Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation Public and Local Bill Hearing

Physical Activity Challenge - Join the Team "The Glades Can MOVE it!"   WHAT: The Let's Move Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge focuses on physical activity, nutrition and healthy behaviors WHEN:    January 10 - January 31, 2015. HOW: It's easy. Just complete 30 minutes of sustained physical activity and log-in your minutes. You can WHO: Any Palm Beach County resident who wants to live a healthy lifestyle log-in every day or you can keep track of your;activity and log your minutes at your convenience. THE TEAM TO JOIN:  "The Glades Can MOVE it! open to anyone who lives or works in the  Contact Carol Rodriguez to join at 561-996-3310 or crodriguez@gladesinitiative.org  TEAM TO BEAT:The City of Boynton Beach is the reigning team champion. LOG-IN AT:CBS12.com/LETSMOVE to log your minutes.   New ABE/GED Program at Pahokee High School Online GED Program at Pahokee High School.  WHEN: Registration Tuesday, January 13, 2015 & Thursday, January 15, 2015   4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.                                 Tuesdays and Thursdays January 20 to April 23 4:00 p.m.  - 6:00 p.m.  WHERE: Pahokee High School, 900 Larrimore Road, Pahokee View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/GEDPahokeeHighFlyer2015.pdf Quit Smoking Now: Free 6 Week Smoking Cessation Program Tired of tobacco?  Do you know someone who is?  If you're ready to quit...we're ready to help!  Free group program at The Glades Initiative, Inc.  Quit Smoking Now is a six-session group program to help you quit tobacco.  The program was developed by ex-smokers for those who want to become ex-smokers themselves, and it also includes help for other forms of tobacco such as cigars, dip, chew, etc.  The program offers free nicotine patches, lozenges, and/or gum (while supplies last) as well as follow-up support.     WHEN:  Session 2 Wednesday, January 14, 2015   5:30 p.m.  to 6:30 p.m.  You can still join the class in session 2.     To register, call the Everglades AHEC at 877-819-2357 or info@eahec.org             United Way Releases Request for Proposals for Education and Mentoring   United Way of Palm Beach County announces the release of their FY2015-16 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the areas of Education and Mentoring.    The RFP is posted at www.unitedwaypbc.org.  Click the Education/Mentoring RFP icon on the home page. Applications for funding are due on February 13by 5 p.m., and must be submitted using the UWPBC Online Application.   The application link is located at www.unitedwaypbc.org.  Click on the Education/Mentoring RFP icon. Late applications will not be accepted. Just a reminder of the two applicant orientation sessions.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of these sessions:   WHEN:  Wednesday, January 14, 2015 1:00 p.m .-  3:00 p.m.               Tuesday, January 20, 2015 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. WHERE: United Way of Palm Beach County, Boynton Beach Please RSVP to Tamaraworley at tamaraworley@unitedwaypbc.org        Project Cradle Care Prenatal Education Fair   Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc./ Eta Eta Sigma Chapter is hosting our 4th Annual Project Cradle Care Prenatal Education Fair on February 28, 2015. The planning meeting is scheduled  for January 14, 2015 at 1pm at Bridges @ Pahokee to invite community partners who provide services to pregnant mothers. We will have an area designated for agencies to reach out to these pregnant moms and provide them with valuable resources.    If you are interested in participating in this event, please attend the planning meeting and RSVP to Annie Ifill by 1/13/15. We are in need of Lamaze coaches and lactation specialists to do demonstrations at the fair.   WHEN: Wednesday, January 14, 2015  @ 1:00 pm   WHERE: Bridges at Pahokee, 170 S. Barfield Highway Suite #102, Pahokee     An Invitation to the Community from Lakeside Medical Center   Lakeside Medical Center proudly celebrates the 5th Anniversary of Lakeside Medical Center and 2013 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures� Distinction. Join them for an awards presentation, light refreshments and hospital tours   WHEN: Thursday, January 15, 2015 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.     WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Highway, Belle Glade   View link for flyer and link to RSVP: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.29.14/Aninvitationtothecommunity.pdf Dr. Martin Luther King Day Activities - Remembering the Dream   MLK Walk/March Pahokee   WHEN: Monday, January 19, 2015  10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.    WHERE:  TBD   Immediately following the walk/march, a ceremony will be held at MLK Park.   Contact the City of Pahokee for more information  561-924-5534   MLK Parade City of Belle Glade   WHEN:  Monday, January 19, 2015  10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.    WHERE: Line up at Lakeshore Middle School concluding at The Loading Ramp   Program celebration immediately following the parade at the Loading Ramp.  For more information call Mary Evans at 561-996-0100 x107   Click here for flyer   Palm Beach County Disparity Study - Community Meeting   Palm Beach County will host two Community Kick-off Meetings to inform local business and members of the community about the County's Disparity Study.  The Disparity Study will evaluate whether local minority and woman owned business enterprises in Palm Beach County have equal access to contract opportunities.  All local minority and woman owned business enterprises are invited to attend.     