JUNE

MIAMI -

> Developing an Evaluation Plan & Selecting an Evaluator: 6/19/08, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Miami NICE in partnership with The Children’s Trust, maximizes the impact of faith-based and community-based organizations (FBCOs) in Miami-Dade County.
More info: (305) 646-7215 or send e-mail to info@c-one-miami.org.

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> Baptist Hospital Palliative Support Team Workshop, "Total Pain Management: A Psycho-spiritual Approach" When: Thursday, June 26, 1-2 p.m. Where: Baptist Hospital, Auditorium
For physicians, psychologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, pharmacists, laboratory personnel, clergy and other interested healthcare professionals. Approved for one contact hour. Presenter: Chaplain Guillermo Escalona To reserve a seat 786-596-8418

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Community, Health, and Resource Fair. June 28, 12 pm to 4 pm

Where: N.W. 78th Street and 19th Avenue (behind L.C. Evans Elementary)

Co-sponsored by Health Connect and the Economic Opportunity Family Health Center. This
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> Free Symposium on Early Childhood Development - 6/20 "O to Five: Ensuring Healthy Futures."

Details: Features child development experts presenting on infant mental health, effects of family disruptions on development, evaluation for delays and accessing resources for the community.
social workers, case managers, mental health professionals, lawyers and educators invited.

Hosts: MiamiCAN - the collaboration of Foster Care Review, the Guardian ad Litem Program and Lawyers for Children America -

To RSVP please email your contact information to events.fcr@fostercarereview.org, or call (305)573-6665 ext. 138.

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> Single Moms group from Dream Quest Network welcomes ladies of all ages and marital status for a lively group discussion guided by Tom R. Schroeder Jr., LMHC Children’s activities to grade 8 Bring a friend and join us June 25 6:30-7:00 p.m. Social time 7- 8:00 p.m. Program

Where: Old Cutler Presbyterian Prayer Chapel 14401 Old Cutler Rd More info305-301-1253 Nereida

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Free Seminar: Engage Your Board in Creating Sustainable Funding Friday, June 27 1:30-3:30 p.m.
United Way of Miami-Dade, 3250 SW 3rd. Ave., Miami
Details: For board members and executive nonprofit leadership, the seminar will share how to establish a steady stream of mission-focused major donors.

More info: contact Alaina Szlachta at (206) 709-9400 Ext. 132 or email email alaina.szlachta@benevon.com. RSVP required. -- Click here to register.

BROWARD

> Engaging Your Board in Creating Sustainable Funding - June 27 - 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Where: Cultural Community Center 410 SE 3rd St, Hallandale Beach
Cost: No Fee to Attend Presenter: Tammy Zonker

Register: Space Limited. 206-709-9400 ext. 132 or alaina.szlachta@benevon.com

KISSIMMEE

> Engaging Your Board in Creating Sustainable Funding - June 25 - 2-4 pm

Where:: Kissimmee Chamber of Commerce 1425 E Vine St, Kissimmee
Cost: No Fee to Attend Presenter: Tammy Zonker

Register: Space Limited. 206-709-9400 ext. 132 or alaina.szlachta@benevon.com

JULY

MIAMI

> ACT Against Violence Training - When: Jul. 30-31 Where: South Miami Hospital

Details: Adults and Children Together Against Violence (ACT) is a program designed by the American Psychological Association (APA) to train early childhood, mental health and service agency professionals to deliver an enhanced parent education curriculum. The seminar format of the ACT program is structured to be highly interactive and utilizes self-discovery learning.

Participants who complete the two day program will receive a certificate as an ACT Facilitator II from The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment, plus 14 continuing education credits from Miami-Dade College, accredited for Florida Board of Psychological Examiners; Florida State Board of Nursing; Florida Board of CSW, MFT and MHC.

