It’s a Baby Shower—for 75 Moms!
Oct 23, 2009 - Mayor's Office, Vickers House
When: Saturday, October 24, 2009, at 1:30 p.m.
Where: Vickers House, 3801 Georgia Avenue, WPB
You’re invited to a baby shower—for 75 soon-to-be Moms!
The baby shower will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2009, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Vickers House South at 3801 Georgia Avenue. It is suggested that media wishing to cover the event plan to arrive at 1:30 p.m.
As part of “Make a Difference Day,” the City of West Palm Beach’s Vickers House will be giving 75 babies a wonderful beginning through a group baby shower for their moms. The moms are all being assisted by the Vickers House’s Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies program and are financially limited as to what they can afford on their own.
All of the gifts that are a part of the baby shower have been donated by the community.
It’s a Baby Shower—for 75 Moms!
Oct 08, 2009 - Mayor's Office, Vickers House
Donations Needed to Help Support Shower as Part of “Make a Difference” Day
(Thursday, October 8, 2009) You’re invited to help support a baby shower—for 75 soon-to-be Moms!
As part of “Make a Difference Day,” the City of West Palm Beach’s Vickers House will be giving 75 babies a wonderful beginning through a group baby shower for their moms. The moms are all being assisted by the Vickers House’s Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies program and are financially limited as to what they can afford on their own. Read the rest of this entry »
Taxes Done Free at Both Vickers House Locations!
Feb 26, 2009 - Vickers House
Free VITA tax preparation service is only available if you earned less than $42,000 in 2008. You may be able to get Earned Income Tax Credit.
Free Tax Preparation for those that earned under $42,000 in 2008. Beginning January 20, 2009 thru April 15th, 2009. Please call to make an appointment. (Spanish Translation Assistance at both Vickers House locations)
Schedule for Both Vickers House Locations:
Vickers House South (561) 804-4975
Location: 3801 Georgia Ave.
Monday – 1:00 pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday - 9:00 am –11:30 am
Vickers House North (561) 804-4970
Location: 811 Palm Beach Lakes Bvld.
Monday - 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Please Bring:
• Photo ID’s (you and your spouse if filing jointly - Joint returns require both filers to be present to sign return),
• W2’s and all form 1099’s for 2008,
• Social Security Cards for All family members,
• Correct Birth dates for all family members,
• Voided check or savings account number for direct deposit of your ref
MLK Day – A Day of National Service Feeding the Homeless & Hungry
Jan 14, 2009 - Mayor's Office, Vickers House
When: Monday, January 19th, 2009 – From 10:30am to 1:00 pm
Where: Salvation Army Northwest 600 North Rosemary Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401
To celebrate MLK Day, on Monday, January 19th at 12 Noon, The City of West Palm Beach’s Vickers House in Partnership with Art and Compassion, Food not Bombs and Salvation Army will host a lunch program for people who are Homeless and Hungry.
Art & Compassion will lead a service to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr’s life of service, while volunteers serve sandwiches to the Homeless. Vickers House is inviting the community to volunteer to help make sandwiches beginning at 10:30 on Monday then stay for this wonderful and inspiring service while serving those who are in need of a donated lunch. We hope to inspire and reignite the tradition of service and volunteerism in our community!
For more information please call
Lela Jordan at 804-4975, Community Resources Manager
Mayor’s Office, City of West Palm Beach
Free Flu Shots at City’s Vickers House
Sep 29, 2008 - Mayor's Office, Vickers House
When: Wednesday, October 1, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Vickers House South, 3801 Georgia Avenue, WPB
In partnership with the Palm Beach County Health Department, the Area Agency on Aging and West Palm Beach Fire Rescue, the City of West Palm Beach’s Vickers House will be offering flu shots at no cost at a Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The clinic will be held at Vickers House South, located at 3801 Georgia Avenue.
The flu shots are available at no cost to anyone 19 years of age or older. You do not need to have health insurance to receive the vaccination.
Anyone interested in learning more about flu shots, common misconceptions about the vaccine or who should get a flu shot can listen to a free podcast about the topic by going to wpb.org and clicking on the “CityCast” link.