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Glades Area
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BE PREPARED: Hurricane Safety Checklist
Have a plan, gather supplies, and stay informed on current conditions.
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Belle Glade Town Hall Meeting:
Archeological Discovery! 
The focus of the meeting will be a presentation of research findings from recent archaeological investigations of a Pre-Columbian archaeological site located on property owned by Wedgworth Farms. The Primary Investigator for the project is archaeologist Dr. William Locascio of Florida Gulf Coast University, the "Town Hall" meeting's host.
For more information, please call (561)853-4443
WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2016 5:30pm
WHERE: Lawrence E. Will Museum of the Glades, 530 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Wage Theft and Education Advocacy Session
Learn about wage theft, how wages are stolen, and your rights to the wages you've earned as well as the educational rights of our children and how to get the services they need.
WHEN: Friday, October 7, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm (Creole Session)
Thursday, October 13, 2016 10:00am - 12:00pm (Spanish Session)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here for a flyer
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Fall Vendor Fairs
WHEN:
Friday, October 7, 2016 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, October 8, 2016 9:00am - 1:00pm
WHERE: Belle Glade-Pahokee Elk Lodge, 300 SE Avenue E, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here for a flyer
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Tri-City in Action 2016
This event will offer resources, education, and family fun for people affected by HIV/AIDS, as well as families and children.
WHEN: Saturday, October 15, 2016 1:00am - 3:00pm
WHERE: The Loading Ramp, 908 SW B Place, Belle Glade, FL
Click here for a flyer
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Glades Night Out Against Crime
Join the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office at the Glades Night Out Against Crime.
WHEN: Thursday, October 20, 2016 5:00pm - 8:00pm
WHERE: Winn Dixie Plaza on Main Street, Belle Glade
Click here for a flyer:
English
Spanish
Creole
For those who would like to be a vendor at this event,
click here to learn more
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FREE Online Webinar: How to be Found Online
Why is it important for your small business to be online? Simple. People are searching for information, and they're sharing information. In this webinar, small business expert Ramon Ray provides best practices for becoming a part of online discussions.
Click here for a flyer and to register
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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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Palm Beach County Library - Glades Branches
October 2016 Activities
Click here to see what's happening at your local library this October!
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
The Sun
Indeed Jobs
Community Partners
Career Source
In Other Areas
FLIPANY~Part-Time Bookkeeper, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Special Events Manager ~ Junior Achievement of South Florida - Coconut Creek, FL
Multiple Postings ~ United Cerebral Palsy Broward, Palm Beach, Mid-Coast Counties, Inc. - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Multiple Postings ~ Unicorn Children's Foundation, Boca Raton, FL
Health Insurance Marketplace Navigator (Fluent Spanish) ~ HCSEF, West Palm Beach
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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.
October 4, 2016
9:00am - 10:00am
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
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The Domestic Violence Council's Opening Ceremony
The mission of the Domestic Violence Council shall be to reduce the impact of violence on families by coordinating a dedicated, community-based response through advocacy, prevention and education.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm
WHERE: Clayton Hutcheson Agricultural Center
599 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Click here for a flyer
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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
Click here for more details
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Voting Rights Coalition Meeting
Pam Goodman, League of Women Voters of Florida President, will be updating the group on restoration of voting rights for Floridians with prior felony convictions.
WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm
WHERE: Compass, 201 North Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, FL
Click here for more information
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My Brother's Keeper Network: Race to Equity Summit
Engaging in meaningful dialogue and action to promote racial equity in Palm Beach County.
SAVE THE DATES! Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8, 2016
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here for a flyer
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Women Empowerment Conference
Join EmpowHER of the Palm Beaches for a day of POWER that you will change your life forever!
WHEN: Saturday, October 8, 2016 8:00am - 5:00pm
WHERE: Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place, 122 Soundings Ave, Jupiter, FL 33477
Click here for more information
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October Hot Topics Luncheon
Come learn about the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County's "Hot Topics" for the month of October.
Speakers: Todd Bonlarron, PBC Asst. Administrator - Visions for Palm Beach County
Mary Jane Range, Chair of LWVPBC Speakers Bureau - November Ballot Issues
WHEN: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 11:00am - 1:00pm
WHERE: Atlantis Country Club, 190 Atlantis Boulevard, Atlantis FL
Click here for more information
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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
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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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Previous Postings - The Glades Area
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One-Penny Sales Tax: Help Improve Our Communities
If voted in, the One-Penny Sales Surtax will be allocated as follows: Schools 50%, County 30% and Cities 20% to help improve our communities' infrastructure from the schools up.
