The Miami-Dade Commission for Women celebrated International Women's Day and kicked off Women's History Month on March 8 with the official unveiling of an art installation curated by MUCE (My Urban Contemporary Experience). The event featured a video presentation from Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade's first woman Mayor, remarks from several County Commissioners, and remarks from a local high school student who publishes a feminist newsletter.

The Miami-Dade County Asian-American Advisory Board (AAAB) and the Board of County Commissioners honored the outgoing Director of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami, Director General David K.C. Chien, on March 12^th during the meeting of the Chairman’s Council of Policy. County Commission Chairman Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Vice Chair Oliver Gilbert, III, Commissioner Rebeca Sosa, Senator Javier D. Souto, and Commissioner Raquel Regalado presented Director General Chien with a Certificate of Appreciation and the key to the County. Director General Chien will serve as Taiwan’s ambassador to Belize beginning March 20^th.

The Miami-Dade Community Relations Board (CRB) in partnership with Miami-Dade Homeland Security Bureau, North Miami Police Department, and Miami Gardens Police Department hosted another edition of the discussion. In honor of Women's History Month, the team wanted to engage women influencers in a dialogue about how women interact with police, from a women's perspective. Additional discussions will follow.

The Miami-Dade Goodwill Ambassadors assisted the Miami Beach Police Department throughout the March weekends during the spring break festivities.

The Miami-Dade Community Relations Board hosted its monthly Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Committee meeting at the Miami-Dade Police Northside District to address the recent Spring Break tensions.

The Miami-Dade County Commission on Human Rights is offering free monthly workshops on “Tackling Racial Bias” starting Monday, March 29, at noon.

Financial struggles can happen to anyone, whether it's because of health problems, job loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or even just bad luck. If you or someone you know is facing eviction, assistance is available to those who qualify. Learn how to get legal options from Legal Services of Greater Miami and apply for the Camillus House Homeless Prevention Assistance Program.

Message from Miami-Dade County Mayor: "Making the COVID-19 vaccine available to all our residents efficiently and equitably to all our residents is my top priority, and that's why I have been working to expand eligibility and access. This week, Miami-Dade County vaccination sites began administering shots to people 50 years and older, and moving forward, we will continue to lower eligibility by 10 years every week until all adults in our community are able to receive the vaccine. Getting shots in arms as fast as possible is our best path to end the pandemic, and we are deeply grateful to all the healthcare heroes and first responders helping us get there."

If you are over 50 years of age, or a member of the Miami-Dade Police Department or Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, please submit this form for employee vaccinations. Employees will be contacted by MDFR to schedule an appointment based on vaccine availability.

 Stephen P. Clark Government Center