For registration: info@melissainstitute.org or 786-662-5210

GAINESVILLE

> Major Gifts: Finding the Perfect Donors - July 24 - 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Headquarters Library of Alachua County 401 E University Ave, Presenter: Laura Fixler

Register: Space Limited. 206-709-9400 ext. 132 or alaina.szlachta@benevon.com

JACKSONVILLE

> Engaging Your Board in Creating Sustainable Funding - July 24 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m

Where: United Way of Northeast Florida 1301 Riverplace Blvd, Ste 400,
Cost: No Fee to Attend Presenter: Tammy Zonker

Register: Space Limited. 206-709-9400 ext. 132 or alaina.szlachta@benevon.com

ORLANDO

> 12th Annual Abstinence Clearinghouse Conference! July 22-25 - Rosen Shingle Creek Resort

The Abstinence Clearinghouse International Leadership Conference is the first, largest and only international conference that caters specifically to the abstinence educators. By focusing on the issues that matter most to advocates of abstinence, each year, the Abstinence Leadership Conference draws larger crowds of the decision makers and educators that need your products and programs, than any other conference.

ST PETE

> Engaging Your Board in Creating Sustainable Funding - July 24 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where: Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA) 1011 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg
Cost: No Fee to Attend Presenter: Tammy Zonker

Register: Space Limited. 206-709-9400 ext. 132 or alaina.szlachta@benevon.com

TALLAHASSEE

> Major Gifts: Finding the Perfect Donors - July 24 - 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Hermitage Centre 1801 Hermitage Blvd, Tallahassee

Register: Space Limited. 206-709-9400 ext. 132 or alaina.szlachta@benevon.com

TAMPA

> Juvenile Justice Education Institute and Southern Conference on Corrections - 7/ 29-31

> Major Gifts: Finding the Perfect Donors - July 24 -2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where: Crisis Center of Tampa 14900-14999 Crisis Center Plaza (Corner-Florida Ave & Bearss St)

Register: Space Limited. 206-709-9400 ext. 132 or alaina.szlachta@benevon.com

AUGUST

> Strategic Planning and Grant Writing for the Faith Community August 8 -8:30am to 4:00pm

Where: Miami Baptist Association 7855 SW 104 St #210 Miami FL 33156

Focus: How to develop winning proposals that will help your church successfully obtain funding from private foundations and also government sources.

Presenter: Dr. Catherine Miller www.strongfoundations.org

Cost: $55.00 ncludes all materials and lunch and snacks - Space limited

To register, contact Mike Daily Michaeld@miami-baptistassociation.org or call (305) 271-5600

OUT OF STATE

WHEATON IL - JULY

International Christian Conference on At Risk Children - 12-17 July - Wheaton College

Details: Beginning with Interest groups (Strategic Pathways) the conference will progress through plenary sessions (Signposts) to tracks (Applied Pathways) where the theme of the conference will be viewed through the lens of a particular topic. The aim is to enable participants to translate theory into practical action steps. All of these elements will work together to help us think and build on our distinctiveness as Christians working with Children at Risk.

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ARLINGTON VA - JULY

Youth Services Summit July 21-23 Arlington, VA Performance Institute.

DISTANCE & ONLINE LEARNING

Microfinance and Microenterprise Training - The Chalmers Center of Covenant College >GO>

Economic Development Distance Training    

The Chalmers Center will offer our “Foundations and Principles of Holistic Ministry” distance learning course twice this fall. The first offering is scheduled for August 18 – September 13, 2008 and the second for October 20 – November 15 Contlact Amy Kuenzel 706.419.1805               

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WEST PALM BEACH - SEPT

> ACT Against Violence Training Program

When: Thursday & Friday, September 18-19, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Where: Highridge Family Center 4200 N. Australian Avenue

Adults and Children Together Against Violence (ACT) is a program designed by the American Psychological Association (APA) to train early childhood, mental health and service agency professionals to deliver an enhanced parent education curriculum. Cost: $150 includes breakfast, lunch and all materials. Participants who complete the two day program will receive a certificate as an ACT Facilitator II from The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment, plus 14 continuing education credits from Miami-Dade College, accredited for Florida Board of Psychological Examiners; Florida State Board of Nursing; Florida Board of CSW, MFT and MHC.

For registration: info@melissainstitute.org or 786-662-5210

SAN FRANCISCO - JULY

> 12th Smart Marriages Conference, Hilton San Francisco Hotel, July 2 - 5
>>> Pre-Conference Training Institutes June 30-July 2
>>> Post-Conference Training Institutes July 6

DELTONA FL - SEPT

> Christian and Missionary Alliance Embers to a Flame Conference, September 11 -13,

Deltona Alliance Church, Deltona FL. A Conference on Nurturing Church Vitality

MIAMI - OCTOBER

Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) Annual Conference

Miami - October 22 - 26

Regency Hyatt and James L. Knight Center - Host Organization - FCFC

Who is CCDA: We're an ethnically diverse, national network of Christians working together to bring about faith-based community development in under-resourced neighborhoods.