Click here to learn more
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Medical CEU Opportunities
Don't FALL behind on your CEUs! Register now for the 2017 FMHCA Conference Pre-conference Workshops!
Click here for more information
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Career Source Job Opportunities in the Glades
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Legal Aid Society Monthly Buzz - September 2016
Take a closer look at Legal Aid's significant accomplishments for clients in Palm Beach County, meet our donors, board members, staff, and volunteers; plus learn more about how you can get involved in the Legal Aid Society.
Click here to view
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Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County is hosting Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University
This course is a biblically based financial class that teaches people how to handle money, invest for the future, and give like never before! There is a $50 registration fee, which covers the cost for the Financial Peace University membership Kit. Limited seating is available. Please RSVP by Friday August 25th, 2016. No Children allowed (All 8 sessions must be attended)
WHEN:
Thursdays, September 8 - October 27, 2016
6:00pm - 7:30pm
WHERE: Palm Beach State College, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade (Room CRB127)
For more information and to RSVP contact Yailin Benitez: 561-253-2080 or [email protected]
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5K Eye Walk Eye Run
This event was created for the people of the glades region who are diabetic and will educate them on the effect diabetes has on their eyes. We intend to promote education and lifestyle changes through the walk and small health fair that follows immediately after. If we work together, I know we can make a difference!
WHEN: Saturday, October 22, 2016 7:30am
WHERE: 170 S Barfield Highway, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to view a flyer
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Tips for Getting Your Story in the Palm Beach Post
Have an important story to tell? Here's out to get the word out.
Click here for tips
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Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County
Upcoming Events
Click here for a flyer and to register for the events listed below
Youth Mental Health First Aid
You are invited to attend our next Youth Mental Health First Aid training on October 13-14, 2016. This training is about children and adolescents and is designed for anyone who works with or lives with children. This 2 day training is 4 hours each day (from 8 am to 12 pm) and is facilitated by Lucy Jerome, Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County.
WHEN: October 13 -14, 2016 8:00am - 12:00pm
WHERE: Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County,
909 Fern St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Peer Mentoring in Health Care: A new pilot project in the Palm Beaches
Patrick Hendry from Mental Health America will talk about a new program with HCA health and MHAPBC that will revolutionize how we help patients in hospitals, reduce re-hospitalization rates, and provide new jobs for people with lived experience with mental illness. Lunch and Learn will be held on October 20, 2016 from 12:00PM to 2PM. Lunch is included. $15 for members $10 for MHAPBC members. Scholarships and CEUs available.
WHEN: October 20, 2016 12:00pm - 2:00pm
WHERE: Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County,
909 Fern St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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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
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Turn on the Light:
13th Annual Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
Make your plans to join others like you who are concerned about the health and welfare of children and families in our community.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 8:00am - 4:45pm
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Click here for more information
Click here to register
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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 Priority Setting Workshop
Thursday, October 20, 2016 8:30am - 12:00pm
Click here to complete the questionnaire regarding your legislative priorities and then attend this workshop where YOU help select the top two priorities to be included in the legislative Green Book.
COST: $15 (includes full breakfast)
WHERE: United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches,
900 Brandywine Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Click here to register
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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
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13th Annual Turn on the Light Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect
There are a limited number of full and partial scholarships for this year's conference. Applicants who work as a volunteer with children, are employed by a non profit organization, or can demonstrate financial need will be considered for scholarships. Final award determinations will be made no later than October 2nd.
Register Early and Save! Partner registration rates by invitation only.
Password required. All registrations include Parking, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, 3 Workshops, and Continuing Education Credits*
Early Registration (before October 1): $85
Registration (after October 1): $95
NEW! Discounted Registration for Full-Time Students: $70 -over 30% savings!
Discounted Group Registration - up to 15% savings off registration rates!
Lunch/Keynote only: $55 - Register here
WHEN: Wednesday, October 19 - 21, 2016
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL
Click here for more details
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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
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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
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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
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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
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*If you want to submit a posting please email us at [email protected]
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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.
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