The Glades Initiative is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the coordination and effectiveness of the health and human service delivery system in the Glades area of Palm Beach County. We are looking for candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: Finance, Accounting, Policy Development, Program Evaluation, Legal, Public relations, Communications, Education, Special events, Grant writing, Fundraising, Outreach or Advocacy.
The Glades Initiative's Annual Thanksgiving Potluck this Friday!
The Glades Initiative invites all our partners and community supporters to join us at our annual Thanksgiving Potluck with an optional gift exchange.
WHEN: Friday, November 20, 2015 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade
Kindly RSVP to Sandy at (561) 996-3310 or sdesty@gladesinitiative.org with the number attending and what dish you will bring
The Glades Initiative's Annual United Way Campaign Ends this Friday!
For our workplace campaign to support the United Way of Palm Beach County, The Glades Initiative invites you to participate in our 50/50 prize drawing. 50% of the total collected will go to the owner of the ticket selected. The ticket selection will take place at our Annual Thanksgiving Potluck on November 20, and 50% of the total collected will be donated to The United Way of Palm Beach County. Tickets are currently available for a $1.00 donation at our office or from any of our staff members. You need not be present to win.
We also invite you to participate in another tradition to support our United Way workplace campaign. Silent auction items are donated, created and/or baked by our staff. All items up for auction are on display at our office. Bidding ends at our Thanksgiving Potluck on November 20, 2015. Thank you for helping to support our workplace campaign.
WHEN: Until, Friday, November 20, 2015
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade
See any Glades Initiative staff to make a $1 donation for a 50/50 Raffle ticket
New Glades Quit Smoking Now Class
Tired of tobacco? Do you know someone who is? If you're ready to quit....we're ready to help!
Quit Smoking Now is a free, six-session group program to help you quit tobacco! Developed by ex-smokers for those who want to become ex-smokers themselves, the program also includes help for other forms of tobacco such as cigars, dip, and chew. Free nicotine patches, lozenges, and/or gum are offered (while supplies last), as well as follow-up support.
Register Today, Call 1-877-819-2357 or email: info@eahec.org
Planned Approach To Community Health (PATCH)
The Glades PATCH is a program designed to help the community evaluate, plan and implement health education and disease prevention and intervention programs. PATCH helps promote the health of the community to include social, emotional and physical well-being of its citizens. PATCH is a partnership of concerned citizens and organizations. This partnership provides a forum for identifying health problems affecting the community and mobilizing the community to plan, conduct and evaluate intervention services. WHEN:
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Ave. C, Belle Glade
WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: West Tech Educational Center, 2625 State Road 715, Belle Glade
Belle Glade Library: Jazz Saxophone Performance by Randy Corinthian
Honored as one of South Florida's "40 under 40 Black Leaders of Honored as one of South Florida's "40 under 40 Black Today and Tomorrow," by Legacy Magazine in 2012 and by ICABA HONORS as a Finalist for Entertainer of The Year in 2013, Randy Corinthian will share soulful and scintillating sounds of the jazz saxophone in his solo performance. (60 min.) Preregister. Mr. Randy Corinthian is a native of Belle Glade's.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 NW 4 Street, Belle Glade
For more information call (561-996-3453)
Glades Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
Please join us in welcoming President Ava Parker to our GTAC meeting. It is very important that each our you come out to support and discuss with President Parker the any matters of concern or interest that you may have concerning the growth and development of PBSC. She has agreed to join our meeting to participate in celebrating our successes and resolving and/or developing solutions to our challenges and problems in the community. Ava L. Parker began serving as President of Palm Beach State College, the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County, effective July 1, 2015. She moved to that position after serving since 2012 as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Florida Polytechnic University, the state's first public university focused on applied research in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. As the first executive hired, Parker was responsible for developing strategy, implementing the vision, building the team, opening the new campus and preparing for the university's Fall, 2014 inaugural class.
