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CarePortal of Tallahassee is a technology that connects local faith communities and organizations with vulnerable children and families in need, providing tangible items like beds, car seats, or clothing, and offering preventative support. It allows local churches to respond to real-time needs identified by caseworkers, helping families before they enter the foster care system and supporting foster families when needed. Community partners in Tallahassee, such as City Church and Tallahassee First Nazarene use the platform to meet local needs, with examples including requests for beds for grandchildren or a larger bed for a 14-year-old reunified with her mother. 

How it Works
  • Connects needs with resources: Caseworkers identify the urgent needs of vulnerable families and submit them to the CarePortal platform.
  • Facilitates community response: Local faith-based organizations and individuals see these "vetted" needs and can commit to helping with a simple "Yes, I can help" response.
  • Provides direct support: The platform connects those who can provide items like beds, car seats, clothing, or school supplies with families who need them.
  • Strengthens families: By providing practical help, CarePortal aims to strengthen families and prevent them from breaking down to the point where foster care is necessary. 

Examples in Tallahassee
  • A family with two young grandchildren needs assistance to get the proper toddler bed and a crib to meet licensing standards, notes Every Nation Tallahassee, Inc..
  • A 14-year-old who was reunified with her mom needs a full or queen-size bed to feel more comfortable and secure in her new living situation, according to Deer Lake Church. 

Get Involved
  • To help: You can learn more about how to be a part of meeting needs through community partners like Tallahassee First Nazarene (email: rmdundon@gmail.com), or by signing up directly on the CarePortal website.
  • To see local needs: You can find a list of local churches and organizations participating in the CarePortal network in the Tallahassee area by viewing a CarePortal request page, says CarePortal.

THANK YOU for CARING!!

Giving

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

- Matthew 6:21

Why We  Give

God is generous and so He calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at
and helps proclaim the gospel.

We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.

Ways To Give

Give Online

First-time registration to donate will ask for your credit card, or bank information. Be confident your information is encripted for both your security, and ours. Your personal data is not stored locally. Only you can change your password for access.  Once completed, entering your gift will be quick,  via the Tallahassee First Nazarene App, or on our website.

Give In Person

During worship, ushers will walk the aisle passing a giving plate, or periodically we receive donations at the close of the service as worshippers exit.  Your gifts are secured, locked, and deposited into the bank. Clear, audited records are available for your gifts, should you need this info. A year-end giving statement will be provided to you via your choice of email, or mailing address, presented to us.

Mail A Check

Checks may be mailed to the following address:
     Treasurer
     First Church of the Nazarene
     1983 Mahan Drive
     Tallahassee, FL  32308 

[Feel free to phone for the Treasurer, Teresa Armstrong, should you have any question, regarding your gift, at telephone number:  850-877-2650.]

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