The Glades Initiative Has A Job Opening for Director of Programs
We are looking for someone who has, experience working in a health and human service organization, detail oriented, with excellent computer skills along with passion and knowledge about the Glades area. Grant writing experience preferred. Bachelor's degree required/Master's degree preferred. Bilingual candidates preferred but not required. For a full job description click here.
To apply for this position, please send cover letter and resume in pdf format to jobs@gladesinitiative.org deadline is Friday, March 11, 2016. Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis until that date.
2016 Let's Move! Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge Begins March
The Let's Move Physical Activity Challenge, held from March 1 to March 31, focuses on physical activity, nutrition, and healthy behavior.
Any Palm Beach County resident who wants to live a healthy lifestyles. A central part of the campaign is inspiring residents to complete 30 minutes of physical activity every day and to log their minutes through the Let's Move microsite: CBS12.com/LETSMOVE.
It's easy, just complete 30 minutes of sustained physical activity each day and log-in your minutes. You can log-in every day or you can keep track of your activity and log-in at your convenience.
Become a member of a team! Teams consist of two people or more. You must register your team by March 15,2016. The team to beat is the City of Pahokee, the reigning champs. Last year, thousands of Palm Beach County residents logged 2.8 million minutes of physical activity with more than 30 teams participating!
WHEN: Tuesday, March 1 to Thursday, March 31, 2016
Call Palm Healthcare Foundation to register at 561-837-2282.
Books Alive
Florida authors will be displaying and selling their books at the Clewiston Museum. Meet and greet 156 talented authors from the Lake Okeechobee region and other parts of Florida. Hear a brief synopsis about each author's book/s in the museum theater. Enjoy wine & cheese and other appetizers and beverages. FREE to the public
WHEN: Thursday, March 3, 2016 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Clewiston Museum, 109 Central Ave, Clewiston, FL
Lake Okeechobee Regional Economic Alliance 2016 Stockholder Meeting
Special presentation by Kelly Smallridge CEO & President of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County RSVP
by March 4, 2016
WHEN: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Highway Belle Glade, FL
For more information and to RSVP call Tammy Jackson-Moore: (561) 914-0311
Pahokee Youth Empowerment Summit
Youth connect the Dots FREE to attend Topics: Bad Boys: Traffic Stop Simulation, Blurred Lines: DUI, Feeling Myself: Self Esteem-Rip Off Panel Discussion: Alcohol and Drug Literacy Challenge, Gang Prevention, Cyber Bullying, Human Trafficking Exciting Entertainment! Breakfast and Lunch Provided
WHEN: Saturday, March 12, 2016 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Middle High School, 900 Larrimore Rd, Pahokee, FL
For more information contact Diane L. Walker: (561) 924-5534
The focus of this class will be an importance of Healthy Diet/Weight-loss in Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetics as well as their family and friends are welcome.
WHEN: Monday, March 14 2016 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, Meeting room #2, 39200 Hooker Hwy., Belle Glade
For more information and to RSVP contact Terri: (561) 996-6571 ex.8444
The American Red Cross is excited to announce a new series for the Glades area communities of Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay! The monthly "meet and greet" gatherings will feature local leaders and first responders giving residents an opportunity to hear first-hand how the Red Cross is making a difference in their community in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Come ask questions and meet our area leaders! Please join us for the first "Coffee with the Chief" event, sponsored by the Bank of Belle Glade and featuring Chief Sam Haubert, Battalion 7, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
WHEN: Monday, March 14, 2016 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Bank of Belle Glade, 108 SE Ave D, Belle Glade
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Bridges present Project Cradle Care; Prenatal Educational Fair, Ha: It's all about ME! Healthy choices, healthy lifestyles, healthy generations, free food and door prizes RSVP by March 15, 2016
WHEN: Saturday, April 16, 2016 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Bridges at Belle Glade, 816 W. Canal Street South, Belle Glade
For more information call Bridges at Pahokee (561) 924-9224 or Bridges at Belle Glade (561) 992-8210
The Youth Services Department Is Now Accepting Camper Applications
Camper applications are now being accepted for the Summer Camp Scholarship Program. Please visit the Youth Services website www.pbcgov.com/youthservices for information and the links to access the Camper Application, Camp Directory, Intake Locations, Documentation needed, and 2016 Federal Poverty Guidelines. Parent can also call our information line at: 866-728-1427 Option 1-English, Option 2-Spanish, Option 3-Creole (Will be added soon!)
The Red Cross is attempting to assist families in need of restoration connection throughout the South Florida Region. We are asking our partner agencies to help us in this activity. Attach to this e mail is a survey that can be reproduce and completed with your clients who may met the reconnect needs of your client(s). This is a free service to the clients who has been displayed due to conflict, migration, and disasters. Please go over the survey and complete the questions, Red Cross is trying to better serve the refugee and migrant communities here in the Glades with our Restoring Family Links, services. We need your help to research and identify clients needing this help. Conducting this survey for us would be greatly appreciated and completed surveys can be mail or scan back to me and I will forward to the proper person collecting the surveys. I greatly appreciate your help and time given to this event and would appreciate having surveys back by Monday, March 14, 2016.
