The Glades Initiative is in the process of updating The 2012 Resource Guide. If your organization would like to be included or needs to update previous information, please visit the link below and submit updated information to updates@gladesinitiative.org. Deadline for submissions is October 31, 2014.
To see what was printed in our last 2012 version, click on the picture to the right.
Families First has a participant with three children (all girls) who is in the process of moving to their own home. She's in need of furniture ( bedroom furniture, dining table, couches, etc.). Please contact Fernande Elisee-Francoeur if you know of a potential referral or anyone who has furniture to give away.
For more information and to donate furniture contact Fernande Elisee-Francoeur: 561-518-0063 or ffrancoeur@familiesfirstpbc.org
Multitrade Program - Introduction to Carpentry, Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical Construction Trades . Earn a GED. Visit during their Open House to learn more registration for class between October- 13 November 3, 2014 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
WHEN: Thursday, October 9, 2014 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: West Tech, 2625 State Road 715, Belle Glade
Free community Health Fair service we will be providing Physical exams for men and women, breast examinations, blood pressure checks, glucose testing, health education, visions exam , HIV screening, and FLU Clinic available . Food will be served participate for a chance to win a $100.00 gift card & other prizes. Please email completed vendor registration form by September 30th
WHEN: Saturday, October 11, 2014 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Park & Recreation, 360 East Main Street, Pahokee
For more information contact Dr. Aurelien: (561) 707-0480 or info@pbcbna.org
Autism Speaks will host a free screening of Sounding the Alarm, a profound documentary by John Block that examines the lives of 12 families affected by autism.
WHEN: Thursday, October 16, 2014
WHERE: Glades Central High School, 1001 SW Ave E, Belle Glade
Do you enjoy working with people and helping people learn? Are you interested in supplementing your income? Do you have your Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in a content area (i.e., math, accounting, languages)? Answering YES means you could be an adjunct instructor for the Belle Glade Campus. Bring resume and transcript for review. Light refreshment will be served.
WHEN: Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Campus (TEC 109), 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade
For more information call Heather love: (561) 993-1126
PBSO and the Tri Cities invite you to participate in the "National Night Out Against Crime" to take place in Pahokee. Join the dedicated men and women of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Local Businesses and Community Leaders as they unite together to decrease crime. A great night for the Kids and Families and best of all it's FREE. Fun for the Kids, Bounce House, Enjoy Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, and Beverages along with members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit, Marine Unit, and Mounted Unit.
WHEN: Thursday, October 23, 2014 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Deliverance Christian Center, 168 E 4th Street, Pahokee
2014-15 PBC Legislative Delegation Public Hearings and Workshops
To be placed on the official agenda of a Delegation hearing, presenters must have completed a Participation Request Form (a copy of which is enclosed ) and have submitted all printed materials to the delegation office 5 business days prior to the scheduled hearing. 15 copies of printed material should be submitted to be included in Members' Hearing folders. Please note: The Delegation Office is not responsible for printing out materials for the presenter. Maximum time allotted for each presentation is THREE minutes. This time limit will be strictly enforced as a courtesy to all scheduled speakers. Those presenting local bills should meet personally with members of the Legislative Delegation prior to the hearing at which they will make their presentation. At least one delegation member attending the hearing at which you are present should have a prior working knowledge of your request. The DEADLINE for submission of Local Bills to the Delegation Office is Monday, December 1, 2014 at 12 Noon
Public Hearing
WHEN: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Alzheimer's Community Care Center, 470 East 1st Street, Pahokee
Do you know what resources are available to you in the Glades community? DO you have a child with special needs? Join Florida Federation of Families and DCF to learn about the available resources to assist you and your family.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 15, 2014 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: DCF Conference Room
AVDA-Telling Amy's Story
Join BRIDGES and local residents in a community discussion on the effects of Domestic Violence. Telling Amy's Story is a documentary film on one victim's life and death after years of abuse from her husband. This is an invitation only event.