Each year at our annual conference, CCDA members and others of goodwill gather to learn from
each other through teaching and workshops, network among friends and new acquaintances, worship together and visit local ministries to see what God is doing in their midst.

As hosts for the Conference, the Family & Children Faith Coalition would like to welcome you ahead of time to our city and to let you know that we will be working diligently to make the 2008 CCDA conference meaningful and fun for attendees.

More info: http://CCDA.org & http://CCDAMiami08.org/

ORLANDO - SEPTEMBER

> 2008 Peacemaker Conference "The Power of a Peacemaking Church" 9/25-27  "Equipoping and assisting Christians and their churches to respond to conflict biblically"

JACKSONVILLE - OCTOBER

> Child Development Education Alliance (CDEA) Conference - Wyndom Hotel - October 10 & 11

CDEA works with all sectors to promote professional development and quality programs for young children and their families - More info: 904-573-8831 or 8833 - kids@cdealliance.org

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Volunteers Needed for US Conference of Mayors event here in Miami - June 20 to 24
Hosted by City of Miami Mayor Manny Diaz

Details: In preparation for one of the most important event to be hosted by the city, The US Conference of Mayors will descend on Miami, June 20th till the 24th. More than 1,200 international and domestic dignitaries and Mayors will be welcomed and catered to at key parts of various venues, from the moments they arrive at the airport, to their hotel, break-out sessions and at the special evening events. In order to make this a success and make a lasting impression, we will need many volunteers covering a variety of shifts and venues.

Those that will be involved and needed are:

~ Goodwill Ambassadors (onboard) ~ VISTA (Needed) ~ City staff (awaiting approval)
~ Select youth council members (awaiting approval) ~Select organizations and partners (onboard) ~

As an official USCM Miami 08 Volunteer, you’ll get the best of:
• Meal/refreshments during your breaks • Free Parking • Guayabera shirt with conference logo
• Certificate of Appreciation from the US Conference of Mayors • Incredible opportunities to network with people from all over the country and have them leave here saying “Miamians are so welcoming!”

Sign up today

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> ACCESS Miami (Assets, Capital, Community, Education, Savings and Success) Brings together resources that enable City residents to improve their quality of life.

> Programs and Services - Tax Preparation - Micro-Lending - Financial Literacy - Florida KidCare

> The Benefit Bank (TBB) The Benefit Bank is an internet-based, multi-benefit eligibility tool which enables a counselor to prepare a city resident’s tax return and simultaneously complete the appropriate forms for other State and Federal benefits. ACCESS Miami Jobs - The City of Miami in partnership with the 311 call Center, NET Offices and Jobing.com will help you find the right training program or job for you.

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> ImagineMiami: Connecting People to Purpose & Place - Imagine Miami is an initiative to build a more just and inclusive Miami-Dade, with a culture of civic participation. It connects community members to each other, to their own and other neighborhoods, and to a shared vision of a better Miami-Dade.

If you or someone you know needs help with a gambling issue: FL Council on Compulsive Gambling

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> Per Scholas Institute for Technology - Where: 3050 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 202

Cost: Full Scholarship for individuals accepted into the program
Upcoming Courses: Computer Repair Training - Day (9/3/08) - Computer Repair Training - Evening (8/26/08) - Introduction to Computers and MS Office - (9/8/08) Additional Perks: Textbooks, Materials, and Voucher for A+ exam are included with scholarship

Cost: Full Scholarship for individuals accepted into the program More Info: Contact Gregory Preston 305-576-8113 ext. 105

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> Suicide Prevention Resource Center and Online Library -http://library.sprc.org/

This is a searchable collection of resource materials on various topics in suicide, suicide prevention, and mental health. Many of the materials are available full-text for free online. The collection is maintained by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) and items are regularly added by professional librarians.

> City of Miami Neighborhood Enhancement Team Offering Hurricane Preparedness for Elderly

Dear Faith Based/Community Leader: The 2008 Hurricane Season is here and We must take every step to prepare our communities for the possible intrusion of a storm and other hazards.

