July 13, 2015
Glades Community Updates
Stay Connected!  See What's Going on in the Glades this Week

  

  Monday, July 13, 2015           4:15 p.m. -  5:15 p.m.  Infant CPR Training taught by Pam Ellison RN, Lighthouse Caf�

  Wednesday, July 15, 2015     8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.  Palm Beach State Corporate College Breakfast Meeting, West Tech 

  Wednesday, July 15, 2015   10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Building Inclusive Communities to Futher Fair Housing Webinar, Online

  Wednesday, July 15, 2015     4:00 p.m. -   7:00 p.m.  Girls Night Out, Federation of  Families

  Friday, July 17, 2015           10:00 a.m. -   1:00 p.m.  Pahokee: Community Food Give-Away, Pahokee

  Saturday, July 18, 2015       10:00 a.m. -   2:00 p.m.  Christmas in July Community Outreach, New Birth Deliverance

  Monday, July 20, 2015          1:00 p.m. -   2:00 p.m.   Fire Safety Training taught by the American Red Cross, Lighthouse Caf�      

 

GLADES AREA
Rate Changes in Level II Background Screenings - Increased Requirements

Due to changes in requirements for level II background screenings for DCF contracted entities (child care providers, summer camps, etc.), FDLE has changed the rate they charge livescan vendors, such as the Glades Initiative, to process level II background screenings.  In addition, now that DCF is using the clearinghouse for their screenings, photos are required with the screens - which adds to the amount of processing for the livescan vendor.  Our revised fee schedule for Level II Background Screenings is as follows: 
 

 2015 Rates

Member Rates

Non-Member Rates

    DCF Child Care w/photo

$65

$70

    DCF Summer Camp w/photo

$75

$80

    ACHA/Dept. of Health w/photo

$75

$80

    VECHS Nonprofit Agency Employee

$55

$60

    VECHS Nonprofit Agency Volunteer

$45

$50

    Dept. of Education/Teaching Certificate

$55

$60

    Dept. of Health/Healthcare Certificate w/photo

$75

$80

    All others, standard rate

$75

$80


To schedule background screenings with the Glades Initiative, contact Sandy Desty at 561-996-3310 or email sdesty@gladesinitaitive.org.  To set up an account with your agency to have your staff screened by the Glades Initiative, contact Carol Rodriguez at the number above or email her at crodriguez@gladesinitiative.org. 
EllaCloset
Ella's Closet Opens in the Lighthouse Cafe

Ella's Closet, part of the Lighthouse Cafe at 400 NW Avenue B Place in Belle Glade, is a way to remember a sweet baby who was taken from us way too soon. The closet has items for new mother's or father's in need - to purchase with "Ella Bucks" earned by attending various training's, such as infant/child CPR, drowning prevention, etc. 

Donations to Ella's Closet are tax deductible.  They are in need of new or gently used baby/toddler clothes, baby toiletries, diapers in any sizes and larger items such as car seats, high chairs, walkers, and pack and play.  Due to insurance reasons, only new cribs and car seats can be accepted. If you would prefer to make a cash donation to be used to purchase items for Ellas's closet, please make the check out to Lighthouse Cafe - Ella's Closet and mail to: RC Hatton, PO Box 220, Pahokee, FL 33476.  

Donated items can be dropped off at the following locations/times:

Lighthouse Cafe
40 SW Avenue B Place
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Hours:  7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
United Methodist Church
401 SW 1st Street
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Terri Royal
1050 SE 18th Street
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Debra Allen
13348 US Hwy 441 N
Canal Point, FL  33438
561-261-7723

First Opportunities to earn Ella Bucks, All Welcome to attend:

Infant CPR Training taught by Pam Ellison RN

WHEN:  Monday, July 13, 2015    4:15 p.m.

WHERE: Lighthouse Cafe, 400 NW Avenue B Place, Belle Glade

Earn $50 Ella Bucks to Shop!

Fire Safety Training taught by the American Red Cross

WHEN:  Monday, July 20, 2015  1:00 p.m. 

WHERE:  Lighthouse Cafe, 400 NW Avenue B Place, Belle Glade

Earn $50 Ella Bucks to Shop!