The business community meetings will give local businesses the opportunity to share their experiences contracting with Palm Beach County, and to learn about new contracting opportunities.       Refreshments will be served.  For more information and to pre-register, please call (561) 760-0455 or email pbcdisparitystudy@mtaltd.com   WHEN:  Saturday, January 25, 2015  2:00 p.m.    WHERE:  TBD   Click here for flyer   Bridges of Pahokee January Calendar Highlights   Click here for the full January Calendar of Events     Some Highlights this week:    Event: "Picture ID" Date: Tuesday, January 13th, 2015    Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm Place: BRIDGES at Pahokee - 170 S. Barfield Hwy. #102 Picture ID - Come help to develop your child's fine motor and communication skills as your child learns more about who they are. This activity will foster the development of their self-esteem. Your child's self-esteem impacts the way your child treats himself and others. Children with positive self-esteem are less likely to intrude on others and act out to get attention. These are important skills for school. For more information, please contact us at (561) 924-9224. Sign up now, space is limited Event: Pahokee Elementary Family Involvement Night - "Reading" Date:  Wednesday, January 14th, 2015     Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm Place: Pahokee Elementary Caf� - 560 E. Main Place Curriculum Night - Pahokee Elementary brings parents into the classroom with Family Involvement Curriculum Reading Night. This evening will be filled with fun, interactive and engaging activities designed to help parents make the connection between what the student is doing at school and what is happening at home. Parents will also be introduced to specific websites their children use in school and are encouraged to utilize the online resources from home. There is something for every grade level. Hope to see you there. Event: BRIDGES Block Party - "ASQ Check-up Event" Date: Saturday, January 17th, 2015      Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm Place: BRIDGES at Pahokee - 170 S. Barfield Hwy. #102 Bridges Block Party - This is the kind of event that will make you want to be a kid again. The block party is designed to help families experience firsthand, just how important play is in helping kids learn. Parents with infants and young children will take part in fast, fun filled games and easy to learn activities that your family will enjoy, even at home. Each activity station is designed to encourage progress in the same five developmental areas as the ASQ-3: Communication, Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Problem Solving and Personal social. Join us for food, fun and games. Reserve your spot by calling us at (561) 924-9224. Event: Triple P - "The Power of Positive Parenting" Date: Thursday, January 15th, 2015    Time: 8:00am - 9:30am Place: KEC Canal Point Elementary- 37000 Main Street, Canal Point "The Power of Positive Parenting" - Introduces parents to the five core principles of positive parenting: creating a safe, interesting environment; creating a positive learning environment; using assertive discipline; having realistic expectations; and taking care of yourself as a parent. Get the support you need by contacting us at (561) 924-9224. Event: Overcomers - "Making the Most of Your Time" Date: Saturday, January 17th, 2015    Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Place: Pahokee Rec. Complex - 360 E. Main Street Healthy Weight Week - is a time to celebrate healthy diet-free living habits that last a lifetime and prevent eating and weight problems. Our bodies cannot be shaped at will. But we can all be accepting, healthy and happy at our natural weights. To take part in this event please contact BRIDGES at 561-924-9224. Event: Good Health & Good Nutrition - "The Soul Food Pyramid" Date: Thursday, January 15th, 2015    Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm Place: Padgett Community Ctr. - 899 Padgett Circle Palm Beach County Library Presents: Presidents & their First Ladies Gerald, "Gerry" Ford had one goal, to be elected by his congressional peers as Speaker of the House of Representatives.  Ironically, he did not achieve this dream.  But he did become the first un-elected Vice-President and President of the United States.  Ford's honesty and forthrightness helped to heal the nation after the Watergate scandals.   His wife, Betty Ford, was maybe this nation's most outspoken first lady and many of the topics she spoke about caused her husband political difficulties such as her support for the ERA and Roe vs Wade decision.  But her speaking out on her personal difficulties such as breast cancer and alcohol medicinal drug addiction brought these topics to the forefront and saved many peoples lives.    The story of Ford's time in the White House with his wife Betty is brought to life by the veteran writing and acting team of husband and wife William and Sue Wills.  Their engaging performance is a "must see" for history buffs, students, and anyone interested in human interest stories (60 min.).   Seating for this free one-hour program is limited.  Registration begins Wedneday, January 7, 2015. by phone, in person, or online at www.palmbeachcountylibrary.org/presidents-2015.    WHEN: Saturday, January 27, 2015  2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. WHERE:  Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 N.W. 4th Street, Belle Glade See website above for times and locations at other library branches.  Click here for flyer.  Strong Start for Children Dialogue Group begins January 30th   Bridges at Belle Glade is excited about your participation in its annual, Strong Starts for Children, community dialogue group.  This year's focus is Kindergarten Readiness.  