May 2, 2016
Glades Community Updates
Stay Connected!  See What's Going on in the Glades this Week

 Tuesday, May 3, 2016  12:00 a.m.- 12:00 a.m.  Great Give May 3rd - Please support The Glades Initiative, Online
 Friday, May 6, 2016       3:30 p.m.-   5:00 p.m.  Sr. Laura Good-Bye Party, The Glades Initiative, Inc., Belle Glade
 Monday, May 9, 2016     5:00 p.m.-  9:00 p.m.  City of Pahokee Mayor's Meet and Greet, Pahokee Marina 
 Monday, May 9, 2016     5:30 p.m.-  6:30 p.m.  Red Cross "Coffee with the Captain" to Host Commander of Law Enforcement, Bank of Belle Glade
  
GLADES AREA 
Great Give May 3rd - Please support The Glades Initiative

As a subscriber to our weekly eblast, The Glades Community Updates, we ask that you please take this opportunity to support our work and the benefit it provides to the community.
 
We need your help Tomorrow!  Please give to The Glades Initiative for the Great Give 2016!  We are making a difference in the Glades area by assisting thousands of families with access to vital services, including healthy, affordable food and health insurance.  https://greatgiveflorida.org/npo/glades-initiative-inc 
 
This is the best time of the year to make a donation to The Glades Initiative, because not only will we receive some match from the general Great Give grant pool, but in addition, we have two donors who will donate up to $10k to match at 100% whatever The Glades Initiative is able to bring in in donations, so please help us maximize this amount.
 
We are a small nonprofit and spend the vast majority of our time providing services to the community, as such, we do not have formal or fancy fundraisers and try to take advantage of collaborative efforts like the Great Give to raise the donations we need. Please help us by forwarding this message to others you think will donate.

GreatGive

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From The Glades Initiative - Sad News - Good-Bye Party
 
It is with regret that we announce Sr. Laura, our Training Coordinator, will be leaving Florida and the Glades area.  We have been fortunate to have Sr. Laura sharing her many talents with us these past years. We wish her all the best in her new endeavors.
Goodbye 
We will be having a good-bye party for her. If you know her or have worked with Sr. Laura over these past few years, we invite you to join us. Please RSVP if you plan to attend by calling us at 996.3310 or by emailing to [email protected]
 
WHEN: Friday, May 06, 2016 3:30 p.m.
 
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc, 141 SE Avenue, Belle Glade
 
City of Pahokee Mayor's Meet and Greet
 
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
Mayor 
WHEN: Monday May, 9, 2016 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 
WHERE: Pahokee Marina Conference Room, 190 N Lake Ave. Pahokee, FL

Red Cross "Coffee with the Captain" to Host Commander of Law Enforcement
 
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (March 29, 2016) - The American Red Cross Palm Beach and Martin County Chapter will host "Coffee with the Captain"  featuring Captain Ed  Luty Commander of Law Enforcement for the Glades, Palm Beach County Sheriff Office.  Light refreshments will be served and the public is invited. "We have been very pleased with the tremendous response to these informational gatherings," said Robin Hicks Nunley, Executive Director of the Greater Palm Beach and Martin County Red Cross.  "We are particularly excited about Captain Luty because he has such a close relationship with the Glades communities." Sponsored by the Bank of Belle Glade, "Coffee with..." is a new series of "meet and greet" events hosted by the Red Cross to engage local leaders with the communities they serve.  The events are an opportunity for residents to meet personally with local leaders in law enforcement, government, veteran's affairs and first responders to hear first-hand how they work together to make a  difference in their community in an informal and friendly atmosphere. Captain Luty began his law enforcement career in 1987 and has held numerous positions in road patrol, traffic, K-9 Handler, Community Policing and Watch Commander.  His experience in the Glades has been as the Executive Officer for the City of Belle Glade, the Commander overseeing the Cities of Belle Glade and Pahokee and his recent appointment to Commander of Law Enforcement in the Glades.
Coffee 
WHEN:  Monday, May 9, 2016 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Bank of Belle Glade, 108 SE Ave D, Belle Glade, FL 

Palm Beach State College Introduction to Archaeology
 
Examine the history and methodology of archaeology, a sub-discipline of anthropology. Students learn archaeological concepts and procedures and see how they are used to make and study findings to illuminate the past. Scrutinize archaeology's application in the modern world by working through ethical issues and practical challenges that confront archaeologists today. Summer A Session 2016 Course Availability
 
WHEN: Monday May 16-June 27, 2016

WHERE: Palm Beach State College, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade FL
 