The City of Miami Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) is focused on making sure that the residents of the City of Miami have equal access to disaster preparedness information. With a special focal point on the senior population, NET is sharing the importance of an Emergency Communications Plan.

We currently have a limited supply of promotional items and we are looking forward to the opportunity to share this information with our most vulnerable population during times of disaster.

If your church and/or community organization is in the City of Miami municipals limits, and you have a senior group of at least 10, we would like to schedule a time to come and talk with your seniors and provide our informational brochures. Participants will receive a tote bag and a portfolio (while supplies last).

Dates can be scheduled Monday – Friday from 10 am to 5pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 2pm. Workshops last about an hour and a half and can be presented in English, Spanish, or Creole.

Please call or email me to schedule your date. I look forward to hearing from you. Chante Sweet - 305-416-2103 - sweet@ci.miami.fl.us

Neighborhood Enhancement Team Office of NET Administration

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FREE Training & Grants - Miami N.I.C.E. is a collaborative initiative designed to maximize the social impact of grassroots faith-based and community organizations (FBCOs) in Miami-Dade County that provide services to those most in need. More info

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Space available for worship and meetings for churches and community organizations

Coral Villa Baptist Church 3201 SW 67 Avenue Miami

Contact: Rev. Guillermo Escalona - 305-968-9904 - revescalona@bellsouth.net

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C-One - The Center on Non-profit Effectiveness is the non-profit's best friend. click here

Calendar of Events and Resources relating to Grants, Fundraising, In-kind, Non-profit Management, jobs, Community Events and Resources - C-One Information and Resource Alert other newsletters and helps

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Check out C-One's listing of Non-Profit Management Resources

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Trainings and Resources from Miami Dade College Non Profit Institute >GO>

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United Way of Miami's monthly resource alert >Go

ReThink + ReUse center >GO>

Our Mission - To provide educational and paticipatory training to early care and education providers and families of young children in Miami-vDade County so they use materials from the ReThink and ReUse Center in creative, developmentally appropriate, and environmentally sensitive learning activities to enhance school readiness skills for all young children. Michele Rosen, LCSW, M.Ed., Executive Director

Address: Recycling Warehouse & Training Center 7987 NW 21st Street, Doral, Florida 33122

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM Wednesday 9 AM - 7 PM
open by appointment one Saturday morning per month

Phone: 305-500-9235 E-Mail: michele@rethinkandreusemiami.org

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> Free resource to allow you to download videos and convert to various video formats.

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Use your Windows Mobile Smartphone or PocketPC Phone as wireless modem for your PC. >GO>

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Practical Tools to Evaluate community-based programs.

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> The Prosperity Campaign connects low-wage workers to existing economic benefits programs available to them such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Childcare Tax Credit. Also, find free tax preparation sites in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.Or, call The Children's Trust Helpline at 211, or the county hotline at 311 for information on a tax preparation site near your home or workplace.                              

See PowerPoint presentation on sociodemographic data on Hispanics for 2006 from the U.S. - Census      

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JOBLINK Long Listing of Job Opportunities

World Relief offering position of Miami Affiliate Director effective October 1, 2008.

For information please visit www.wr.org/jobs/ for details please call Mr. Gregg Davis at 305-541-8320 ext. 24. All applications must be submitted Online.
Gregg Davis - gdavis@wr.org - info@asociaciondeministros.com

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Career Opportunities at The Children's Trust

Research & Evaluation Analyst - IT Project Manager - Administrative Assistant II
For detailed job descriptions and application instructions, visit our Career Opportunities page.

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A new Job Alert from the Division of Workforce Development Education is now available online. Please visit http://workforce.dadeschools.net/ and click on "Current Job Alert.

The Job Alert will continue to be updated on a weekly basis to provide resources for job seekers, for employers, and for those interested in our wide selection of
education and training programs.

More info: Mrs. Rebeca Sosa, Teacher Trainer, at 305-548-4044 email at sosar@dadeschools.net.

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The City of Miami is the largest municipal government in metropolitan Miami-Dade County with a variety of career opportunites. Click here to explore career opportunities or to download an employment application for the City of Miami

ACCESS Miami Jobs -City of Miami Employment Opportunities

Dade County Non-Instructional Postions - Click the following link to find out details on a varietyof job opportunities. If you click on the position title, you will be directed to the job description and salary information.

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