Great Give May 3rd - Please support The Glades Initiative
On May 3, 2016, from midnight to midnight, The Glades Initiative is participating in the Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties, a 24-hour online giving event led by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, United Way of Palm Beach County and United Way of Martin County. Great Give 2016 is designed to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits in just one day as part of a nation-wide program called Give Local America. This community-wide event celebrates the spirit of giving and the collective effort it takes to strengthen our community while raising critical funds for hundreds of local nonprofits serving every need. Plus, each donation made during the 24-hour period will be amplified by bonus pool dollars and hourly prizes! Your donation will go a long way in helping us.
Local News: Glades Initiative Serves Thousands in Western Communities
We were thrill to have Palm Beach Daily News Publish this Article
Here on the island, the average person made about $118,000 in 2014, according to U.S. Census estimates. But just 40 miles west of the Southern Boulevard Bridge, individuals make do with a lot less. In Belle Glade and Pahokee, the average income per person in 2014 did not reach $14,500. And in the city of South Bay, which had about 5,000 residents in 2014, according to the U.S. Census, the average income per person was about $6,000."There are a lot of people who are working really hard to have very little," said Karis Engle, president and CEO of the Glades Initiative. Earning its nonprofit status in 2002, the Glades Initiative helps under-served residents of far western Palm Beach County access health and human services. It provides community resource educators for people interested in applying for state and federal resources, keeps a list of local events and meetings, offers language training and operates a food bank.
Please come out and join us for our next GTAC meeting we are blessed and fortunate to have as our guest speakers Palm Beach County's Deputy County Administrator, Mr. Jon Van Arnam and Ms. Hazel Lucas, Managing Attorney from the Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. and President of the Community Land Trust of Palm Beach County
WHEN: Thursday, April 28, 2016 9:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Civic Center, 725 N.W. 4th Street, Belle Glade
For more information call Houston L. Tate: (561) 233-5303
Strong Starts for Children Six weeks Dialogue Group
A dialogue-to-change program that will include diverse groups of people from each Bridges community. This project will engage community members and community leaders in six weeks of dialogues leading to a change. The dialogues will include honest conversation about strong starts for our children. Trained facilitators will help move the conversations to action by the end of six weeks. The guiding principles of the groups
Listen with respect, and learn from each other's lives, cultures, values and traditions.
Learn about the issues.
Look at all sides of the issues and talk about more common concerns.
Come up with ways to bring about changes in our community.
Join forces with each other and with public officials.
WHEN: Thursday, April 28-June 2, 2016
WHERE: Bridges at Belle Glade - 816 W. Canal Street South, Belle Glade, FL
The Deadline for registration has been extended to Tuesday, April 26th.
For more information or if interested in participating contact Trenesia: 561-841-3500 ext. 4302
Ain't I a Woman! celebrates the life and times of four powerful African American women: former Belle Glade resident renowned novelist and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston, ex-slave and fiery abolitionist Sojourner Truth, exuberant folk artist Clementine Hunter, and fervent civil rights worker Fannie Lou Hamer. The musical score is drawn from the heartfelt spirituals and blues of the Deep South, the urban vitality of the Jazz Age, and contemporary concert music by African Americans. Chamber Music Theatre is unique performance format developed by the Core Ensemble featuring a marriage of theatrical narrative to chamber music performance actress. Deltoiya Goodman portrays multiple characters while interacting with the onstage musical trio of cello, piano and percussion. Since 1993, the Core Ensemble has toured in every region of the United States and internationally to Australia, England, Russia, Ukraine, and the British Virgin Islands. The Core Ensemble has received support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, The Palm Beach County Cultural Council and the Aaron Copland Fund for Music. Admission is free, donations are appreciated.
WHEN: Saturday, April 30, 2016 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Lawrence E. Will Museum of The Glades, 530 South Main Street Belle Glade, FL
For more information contact Curators Becky Stitt or Dorothy Block: (561) 352-7505 (561) 215-7909
You are cordially invited to meet the new mayor of Pahokee-Keith W. Babb Jr. and learn about his vision for the city. Light refreshments will be served please RSVP at cityofpahokee.com
WHEN: Monday May, 9, 2016 5:00 p.m.-9:00 P.M.
WHERE: Pahokee Marina Conference Room, 190 N Lake Ave. Pahokee, FL
West Tech Open House
West Tech Pre Apprenticeship Program invites you to our Open House. Ready for Learning, Ready for Work, Ready for Life Learn Welding, Electrical, and HVAC! + Earn a GED� Join us for a tour of the classes and training labs. Give us a small investment of your time and we will give you a jump start on your career path! Classes begin October, 2016
WHEN: Tuesday, May 10, 2016 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
WHERE: West Technical Education Center, 2625 STATE ROAD 715, Belle Glade FL
The Pahokee Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner theme this year will be "Groovy 60's" so put on your bell bottom jeans, tie-dyed shirt, love beads, a flower in your hair and join us for this fun event. Tickets are $35.00 and include a dinner of steak, baked potatoes, green beans, corn on the cob, salad, rolls, dessert and a drink for $35.00.
