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Stay Connected! See What's Going on in the Glades this Week!
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Friday, August 5, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Belle Glade Back-to-School Bash, Lakeshore Civic Center, Belle Glade
Saturday, August 5, 2016 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. South Bay Back-to-School Bash, Tanner Park, South Bay
Saturday, August 5, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pahokee Back-to-School Bash, Pahokee High School
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FREE Childbirth Classes at Lakeside Medical Center 
Address your fears, decreased stress in labor, learn, breathing techniques, connect with other mothers, connect with your partner/labor coach, learn/brush up on new born care, and check out our beautiful facility in advance.
WHEN:
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Thursdays, September 1st, 15th, & 29th
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL
For more information and to RSVP call: (561) 996-6571 ext. 8116
Belle Glade Back-to-School Bash
WHEN:
Friday, August 5, 2016 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Lakeshore Civic Center, 1224 SW Avenue E Place, Belle Glade, FL 33430
For more details, contact the City of Belle Glade: (561)996-0100
South Bay Back-to-School Bash
WHEN:
Saturday, August 6, 2016 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Tanner Park, 105 Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493
For more details, contact the City of South Bay: (561)996-6751
Pahokee Back-to-School Bash
WHEN:
Saturday, August 6, 2016 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Pahokee High School, 900 Larrimore Road, Pahokee, FL 33493
For more details, contact the City of Pahokee: (561)924-5534
Lunch and Learn In-service: Truvada for PrEP
This in-service mission serves to heighten awareness around PrEP among local residents who are at high risk for HIV exposure. The goal is to bring Healthcare Providers on board in promoting this new style of HIV prevention method.
What is PrEP? PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS is a new prevention method in which people who do not have the HIV infection take one pill daily to reduce their risk of becoming infected.
Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, HIV Prevention Educators, Case Managers, Medical Residents, Disease Intervention Specialists, Pharmacists, Prevention Training Consultants, and Healthcare Providers
WHEN:
Monday, August 29, 2016
12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL
For more information and reservation opportunity, please contact Linda Warren, Prevention Training Consultant, at 561-547-6852 or [email protected].
Summer BreakSpot Locations Are Now Open
FREE meals for kids and teens! Introducing the Summer Break Spot, offering free nutritious meals to kids and teens 18 and under all summer long each supervised location offers nutritious meals - breakfast, lunch or snacks - in a safe environment.
Back-to-School Immunization/Physicals Special
For a limited time, receive discounted services for Back-to-School!
WHERE: Palm Glades Rural Health Associates,217 West Avenue A, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Grace Healthcare Solutions, 7368 State Road 15, US 441, Pahokee, FL 33476
Back to School Service Flyers:
Once again South Florida PBS has teamed with Roger Dean Stadium for a night of baseball and fun.
We would love to have you and/or your organization (staff) join us for this free evening.
If you are interested please call Mary Doscher at 561-818-5882 for your free tickets.
Click here for details
Training Academy Job Board
The Family Central, Inc. Training Academy is pleased to announce our official Training Academy Job Board!
This service is free to employers that are licensed child care providers in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
As our students complete the FCCPC/CDA National Credential Course here at FCI Training Academy, many of them seek employment opportunities to further their careers. If you are interested in sharing your current open positions, feel free to complete the Employer Job Post Form (click here for the form) and email to [email protected] or fax to 954-724-3957. If you have any questions, please contact the office
at 954-724-3957 or send an email to [email protected]
Information on Free Programs for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Click here to view
Rules and Eligibility Updates for Florida KidCare
Click here for a shorter version of the update chart
Salvation Army Angel Tree Program
DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO IS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE THIS CHRISTMAS?
(For children 12 years old and under only)
The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County operates a holiday toy distribution program. With the help of a generous public we are able to provide toys to families in need. Families must complete an application and registration to receive assistance through The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program.
Click here for registration and locations (Palm Beach County Only)
Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) Alerts - July 2016
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Arrange a FREE Child I.D. Event
For additional information on this valuable, free service or to arrange for an I.D. event, please call 561-688-3970
, and leave your contact information and you will hear back from us within 1-2 days.
Click here to view a flyer
Full-time Year-Long Interns Available for Palm Beach County Nonprofits
A new program of the United Methodist Church is offering full-time year-long interns to nonprofits in Palm Beach County starting September 1 through the beginning of August next year. The nonprofit must provide; -a job description to cover 35 to 40 hours per week -A designated supervisor and weekly check in meetings from each will be back between intern in organization -The nonprofit contributes $14,000 over the year -Open communication with the program's director -The United Methodist Church program provides the interns, all HR, personal stipend, housing, utilities, groceries, transportation expenses, three retreats during the year, monthly house visits and occasional book studies.
-The nonprofit is free to hire an intern after the year is over
The Methodist program is planning on to two house locations; one near Lake Okeechobee between Canal Point and Belle Glade and the other East of the turnpike between Lake Worth and Boynton Beach.
Currently there are six candidates interested in internship positions. These are hard-working, "change the world" kinds of young adults with varying skills and abilities.
If you are interested, or have questions, contact Heidi Aspinwall as soon as possible. Cell is 305-733-4420.
