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Strengthening Families and Communities WORKSHOP
University of Miami's Families First Program offers a free 12-week group for parents of children ages 1-7 years. Parents will discuss and learn ways to help children identify their feelings, improve children's behavior and teach children to handle stress. Registration is required. Call 305-243-8425 or email
familiesfirst@miami.edu for more information and registration.
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Wednesdays, April 27 - July 13, 10 am
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Fridays, April 29 - July 15, 10 am
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Tuesdays, May 3 - July 19, 10 am
En EspaƱol
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Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run
April 28, 2016 - Starts: 6:45 pm - Location: 301 Biscayne Blvd.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
USCIS will be at select locations throughout the month of May providing information, materials, and answering general questions.
View flyer for more information.
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FedAssist - Representatives from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
will be available to answer questions and general information to the public on a walk-in basis. Resource materials to help you study for the citizenship test will also be available.
Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) -
will be providing services for low-income veteran families: Short Term Case Management, Rental Assistance, Utility Deposit/Rental Assistance, Security Deposit Assistance, Patriot Pass Assistance, Emergency Supplies, and Childcare Assistance.
DCF/ACCESS - The Department of Children and Families (DCF) will be offering their
ACCESS program, which provides the following services: Temporary Cash Assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Refugee Assistance.
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DMV to Go - Every third Thursday of the month renew or replace driver's license or state ID card.
MDX-SunPass - Every third Thursday of the month MDX will provide all attendees with a free SunPass mini for all vehicles in their household as well as informing residents about current and future MDX projects.
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Take the Train, Take the Test -
the Florida Department of Health, Miami-Dade Transit and 3-1-1 have joined forces to offer free HIV and STD testing to the public at select Metrorail stations.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
The month of May is the Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month. The process to celebrate the Asian Heritage began in 1977 as a Day, later a week and in 1990 President George H.W. Bush signed a bill passed by Congress to designate May as the Asian-American heritage Month. In order to celebrate the Asian heritage various businesses and group will be conducting activities throughout the Miami Dade County including U.S. Customs; and Immigration Departments. The Miami-Dade County Asian American Advisory Board is setting up displays/exhibit about Asia in the Government Center lobby throughout the month. People can visit the displays from various countries during the business hours when the lobby is open to public.
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The Next Asian American Advisory Board Meeting:
Chairperson: Barnaby Min
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 6 - 8 pm at the SPCC - (CITT) Tenth floor conference room
For more information contact Mohammad Shakir, Director at (305) 375-1570
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The Next Black Affairs Advisory Board Meeting:
Chairperson: Stephen Hunter Johnson
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 from 10 - 11:30 am at the SPCC - Tenth floor conference room
For more information contact Retha Boone-Fye, Director at (305) 375-4606
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The Coordinated Response Team is an initiative of the Miami-Dade Board of County
Commissioners and evolved out of community dialogues held by the Office of Community
Advocacy's Black Affairs Advisory Board, which identified the need for a coordinated
approach to help individuals and families affected by violence or disaster.
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The Next Commission for Women Board Meeting:
Chairperson: Mara Zapata
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 6 - 8 pm at the
Miami Beach Woman's Club, 2401 Pine Tree Drive
For more information contact Laura Morilla, Director at (305) 375-4967
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Today's CRB Housing and Economic Issues Committee:
Chairperson: Dr. Terry Murphy
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 11 am - 1 pm at the Stephen P. Clark Center 10th floor rear conference room.
For more information contact Amy Carswell, Director at (305) 375-1406
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SAVE THE DATE!
The Miami-Dade County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board is hosting a 2016 Judicial Candidate Forum together with the Miami-Dade County Public Defender, Carlos J. Martinez, and The League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County
Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Miami-Dade College, Wolfson Campus, Auditorium 1261
The Forum will provide an opportunity for residents to get to know the candidates running for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in the 2016 elections.
For more information, and for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Natalie Milian, HAAB Director at 305-375-5098.
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The Next Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Meeting:
Chairperson: Abbie B. Cuellar
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 6 - 8 pm at 1801 Coral Way, Suite 200
For more information contact Natalie Milian, Director at (305) 375-5098
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The Next Military Affairs Board Meeting:
Chairperson: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Firefighters Memorial Building, 8000 NW 21 Street
For more information contact Gus Cruz, Director at (305) 375-4493
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Felon Voting Rights
Please click on the link and let us know, in Florida, should the State reinstate voting privilege to persons with felony convictions upon completion of their sentences?
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Miss Humblebee's Academy is an early literacy program for parents and their children that helps prepare 3-6 year olds for success in kindergarten and beyond. Children have an opportunity to learn while having fun in a safe online classroom environment.
For more information
Visit
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If we stay in a shell like a clam, chances are no opportunity will ever come along.
& Our hearts and minds cannot be empty, but if we fill them up with Good thoughts,
chances are that when "opportunity" knocks, we will be able to use our
God-given "abilities". - R.R.
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