February/March '12
TRAININGS, CONFERENCES, RESOURCES & HELPFUL INFO
Strengthening your non- profit, church or ministry.
Highlights in this Edition
Mar 1 - FREE online conference to prepare your youth for the next generation of leadership
Notices - From City of Miami, become a Benefit Bank host, Jobs & training opportunities
Mark Your Calendar - Children of Inmates Symposium April 26 & 27 - Miami
Resources, Good Info - Help Tell Your Story with video - 5 Tips for Visually Enticing Nonprofit Websites
FEBRUARY ~ MARCH ~ FREE ONLINE TRAINING ~ MARK YOUR CALENDAR
RESOURCES & GOOD INFO ~ NOTICES
FIND VOLUNTEERS (or a place to volunteer yourself)
FIND FAITH BASED SOCIAL SERVICES
> TRAININGS, EVENTS & CONFERENCES
MIAMI
> FREE Workshop on Free Stuff for Your Summer Camp Program
Did you know that if you have a safe, indoor space in your church or non-profit agency, you can sponsor a summer camp program with available FREE RESOURCES? They include:
FREE meals for kids (breakfast, lunch and snacks)
FREE (or very low-cost) reading materials, lesson plans and other teaching aids that can help kids improve their reading skills over the summer This FREE workshop will show you: how to apply to receive free meals for kids in your program, and how to find free reading materials and learn about strategies and techniques to increase student reading abilities.
When: Saturday, February 25, - 9:30AM to 11:30 AM
Where: W Flagler Park Baptist Church Fellowship Hall - 5911 W Flagler St Miami, FL 33144
NOTE: Workshop and materials will also be available in Spanish ~ FREE continental breakfast
Register HERE: or call 786.388.3000 and ask for Camille ~ email also at camille@fcfcfl.org
The Facts: There are 15,000 children in Miami Dade with an incarcerated parent. Research has shown that these children are very likely to end up in jail themselves unless they have role models who mentor them and show them how to make healthy life choices. Details about Amachi Mentoring HERE
Get Involved: If you or your group would like to know more about how you can become a mentor to our children, join us for our next FREE trainings. More info: 786.388.3000 (ask for mentoring staff) or mentoring@fcfcfl.org
> FREE Parent Training - Entrenamiento para Padres
Free For parents of children aged 4 to 18 - Gratis Para padres de hijos de 4 - 18 years
Participants will learn principles and basic simple techniques to improve the behavior of their children and bring joy and comfort to the family. Come help to inspire a positive future in your child's life.
Los participantes aprenderán principios y técnicas sencillas y básicas que mejorarán el comportamiento de sus hijos y traerá alegría y bienestar a la familia. Además les ayudara a enfocarse en un futuro exitoso.
Fecha: Viernes Feb 10 - Padres Poderosos - un programa de Project U Turn, Family & ChildrenFaith Coalition
Viernes, Feb 17, Entrenamiento de Padres para esta Generacion por Isabel Alacan, psicoterapeuta Cristiana, especializada
en ninos y adolescentes.
Where/Lugar: 5603 NW 159 St Miami Fl 33014 More info/Informes: 786-942-9836
>February Trainings from The United Way Center for Financial Stability DETAILS
Skills to Succeed 2/4 ~ Money Smart: Raising your Financial IQ 2/9 & 22 ~ Homebuyer Education: Spanish - HID Certified - 2/11 ~ Job & Career Workshop 2/15 ~ Marketing for Small Businesses 2/23/2012MIAMI
> FREE ONLINE CONFERENCE TO PREPARE YOUR YOUTH FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHURCH LEADERSHIP
When: March 1 Where: ON YOUR OWN COMPUTER !! DETAILS HERE
BROWARD
> Family & Friends Connection, Inc. 2nd, Annual Life Empowerment Conference
Where: Florida Bible Multipurpose Hall 9300 Pembroke Road Miramar, FL 33025
When: Friday, March 30, 6pm -10pm & Saturday, March 31, 9am-2pm. (Youth Session)
Workshops include: Credit Repair, Immigration Matters, Leadership Training, Domestic Violence Awareness, Women’s Health Information, and Straight Spouse Awareness, etc.