For more information,  to arrange a donation pick-up,  or to offer a free training to this audience, contact Tandra Jones at tjonesaccess@aol.com

Postponing Annual Mammograms Due to Cost? ~ Free Mammograms

 

In Palm Beach, Martin, & St. Lucie Counties...there are more than 880,000 women.  Of these women... 28 will be diagnosed with breast cancer every week.  9 will be diagnosed with late-stage disease every week.  6 will lose their lives due to breast cancer.  

 

Through a grant offered by Komen South Florida, Lakeside Medical Center provides free mammograms to uninsured and under-insured women over 40 who are unable to get their annual mammogram due to cost.  The purpose is to promote early detection and ultimately save lives. Call today to see if you qualify.

 

Call  Lakeside Medical Center at 561-996-6571 x 8444 - & mention that you learned about this opportunity from the Glades Community Updates

BreakfastClub

Palm Beach State Corporate College Breakfast Meeting


Palm Beach State Corporate College - Belle Glade Campus is proud to offer our community and business members a wide variety of continuing education programs.  Our offering include the following: Professional certificates; professional and personal development programs and classes; business and industry customized training.  


Our core offering is a customized training experience that is designed and developed to meet the specific learning outcomes.  We address specific business requirements in a practical way so that training is applicable the moment the employee begins to work. Initiatives we serve:  Agricultural industry, communications, hospitality, logistics, machine maintenance, manufacturing,  professional services, retail trade.  


Corporate college is dedicated to providing quality and affordable professional and personal development programs and customized training programs to meet both our community and business population needs.  How we may serve:  Your greatest personnel skill need, present - 1 yr - 3 yr, administrator training, training needs not available locally,  professional development, succession plan training.


WHEN: Wednesday, July 15, 2015      8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.  


WHERE:  West Tech, 2625 State Road 715, Belle Glade


For additional information, contact Veronica Blackmon at (561) 993-1187 blackmvd@palmbeachstate.edu

GirlsNightOut
Girls Night Out

There will be lots of food, fun, etiquette, grooming tips for young girls, self-esteem and pampering. 

WHEN:  Wednesday, July 15, 2015      4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

WHERE:  Federation of Families, 101 NW 1st Avenue, South Bay

For more information, contact Brenisha Bynes at (561) 303-8651 or Freshandra Willis at (561) 480-3576
FairHousingWebinar
 Building Inclusive Communities to Further Fair Housing Webinar

 

FREE webinar provided by The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County's Fair Housing Project. During this webinar we will be discussing a Fair Housing topic geared toward County and City Government officials, Housing Counseling Organizations, Public Housing Authorities, Community planners, Community Revitalization agencies/companies, Non-profit and private for profit community Developers, and Urban Planners/Designers. Speakers for this webinar include: Jaimie Ross, President of the Florida Fair Housing Coalition, Emily Gorman, Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches, Teresa McClurg, City of Boca Raton Community Improvement Administrator

 

WHEN: Wednesday, July 15, 2015    10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

 

WHERE: Online

 

View link for more details and how to register: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.06.15/FairHousingWebinar.pdf

PahokeeGiveAway

The Big Red Truck is Coming to Pahokee: Community Food Give-Away 

 

Vice Mayor Diane L. Walker and Farm Share will host a Food Give-Away with the support of the City Commission. Foods such as bread, fruits, vegetables and various other food items will be provided to families.  The food is provided by Farm Share, a nonprofit 501c3 organization dedicated to recovering, sorting, and distributing food to families. The United States Department of Agriculture commodity programs and produce donations contribute greatly to making the food available and these types of events possible to families and communities throughout Florida. Families Are Invited! First Come - First Serve    

 

WHEN: Friday, July 17, 2015      10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  

 

WHERE: City of Pahokee Recreational Complex (Cafeteria), 360 E. Main Street, Pahokee  

 

For more information contact Vice Mayor Diane L. Walker: (561) 692-1290 

 

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.06.15/2015FarmShareFoodGiveAway.pdf

 ChristmasInJuly

Christmas in July Community Outreach Event

New Beginning International Outreach & Walk on Water Ministries International presents Christmas in July Community Outreach Event FREE food, health & safety Education, children's Educational Books, Financial Literacy, Immigration Education, School supplies, and more.