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2016 Putting Kids First: Community Back To School Bash - Registration Deadline Is June 17th

We are thrilled to announce the 2016 Putting Kids First: Community Back to School Bash!  This wonderful annual event will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at six (6) locations throughout the County, and we need your assistance with registering all kids in need in our Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) communities. As you probably know, the Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) has been partnering with the Community Back to School Bash (CBSB) collaborative to provide school supplies to kids in need from Kindergarten to 12th grade. The program is a countywide initiative of government working in partnership with the Community Back to School Bash (BASH) and other community service organizations to provide children in need with school supplies and backpacks.  The program is implemented through an annual event funded by Palm Beach County and the CBSB collaborative, comprised of more than 60 nonprofit and other agencies.

WHEN: Saturday, August 6, 2016 

WHERE:Location Varies

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Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce May 2016 Newsletter
 
OTHER AREAS

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

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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

For more information call: (561)832-3755 or [email protected]

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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.
 
WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 2016 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
 
WHERE: FAU Jupiter Lifelong Learning Center, 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter FL
 
Click here for more detail and how to RSVP

EmpowHER Leadership Academy for Girls
 
EmpowHER Leadership Academy for Girls will empower female students from various schools throughout the Palm Beach County District.  The academy supports diversity and would introduce the junior and senior girls to organizations that are led by women executives and will focus on job shadowing, interview skills, resume writing, effective communication both verbal and written, career exploration and much more. The Leadership Academy is free and open to twenty (20) young ladies thanks to the generous donations of our sponsors.  The Leadership Academy will meet once a month during the Palm Beach County School District calendar beginning in September of 2016, with eight (8) planned business tours in the areas of Leadership Empowerment (leadership and branding), Political Empowerment, Economic Empowerment and Education Empowerment.  Training will be provided from Palm Beach County's Women Experts.  The Leadership Academy participants will also be provided with a trip to Tallahassee to tour the Florida State Capitol. The tour would offer the girls an opportunity to meet face-to-face with legislators and learn more about the political process. Upon completion of the program in May of 2017, participants will finish with a leadership certificate and community service hours to be awarded during our year end Student Achievement Awards Program.
Criteria to participate:
*           Full-time student in Palm Beach County School System
*           Grade Point Average (GPA) of a 2.5 and higher
*           Essay describing why you feel you are a good candidate for this program
 
To apply for the Leadership Academy for Girls complete the attached application and mail it to Rhonda Rogers, Program Chair on or before Friday, July 15, 2016

Click here for more details
Click here for application

Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) Newsletter May 2016



Monday Morning Updates May 2, 2016

Previous Postings GLADES AREA
 
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.
 
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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

For more information call: 561-842-1063

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Pahokee Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner

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 [email protected] 
 
A'giza Youth Sports Inc. 4th Annual Girls Basketball / Boys Football Summer Camp

* Individual skill building
* Team sportsmanship
* Mentoring
* Increase knowledge of health and fitness
* Develop positive attitudes toward physical activity
* Improve Social Skills
* Improve academic performance
   ...and have fun!!!
Lunch provided for ages 6-17

Registration Fee: $5.00 registration Begins: May 1, 2016
  
For more information call Coach Dean: (561)-932-7569

Click here for flyer

 
Summer Job/Internship For Youth
 
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
 
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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.

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Previous Postings OTHER AREAS

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
*        Palm Beach Gardens Post Office, 3330 Fairchild Gardens Avenue, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 3341
*        Riviera Beach Post Office, 1905 W Blue Heron Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33404

Please note: volunteers must be at least 16 years of age to participate.

WHEN: Saturday, May 14, 2016

WHERE: Your Local Post Office

Registration is now available at 
http://pbcfoodbank.volunteerhub.com/Events

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Free Suicide Prevention Training

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 [email protected]

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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

Click here for more details and how to register
 
JEFF Industries, Inc. Live Lear Work Spring 2016 Newsletter 1


 
Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)

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Monday Morning Updates April 25, 2016

The Bi-Annual Palm Beach County Hunger Relief and Food Security

System Update meeting & discussion

WHEN: Monday, May 16, 2016 10:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

WHERE: Clayton Hutcheson Agricultural Center, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach

For more information and to RSVP: [email protected]

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Civil Justice for Victims of Crime in Florida

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\

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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. 

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The Junior League of Boca Raton is pleased to present our 2016 Spring 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 call (561) 620-2553 or [email protected]


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 [email protected] or (561) 996-3310.

 

If you would like to submit your volunteer opportunities on our site below, please email us at [email protected]

  

           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


 


 




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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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