Your strong voice and creative ideas will help Bridges at Belle Glade raise awareness about the need for children to receive early learning skills that make them eager and ready to learn before entering school in the Belle Glade community.      The sessions are scheduled each Wednesday beginning on January 30   This will be our time to open up and share information that will provide the platform for community wide action and allow us to create a tool that will promote kindergarten readiness within our city.   WHEN:   January 30, 2014, Thursday   Time:   6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.    WHERE:  Bridges at Belle Glade (Little Hands Plaza), 816 W Canal Street South, Belle Glade                  Weekly Meals: TBD   Bridges at Belle Glade isa program of the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County and is one of 10 neighborhood centers that connect local families to community resources so more children are born healthy, remain free from abuse and neglect, are ready for kindergarten, and are successful in school by the end of 3rd grade.   The Bridges program strives to strengthen families and build community capacity and resilience. Glades Central Seniors Criminal Justice Academy Service Project    The senior class of the Criminal Justice Academy is assigned an annual community service project.  We usually volunteer our time at a nursing home; clean up in the community and participating in any activity on campus.  This year, students decided they wanted to be a blessing to their community.  After reading the Palm Beach Post, Criminal Justice Instructor Tara Price stumbled on a section called "Season to Share".  It spoke about several families in need during the holiday season and she realized that one of the families was one of our own.  This family had three students in Glades Central's Criminal Justice Academy.  She shared this article with the senior class and they were overwhelmed with excitement about helping this family.  All agreed that we would not talk about our activity outside of the classroom, and they would learn the importance of giving back.        After sharing the idea with Principal Moore, she wholeheartedly agreed with adopting the family.   She allowed the academy to have two (2) dress down day fundraisers to collect money.  Each student purchased a toy for the family's smaller children.  With the funds collected the academy was able to present the family with a check and more than 35 gifts and a gently used computer.   The academy students were very glad they were able to participate in this project during this festive season to help one of our own Raider family members.  We pray that their smiles will be even larger this season.  The academy is committed to "Building a Brand". The Criminal Justice Academy would like to say thank you to Mrs. Moore and the entire faculty and staff of Glade Central Community High School for their continued support.  We could not have done this without them.   Pictured are the Criminal Justice students who participated in the service project, Ms. Tara Price (Criminal Justice Academy Instructor), Ms. Sherry Canty (Magnet Coordinator) & Ms. Moore (Glades Central's Principal). Resident Education to Action Program to Begin February 5 in Pahokee Palm Beach County's Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) is proud to once again offer the Resident Education to Action Program (REAP), a five-week, hands-on educational program providing community revitalization and civic leadership development training. This program isintended to help residents who are interested in improving their neighborhoods.   REAP supports the formation of neighborhood associations and empowers residents to seek a better quality of life. Through this course, residents will gain knowledge of innovative ways to solve neighborhood issues.   Participants will be eligible to apply for a grant through the America's Next Top Neighborhood Award grant program.  Click Here to register for REAP or for dates, location and additional information see attached flyer and visit http://www/pbcgov.com/ocr/   or contact Chrystal Mathews, Senior Planner/REAP Coordinator, at (561) 233-5565, Cmathews@pbcgov.org.   Dinner and Doo Wop is Coming to the Dolly Hand!   The Doo Wop Project starts at the beginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. Throughout the show, the Doo Wop Project takes audiences on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, and the Four Seasons all the way to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse. Featuring current and former stars of Broadway's smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate-and in some cases entirely reimagine-some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history. The Doo Wop Project will take the stage at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the show are $25 for adults, $21 for seniors and $10 for students, children and  PBSC faculty & staff. Prior to the show, come and enjoy a fabulous dinner prepared by the finest cooks in the Glades! A traditional "put luck" style meal will be served from 5:30 - 7 pm. Tickets for the dinner are $15 for adults and $8 for children under 12. WHEN: Monday, February 9, 2015     Dinner 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.    Show  7:30 p.m.  WHERE:  The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is located on Palm Beach State College's Belle Glade Campus at 1977 College Drive,Belle Glade.  For more information, call the box office at 561-993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org. Job Opportunities Glades Families First Program Coordinator  http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/1.12.15/ProgramCoorinator.pdf    Indeed.com  Glades Area Jobs:    http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/1.12.15/IndeedJobSearch.pdf