WHEN: Saturday, July 18, 2015     10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: 1650 S. Main Street, Belle Glade 

Sponsors: New Birth Deliverance Baptist Church, One Blood�, Wells Fargo� , Palm Beach County Health Dept., Lakeside Medical Center, A Mother's Hope

Contact: Sheneka Geathers 561.889.6149 or Katrina Ladson 754.265.3598    Community Srv Hours Available 

 

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.06.15/ChristmasInJulyOutreachEvent.pdf  

 

A.Y.S Inc. 3rd Annual Summer Camp


Recreational Sports is a great way to keep kids active, healthy and interested in physical education. Let our instructors take your child on a fun educational exploration of the Sports of Football and Basketball. Students will build a positive "can do" attitude through: Individual Skill enhancement, Team sportsmanship, Mentoring, and Positive Role Modeling/Certified Coaches. Payments must be paid in full prior to the start of the week. Limited space is available. Both Boys and Girls are welcome to attend. Incentives will be given to every child upon the completion of both camps.

Basketball Camp: Monday July 20-23, 2015   8:00 a.m. -  5:00 p.m.

For more information please contact Coach Dean at (561)692-1977 or Coach Hill at (561) 261-7869.

View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/05.25.15/SummerCamp.pdf

 

Small Steps Great Parents ~  Workshop Series for Pregnant Families


Are you pregnant and worried about childbirth, breastfeeding or newborn care? Have questions about how to make healthy lifestyle choices for you and your growing family and still live on a budget? Join us for one or all of these FREE workshops for pregnant women and their support partners. >Classes are taught by trained and/or certified Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies staff as well as community partners. Healthy food and beverages are also included. 

Feeding/Breastfeeding, Healthy Lifestyle & Nutrition
 
WHEN:  Tuesday, July 21, 2015   
10:00 a.m.  - 1:00 p.m.

WHERE:  HMHB Glades Office: 1077A South Main Street, Belle Glade

 

Click here  to register

Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network Newsletter (LORHN) July 2015

 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.13.15/LORNNewsletter.pdf

PEPPI Head Start Belle Glade~Teacher Assistant: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.13.15/PEPPITeacherAssistant.pdf 


Other Areas


Palm Beach Victims' Rights Coalition~ Human Trafficking Unit: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.13.15/VictimSpecialistII.pdf

 

OTHER AREAS

   

My Brother's Keeper Proclamation Commission Meeting  

 

Proclamations occur at the beginning of commission meetings so please arrive on time. We are asking each agency involved with MBK to have a representative present for this event. 

 

WHEN: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 5:30 p.m.

 

WHERE: Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach

 

For more information and to RSVP contact: ysd-mybrotherskeeper@pbcgov.org 

 

Junior League of Boca Raton 2015 Summer Non-Profit Leadership Series

INTRODUCTION TO FINDING FUNDERS AND TO THE VCRC GRANT LIBRARY

Learn how to effectively use library materials, including the Foundation Center's Foundation Directory Online database. Research potential funders for your organization by developing targeted lists of foundations that will match your organization's funding needs.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 & Tuesday, August 4, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.     No Cost

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

For more information, Please email our Nonprofit Education Coordinator at library@jlbr.org or call 561 620-2553. 

Diabetes self-Management Cross Training

 

You will get a certificate to teach: Define what diabetes is in simple terms. Identify a set of problems that are common among people with diabetes. Learn the tools needed to balance and manage diabetes. State your role in care and management. Define what healthy eating means. Discuss the ways in which a good eating plan can help manage diabetes. Make action plans for the future.

 

WHEN: Tuesday, July 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2015      9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

            Spanish: Julio, Jueves 30 y Viernes 31.

 

WHERE: Children Services Council, 2300 High Ridge Rd. Boynton Beach

 

For information and registration contact Luz Smith: (561)853-1633 or lsmith@caridad.org

 

View link for more information: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.13.15/DiabetesSelfManagementTraining.pdf 

 

Palm Beach State College: Ethics Connections Program

 

Three-part ethical empowerment certificate program for navigating the "New Normal" with values, ethics, and integrity, there is no fee to attend, however advance registration is required.