WHEN: Thursday, October 30, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lakeside Hospital, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade
For more information contact Bridges at Belle Glade: (561) 992-8210
Emerging Leaders - is designed to train and empower resident leaders to become a voice for change within our community. Residents and partners receive support and leadership training as they build their organizing and advocacy skills. The goal is to have a culturally diverse network of trained residents who can serve as partners for change to reduce poverty and to improve the quality life of the children and families in our communities. Be the Change You Want to See by contacting us at (561) 924-9224 to register.
WHEN: Saturday, October 11, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Rec. Complex - 360 E. Main Street (Senior Room)
Pahokee 1st Annual - "Trunk & Treat" Family Event
Save the date for this unique event! Trunk and Treat provides a safe environment for families to enjoy an inexpensive evening of Fall fun in a festival atmosphere! Children trick-or-treat by going from car trunk to car trunk to get their bags filled with goodies. The City of Pahokee and other community groups invite adults and children of all ages come out and join us for some ghoulish games, frightening good food and fun, fun, fun. If you are interested in hosting a carnival game, trunk or becoming a vendor, please contact Ivory Paschal at Pahokee Rec. Complex at 561-924-2976.
WHEN: Friday, October 31, 2014 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Rec. Complex - 360 E. Main Street , Pahokee
For more information call Bridges at Pahokee: (561) 924-9224
Belle Glade's Bill Bailey Community Center receives colorful makeover
Large slabs of wood leaned prominently against the back wall of the Bill Bailey Community Center in Belle Glade Monday afternoon, as more than a doze n teens clamored around with paint brushes in hand. A stroke of blue here, a brush of red there, students painted colorful renditions of their own silhouettes in a community mural project spearheaded by the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County, in partnership with Art in Public Places and the Solid Waste Authority's recycled paint program.
Part of a renovation project focusing on the community center, the painted panels will be hung together on the center's south wall, facing Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Once hung, the 20 4x8 panels will create a colorful mural representing the boys and girls of the Boys and Girls Club, replacing original panels painted in 2002.
The Inter-Agency Network is one of Palm Beach County's oldest "community-wide" networking groups...everyone is welcome. Learn about important resources and events. Please help support this meeting! Guest Speakers: Liisa Spinello of Palm Beach County Victim Services. October Highlights Domestic Violence Awareness. Liisa will share some stats and discuss all services available to crime victims through her agency. All services are free. She will also go over the advocate's and therapist's roles.
Katherine Murphy of Compass also brings awareness to issues faced by the LGBTQ community. Katherine will share programs and services provided by Compass. For over 20 years, Compass has provided a safe space for LGBTQ
adults, youth and their families.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 7, 2014 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: Children's Home Society Building, 3333 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach
This is a free seminar offered by the FDIC, Family Success/ Community Action Agency, and Florida Prosperity, designed to present the basics of classroom instructions to enable and empower volunteers to deliver an approximately one-hour long course on the FDIC's Money Smart curriculum to communities. The primary purpose is to provide the class participant with tools that may enhance his or her skills as a classroom instructor in teaching Money Smart Money modules. The seminar will also cover some ideas and recommendation on how to present the Money Smart curriculum. Participants are encourage to teach one or more of the Money Smart modules to community members within the next 12 months.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 7, 2014 9:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Central Broward Regional Park, 3700 N.W. 11th Place, Lauderhill
National Alliance Mental Illness (NAMI) Provider Education Course
Registration for our free upcoming Provider Education Course is now open! NAMI/PBC's Provider Education Course presents a penetrating, subjective view of family and peer experiences with serious mental illness to professionals who work directly with people with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Learn more about Provider Education here. FREE 5-WEEK COURSE, FREE CEUs for LMHCs, LCSWs, LMFTs, and RNs. The NAMI Provider Program, written by Dr. Joyce C. Burland, is taught by a 5-person team comprised of 2 family members, 2 persons with a mental illness and a family member or consumer mental health professional. Gain valuable insight into mental illness from the shared lived experience of the instructors.
WHEN: Tuesday October 7- November 4, 2014 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, 423 Fern St., Ste. 200, West Palm Beach
This event is FREE and open to the public. Services Include: Blood Pressure Screening, Diabetes Screening, HIV/AIDS Screening,Food Stamp Applications Medicaid, School Health Programs, Prescription Plans, and more! Food, services, gifts, kids, families, singles, senior we something for everyone!