Human Trafficking Coalition Meeting

The Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches General Meeting will be on Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. - Noon at the PBC Emergency Operations Center located at 20 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415. During this meeting, Becky Dymond will present on "Minors in the Crosshairs." We look forward to seeing you there!

United Way Releases Request for Proposals for Education and Mentoring

United Way of Palm Beach County announces the release of their FY2015-16 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the areas of Education and Mentoring. 

 Free Training for First Responders and Parents of Autistic Children 

 Safe and sound is a national program that provides information and training to first responders - those who are first on the scene in an emergency (police, fire fighters, EMT's).    Safe and sound helps parents and professionals identify potential public safety and criminal/juvenile justice situations and provides possible solutions so individuals with autism and those who care for them can be prepared for, stay safe during and avoid these situations.  

WHEN: Thursday, January 15, 2015   8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  for first responders only               1:00 p.m. -   5:00 p.m.  for first responders only

5:30 p.m. -   7:30 p.m.  for parents & adults on the spectrum

WHERE:  Palm Beach County Convention Center,  650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach

For more information,  call 561-389-6671  www.autism-societypbm.org  

Upcoming Training's with Nonprofits First

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Youth Scholarship Program

 The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Foundation (PBCSF) needs your help in identifying candidates for a new program!  The PBCSF is pleased to announce the availability of our Youth Scholarship Program for deserving students in Palm Beach County who have been nominated by a sworn employee of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.  

There is a total of $40,000 available to be awarded, and each scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years provided the student reapplies each year and maintains a 3.0 GPA average at the end of each academic year.  Scholarships awarded will range between $1,000 and $3,000 per year.  Trade schools are eligible.  High School transcripts are not required, but the student must already be accepted at a college.  Detailed financial information is not required.  Family members of PBSO employees are not eligible.  

Applications should be emailed as one packet to Steve.Moss@pbcsf.org. The deadline for all submissions is 5:00pm on 2/6/15.    For more information, please visit  http://www.pbcsf.org/

Minority Business Leaders Speakers Bureau

9:00 am - 1:00 am                 Santaluces Community High School

SPEAKERS NEEDED          Dates Available January-May

Help shape students career choices and long term goals

The goal of the Minority Business Leaders Speakers Bureau is to provide students with examples of minority professionals in their community and the steps they took to career success. The speakers share with students information on different career opportunities, the importance of education and goal setting. We are looking for participants from all professions including law, medicine, criminal justice, interior design, sports management and business.

 UPCOMING SESSIONS

WHERE: Santaluces Community High School, 6880 Lawrence Road, Lantana

If you are interested in speaking at a session please contact Kate Watt at The Urban League of Palm Beach County kwatt@ulpbc.org.

United Way of Palm Beach County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

If your staff or client's household income was $60,000 or less in 2014 they can get their taxes filed for free.

The United Way of Palm Beach County's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program gives taxpayers with low-to-moderate incomes several in-person and online options to prepare and file their return for free. The program which will enter its twelfth year on January 20, 2015 is an invaluable service to the community. Visit www.TaxesFiledFree.org to learn more about the VITA program, the services offered and where our sites are located throughout Palm Beach County.

