Monday, October 24, 2016
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Mon, Oct. 24  7:00am - 7:00pm       Early Voting (Click for locations) - Now through Nov. 6th
Wed, Oct. 26
  9:30am - 3:00pm       Salvation Army Angel Tree Program, Belle Glade
Wed, Oct. 26  5:30pm - 6:30pm       Toastmasters Club, Palm Beach State College, Belle Glade
Thur, Oct. 27  10:00am - 12:00pm   Common Sense Parenting, Federation of Families, South Bay
Fri, Oct. 28      7:00pm - 10:00pm     P-ART- Y Art Night, Pahokee Chamber of Commerce
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Salvation Army Angel Tree Program Sign-Up New Deadline
Army
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.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 26, 2016  9:30am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 3:00pm

WHERE: 1101 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Click here for more information
Toastmasters Club Toast Toast

The world needs leaders. Leaders head families, coach teams, run businesses and mentor others. These leaders must not only accomplish, they must communicate. By regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback, leading teams and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program. Every Toastmasters journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, they learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer. They plan and lead. They give feedback-and accept it. Through our community of learners, they find their path to leadership.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 26, 2016   5:30pm - 6:30pm

WHERE: Palm Beach State College (Room CRB224), 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL

For more information and how to join, call: (561)261-5043
Click here to view the website
Boys Town South Florida: Common Sense Parenting Parenting

Parenting can be tough! Boys Town Common Sense Parenting classes are here to help. If you have a child, chances are you've had your fair share of challenging days. Parents are invited to join in our fun and interactive classes.

WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2016  10:00am - 12:00pm
            Thursday, November 3, 2016  10:00am - 12:00pm
            Thursday, November 10, 2016  10:00am - 12:00pm
            Thursday, November 17, 2016  10:00am - 12:00pm
            Tuesday, November 22, 2016  10:00am - 12:00pm
            Thursday, December 1, 2016  10:00am - 12:00pm

WHERE: Federation of Families, Chamber of Commerce Building, 101 NW 1st Avenue, South Bay, Florida 33493

If you are interested in attending or would like to refer a parent/caregiver, please contact Rebecca Harley at 561-723-0835 or [email protected] now.

Click here for a flyer
P-ART-Y Art Night in Pahokee PKart

Come and join us for a night of art, wine, and cheese!

WHERE: Pahokee Chamber of Commerce, 115 E Main Street, Pahokee, FL 33476

WHEN: Friday, October 28, 2016  7:00pm - 10:00pm

Please RSVP by October 26th

Click here for more details

Pahokee Town Hall Meeting: Penny Surtax

Learn more about the Penny Surtax and how it will benefit Pahokee and local projects!

WHEN: Tuesday, November 1, 2016  6:00pm - 7:30pm

WHERE: City of Pahokee Parks & Rec Cafeteria

Click here for more information
FREE Glades Diabetes Health Fair

Join us for a FREE Diabetes Health Fair - Information, risk assessments, screenings, food demonstrations, food distribution (for the first 100 participants), resources, giveaways, and more!

WHEN: Saturday, November 5, 2016  10:00am - 1:00pm

WHERE: Dolly Hand Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Click here for more information
Health Dialogue to Action Sessions

The Community Dialogues are designed to create a comfortable environment for small group facilitated dialogue. Conversations will be led by neutral facilitators to insure that interactions are honest, non-confrontational and mutually enhancing. During the dialogues, different types of people will come together around public health issues in a space that fosters constructive, respectful conversation. Participants listen to each other's concerns, build relationships, and generate ideas for action and ultimately implement those plans. Typically groups of 10-15 meet several times over a 4-6 week period and work on a tangible health related project.

WHEN: Beginning Wednesday, November 9, 2016  6:00pm - 8:00pm

WHERE: Contact Barbara Cheives for locations RSVP REQUIRED

Dinner and childcare will be provided. Locations in South Bay, Belle Glade and Pahokee are to be determined.

If you are interested in participating in the dialogue sessions or know someone who might be interested, please contact me or Barbara Cheives at 561-351-6864 or [email protected].
The Glades Initiative, Inc. Annual Potluck Luncheon

The Glades Initiative, Inc. invites all our partners and community supporters to join us at our annual Thanksgiving Potluck Luncheon (with an optional gift exchange).  