WHEN: Saturday, May 14, 2016 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Marina and Campground, 207 Begonia Drive, Pahokee, FL
Contact for more information Regina Bohlen: 561-924-5579, 954-439-2897, or PahokeeChamber@att.net
A'giza Youth Sports Inc. 4th Annual Girls Basketball / Boys Football Summer Camp
Resolve Outstanding Warrants For Nonviolent Misdemeanor & Criminal Traffic Violations WITHOUT Being Arrested
Don't miss this one-time opportunity to:
* Voluntarily appear in court
* Avoid jail time for outstanding warrants
* Establish a payment plan for fines & costs
* Reinstate your driver's license*
* Get a FRESH START!
Violent crimes and felonies are not eligible. APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
WHEN: Saturday, April 30, 2016 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: South County Courthouse, 200 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach
Criminal Justice Complex, 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach
Find out if you are eligible and schedule an appointment by contacting the Public Defender's Office by April 21 at: (561) 355-7655 orwarrantrecall@pd15.org
Kissing HIV/AIDS Goodbye with the Stomping of Our Heels
A way to address the rising issues around HIV exposure among Women residing in Palm Beach County, we are planning an upcoming conference identified as Sista Organizing to Survive. In hope to enhance participation/attendance, we are extending an invitation to your agency staff and the groups of people your agency work with (offer services too) to register/participate at this conference. We have invited a host of great speakers/presenters who will present positive messages concerning the following topics:
* Prep Prevention - a new prevention drug for people without HIV who
are at very high risk for getting it....(Special Guest-Gilead Science)
* Creating A Healthy Relationship
* How does your spiritual faith connect with Worldly diseases
* Free Lunch
* Much More
WHEN: Saturday, April 30, 2016 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
10th Annual Family Connections Conference- Safety in Home, Community & School
Sessions will introduce participants to the importance of planning for personal safety in the home and community for individuals with ASD. Audience members will learn about programs, specific strategies and products to protect their child and raise awareness about issues that make children and adults with ASD more vulnerable. A Vendor Fair and Panel will provide tips for parents in dealing with elopement/wandering, water safety, natural disasters, �first responders/�re rescue and law enforcement.
24th Annual Letter Carrier's "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive: Largest one-day food drive in America
Leave food in a bag outside of your door or drop off at your local Post Office. Last year's drive collected more than 70 million pounds of non-perishable food. All food collected stays local and is distributed by Palm Beach County Food Bank and Feeding South Florida. The Letter Carriers' 'Stamp Out Hunger' Food Drive is the largest, single-day food drive in the US, and one of the easiest ways to make a difference in your community!
We will need volunteers to help out unload mail trucks at the following Post Offices:
* Tequesta Post Office, 401 Old Dixie Hwy, Jupiter, FL 33469
* Jupiter Post Office, 1095 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458
An emergency mental health intervention for suicidal persons attend a community QPR suicide prevention, 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from.Trainings are provided as free community outreach workshops through the FL LINC Project, the Florida Council for Community Mental Health and the Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network and community partners (3 CEU's are available for licensed professionals)
WHEN: Wednesday, May 25 20161:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Children's Service Council, 2300 High Ridge Rd Boynton Beach, FL
For more information and to RSVP contact: Shayna Sexton: 561-322-5081 or Shayna@fccmh.org
Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County 2016 Annual Conference
YOU'RE IN CHARGE. . .WHAT NOW? Staff members who are great at their current roles often move up the ladder within an organization. But are they truly prepared for a promotion into a leadership role? Do they know how to manage or lead others successfully? This fast-paced conference will energize you with a combination of serious leadership training information and targeted humor. The target audience is the "Work Leader," those who have a leadership title and role, whether it's a new position or not. These CEOs, EDs and VPs are expected to roll up their sleeves and contribute a healthy dose of work daily, all while managing and leading others and overseeing the operation. Many nonprofits rarely have the luxury or take the time to help staff transition into that role of manager and leader. You'll leave this conference with solid information on how to do just that.
WHEN: Monday, June 13, 2016 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Embassy Suites Hotel, 1601 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach
Looking for a new challenge this summer? If you are between the ages of 17-24 years old, Not employed or working and, Not enrolled in school (high school/college)
Are you ready to:
* Attain hospitality credentials (in West Palm Beach)
* Attain Microsoft credentials (in the Glades)
* Be selected for a paid internship?
* Be considered for an education scholarship?
Apply online from April 21 to May 13 at www.careersourcepbc.com or call 561.340-1060 ext. 2361
Local News: Glades Central Valedictorian Wants to Focus on Environment
Glades Central High School valedictorian Lauren Diaz wants every high school student to know that getting to the top isn't necessarily just for the smart kids. "I wasn't always at the top of my class. I was a terrible student. I entered high school with a 1.7 grade point average and ranked in the lower 10 percent of my class. I even failed gym at one point," laughed Diaz. "I hate to say it." Toward the end of her freshman year, Diaz decided enough was enough."I guess I had an epiphany," said Diaz. "I was just sitting on my bed reflecting on my life, seeing everybody else I know succeeding. I thought, I'm better than that. I know I'm capable. I was just very determined to change my lifestyle and what people deemed my fate. For me, people saw how I was, assumed I was going to be stuck here." Instead the 18-year-old Belle Glade resident recommitted herself to academics. She enrolled in the rigorous Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) program, took Advanced Placement classes and was the first in her class to be dual enrolled at Palm Beach State College. Diaz will graduate with a 3.7 GPA and a HPA of 4.7.