Please help us promote this free tax service.

For your convenience, we have attached the promotional poster in English. We also created a webpage with free downloadable resources to make it easy for you to help United Way of Palm Beach County promote the VITA program.

I encourage you to view the resources available including:

• VITA Web Banner - Post on your website and link to www.TaxesFiledFree.org
• VITA Flyers - Available in English, Spanish and Creole. Place in a brochure rack, on a table and in paycheck envelopes.
• VITA Posters - Available in English, Spanish and Creole. Hang on community bulletin boards or in lunchrooms.
• Email and newsletter templates to send to staff, board members, clients and friends
• PSA for TV or monitor displays (PDF and JPG versions)

 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Breakfast

Keynote speaker: Dr. Lillie W. McCain. Complimentary Breakfast. Program in the Duncan Theater.

WHEN: Thursday, January 15, 2015 7:30 a.m.

WHERE: MLK, Jr. Plaza, Palm Beach State College, 4200 Congress Ave, Lake Worth

For more information call 561.868.3115 or visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/MLK 

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/1.12.15/Dr.MartinLutherKingCelebrationBreakfast.pdf 

Community Conversation Invitation

Do you have an interest in helping individuals with special needs and disabilities succeed and find a place within the community? Join Us for a Community Conversation on Special Needs and Disability. Share ideas and get to know other special needs providers and funders.

WHEN: Thursday, January 15, 2015 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Community Room at Quantum Foundation, 2701 N. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach

R.S.V.P. By January 9, 2015 to sharon@eunicorn.org

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/1.12.15/CommunityConversationInvitation.pdf  

Children Services Council Monday Morning Update

2015 Resource Fair for Out of School Time Professionals

The 2015 Resource Fair offers valuable ideas, opportunities to make great connections with other out-of-school-time professionals and exciting give-a-ways! Best of all ... it's free! Take back as many ideas as you can carry. Don't forget your calendar to schedule bookings.  

The Leadership Class of 2016 Applicationis Now Available

Applications will be accepted through April 24, 2015. Leadership Program Information Session Schedule

Please visit LPBC website to register.  Click here for Application.

Making Democracy Work Awards

 

The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County celebrates community leaders - members, individuals and organization that have envisioned a way to improve Palm Beach County and have mobilized others to work with them to affect a change that has benefited the broader county.  These awards below will honor individuals and/or organizations/coalitions that have, in the League tradition, helped to make Palm Beach County stronger, more vibrant and fairer.  These awards will be conferred upon duringthe LWVPBC Annual LuncheonApril, 2015.

 

Award Categories:

• Effective Membership Engagement and Recruitment Award
• Strengthening Democracy Award
• High Impact Visibility Award
• Education Award
• Community Connection Award
• Young Professional of the Year Award
• Presidential Award

Click here to complete  On-Line Application Form  

  

Deadline is January 31, 2015  To request an application via email: secretary@lwvpbc.org

 

32nd Annual Women in Leadership Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the 32nd Annual Women In Leadership Awards to be presented at the Women In Leadership Awards Luncheon on May 1, 2015.  These awards are given annually to three Palm Beach County women who have demonstrated and exhibited outstanding leadership in the Volunteer, Private and Public/Nonprofit Sectors.

 

If you know an exemplary woman whom you would like to see recognized for her achievements, please CLICK HERE for the 2015 WILA Nomination Form. The Nomination Form and the narrative citing specific examples to support your nomination are to be completed by you, the nominator. The woman you nominate must review, not prepare, the nomination form and narrative.Nominations must be received no later than Friday, February 13, 2015 by the EWPB Association Office listed on the form (email Info@EWPB.org).

 

Thank you in advance for your help in identifying and honoring accomplished women in our community.

Questions, contact: Mary Hammond; 561.371.2395 Christine Pitts 561.346.3770 Nomination Sub-Committee

Become a Volunteer Tutor with the Building Better Readers Program

The Literacy Coalition is recruiting and training volunteer tutors to work with first and second grade students to improve their reading levels in 17 Title I schools throughout Palm Beach County. So that we can help more children improve their reading, we are recruiting more volunteers to tutor for 13 weeks, January - April, 2015. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and commit to tutor two sessions/week, 90 minutes/session. Tutoring will be during the regular school day through April, 2015 at 17 elementary schools throughout Palm Beach County. No experience required!