WHEN: Thursday November 19, 2015 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: City of Belle Glade Civic Center, 725 N.W. 4th St. Belle Glade
For more information call Derrek Moore (561) 233-5318 or dmoore@pbcgov.org
New Birth Deliverance Baptist Church 24th Annual Agape Love Feast
Free hot thanksgiving dinners, free clothing (gently used), free haircuts, music, fun, fellowship, and more.
WHEN: Saturday, November 21, 2015 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: New Birth Deliverance Baptist Church, 1650 South Main St, Belle Glade
For more information call: (561) 261-2300
Fancy Nancy Comes to the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center!
The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center at Palm Beach State College in Belle Glade is excited to present
Fancy Nancy: A Splendiferous Christmas. Come and see this popular book character come to life for the holiday season! What could be fancier than Christmas? Presents with elegant wrapping paper, festive decorations and Christmas cookies with sprinkles - Ooh la la! And who could forget the tree? This year, Nancy is especially excited. She bought a brand-new sparkly tree topper with her own money and can't wait to decorate the Christmas tree. But when things don't turn out the way Nancy planned, will Christmas still be splendiferous?
Following the performance, enjoy refreshments and lots of fun activities sponsored by the Bank of Belle Glade and the Glades Area Branches of the Palm Beach County Library System. There will also be a book-signing with Tracie Gold and her series of "Bonnie the Bunny" books. Parents, bring your cameras for this fun event which is included in the price of admission.
WHEN: Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center,located on the Belle Glade campus of Palm Beach State College, 977 College Drive,Belle Glade.
To purchase tickets, call the box office at 561-993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.
The Palm Beach County Community Action Agency's (CAA) mission is to collaborate with other organizations to remove barriers and create opportunities for low income individuals and families that will enable them to become more self-sufficient.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: 810 Datura Street, Basement Conference Room West Palm Beach,
For more information contact Kelvin Bledsoe: (561)355-4208 or kbledsoe@pbcgov.org
Farm City 2015 - Food and Feeding
Farm City 2015. Food and Feeding: Working Together to solve hunger in Palm Beach County! Keynote Speaker: Scott Etzel, Senior Vice President, Ag. Industries Department, Wells Fargo Bank. Presenting Sponsor, Wells Fargo. Admission $35.
Panelists: Perry Borman, Executive Director, Palm Beach County Food Bank
Laurie George, President/CEO, United Way of Palm Beach County
Paco Velez, President/CEO, Feeding South Florida
Denise Hatton, Director of Public Affairs, R.C. Hatton Farms
Support CBS 12's Project Thanksgiving: Bring canned goods or nonperishables food donation! Take home a free box of fresh farm veggies from Farm City. RSVP at CPBCChamber.com
WHEN: Wednesday, November 18, 2015 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: South Florida Fairgrounds, Expo Building West, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach
Parents who have a child with a disability will not want to miss out on this opportunity to hear about Self-Determination: Providing a Roadmap For Success! Please share this with as many parents as possible. The Palm Beach County ESE Advisory Council and School District's ESE Department invite parents to attend this year's Fall Parent Forum. Detailed information is below and attached.
The topic covered at this forum, Self-Determination, is meant to help parents facilitate children with disabilities "to undertake a measure of control in their lives, helping to set and steer the course rather than remaining the silent passenger." Come participate in the community resource fair, presentation and break-out sessions!
Community Resource Fair 5:00 p.m. - 5:55 p.m.
Presentation on the ESE Department & Self-Determination 6:00 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.
Break-out Sessions 7:00 pm - 8:00 p.m.
WHEN: Thursday, November 19, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Santaluces High School, 6880 Lawrence Road, Lantana
For more information and to RSVP contact Ms. Marilyn Segura-Orozco: (561) 434-8740 or ESEAdvisoryCouncil@gmail.com
You can survive tax season 2015 with a little help from your friends from the IRS Prosperity centers and united way of Palm Beach County. Learn how...you can get your taxes done free and honestly at a vita site, you can avoid falling prey to the predatory tax preparer's you and your children can avoid identity theft. Our guest speaker from the IRS will update you on tax credits, provide tips on affordable care act, tax returns and tax pitfalls for this 2015 tax season avoid tax-time stress - come to this meeting! RSVP is required - ONLY 70 seats available
WHEN: Thursday, December 17, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Housing Partnership, Inc. Building, 2001 W. Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach
For more information and to RSVP call: (561) 996-2479 or lcelucien@cp-cto.org
Palm Beach County Office Community Revitalization offering a five-week course
Palm Beach County Office Community Revitalization is offering a five-week course Resident Education to Action Program (REAP), hands-on educational program providing community revitalization and civic leadership development training. This program is intended
to help residents who are interested in improving their neighborhoods.