WHEN: Saturday, October 11, 2014 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
We have an incredible day planned for Girl Power Day 2014! We have more than 30 leadership workshops, and we have 7 absolutely incredible young women speaking about how they are making our community and our world better because of their passions. It's going to be an exciting, inspiring day! You can check out details and register at www.GirlPowerDay.com. Scholarships may be available.
We cannot do this alone. We need YOU! We are expecting a sell-out crowd this year (400 people), so WE NEED AT LEAST 50 VOLUNTEERS (Gals and Guys) for the day. Volunteers must be over 18 years old and will receive a Girl Power Day t-shirt and a goodie bag; lunch will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering or have questions please contact Julie@girlfuture.com!
WHEN: Sunday, October 12, 2014 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Oxbridge Academy, 3151 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach
Health screening and information about your medications! Have questions about your health? Bring your medications and your pets, too! Live Music! Family fun and entertainment!
WHEN: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Vote Yes Children Services Re authorization for Palm Beach County
1 in 3 children in Palm Beach County receive services from programs funded by the Children's Services Council. We need to keep these programs in place for our kids and vote YES to reauthorize the Children's Services Council on Tuesday, November 4. It began as a dream....
The Story of Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County The Children's Services Council funds more than 50 proven programs delivered through a network of over 35 providers including The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, the United Way, Palm Beach State College, The Children's Home Society, The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County and with more than 300 child care and afterschool programs.
FPS offers a wide variety of programs across the country, all share in the commitment to deliver exceptional value by creating healthy communities through exceptional people working side by side. FPS staff participates in collaborative efforts with community organizations in the interest of advancing the goals of family support and preservation. FPS provides accessible, high quality community-based counseling services to assist in the support and preservation of families.
Exciting Health Careers in less time and with less cost!! Regarding Healthcare Training, you can pay a lot or you can pay a little. Which would you choose? Pay a little of course! We at Fast Medical Classes think that anyone who is able should have the opportunity to work in healthcare, even if they can't afford expensive classes. That's where we come in. We underwrite the cost of some of the programs in our partner schools and pass the savings to you. So now you can really enjoy the benefits of working in the medical field with in-demand skills, certification, job satisfaction and you didn't spend a lot on training! Classes are exam focused.
New Birth Deliverance Baptist Church Will be Celebrating Their 14th Year
New Birth Deliverance Baptist Church will be celebrating their 14th year Church/Pastor Anniversary. Come out and celebrate with us, our guest speaker will be The Dynamic Bishop Victor T. Curry of Miami.
WHEN:Thursday, October 30, 2014 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1650 South Main St. Belle Glade
Contact for more information Pastor Willie Clyde Williams: 561-261-2300 or 786-266-1818
Do you enjoy working with people and helping people learn? Are you interested in supplementing your income? Do you have your Master's Degree with 18 graduate hours in a content area (i.e., math, accounting, languages)? Answering YES means you could be an adjunct instructor for the Belle Glade Campus. Bring resume and transcript for review. Light refreshment will be served.
WHEN: Thursday, October 16, 2014 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Campus (TEC 109), 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade
For more information call Heather love: (561) 993-1126
Call for Nominations- Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Awards
Do you know someone or an organization that has made contributions in the areas of education, diversity, race relations, social justice or economic empowerment? This is your opportunity to recognize those who have made a difference in improving the lives of individuals in our community.
You are invited to submit a nomination and/or share the following information with any others who might have an interest in recognizing individuals or organizations in our community who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Nominations are due by October 24.
Diabetes Coalition Looking for Volunteers & Sites to Conduct Risk Assessments During Diabetes Week
Help the coalition in their quest to identify individuals at are risk for diabetes - so they can get the help and access to resources they need!
In preparation for Diabetes Week 2014, the Diabetes Coalition is in need of Glades area organizations and churches that already have a large number of people coming to your facility who may be at-risk for diabetes - willing to serve as a site to perform diabetes risk assessments during the week of November 10 through November 16. They are also in need of volunteers to help individuals complete the risk assessment - which is a paper questionnaire, offered in English, Spanish, and Creole. Training is available for volunteers in how to complete the assessment. Each person screened will receive a resource bag.