If we have enough volunteers, we will bring the training to Belle Glade or Pahokee.

When:    Next training on Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Where:   The Literacy Coalition, 3651 Quantum Blvd, Boynton Beach

For more information contact Jeanne Heavilin at (561) 279-9013 or jheavilin@literacypbc.org.

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/LiteracyCoalitionPBC.pdf   

Palm Beach Community Educator- Glades Central High School

 

View course schedules for GED classes and other Adult Education classes throughout Palm Beach County

View link for PDF: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/1.05.15/Winter2015Catalog.pdf

 

 

 

Step Up for Students Scholarship Funding Organization

 

Step Up for Students is a state-approved nonprofit Scholarship Funding Organization that helps administer the new Personal Learning Account (Special Needs Scholarships signed into Law -6/2014) and the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program (Income-Based Scholarships). Below is a power point which explains both of the programs and a flier. The scholarships are for children in Kindergarten through 12th grade.

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/StepUpForStudentsFlier_October 2014.pdf

View link for program PDF: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/StepUpForStudentsPDF.pdf

 

 

English Classes at Pahokee Elementary

 

Family English Classes for parents and Young Children at Pahokee Elementary. Registration starting January 12, 2015. Fee: $30 per semester.

 

WHEN: Terms begins Tuesday, January 20, 2015; Classes Monday- Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

 

WHERE: Pahokee Elementary, Portable 1, 560 Main Place, Pahokee

 

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/PahokeeEnglishFlyer2015.pdf 

 

 

 

"How to Succeed on Broadway" at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center

Coming to the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is Matt Davenport Productions' How to Succeed on Broadway! Celebrate the magic of the Great White Way through dazzling production numbers performed by the next generation of Broadway stars! The multi-talented cast brings to life the most popular scenes and songs from the latest Broadway hits-including The Producers, Legally Blonde, Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, Avenue Q, Mamma Mia! and Memphis-as well as acclaimed revivals-Anything Goes, South Pacific, Evita, Hello, Dolly! and more!

WHEN: Thursday, January 15, 2015 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade

For more information, call the box office at 561-993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org

View link for press release: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/pressrelease-HowtoSucceedonBroadway.pdf

 

 

The GTAC meetings will resume in January of 2015.  The next GTAC meeting will be held: 

 

WHEN: Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

 

WHERE: Canal Point Community Center, 12860 US Hwy 441, Canal Point

 

  

 

Victims' Rights Week Luncheon Raffle

The Palm Beach Victims' Rights Coalition will be hosting its annual National Crime Victims' Rights Week April 19-25, 2015. They are in need of assistance in the form of a Raffle prize donation for our Victims' Rights Week Luncheon Raffle. The Raffle is directed to law enforcement, victim advocates, community dignitaries, and other victim services professionals. The money earned from the raffle is used to fund events honoring victims of crime and their families. 

WHEN: Friday, April 24, 2015 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

WHERE: TBD

For more information call Brandy Macaluso at 561.966.4288 ext 118 or email bmac@cilo.org 

View link for Press Release: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.08.14/SKMBT_C28414120515570.pdf 

 

 

Gaither Singer David Phelps at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center

A graduate from Baylor University, David Phelps is credited among today's most spectacular voices. His seemingly endless vocal range, which extends more than three octaves, coupled with his gift for communicating a song, has brought the house down in the world's most prestigious venues. As a member of the Gaither Vocal Band, David has received Dove Awards, Grammy Awards, and multiple platinum-selling projects. As a soloist, he received 2009 Dove Award nominations for Male Vocalist of the Year and Long Form Video for the Christmas DVD, "O Holy Night", to add to his many awards and honors.

WHEN: Thursday, January 29, 2015 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade

For more information, call the box office at 561-993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org 

View link for press release: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/pressrelease-DavidPhelps.pdf   

 

 

Shopping Online for the Holidays? Shop at AmazonSmile & help The Glades Initiative, Inc.  

Switch from Amazon.com to AmazonSmile.com and proceeds from your purchases go to support a charity of your choice.  Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.

