar and Cooking.  Loves to live as a Free Spirit