Palm Beach County Food Bank's Weekend Nutrition Program Is Now Open
The application for the Palm Beach County Food Bank's (PBCFB) Weekend Nutrition Program is now open! The Weekend Nutrition Program is a backpack program that takes place during the summer months when children are out of school and there may be less access to food programs that families rely on during the school year. PBCFB provides backpacks and shelf-stable food to camp sites to distribute to their campers each Friday afternoon. The backpack contains enough food to sustain the child and the child's family for the weekend. Last year the program took place at 32 camp sites, and served close to 2,300 children. This year PBCFB hopes to serve 2,500 children and their families. The application is due by 5:00 p.m. onFriday, March 18, 2016.
The affordable way to bring the Internet home having Internet at home can help you connect with loved ones near and far and give you easy access to news, information and entertainment. Right now, as part of a pilot program by Internet Essentials, eligible seniors in the areas of Boston, MA, Palm Beach County, FL, and San Francisco County, CA can access affordable Internet at home and receive free computer and Internet training classes from our partners. Must be 62 years or older. Must live in one of the current eligible areas, Must receive federal or state public assistance specific to the area where they reside. Must live in an area where Comcast service is available but have not subscribed to Comcast Internet Service within the last 90 days, must not have outstanding debt to Comcast less than a year old, seniors with outstanding debt more than one year old may still be eligible.
Learn the key components of a proposal to a foundation. For those new to proposal writing, this class will cover how the proposal fits into the overall grant-seeking process, what is included in a standard proposal to a foundation, tips for making each section of your proposal stronger, tips for communicating with funders during the grant process, and additional resources on proposal writing, including sample proposals.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach
The workshop will be held at the Main branch of the library at 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. Preregistration is required; by calling the Main Branch of the Palm Beach County Library System at 561.233.2600 or email; lockee@pbclibrary.org
Community Conversation: Youth Master Plan
Palm Beach County wants to ensure that all of its young people have the chance to thrive as children and succeed as adults. That's why the county is creating a Youth Master Plan. The Voices of children and youth, and adults who care about the, are vital to creating a plan that can make a difference in our community. Now is your chance to help shape the future of youth in Palm Beach County by joining any of the upcoming Community Conversations being held at different location throughout the county.
WHEN: Thursday, March 3, 2016 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mayme Fredrick Bldg. 1440 MLK Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL
For more information call James Green: (561) 242-5702 or JGreen1@pbcgov.org
Broward Accepting Housing Applications Shortly for 62 and older
Broward County housing authority will accept online pre-application for Griffin Garden Apartments. Pre-applications will be accepted for February 25-29, 2016 8:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. A computer lottery process will randomly select the 100 pre-applications. The 100 randomly selected pre-applications will be added to a waiting list for Griffin Garden Apartments only. Griffin Gardens is an elderly (62 and over) designed property, located 4881 Griffin Road Davie, FL 33314. The property consists of 100units; 90 one-bedroom and 10 two bedroom. Pre-applications will ONLY be available for completion online: http://broward.apply4housing.com
Calling all Tri-City Pastors for a Stop the Violence Meeting
I'm asking all Pastors in the Tri Cities to meet with me in reference to the violence in our cities.
WHEN: Friday, March 11, 2016 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: New Birth Deliverance, 1650 S. Main St. Belle Glade, FL. 33430
For more information call Pastor Willie Williams 561-261-23003 or 786-266-1818
Palm Beach State College Offers the Summer Youth College
Palm Beach State College is pleased to offer the Summer Youth College from June 13 through July 7 at the Belle Glade campus for students ages 7 to 14. Meals will be provided at no charge. Scholarship applications are available from Palm Beach County Youth Services from February 22 through April 29. Please go to www.pbcgov.com/youthservices/summercamp to apply for scholarships. Additional information is available by calling Veronica at 561-993-1187 at PBSC.
Free Tax Services at Bridges of Belle Glade
If your staff or client's household income was $62,000 or less in 2015 they can get their taxes filed for free.
The United Way of Palm Beach County's Free Tax Services 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 thirteenth year on January 19, 2016 is an invaluable service to the community. Visitwww.TaxesFiledFree.org to learn more about the Free Tax Services program, the services offered and where our sites are located throughout Palm Beach County.