WHEN: Thursday, November 17, 2016   12:00pm  - 1:30pm

WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade

Please RSVP to Sandy by November 15th at (561) 996-3310 or [email protected] with the number attending and what dish you will bring.

Don't wait! There are ONLY 30 SEATS AVAILABLE!

Click here for more information
FREE Legal Services

Need legal services?
(Child Support, Fair Housing, Immigration, etc.)

Call the Glades Initiative, Inc. to make an appointment and find out if you are eligible.
All services are offered in English, Spanish, and Creole.

Click here to learn more
Pahokee Senior High School Upcoming Events

School Advisory Council meetings, Meet the Counselor Day, FASFA training, and more!

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Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
Monday Morning Update

See how the Children's Services Council is working for our children:

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Short and Tweet

Just 140 characters for your chance to receive $10k. Deluxe Corporation Foundation is awarding 10 grants to small nonprofit organizations.

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The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, which assists high-achieving low-income students reach their full potential through education, is inviting applications for its College Scholarship Program, the largest undergraduate scholarship in the country.

Scholarship recipients will be awarded as much as $40,000 per year for four years to cover the cost of tuition, books, living expenses, and other fees.

Click here for more information

Job Opportunities

In the Glades
The Sun
Indeed Jobs
Hot Jobs
Community Partners
Career Source

In Other Areas

Multiple Postings ~ Unicorn Children's Foundation, Boca Raton, FL
Health Insurance Marketplace Navigator (Fluent in Spanish) ~ HCSEF, West Palm Beach, FL
Program Coordinator ~ Women's Foundation of Palm Beach County, West Palm Beach, FL
Housing First Supervisor ~ The Lord's Place, West Palm Beach, FL
Client Advocate - Operation Home Ready ~ The Lord's Place, West Palm Beach, FL
President/CEO ~ Florida Impact, Tallahassee, FL
Director of Marketing ~ Cultural Council of Palm Beach County, Lake Worth, FL

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Fight the Fight:
2016 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Luncheon


Inspirational survivor stories, breast health education and resources, and more!

WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2016  11:30am - 1:30pm

WHERE: Gaines Park Community Center, 1501 N. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Click here to register and for more information
Inappropriate Oil Drilling and Water Don't Mix:
Update to Oil Legislation

The LWVPBC's Environment Committee invites you to attend an informative presentation on the various effects of drilling for oil in Florida. Due to an upsurge in permit requests, residents must be aware of how fracking will affect our water supply, affect wetland habitat, and affect endangered species.

WHEN: Thursday, October 27, 2016  5:30pm - 7:30pm

WHERE: Summit Library, 3650 Summit Blvd, 33406

Click here for more information
The Sea Star Program's Club Seahorse

The Sea Star Program's Club Seahorse is an all-day camp experience. The purpose of Club Seahorse is to bring children 5 to 10 years old, whose loved ones have died, together on a teacher's workday for support and friendship. This innovative grief support program includes interactions with miniature horses and other small farm animals, peer support groups, and therapeutic art and play.

WHEN: Friday, October 28, 2016 (Must be registered)

WHERE: Tomorrow's Rainbow, 4341 NW 39th Ave, Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Click here to register
2016 Children's Day Awards Luncheon

This is our 10th year of this outstanding event. Register now, buy raffle tickets, enter our online auction. This is one of the year's most popular fundraising events in Palm Beach County. Come enjoy the event and help Families First continue its outstanding work in helping families remain together and become self-sufficient so their children can thrive.

WHEN: Friday, October 28, 2016  12:00pm - 1:30pm

WHERE: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Click here to register and for more information

The Junior League of Boca Raton Nonprofit Funders Fair

Hear from local funders (Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Palm Healthcare Foundation, Quantum Foundation, United Way of Palm Beach County, Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, Impact 100 Palm Beach County, and the Junior League of Boca Raton) as they introduce themselves and their funding priorities. Following the presentations, nonprofits will have the opportunity to network and meet with funders to introduce themselves and their programs. Nonprofits may leave information with funders, however funders are under no obligation to commit to any organizations.