Ethical Excellence Seminar

Experience this highly interactive session that provides the tools, skills, and strategies to recognize and address a broad range of emerging ethical challenges, blind spots that can derail your decision making, and an action plan for sustained ethical readiness you can apply both at work and at home. (Four hours)

 

WHEN: Tuesday, July 28, 2015     8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or

              Friday, July 31, 2015       8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


Ethical Lens Inventory™ Seminar

Combine a powerful personal assessment survey with this interactive seminar to help you understand the values that influence ethical reasoning and choices, as well as how you and others prioritize values when making ethical decisions. (Four hours)

 

WHEN: Friday, August 28, 2015    8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 

Giving Voice to Values Seminar

We often believe we know what is right and want to do it, but experience external pressures to do otherwise. Learn practical approaches to recognize, clarify, speak, and effectively act on your values when those conflicts arise. (Four hours)

 

WHEN: Thursday, September 24, 2015     8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

 

View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.13.15/PBSCEthicsConnectionsProgram.pdf

 

South Florida Human Trafficking Task Force Quarterly Meeting

The South Florida Human Trafficking Task Force (SFHTTF) has scheduled its next quarterly please RSVP to Vic for proper preparations.

WHEN: Thursday, July 30, 2015 10:15 a.m.

WHERE: Nova Southeastern University Miramar Campus (First Floor), 2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33015

For more information and to RSVP contact Chris Chancy or Vic Williams: christopher.m.chancy@ice.dhs.gov, 202-445-7513 or victor.b.williams@ice.dhs.gov, 305-726-7552

View link for membership application: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.13.15/SFHTTFMembershipApplication.pdf 

 

3rd Annual Sea Level Rise Symposium 

 

Given the enormity of the impacts to South Florida, the 3rd Annual Sea Level Rise Symposium will initiate the discussion of visionary ideas and solutions to encourage action now. Through expert presentations, audience discussions, and opportunities for personal action, participants will be encouraged to work together to build resiliency in our built and natural environment to create a better future for our children and grandchildren. Last day to register is Thursday, July 29, 2015

 

WHEN: Saturday, August 1, 2015     8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 

WHERE: Oxbridge Academy, 3151 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach

 

View link for more details and how to register: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/

2015 Back To School Bash: Gaines Park

 

The Salvation Army Northwest Community Center, Northwest Community Consortium (NCCI), Florida Public Utilities, Lowes, Walmart, Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, Helping Hands Initiative, Palm Beach County Health Department, Urban League of Palm Beach County with assistance from The City of West Palm Beach is sponsoring its annual "Back-To-School Bash 2015", This community wide event is open to the residents of West Palm Beach. As our group consists of non-profits and local government we are enlisting the support of the community to provide resources to make this event a success.

 

Back to school can be an expensive time of the year. Consider all the items a child may need to head back to an institution of learning; pencils, pens, notebooks, a new book bag, clothes, shoes, etc. It all adds up and with the economy crunch, can you imagine how costly this can be for some families in your community who are already struggling to get by.

 

We will conduct pre-registration for the event beginning July 17th and ending on July 31st at the following locations: Gaines Park, 1505 North Australian Avenue West Palm Beach, Coleman Park, 1116 21st Street; West Palm Beach, 33407 and The Salvation Army Northwest Community Center, 600 N. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, 33401. We request that forms be returned by, Friday, July 31st.

 

WHEN: Saturday, August 15, 2015     8:00 a.m. -  12:00 p.m.

 

WHERE: Gaines Park, 1505 North Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach

 

If you have any questions please call Mike Pinkney or Teresa Johnson: 561-833-6767 or 561-275-7001

 

View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.13.15/2015BacktoSchoolBash.pdf 

 

View link for vendor registration form: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.13.15/2015BacktoSchoolBashVendorForm.pdf 

 


Feeding South Florida July 2015 Newsletter

 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.13.15/FeedingSouthFlorida.pdf

 

Children's Services Council's Monday Morning Update July 13, 2015

 

Click Here for the July 13, 2015 Edition 


Previous Postings GLADES AREA

 

Prime Time Announces its Middle School Out-of-School Time Initiative

 

Prime Time is now offering supports and services to out-of-school time programs w ith middle school-age youth.  Prime Time Palm Beach County can help you strengthen out-of-school time programs by offering the following:

  • Program assessment, tailored coaching and feedback for program continuous improvement
  • Staff training and opportunities to earn college credits
  • Enrichment programming from content experts in the arts, technology and video production
  • Opportunities to participate in the Prime Time Youth Advisory Council
  • Monetary incentives for staff

View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.06.15/PrimeTime.pdf

Florida Immigrant Coalition 

 

 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.06.15/FloridaImmigrantCoalition.pdf

Check Out New & Exciting Happenings at Clarence E. Anthony Library (South Bay)

 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/07.06.15/SouthBayLibrary.pdf  

 

Betty Bell Scholarship for MSW Candidates

 

Families First of Palm Beach County is proud to announce we are currently accepting applications for the Betty Bell Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an individual who is currently enrolled in a Master's of Social Work program at an accredited university in Florida. The individual must have a history of and currently maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have intentions of seeking employment in Palm Beach County. The scholarship will be given away once a year at the annual Children's Day Awards Luncheon. This year's luncheon will be held on October 2nd.  Please submit applications by mail to:

 

Betty Bell Scholarship

Attn: Jim Nau, President

Families First of Palm Beach County

3333 Forest Hill Blvd.  2nd Floor

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

 

Or by email to: JSwindler@FamiliesFirstPBC.org
 

Applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, August 5, 2015       5:00 p.m.

 

View link for application http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/05.25.15/MSWBETTYBELLSCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATIONFORM.pdf

Previous Postings OTHER AREAS

 

Jamaicans of The Palm Beaches & Palm Healthcare Foundation ~ 24th Annual Free Health Fair 


24th Annual Free Health Fair presented by Jamaicans of the Palm Beaches and Palm Healthcare Foundation. Included: Free Back to School Physicals Immunizations (2 months - 12th grade), please bring immunization records. Also available: Children and Adult Physicals, Vision, Diabetic Testing, Breast Exams, Pap Smears, HIV Testing, and more.


WHEN: Saturday, July 25 2015    8:00 a.m. -  2:00 p.m.

 

WHERE: The Mollie Wilmot Center, Palm Healthcare Pavilion 5205 Greenwood Ave. West Palm Beach,


For more information call Marcia or Ann Marie: (561) 577-7162 or (561) 385-1624


View link for more details: http://www.palmhealthcare.org/index.
CROS Ministries June Newsletter

A weekly update especially for CROS Liaisons, Board Members, Friends, and Volunteers 

Click here to view 


Children's Services Council's Monday Morning Updates July 06, 2015

Learn Green '15  Florida's Green School Conference
 
Re-imagine success through green partnerships.  Learn Green is a professional development and networking opportunity for the sharing of creative and practical ideas for "greening" your school's curriculum and day-to-day operations! If you are interested in learning how to make your school communities greener, then this conference is for you!


Educators, school administrators and staff, middle, high school and college students, parents, community members, and environmental professionals interested in green schools.  At the Learn Green Conference, there will be an opening ceremony and keynote address,  followed by 70+ concurrent educational sessions, dynamic exhibit hall highlighting green programs, products and services, unique "ecochic" boutique, fabulous giveaways, and healthy and delicious lunch with live music.

 

WHEN:  Monday, November 15, 2015        7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
  
WHERE:  Boynton Beach Community High School, 4975 Park Ridge Blvd., Boynton Beach
  
For more information, and to respond to call for presentations and exhibitors, visit www.learngreenconference.com  
Training's for Nonprofits at the Palm Beach County Library

Introduction to Finding Grants for Nonprofits


Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including who funds nonprofits and what their motivations are, what funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding, and how to identify potential funders and make the first approach. We'll discuss the basics of grantseeking, plus review how to use the Foundation Directory Online database most effectively.

 

WHEN:  Thursday, July 30, 2015  10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.