[email protected]
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Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network (LORHN) Newsletter - July 2016
Children's Services Council - Monday Morning Update - August 1, 2016
Job Opportunities
Glades Area
Glades Area Pantry - GAP Christian Academy is in need of a high school teacher who is well versed and/or is able to teach geometry, civics, and physical science. Salary is $13,000 total for nine months of teaching. Please contact Tomoka Burgess at 561-914-4888 if qualified and interested. Christian curriculum. Hours 7 am - 3 pm Monday through Friday. Located in Pahokee. Must pass background check.
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Junior League 2016 Summer Nonprofit Leadership Series
The Junior League of Boca Raton is pleased to present our 2016 Summer Nonprofit Leadership Series
Please note, there is NO registration fee for the workshops below.
For more information please email our Grant Librarian, Liz Locke at [email protected] or call us at (561) 620-2553.
Click here to register for FREE!
Introduction to Finding Grants
Presented by Liz Locke
Learn how to effectively utilize the VCRC library resources, including the Foundation Center's database - Foundation Directory Online. Research potential funders for your organization by developing targeted lists of foundations that will match your organization's funding needs.
WHEN:
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Junior League of Boca Raton, 261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Board Engagement
Presented by Gerald Czarnecki
Bringing on a terrific board member is only the first step. Taking time to ensure that each board member becomes personally invested and engaged in the mission of the organization is time well spent. In this workshop, unveil practical ways to develop truly engaged, board members and determine how they could become your nonprofit's best ambassadors, advocates, strategists, and all-around supporters.
WHEN:
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Junior League of Boca Raton, 261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Presented by Liz Locke
Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps to give staff and board members a roadmap to success. This introductory workshop explains basic steps for developing a fundraising plan, including tips on making your case for support, diversifying your organization's fundraising base, and creating a plan of action.
WHEN:
Thursday, August 25, 2016 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Junior League of Boca Raton, 261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432
T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society's 16th Annual Community Health Fair
Free health care screenings
WHEN: Saturday, August 6, 2016 8:00am - 2:00pm
WHERE: FoundCare Health Center, 2330 S. Congress Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL, 33406
Ethics and the Media: Navigating the News in the New Normal
Join award winning journalist Al Tompkins for an engaging,interactive session exploring the changes, challenges and choices of a media revolution that is transforming the foundations of traditional journalism and its ethics. Learn four key questions that will help you "think critically" about the information you consume online, in the newspaper or over the air from any source.
WHEN: Monday, August 8, 2016 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach State College, 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461
Click here to view the flyer
Click here to register
Young Leaguers in the K(now) Organizational Meeting
For adults 18-45 who are interested in good government: Help shape the future of the group, hear about the league's work in the area of gun safety and talk about the August Primary.
WHEN: Thursday, August 11, 2016 6:30 p.m.
777 South Flagler Drive, Suite 500 East, West Palm Beach, FL
RSVP to [email protected] or (305)299-0232
Click here to view the flyer
Human Trafficking Coalition General Meeting: Summer Series Training
Homelessness
Our guest speaker will be Katherine Hammer, LCSW, Senior Director of the Lewis Center to speak about homelessness being a vulnerability that leads to trafficking. Agency Spotlight: Florencia Dominguez from International Rescue Committee. Certificates with contact hours will be issued for this meeting.
WHEN:
Wednesday, August 10, 2016 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
WHERE: PBC Emergency Operations Center, 20 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL
Extended Topics
Our guest speaker will be Tanya Meade presenting on Stewards of Children. Agency Spotlight: Due to extended topic, there is no agency spotlight this month. Certificates with contact hours will be issued for this meeting.
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
WHERE: PBC Emergency Operations Center 20 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL
4th Annual Nonprofit Chamber Community Spirit Luncheon
For the fourth year, the Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County is honoring those who have made special contributions to the nonprofit community in Palm Beach County. Please join us to honor and applaud them for going above and beyond to support and advocate for those in our community who need us the most.
WHEN:
Friday, September 16, 2016
11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Embassy Suites, 1601 Belvedere Rd. West Palm Beach, FL 33406
COST: $50 per person or $500 for a table of 10
8th Annual Climate Change Summit
At this event, the focus will be on real stories of real success in communities, business and political sectors, evaluating the environmental and economic impacts of a changing climate. Better still, we'll address strategies to help local governments, businesses, and community leaders pro-actively build resilience in their communities, with emphasis on economic vitality. This year, as we begin updating the Regional Climate Action Plan, we'll ask you about your vision for Southeast Florida's future. Take the lead in Southeast Florida's sustainable future by participating in this year's Climate Leadership Summit.
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 5-6, 2016.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL
Children's Services Council Monday Morning Update - July 25, 2016
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Previous Postings GLADES AREA
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First Bank in Belle Glade~ Now Open
First Bank is committed to building relationships by helping to meet the needs of the Belle Glade business community and residents. If you are interested in Business Banking services, Commercial or Ag Loans, Buying or Refinancing a Home, considering Retirement options, then stop by for a visit - our Belle Glade office team is locally grown and will help seek personalized financial solutions to achieve your goals. We welcome your visit and look forward to meeting you!
WHEN:
Mondays-Thursdays 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fridays 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: First Bank of Belle Glade, 325 South Main Street, Belle Glade
Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County~Grant Opportunity
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Sharon R. Bock Clerk & Comptroller Palm Beach County For the Record June 2016
Office of Community Revitalization Community Connect~ June 2016
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