FREE Legal Services at The Glades Initiative, Inc.

Services will be provided by attorney working through the Legal Aid Society, Pro Bono Division, Richard Abedon. All services are offered in

Community Dialogue With Health Care Foundation 

Please join Palm Healthcare Foundation to learn more about the Healthier Together initiative, a community-driven, multi-year, place-based funding approach to solving our community's most complex health issues, neighborhood by neighborhood.  Palm Healthcare Foundation will talk about the upcoming Health Dialogue to Action Sessions taking place in January and February, in partnership with Community Partners, Inc. Together, we will think about the forces impacting health in the Glades communities and learn from the experiences in other Healthier Together communities. The success of Healthier Together will be driven by teams of residents, key community leaders, businesses, civic organizations and faith communities who develop shared vision, common goals and action plans to address critical health issues. We are hosting community dialogue sessions in the Belle Glades (November 9th) and Pahokee (November 30th) to build on the work from the visioning sessions which took place in February and March 2015. This event will provide an opportunity for Glades residents to voice their aspirations, values and opportunities for this work, and begin creating a shared, long-term vision across the Glades communities for good health and a strong community through Healthier Together.

Boys Town South Florida: Common Sense Parenting

WHEN: 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

Belle Glade Town Hall Meeting:

Archeological Discovery!

WHEN: Thursday, November 10, 2016   5:30pm

City of Pahokee Veterans Day Celebration

WHEN: Friday, November 11, 2016  10:00am

 Fall Vendor Fair- 

Rescheduled Date  

 

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

            Sunday, November 13, 2016   1:00pm - 4:00pm

Craig Karges: Experience the Extraordinary 

WHEN: Monday, November 14, 2016  7:30pm

Affordable Care Open Enrollment

Do you have Health Insurance?  Affordable Care Open Enrollment 2017 is November 1, 2016 to January 31 ^st, 2017. A certified Healthcare will be at the Belle Glade and Pahokee Library. The epilepsy foundation of Florida (EFOF) provides FREE assistance to consumers to sign for affordable healthcare on the Federal Marketplace. EFOF is a non-profit organization and is not affiliated or paid by any insurance company. EFOF offers consumers trusted unbiased advice regarding their Health insurance needs

Belle Glade Library

 

WHEN: Mon-Wednesday and Saturday 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL

   

Pahokee Library

WHERE: Pahokee Library, 525 Bacom Point Rd, Pahokee, FL

 

For more information or to schedule an appointment call: 1(877) 553-7453

AARP Foundation Senior Community Service
Employment Program (SCSEP)

Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County

Monday Morning Update

Job Opportunities

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
Grant Writer ~ Caridad Center, Boynton Beach, FL
Administrative Assistant ~ Caridad Center, Boynton Beach, FL

Our guest speaker will be Victor Williams of the South Florida Human Trafficking Task Force to speak on community collaborations and partnership capacity-building for NGOs and Law Enforcement. Our agency spotlight will be Sylvia Acevado from the Florida Center for Survivors of Torture.

WHERE: PBC Emergency Operations Center, 20 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL

Click here to view the 2017 Palm Beach County Local Bill Manual. The deadline for local bills to be submitted to the Delegation Office is Monday, November 28, 2016 at 12:00pm.

At the first meeting each year, the delegation chooses a Chair and Vice-Chair and conducts a public hearing allowing presenters and the public to address legislators. If you would like to present at the meeting, fill out this form and email it back to cshaw1@pbcgov.org.

WHERE: Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, 1 Max Planck Way, Jupiter, FL 33458

For more information, call: (561)355-2406

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.

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

Click here for more information and to register

WHERE: Urban League of Palm Beach County, 1700 N Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Click here to register

On Friday, November 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. we will hold the Seventh Annual Legislative Summit to be attended by members of our legislative delegation and their aides to hear the top two priorities in each area and receive a copy of the Legislative Green Book which they will use during the 2017 legislative session.

WHERE: First Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches, 900 Brandywine Drive, West Palm Beach, FL

Click here for more information

The Glades Initiative, Inc. Annual Potluck Luncheon

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

PEPPI Headstart

Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network Newsletter

Nourishing Change Newsletter

FRAC Weekly Digest

Pahokee Senior High School Upcoming Events

Short and Tweet

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship

Career Source Job Opportunities in the Glades

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

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

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

Click here to learn more and to register

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.  

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

Click here for more information

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.

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.

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
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

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

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

Click here for more information

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

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

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.

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.

Click here to learn more

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.

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

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

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

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

Click here for more information

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 updates@gladesinitiative.org
or (561) 996-3310.*

 

If you would like to submit your volunteer opportunities on our site below, please email us at volunteer@gladesinitiative.org

Check the Glades Community Calendar  for additional activities scheduled in the Glades area:	Check out Volunteer Opportunities at the Glades Initiative or opportunities with our Partners in the Glades

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