Opportunity for Nonprofits: Donation Partnership with Home Depot
We are excited to tell you about a donation program we are coordinating for Home Depot - called Framing Hope. This program is designed to donate excess merchandise from The Home Depot stores to organizations involved in housing and shelter. There are many stores available in Florida. If you choose to partner with a Home Depot you will be their exclusive partner. The items available for donation may include building materials and supplies, plumbing products, cleaning items, sinks, showers, and assorted household and seasonal goods. Specific items, including quantity, type and/or assortment cannot be guaranteed. Ladders, hazmat materials, appliances and live goods are not eligible and will NOT be included in the donations. Please note that the Framing Hope program can involve large items so ample transportation and storage are required to participate.
Local News: The Jim Moran Foundation Provides Grant to Further Children's Singing Program in The Glades
The Jim Moran Foundation announced the award of a 3-year $105,000 grant to the award-winning Young Singers of the Palm Beaches. This grant provides the funding to expand the "Choir in the Glades" free satellite choral instruction program that Young Singers started in 2014 in the underserved Glades region of Palm Beach County. Just as the original non-profit started, the Choir in the Glades began with several dozen elementary school children and is now able to expand into middle school, allowing current members to continue to grow with the Glades community children's choir. Choir in the Glades is led by music professionals living in the Glades community, and provides vocal instruction, singing and life skills enrichment during after-school hours. As our current choir members progress through school, having a middle school choir for them to continue singing with is an important asset to open vistas for their future success. Plans are underway to present the Middle School program as a partnership with Lake Shore Middle School in Belle Glade this coming fall. More details are forthcoming on the program.
Nonprofit Chamber Info: Scholarship for Student Volunteers
Kaire & Heffernan Community Scholarship is being offered to Florida High School and Undergraduate students who have helped their local community by volunteering at non-profits. In addition to the scholarship, we will be making a donation to the non-profit organization where the scholarship winner volunteered their time.
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.
Stamp Out Hunger: Largest one-day food drive in America
Leave food in a bag outside of your door or drop off at your local Post Office. Last year's drive collected more than 70 million pounds of non-perishable food. All food collected stays local and is distributed by Palm Beach County Food Bank and Feeding South Florida
Riding the Waves: Tools for the Management of Bipolar Disorder
Please join us for this very special workshop to discuss new information about Bipolar Spectrum Disorder. This workshop will feature two great experts in the field: Jacintha Cauffield and Patrick Hendry. Dr. Cauffield is Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Palm Beach Atlantic University and will discuss the newest information about treatment and medications for Bipolar.We are also proud to have nationally recognized expert Patrick Hendry from Mental Health America who will talk about the value of Peer Support in engagement and self-management.
WHEN: Thursday, May 5, 2016 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County, 909 Fern St. West Palm Beach, FL
The National Center for Victims of Crime, in conjunction with Florida Sheriffs Association, The Florida Council Against Sexual Violence, The Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, The Chiefs of Police, MADD and St. Thomas School of Law, will be offering a free training seminar for criminal justice practitioners, victim advocates, mental health therapists and other allied professionals. The seminar, Civil Justice for Victims of Crime in Florida, will explore how victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, child sex abuse, drunk driving, homicide, workplace violence, terrorism, elder abuse, identity theft and financial and property crimes can use civil lawsuits to obtain justice, hold responsible parties accountable, prevent future crimes, and obtain the financial resources victims need to rebuild their lives. The program will cover resources and strategies for victims considering civil lawsuits, and will include a panel of attorneys to answer specific questions of Florida law.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Lake Pavilion, 101 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401\
Emerging City Champions Fellowship open for applications
The Emerging City Champions Fellowship is currently accepting applications from young civic innovators (ages 19-35) in the 26 communities where Knight invests, who have ideas to strengthen urban mobility, improve public spaces and enhance civic engagement in their cities. The fellowship closes for applications on April 15, 2016. Led by nonprofit 8 80 Cities and supported by Knight Foundation, the fellowship offers innovators the skills, knowledge and support they need to make immediate and lasting impact in their communities.
Palm Beach International Agricultural Summit To Host Palm Beach County Students
A full-day summit and expo focused on educating the public about the business of modern agriculture and its role in advancing our quality of life and the economy. Honored guest speakers will include Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam H. Putnam. Discussions on the Evolution of Farming, Food Supply and Distribution, the Blue Revolution, Ag Tech and more will be covered. We are busy building our full agenda; it's going to be an informative day. The expo floor will be filled with key stakeholders in the agriculture community, giving all attendees first-hand experience with those in the field of agriculture.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 4, 2016 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center - 650 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach
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.
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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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