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Rev. Willie Sims (June 6, 1948 - Sept. 3, 2016)
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The Office of Community Advocacy mourns the loss of one of Miami-Dade County's most outspoken and effective community advocates in the passing of Rev. Willie Sims. He was hired by former Executive Director, Robert Simms, to lead the county's new Crisis Intervention Team created immediately after the McDuffie riots in 1980. He served as staff for both the Community Relations Board and the Black Affairs Advisory Board. He is also credited with the creation of the nationally recognized Goodwill Ambassadors Program.
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4 Years of Free Tuition Could Be Yours
Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott's Hispanic Heritage Month essay contest is open to all Florida students in grades 4-12. Three winners will be selected to receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship sponsored by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation: one elementary school student (grades 4-5), one middle school student (grades 6-8), and one high school student (grades 9-12).
The deadline for submissions is 9/9
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Thursday, September 15, 2016
- What is a business plan?
- What are the benefits of a business plan?
- Can a business plan aid in the achievement of growth?
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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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All advisory board meetings are open to the public in compliance with Florida Sunshine Statutes
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The Next Asian American Advisory Board Meeting:
Chairperson: Barnaby Min
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 from 6 - 8 pm
SPCC 111 NW 1st Street, (CITT) 10th floor conference room
For more information, contact Mohammad Shakir, Director at (305) 375-1570
*Boards usually do not meet during the months of August and December
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Today's Black Affairs Advisory Board Meeting:
Chairperson: Stephen Hunter Johnson
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 10 - 11:30 am
SPCC 111 NW 1st Street, 10th floor rear conference room
For more information, contact Retha Boone-Fye, Director at (305) 375-4606
*Boards usually do not meet during the months of August and December
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The Next Commission for Women Board Meeting:
Chairperson: Mara Zapata
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 6 - 8 pm // location tbd
For more information, contact Laura Morilla, Director at (305) 375-4967
*Boards usually do not meet during the months of August and December
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"International Day of Peace"
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 // 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
For more Information contact the CRB at 305-375-1406 or
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The Community Relations Board General Membership Meeting:
Chairperson: Edward Shohat
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 2 - 4 pm
Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
For more information, contact Amy Carswell, Director at (305) 375-1406
*Boards usually do not meet during the months of August and December
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The Next Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board Meeting:
Chairperson: Abbie B. Cuellar
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 from 6 - 8 pm at 1801 Coral Way, Suite 200
For more information, contact Natalie Milian, Director at (305) 375-5098
*Boards usually do not meet during the months of August and December
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Road Racing
& the Inaugural Veterans Trust Invitational Cup Series
Join us in honoring our Military Service Members & First Responders
September 11 @ 1200 // Homestead-Miami Speedway
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The Next Military Affairs Board Meeting:
Chairperson: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 from 6 - 8 pm
Firefighters Memorial Building, 8000 NW 21 Street, Doral, FL 33122
For more information, contact Gus Cruz, Director at (305) 375-4493
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Miami-Dade County's SBD & Black Affairs Advisory Board Observes Black Business Month
On August 31, Miami-Dade County's Small Business Development Office (SBD) in conjunction with the Black Affairs Advisory Board (BAAB) held the first annual vendor outreach event to celebrate Black Business Month. During the event, the Black Affairs Advisory Board took the opportunity to launch its "I Support B.O.B." (Black Owned Businesses) campaign in an effort to empower black business owners while encouraging potential customers to build wealth within their communities.
More Information >>
If you're interested in registering your "Black Owned Business" (B.O.B) in the Black World Guide, please follow directions on the registration form here: Black World Guide Registration >>
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Avoid Scams Initiative
Immigrants all over the country are being targeted in scams. Don't be one of the victims! Scammers may call or email you, pretending to be a government official. They will say that there is a problem with an application or additional information is required to continue the immigration process. They will then ask for personal and sensitive details, and demand payment to fix any problems.
Remember, USCIS officials
will never ask for payment over the phone or in an email. If we need payment, we will mail a letter on official stationery requesting payment.
If you receive a scam email or phone call, report it to the Federal Trade Commission
. If you are not sure if it is a scam, forward the suspicious email to the USCIS Webmaster.
USCIS will review the emails received and share with law enforcement agencies as appropriate.
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Florida Department of Health Daily Zika Update
For up-to-date information and news on the Zika Virus, please check out the Florida Department of Health's website, which is updated every day at 2:00 p.m.
More Information >>
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Focusing your attention on television, movies, video games, and technology affects your life more than you t
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"If you want to make an easy job seem mighty hard, just keep putting off doing it."
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