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bridges of Belle Glade, 816 West Canal Street South, Belle Glade
TALLAHASSEE - Starting in March 2016, Florida's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be making a change. Currently SNAP benefits are deposited on Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards over a 15 day period. The new schedule will spread out the deposits over a 28 day period. All dates are assigned based on the customer's case number. In March, most SNAP benefits will be split into two EBT deposits to assist with adjustment to the new dates. Customers will receive half of their benefits on the current date, and the other half on the new date. In April, and each month after that, customers will receive their full benefits on the new date. Monthly deposit totals will not be affected because of this change. The schedule is changing to 28 days so grocery stores can spread out food inventory better during the month to help keep commonly purchased items available to their customers. The Florida Department of Children and Families determines eligibility for food assistance based on federal requirements. More details on the new SNAP dates are available online at
Early Learning Coalition's Early Head Start Program Now Accepting Applications for the Waitlist
EARLY HEAD START apply today. Please visit an Early Learning Coalition (ELC) location and or call: (561) 231-5560, (561) 231-5808. Now accepting applications in Belle Glade, Pahokee, WPB (33401, 33407), and the Riviera Beach area for our waitlist. Our program provides services to children and families 6 weeks until 3 years old. For more information please visit our website:
PEPPI Head Start Lutheran Service Florida Recruitment
"Give your child a Head Start" PEPPI HEAD START is now accepting applications for 3 and 4 year olds to be added to our wait list. Child must be 3 on or before September 1st of the current school year. Services Available: Preschool Education, School Supplies, Field Trips, Nutritional Meals and Snacks, Health and Disability Services, Family Advocacy. (Spaces are limited so don't delay)
To apply today, please visit PEPPI Head Start at: 301 SW 8301 8th Street, Belle Glade or call (561) 996-1718
Three Part Ethical Empowerment Series - Palm Beach State College
The Ethics Connections Program is a three-part ethical empowerment series designed to connect you with the comprehensive knowledge, skills and abilities to live and work with integrity in today's rapidly emerging "ethical frontier". Dynamic changes in technology, science, and an increasingly global society are creating an expanding "gray area" of complex ethical dilemmas beyond our existing laws and policies, or even our own basic understanding!
Navigating this "New Normal" successfully will require a finely tuned moral compass that is intentionally developed and consistently maintained on a regular basis. The Ethics Connections Program offers you a path to understanding the role of ethical values in action and developing strategies to apply them effectively to your personal and professional life through awareness, approaches, and action. *Participants who complete each of the three sessions will be awarded a Certificate of Completion following the final session.
Giving Voice to Values Seminar ACTION: 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. (4 hours)
*Registration begins Monday, February 29, 2016
WHEN: Friday, March 18, 20168:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Continuing Education Building, CE118, Palm Beach State College, 4200 Congress Ave, Lake Worth
For more information on future sessions and to registerclick here
Sandy Pines Spring Training Series for Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Sandy Pines is excited to welcome back Nancy Gordon, LCSW of the Tampa Bay Center for Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Nancy will be presenting the Spring Series for Dialectical Behavior Therapy in two 2-day sessions. 28 total Continuing Education Credits for LMHC, LCSW, LMFT, LPN, RN, ARNP, Psy.D. & Ph.D.
Registration is limited to the first 60 attendees, All training materials included, Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks included, On-site Parking is limited, carpooling is encouraged, Early Bird Discounted Registration until January 22nd.
WHEN: Session 2 Skills Practice for Dialectical Behavior Therapy Tuesday, March 8-9, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: SandyPines Gymnasium, 11301 SE Tequesta Terrace, Tequesta
Continuing medical education event joint sponsored conference: preventing, controlling and managing diabetes channeling research & knowledge into action - Improving the Health & Well-being of Individuals at Risk for or Affected by Diabetes the Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County, in collaboration with Palm Healthcare Foundation and Jupiter Medical Center, is hosting its inaugural diabetes education symposium for health care providers and professionals.
WHEN: Friday, April 22, 2016 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Register today and enjoy early registration rates. The early registration discount ends on April 1, 2016 We look forward to seeing you in Orlando. The Symposium will feature nearly two days of information sessions, roundtable discussions and networking. Presenters will include national, regional and Florida-based experts on a variety of issues including health, health care reform, child obesity and philanthropy. The Sapphire Award is Florida's only statewide event that recognizes organizations, programs and individuals that have demonstrated excellence and innovation in addressing community health needs. Honorees will share approximately $360,000 in award funds.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 20-21, 2016
WHERE: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando
The 10th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Research and Educational Symposium and 39th National Sickle Cell Disease Scientific Meeting is the premier Sickle Cell Disease Conference, offering an unbeatable combination of benefits: attend leg ulcer and investigational drug symposium and specialty tracks; participate in interactive educational workshops; peruse the exhibit hall.
The Conference provides attendees and companies from around the world a unique opportunity to come together and discuss sickle cell disease.
Text "2016SYMPOSIUM" to 41411 to receive updates. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION CLOSES FEBRUARY 26, 2016
WHEN: Tuesday, April 15 - Friday, April 18, 2016
WHERE: Greater Ft. Lauderdale and Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Receive hotel link upon registration: Hyatt Regency Pier 66 ($179 per night)- Official Conference Hotel | Sickle Cell Research Society of America (SCRSA) Membership guarantees stay at the Official Conference Hotel | Transportation bus service will be provided to the venue.
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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.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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