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The Office of Community Advocacy Helps Fight Against HIV/Aids
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Miami-Dade County is a melting pot for diversity, creativity, and innovation. With the many talents that lurk in our city, the Office of Community Advocacy has opened the floor to
exhibit the rich and diverse culture of our county. Art Miami-Dade Exhibit, hosted by the Office of Community Advocacy, aspires to promote local Artists during a time when a sophisticated international crowd of gallerists, artists, and collectors converge upon Miami-Dade County. This is definitely an exhibit you want to check out!
December 1st - 15th
Stephen P. Clark Center Lobby
111 NW 1st Street Miami, FL 33128
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USCIS Miami: December 2016 Update
Many USCIS customers have been contacting us with questions regarding current immigration programs and possible future immigration policies. We continue to process all applications, petitions, and requests consistent with current statutory laws, regulations, and policies.
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Question of the Week:
Do you use public transportation? If not, why?
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Asian American Advisory Board
Program Director: Mr. Joshua Ho
Hindu American Foundation (HAF) Annual Gala and Awareness Dinner was held at Sawgrass Inn and Conference Center on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7:30 PM. Challenges and successes for Hindu Americans were discussed and shared by guest speakers, including Niraj Antani, one of the youngest Representative in the Ohio House.
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Commission For Women
Program Director: Mrs. Laura C. Morilla
Chairperson: Mara Zapata
The Status of Women in Miami-Dade County was prepared by the Florida International University Metropolitan Center, Florida's leading urban policy think tank and solutions center.
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Community Relations Board
Program Director: Mrs. Amy Carswell & Ms. Shirley Plantin
Miami-Dade Community Relations Board Annual Retreat on November 30th, 2016
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Important Information on Constitutional Amendment No. 5
The Property Appraiser would like to let you know about important information for property owners over the age of 65 who may benefit financially from
Constitutional Amendment No. 5
pertaining to property exemptions.
Anyone over the age of 65, who obtained the Long-Term Senior Exemption before January 1st, 2017, and later lost the exemption when their property's market value exceeded the $250,000 limit, may benefit from this amendment, as this may qualify them to receive the exemption retroactiv
ely to when they originally qualified and could result in obtaining a refund
for those prior years.
Winter Break Is Almost Here!
Winter break is coming. Our winter camps will thrill and challenge youngsters, ages 6-14, with a variety of activities from fitness, sports, and arts and crafts to games and exciting field trips. Camps will be held Dec. 27-30, 2016 - Jan. 3-6, 2017, Tuesday-Friday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with early drop-off available at 7:30 a.m. and late pick-up until 6 p.m.
Sign your kids up for winter camp here>>>
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
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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Life Alliance
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Organ Recovery Agency (LAORA) will have representatives available every third Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to educate residents on how to become a registered organ and tissue donor.
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Sincerely,
Rene Diaz
Office of Community Advocacy
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