 

 Volunteer Opportunities with The Glades Initiative, Inc. and Partner Agencies

 

The Glades Initiative, Inc. posts volunteer opportunities online for our partner agencies in an attempt to develop a pool of willing volunteers to assist with needs in the Glades.  We utilize two very popular volunteer opportunities websites: The United Way of Palm Beach County Volunteer Opportunities and Volunteermatch.org.  See our current listings on the links below, and please share:  

 

http://volunteer.truist.com/uwpbc/org/opp.aspx?agency_id=10543070884

 

http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/index.jsp 

 

If you are are local organization with a volunteer need that you would like posted, please email Carol Rodriguez at crodriguez@gladesinitiative.org with the specifics.   You must agree to check frequently and respond to email inquiries from potential volunteers.   

 Open Enrollment for Health Insurance on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace

 

Get help enrolling in the Marketplace and answering your questions about the Affordable Care Act.

 

WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2014 - Sunday, February 15, 2015

 

To view link in English: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.10.14/FederallyFalicitatedMarketplaceEnglish.pdf

 

To view link in Spanish: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.10.14/FederallyFalicitatedMarketplaceSpanish.pdf

 

To view link in Creole: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.10.14/FederallyFalicitatedMarketplaceCreole.pdf 

 

 Job Opportunities

Glades

View link for Indeed.com jobs: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/1.05.15/jobsBelleGlade.pdf  

Other Areas

YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program- Lifestyle Coaches:http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/1.05.15/YMCA'sDPPLifestyleCoachJobDescription.pdf 

NAMI Position - Receptionist: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/Receptionist-OfficeAssistant.pdf 

(Email resumes to Lynsey Poole at lynseypoole@namipbc.org  or for questions contact the NAMI office at 561-588-3477)

Girl Scouts of Southeast FL- Recruitment Manager:http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/GIRLSCOUTSSOUTHEASTFLORIDAJOB.pdf  

Milagro Center- Teen Group Leader: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/TeenGroupLeaderJob.pdf 

Deaf & Hearing Resources PBC- Audiologist: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/Audiologist_2014_12.pdf 

(Please send cover letter and r�sum� to lisa@mydhr.org)

Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast- Executive Assistant:http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/ExecutiveAssistant.pdf 

Wayside House Substance Abuse Treatment Center- Human Resources:http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/HumanResourcesandClientFinanceCoordinator.pdf 

Healthier Delray Beach- Project Director: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/ProjectDirectorHealthierDelray.pdf
 

Florida Rural Legal Services Migrant Farmworker Unit- Staff Attorney Position:http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/1.05.15/MigrantAttorney.pdf 

  

PBC Food Bank- Volunteer & Program Coordinator: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/1.05.15/VolunteerProgramCoordinator.pdf 

 

Children of Palm Beach County- Director of Student Services: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/1.05.15/DirectorStudentServices.pdf 

 

New Programs being Offered by Vickers House...

English Class for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Classes from Tuesday, January 20 through Thursday, April 23, 2015 The classes are offered Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The students are tested and scored at different learning levels. $30 per term.

WHEN: Registration starts Monday, January 12, 2015 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Vickers House South, 3801 Georgia Ave, West Palm Beach

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/1.05.15/ESOLclasses-January2015.pdf

Free Income Tax Preparation at the Vickers House

FREE VITA Tax Preparation service is only available if you earned less than $60,000 in 2014. Walk-ins only. Beginning Tuesday, January 20th through Wednesday, April 15th 2015

WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM

WHERE: Vickers House South 3801 Georgia Avenue West Palm Beach

WHEN: Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

WHERE: Vickers House North 811 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. West Palm Beach

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/1.05.15/VITATax2015.pdf

Community Developmental Screening Clinic

Do you have concerns about your child's development? We will conduct free developmental screenings throughout our service area, which includes Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties.

WHEN: Tuesdays: January 27, March 24, May 19, July 21, September 22 and November 17 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

WHERE: Vickers House South, 3801 Georgia Avenue, West Palm Beach

Appointments: Call (561) 804-4975 - to schedule your child for a screening.

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/1.05.15/FAUCenterforAutismScreenings2015.pdf

2015 Spring Non-Profit Leadership Trainings

The Junior League of Boca Raton is pleased to present their 2015 Spring Non-Profit Leadership Series.

WHEN: Begins Tuesday, January 13, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Junior League of Boca Raton, 261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton

For more information please email our Non-Profit Education Coordinator at library@jlbr.org or call us at (561) 620-2553.