WHEN: Wednesday, November 2, 2016  9:00am - 12:00pm

WHERE: Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Click here for more information on this event and other available events.
Show Me the Money:
4th Annual Small Business Funding Showcase


Attend the Palm Beach SCORE symposium and select from 12 different seminars with business experts ready to present on topics from financing for all phases of your business, to marketing to retirement planning.

WHEN: Friday, November 4, 2016  8:00am - 1:30pm

WHERE: The Hilton - Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Click here for more information and to register
The Impact of Violence and Trauma on Children
Presented by the Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County

Workshop participants will learn effective interventions for healing trauma and creating buffering relationships for children that promote resilience, empathy, executive functioning, and self-regulation.

WHEN: Thursday, November 17, 2016  9:00am - 4:00pm

WHERE: Quantum Foundation, 2701 N Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL

Click here to learn more and to register

Previous Postings - The Glades Area ___
 Fall Vendor Fair- 
Rescheduled Date


WHEN: Saturday, November 12, 2016  9:00am - 1:00pm
            Sunday, November 13, 2016   1:00pm - 4:00pm

 WHERE: Belle Glade-Pahokee Elk Lodge, 300 SE Avenue E, Belle Glade, FL 33430
 
Click here for a flyer
PBC Department of Community Revitalization- Newsletter

The Community Connect newsletter is geared towards publicizing small grants for local-PBC 501c(3) non-profit groups.  It provides a snapshot of grants that the Office of Community Revitalization believes local non-profits could successfully apply for.

Click here to view
CROS Ministries Update

Learn what's happening at CROS Ministries

Click here to view
MedLink

A newsletter for physicians, hospitals & healthcare providers.

Click here to view
Career Source Job Opportunities in the Glades Career

Are you 17-24 years old?
Not employed?
Out of school?
Ready to work?

Find out if you are eligible to participate in a five-week, paid work readiness program.
http://www.careersourcepbc.com/ABOUTUS/JobSeekers/YouthServices.aspx

Click here for a flyer

Previous Postings - Other Areas___

2016 Fall Nonprofit Leadership Series

WHERE: Junior League of Boca Raton, 261 NW 13th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432

WHEN: (See below)
 Introduction to Finding Grants - Presented by Liz Locke, JLBR
Audience: Beginning funding researchers or those desiring a refresher.         
November 1, 2016     9:00am - 10:00am
December 6, 2016
    9:00am - 10:00am       

Due to limited event seating, online workshop pre-registration is required. There is NO registration fee for the fall workshop series

Click here to register 
Trauma Talks

WHEN: Thursday, November 3, 2016   8:30am - 4:30pm

WHERE: Marriot West Palm Beach, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Join us as professionals and the community come together to understand, identify resources, and develop strategies to address trauma.

Click here for a flyer

Weekend in Boca IX: Civil Society Leadership Symposium

Weekend in Boca is a key component of the Office Depot Foundation's continuing efforts to help nonprofit organizations harness the power of innovation and collaboration, leverage their strengths and make the greatest possible difference in their communities. The theme of the ninth annual Weekend in Boca Civil Society Leadership Symposium is "Building Community: Strategies for Making a Difference." The primary goals are to help nonprofit executives, board members and volunteers to gain a deeper understanding of strategies and practices they can use within their organizations to ensure long-term sustainability and continuing success in realizing their vision. The Symposium is free to nonprofit organization executives and staff, board members, volunteers, business and civic leaders, government officials and anyone with a strong interest in the nonprofit sector.

WHEN: Friday, November 11, 2016  8:30am - 6:30pm

WHERE: Office Depot Corporate Headquarters, 6600 N Military Trail, Boca Raton, Florida 33496

Click here for more information and to register
South Florida Human Trafficking Task Force Meeting

The South Florida Human Trafficking Task Force Meeting Announcement The South Florida Human Trafficking Task Force (SFHTTF) has scheduled its last meeting for 2016 on November 18, 2016, by joining Rescue Upstream, the anti-trafficking initiative at Journey Church and their hosting of an all-day conference on November 18th.  

WHEN: Friday, November 18, 2016  10:00am

WHERE: Journey Church Lake Worth, 6201 S. Military Trail, Lae Worth, FL

Click here for more information
Camp Kangaroo

Camp Kangaroo is a free music therapy grief camp experience providing a supportive and therapeutic environment for children and teens who have experienced the death of someone special. Music Therapy activities, therapeutic horse games, art and play will ensure that each child and teen is supported on their grief journey. Provided free of charge for children 5-18 years old through a partnership with Seasons Hospice and Tomorrow's Rainbow.