WHERE:  Palm Beach County Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach


Future of Medicine Summit IX 

 

2015 Future of Medicine Featured Speakers and Topics Click Here 

 

Supporter Opportunities Flyer  Click Here

  

Supporter & Exhibitor Reservation Application FormClick Here 

 

When:  Thursday and Friday, September 17-18, 2015

  
Where:  Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach
  

The Town of Palm Beach United Way Traveling T-Shirt Contest & Turkey Trot  

The Town of Palm Beach United Way Traveling T-Shirt Contest Is Back

Help us spread the word. While traveling this summer, seed us a picture of yourself (and family or friend) wearing you LIVE UNITED gear. The person or group of people pictured wearing their shirt(s) the furthest distance from the Town of Palm Beach United Way office will win these amazing LIVE UNITED prizes. Please note: Photos will be shared on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the Town of Palm Beach United Way website. 

7th Annual Town of Palm Beach United Way 5K Turkey Trot

This Thanksgiving holiday help those in need by participating in the 7th Annual Town of Palm Beach United Way 5K Turkey Trot. Before you stuff your face, kick-off your holiday by joining along with family, friends and neighbors for the only race on the island of Palm Beach. The Town of Palm Beach United Way 5K Turkey Trot will begin and end in Bradley Park. Participants are asked to report to the starting line by 7:15am. The race will begin promptly at 7:30am. For those participating in the FUN RUN please be at the starting line by 8:20am.

Now - October 31, 2015   $30     November 1, 2015 - November 24, 2015   $40     Race Day Registration (November 26)   $100 

For more information or if you need a shirt call: (561) 655-1919 or info@palmbeachunitedway.org  

View link for more details: http://www.palmbeachunitedway.org/travelingtshirts   

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. This service is critical for children and families experiencing developmental concerns because early screening leads to early diagnosis and early intervention. We are coming to your community soon! *Parents must be present at the time of screening to provide consent and receive screening results.* 


Developmental Screenings for the year 2015: 

WHEN:  9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tuesdays:  Jul. 21, Sep. 22, & Nov. 17 

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

 

For more information and to schedule screening for your child call: (561) 804-4975
 

View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/03.02.15/FREEDevelopmentalDisabilitiesScreenings.pdf 

Free Eyecare for Uninsured

The Community Health Center of West Palm Beach, at 2100 W. 45th Street, Suite A-8, in partnership with the Florida Optometry Eye Health Fund, will provide free comprehensive eye care to eligible uninsured residents through the end of 2015.  People must bring a photo ID and proof of income.  

WHEN:  Now until December 2015

WHERE:  Community Health Center of West Palm Beach, 2100 W. 45th Street, Suite A-8, West Palm Beach
 
Call 561-840-8681 or visit www.freehealthcarewpb.org. 
Advocacy Conference for Nonprofits, Funders, Policymakers 
 
The Chamber of Nonprofit Health and Human Service Agencies invites you to their Advocacy Conference.  Designed for Nonprofits, Funders, & Policymakers. Keynote Speaker: Robert Egger, Topic: There Are No Profits Without Nonprofits. Robert is the Founder and President of CForward, an advocacy organization that rallies employees of nonprofits to educate candidates about the economic role that nonprofits play in every community, and to support candidates who have detailed plans to strengthen the economy that includes nonprofits.  

Lunch Speaker:  Vu Le, Nonprofits With Balls. Vu Le is a writer, speaker, and the executive director of Rainier Valley Corps, a start-up nonprofit with the mission of cultivating leaders of color to develop the capacity of ethnic-led nonprofits and foster collaboration between diverse communities to effect systemic change.  
 
WHEN:  Friday, August 28, 2015    8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

WHERE:  Embassy Suites Hotel, Belvedere Rd., West Palm Beach
  
Cost: $100 for Chamber Members; $125 for Non-Members. Health & Human Services Nonprofits can join the Chamber at the same time and receive the membership price. 
  
Click here to register.  

 

Posting Information to our Eblast & Volunteering

Anyone wishing to add their local announcements or events is welcome to submit their information by Friday to be posted the following week. Please include a brief summary of the information to be posted with your contact name, phone number and/or flyer. If you want to submit a posting please email us at updates@gladesinitiative.org or (561) 996-3310.

 

If you would like to submit your volunteer opportunities on our site below, please email us at volunteer@gladesinitiative.org

  

           Check the Glades Community Calendar for                                          Check out Volunteer Opportunities at the Glades Initiative

           additional activities scheduled in the Glades area:                                 or opportunities with our Partners in the Glades