View flyer for full list of workshops: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.29.14/JuniorLeagueBocaRaton.pdf
 

Human Trafficking Awareness Event

Be informed on child slavery, prostitution, sexual abuse, human trafficking. Learn how you can make a difference! Human Trafficking Awareness Event sponsored by Soroptimist International of the Palm Beaches, Soroptimist International of Boca Raton, Project Unite, and the Haitian American Solidarity Center. Becky Dymond from the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches will be presenting.

WHEN: Thursday, January 15, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach

View link to flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/1.05.15/Trafficking event flyer Jpeg file.jpg  

Small Business Outreach Event

The Weitz Company cordially invites you to attend a small business outreach event for Palm Beach County small business subcontractors, vendors and suppliers in all trades including: doors & hardware, electrical, fire sprinklers, painting, mechanical, plumbing, elevators, glass & glazing, waterproofing & caulking, signage, misc. metals, aluminum fabrications, overhead doors, earthwork, paving, landscape, irrigation, fencing, site utilities, sheet piling, masonry

WHEN: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center 650 Okeechobee Blvd, Room 1F, West Palm Beach

Please RSVP to: vcooper@coopercmc.com. For more information please contact: 561.588.5222

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.29.14/PBCCCParkingGarageMeeting.pdf

View link for Location Map: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.29.14/MeetingLocationRm1Fmap.pdf

 Healthcare & Science Career Symposium   

The T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society and the Quantum Foundation present the third annual Healthcare and Science Stars of Tomorrow Career Symposium. Students meet experts for career exploration, including: physicians, dentists, scientists, nurses, technologists, therapists, insurance and hospital executives/administrators, pharmacists and directors from many programs area universities. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Cato T. Laurencin.

WHEN: Saturday, February 21st, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

WHERE: Inlet Grove Community High School, 600 West 28th St, Riviera Beach 

If you would like to volunteer, sponsor or participate in the event please contact Laurel Cole at 561-318-0814 or lcole@tljmedicalsociety.org 

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.22.14/StarsofTomorrow.pdf 

Florida Rural Legal Services Assessment Survey

Florida Rural Legal Services conducts periodic assessments of the legal needs of low income individuals residing in our service area. The information obtained is used to determine how they can best utilize our limited resources to meet those needs. To that end, Florida Rural Legal Services attempts to poll clients, attorneys, judges, social service agencies, governmental agencies, private groups and staff as to their assessment of the frequency and importance of various civil legal problems to people in poverty.

In an effort to obtain your opinion, they have designed the following short survey. It will take less than 5 minutes to complete:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9D0s0Gr1GXQdxwR7ZJpDAQ_3d_3d 

Citizenship Classes

The Vickers House has created a New Citizenship class which will prepare you to pass the Citizenship Exam but will also focus on Educating New Immigrants in our Community on how to become good neighbors as well as good citizens. This is an 8 week course to prepare you to pass the Citizenship Test. You will also receive assistance in filling out your N-400 Form (Application for Naturalization & Citizenship). You will receive a certificate of completion ONLY if you attend all 8 sessions!

- Please bring a notebook and pen or pencil

- Please be advised that there will be a $5 donation paid directly to the teachers the first day of class, this will cover materials used in class. Thank you for your cooperation.

WHEN: Friday, January 9, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. through Friday, February 27, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: 3801 Georgia Avenue, West Palm Beach 

8 Sessions: January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27

All participants must Speak, Read, Write & Understand Basic English-the class is taught in English

  

Call Vickers House South prior to January 9 to register For more information call (561) 804-4975  

To view flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.17.14/CitizenshipClasses.pdf 

 

 
The Money Conference for Women in Business

  

Whether you are looking to start your own business, expand your current business, pay for your child's education, or finally take that dream vacation, this conference will motivate and empower you to achieve your financial goals.

The agenda includes a luncheon keynote speaker, and 12 breakout sessions; Available funding including crowdfunding, budgeting, retirement planning, executive bonus plans for your business, insurance including business liability, debt and credit management and more.

Save $ register now! $40 until Dec 31^st, $60 after (price includes continental breakfast and lunch)

WHEN: Friday, February 27, 2015 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: South County Civic Center Delray Beach