WHEN: November 19 - 20, 2016  9:00am - 7:00pm

WHERE: Tomorrow's Rainbow, 4341 NW 39th Ave, Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Click here to register
Leadership Aspire Series

Leadership Aspire is a series of quarterly 4 hour workshops of themes including communication, strategic planning, leading change, and
maximizing leadership.

WHEN:    Strategic Planning ~ November 18, 2016    8:00am -  12:00pm
               Leading Change ~ February 24, 2017    8:00am -  12:00pm
               Maximizing Leadership ~ April 28, 2017    8:00am -  12:00pm

WHERE: 4200 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461
     
Click here to learn more
Health & Human Service Legislative Advocacy Initiative

No matter how large or small your nonprofit may be, it is crucial that YOU be part of the legislative process on behalf of the clients you serve. This is an important initiative, well received by legislators and gives you an opportunity to be heard. Brought to you by the Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County and the Human Service Coalition.

Legislative Summit
Friday, November 18, 2016  9:30am - 12:00am

Join our legislators as we present top priorities and distribute the Green Book for them to take to Tallahassee for the 2017 legislative session. Brought to you by the Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County and the Human Service Coalition.

COST: FREE

WHERE: United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches,
              900 Brandywine Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Click here to register

Urban League of Palm Beach County and FPL:
Youth Empowerment Luncheon

All proceeds will benefit the Urban League of Palm Beach County's NULITES Program, promoting education, character building, and leadership in our Youth.

WHEN: Tuesday November 29, 2016 11:30am - 1:30pm

WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Click here for more information

Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County  
Upcoming Events

Click here for a flyer and to register for the events listed below

Treating Schizophrenia: New Advances

Join us on FRIDAY December 9 for this panel of experts to talk about the latest understanding about Schizophrenia. We will feature Dr. Rajiv Tandon, who is the executive vice-chair and a professor at the University of Florida department of psychiatry. He also is chief of psychiatry at the Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Also with us is Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental Health America and author of Losing Tim

WHEN: December 9, 2016   1:00pm - 5:00pm

WHERE: Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County,
              909 Fern St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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Be Merge and Be Merge for Infants and Children Online Training

Sign up today for our Be Merge and Be Merge for Infants and Children Online Training. 6 CMEs available through USF Health for doctors, 6 CEUs for nurse practitioners and mental health professionals.561-832-3755

WHEN: December 20, 2016   8:00am

WHERE: Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County,
              909 Fern St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401


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In an Age of Violence: Helping Children and Families Cope

This conference will examine ways to decrease the effects of toxic stress, depression, and anxiety resulting from violence in their neighborhoods, homes, and in the media.

WHEN: April 20 - 21, 2017

WHERE: Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Leadership Focus

Leadership Focus is our program for those interested in deepening their knowledge about Palm Beach County, but who just don't have the time or experience to participate in our nine-month Leadership Program.  It's a 2 ½ day program for executives and professionals who want to broaden their understanding of our community, connect with people of influence, and explore Palm Beach County's strengths, challenges and initiatives.

WHEN: January 18, 19, and 26, 2017

Click here to learn more

1HTC Consortium Summit

This summit will bring together Florida's SE Region (Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami
Dade, and Monroe counties), Anti Human Trafficking Coalitions, and the communities to
coordinate, collaborate, and cooperate in the fight against Human Trafficking.

WHEN: January 24-25, 2017

WHERE: Broward College Bailey Hall, 3501 Davie Rd, Davie, FL 33314

Registration is due by October 1, 2016
Click here to learn more

Save the Date:
23rd Annual FRHA Rural Health Educational Summit


Summit Topics:
  • Drugs, Heroin, and Opiods in Rural Florida
  • Florida Legislative Panel
  • POLST and the Legislature
  • Billing and Coding
  • Physician Workforce Trends
  • Florida Surgeon General
  • Medicaid Managed Care and Rural Providers
  • What Rural Health Care Leaders are Saying
  • Healthcare Workforce

WHEN: February 28 - March 1, 2017 (Times TBD)

WHERE: Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Click here for more information

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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.