WHEN: Monday, November 10, 2014 - Sunday, November 16, 2014.
WHERE: Glades Screening Sites TBD
If you would like to volunteer and/or your organization would like to serve as a screening site during Diabetes Week, please contact Carol Rodriguez at crodriguez@gladesinitiative.org
Become A Volunteer Tutor With The Building Better Readers Program in The Glades
Give the gift of READING to a child! Become a volunteer tutor with the Building Better Readers Program Change a child, change a family, change a community! Tutor first and second grade children, one-on-one, in reading Requirements: Volunteers must be at least 18 years old Commitment to tutor two sessions/week, 90 minutes/session for 25 weeks beginning in October 2014 No experience required. Training will be provided by the Literacy Coalition. In need of Volunteers for Glades
WHERE: October 2014 - May 2015
WHERE: At 20 elementary schools throughout Palm Beach County
How America Gives: Innovative Ways to Use the Latest Giving Data
This session will explore the latest release of The Chronicle of Philanthropy's How America Gives study, an exclusive look at how much money Americans give to charity that charts giving patterns in every state, city, and ZIP code. We'll offer fundraisers insights into our findings and demonstrate how to use this data to inform nonprofit fundraising efforts. This is NOT a sit at your desk, all by yourself, kind of webinar - this is a dynamic GROUP webinar - locally facilitated - plenty of opportunity to network and discuss with your peers!
WHEN: Thursday, October 23, 2014 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Our Radio Stations are gearing up for our Annual Get Your Praise On Celebration. Palm Beach Broadcasting will be hosting this fabulous event that will be reaching out to over 250,000 X102.3 listeners. Get Your Praise On is a FREE Gospel Music Festival featuring 8 music acts and there will be a Kids Play Zone with bounce houses and pony rides. The event is highly promoted on our R&B radio station The X102.3! Bring your lawn chair, blankets, and coolers. Come join us as a vendor for this uplifting event.
WHEN: Saturday, November 8, 2014 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Meyer Amphitheater, 104 Datura St, West Palm Beach, FL
Family Fitness Fun Day Celebrating Horse Healing Heart
Bring families together for fitness and fun, FREE event open to the public food truck, vendor tables, games for kids: race, balloon toss, Frisbee toss, three legged race, lap for raising money for HHH, hula hoop contest, cutest dog contest, and more!
WHEN: Saturday, October 18, 2014 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Polo West Golf Course, 2470 Greenview Cove Dr., Wellington
Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County ~ Seeking Volunteers
The Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County is seeking volunteers for their Diabetes Week event on November 14, 2014 to be held at the new Palm Beach Outlets Mall. Training will be available for new volunteers. Get involved, support and discover new opportunities!
Hispanic Heritage Month Poster Contest 2014 " Beat the Tricks - Ganale a los Enga�os"
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is sponsoring a Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) Poster Contest. HHM 2014 Poster Contest - this year's theme is "Beat the Tricks - Ganale a los Enga�os." The link below includes poster guidelines, Beat the Tricks' video, facts, and key information. Participants, teachers, and/or parents can download guidelines from the same site in English and Spanish. We encourage all 5th grade students to participate. The prizes are great, and it's a chance for students to express their safety knowledge. Entries must be received by Friday October 17, 2014.
11th Annual Turn on the Light South Florida Conference ~ Child Abuse and Neglect
Join The Children's Healing Institute for Education... Resources... Networking... The Turn on the Light South Florida Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect is a one-day conference that brings together professionals who work with or on behalf of children and families for a full day of educational and networking opportunities. LEARN Attend a variety of workshops and presentations focused on key trends related to child abuse and neglect programs, research, practices, therapeutic approaches and advocacy. Continuing Education credits are available for many professions. GAIN Acquire information and resources about community programs, services and products relevant to children and families from local and national exhibitors and vendors. CONNECT Network with professionals of varied disciplines who work with children and families including social workers, psychologists, law enforcement, attorneys, nurses and teachers.
WHEN:Thursday, October 16, 2014
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach
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