Habitat for Humanity Accepting applications for West Palm Beach
Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for home ownership. Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County partners with families in need to build affordable energy efficient homes. The Homes are built together by utilizing volunteer labor, professional contractors, and materials which are donated or purchased locally. Each family is required to invest a minimum of 400 swat equity hours of their own labor into the construction of homes before eligible to purchase their home utilizing a 30-year, interest free loan.
Early learning Coalition of Palm Beach County School Readiness Program
The Early learning Coalition of Palm Beach County is happy to announce that's School
Readiness Funding is currently available for eligible children. To be considered for this funding
families must provide documentation to support the following:
Have a child who is four (4) years of age or younger.
All adults in household must be working and/or engaged in eligible education activities for a minimum of 20 hours per week (unless exempt from work requirements as documented by a licensed physician due to age or disability).
Household income does not exceed federal guidelines for household size.
Reside in Palm Beach County
If the family meets the eligibility requirement, the Early learning Coalition will be able to serve all children in the family who are not yet 13 years of age. Families can apply for school readiness funding online or the kiosk at any the Early Learning Coalition locations
WHEN: Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Early Learning Coalition, 401 SE 2nd Street, Belle Glade
For more information, call 561-514-3300.
The Lawrence E. Will Museum of the Glades
The Lawrence E. Will Museum of the Glades invites visitors of all ages to view our current exhibit "People of the Water" which features artifacts from and interpretive displays about the Belle Glade Archaeological Culture of the Pre-Columbian Glades area. The museum also boasts exhibits on local history and culture, including the deadly Hurricane of 1928, and the history of agriculture and industry in the Glades. In addition, the museum has a small book store featuring selections by notable local scholars including Glades historian Lawrence E. Will and renowned archaeologist Robert S. Carr!
WHERE: Lawrence E. Wills Museum, 530 South West Main Street, Belle Glade
Phone: 561-215-7909 or 561-352-7505
Pahokee Housing Authority Is Now Accepting Housing Application
Pahokee Housing Authority Is accepting applications for ALL bedrooms sizes, EXCEPT TWO bedrooms
WHEN: Wednesdays ONLY 8:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Housing Authority, Inc. 465 Friend Terrace, Pahokee
For more information contact Ms. Sterling: 561-924-5565
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You Can Survive Tax Season 2015
You can survive tax season 2015 with a little help from your friends from the IRS Prosperity centers and united way of Palm Beach County. Learn how...you can get your taxes done free and honestly at a vita site, you can avoid falling prey to the predatory tax preparer's you and your children can avoid identity theft. Our guest speaker from the IRS will update you on tax credits, provide tips on affordable care act, tax returns and tax pitfalls for this 2015 tax season avoid tax-time stress - come to this meeting! RSVP is required - ONLY 70 seats available
WHEN: Thursday, December 17, 2015 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Housing Partnership, Inc. Building, 2001 W. Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach
For more information and to RSVP call: (561) 996-2479 or lcelucien@cp-cto.org
It's that time of year again to schedule volunteers for the South Florida Fair! I know you support our organization's endeavors so I am hoping you will be willing to volunteer some of your time to hand out drowning prevention and water safety information. You receive free entry, shirt, and the satisfaction of promoting this life safety issue! If you volunteer for more than 5 shifts you will receive a picture ID which pretty much allows you to come and go to the Fair as you please.
We have 17 days that we need to cover our booth and need 3 people per shift. This year we are hoping to break our record of obtaining 3,500 pool safely pledges. The Drowning Prevention Coalition is nothing without its volunteers. So please, help us promote our mission! Days/times of shifts are on a first come; first serve basis so let me know as soon as you can when and what time you would like to assist.
WHEN:Friday, January 15-31, 2015
WHERE: South Florida Fair Grounds
For more information call Anna Stewart: (561) 616-7068
Habitat Accepting applications for West Palm Beach
Habitat accepting applications for home ownership Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County partners with families in need to build afford able energy efficient homes. The Homes are built together by utilizing volunteer labor, professional contractors, and materials which are donated or purchased locally.
Each family is required to invest a minimum of 400 swat equity hours of their own labor into the construction of homes before eligible to purchase their home utilizing a 30-year, interest free loan.
Applications Now Accepted for 2016 Rising Leaders Class
Are you an aspiring nonprofit leader who is ready for the next level of personal and professional growth? If so, consider applying for Nonprofit First's Rising Leaders program. Nonprofits First is now accepting applications for the 2016 Rising Leaders program, which is sponsored in part by the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County.
Launched in 2005, the 6-month program teaches emerging nonprofit leaders effective strategies to handle major leadership and organizational challenges. Through lectures, discussions, group exercises and other activities, participants interact, discover, communicate, and serve as they build their skills to become leaders in the nonprofit sector.
The class begins in January 2016 and runs through May 2016 with graduation in June.
Are you a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida who wants to become a Qualified Supervisor? If that's you, you're in luck because the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association will be offering this training as a Pre-Conference Workshop at our 2016 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida!
The cost of this training is $240.00, which is an early-bird registration price! Price will rise on November 14 and spaces are limited, so reserve your space today! See below for registration details.
This 2 day, 16 clock hour workshop will be presented by Stephen Giunta, Past President of FMHCA and AMHCA!
To register for this Qualified Supervisor Training Pre-Conference Workshop AND the 2016 Annual Conference, click here!
To register for only the Qualified Supervisor Training, click here!
If you have any questions about registration for the 2016 Annual Conference or any Pre-Conference Workshops, please email Nicole at nicolebeauchamp.fmhca@gmail.com
Invite Palm Beach Opera to your School
At Palm Beach Opera, they believe that opera tells stories to which we can all relate, and that is why the operatic art form has thrived for centuries. The education programs at Palm Beach Opera plug the community directly into those stories, revealing timeless tales of love, passion, and joy!
They challenge each person to find their own connection to opera's stories, inspiring learners of all ages to explore the world of opera! At Palm Beach Opera there is something for everyone! Learn more and Invite us to your school by clicking the link: http://pbopera.org/education/
The Junior League of Boca Raton's 2015 Fall Non-Profit Leadership Series
All trainings will take place at: Junior League of Boca Raton, 261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432
For more information please email our Non-Profit Education Coordinator at library@jlbr.org or call us at (561) 620-2553
November 3 Introduction to the Grant Library
December 1 Introduction to the VCRC Grant Library
October 15 Grant Writing: The Basics by Christopher Noe, PhD.
October 27 DiSC Behavioral Styles by Yvonne Haase, LMHC
November 12 Mobile Technology by Marbel Martinez, EdD, ABD
November 19 & 20 Grant Writing: Two Day Intensive by Christopher Noe, PhD
December 10 Succession Planning by Nancy Proffitt
December 17 Cloud Computing Essentials by Maribel Martinez, EdD, ABD
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.orgor (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
Make a donation to The Glades Initiative, Inc.
SOLICITATIONS UNDER THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES REGISTRATION #CH16445 BENEFIT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THE GLADES INITIATIVE, INC. INFORMATION ABOUT THE GLADES INITIATIVE IS AVAILABLE AT (561) 996-3310, OR AT www.gladesinitiative.org 'A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.' The Glades Initiative, Inc. a not for profit tax exempt organization receives 100% of each contribution.
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to build affordable energy efficient homes. The Homes are built together by utilizing volunteer labor, professional contractors, and materials which are donated or purchased locally. Each family is required to invest a minimum of 400 swat equity hours of their own labor into the construction of homes before eligible to purchase their home utilizing a 30-year, interest free loan.