Free Entertainment. Refreshments Will be on Sale. Reserve Your Seats: Call: 954-319-7066 Email: famfc2@gmail.com
> Children's Services Council of Broward Trainings for March >GO
WPB - BOCA
> Office Depot Symposium for Non profits Civil Society Leadership Symposium Innovation & Collaboration
When: Thursday, March 22 - Saturday, March 24, More details/to register >GO
Where: Office Depot Corporate HeadquartersBoca Raton, Florida
Details: The Office Depot Foundation will host its fifth annual Weekend In Boca in late March, bringing together experienced and inspiring leaders to help non-profit organizations learn how to operate more efficiently and make the greatest possible impact.
There is no charge to attend the Symposium, which is open to non-profit organization executives and staff, board members, volunteers, business and civic leaders, government officials and anyone with a strong interest in the civil society sector.
FREE ONLINE CONFERENCE TO PREPARE YOUR YOUTH FOR LEADERSHIP
groundSWELL - The Church of Tomorrow Speaks Today (Sponsored by Leadership Network)
What will the church look like in 2020? In 2050? It's up to the next generation of Christian leaders. They're in your church right now. They're passionate about Jesus and the church. And they want to make a difference.
Leadership Network has gathered some of the brightest young minds in today's church...tomorrow's leaders. They're all between the ages of 13 and 19. And they have specific thoughts on what the church will need to look like to reach their generation.
Join us for a first-of-its-kind online conference..where the leaders of tomorrow speak out today. It all happens Thursday, March 1. Right here on your computer. Join us for groundSWELL. REGISTRATION REQUIRED >GO
> Children of Inmates Symposium Re-building Lives - Restoring Hope
When: Thursday, April 26 (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) and Friday, April 27 (8:30 AM – 11:30 AM)
Where: Trinity Church - Peacemakers Family Center 17801 N.W 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33169
This symposium will explore innovative interventions with this vulnerable population of children. Without intervention, children with an incarcerated parent are six to nine times more likely than other children to become involved with the juvenile or criminal justice system. An estimated 2.3 million children in America deal with the trauma of parental separation due to incarceration.
Sponsored by: The Service Network for Children of Inmates, Amachi Mentoring Coalition
Target audience of attendees: School leadership and schools police, Local and statewide law enforcement, Social Service providers, Universities with social work programs, Department of Corrections leadership, Juvenile justice leadership, FL Children’s Services Councils, Prison ministries, Chaplaincy program leaders, Pastors and faith community leaders.
>PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - Here are some of our friends who can help you with accounting, websites, graphic design and all - things - technology >GO
> RESOURCES & GOOD INFO Some of the best help you'll find, most of it free >GO>
> Directory of Miami area mentoring agencies > GO
Help with Grants
> New Search Tool Helps Users Find Federal Grants to Fund Youth Programs >GO
> Grants.gov is your source to FIND and APPLY for federal grants. >GO ~ GrantsFAQ - >GO
> Free Christian Grants Info >GO
GREAT RESOURCES FROM TECHSOUP
> 5 Tips for Visually Enticing Nonprofit Websites > GO
> Get Idealware's FREE Updated Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide > GO
> Tell your organization’s story with video. > GO
> How to get free stuff for non-profits >GO
> Become a Benefit Bank Host! The City of Miami is looking for organizations that may like to become a host site for The Benefit Bank of Florida. You can help low and moderate-income residents in the City of Miami move to toward self-sufficiency. The web-based service and training are provided free of charge to agencies interested in using The Benefit Bank (TBB). To become a TBB site you simply need a computer, printer, Internet access and a desire to help your community. There is no cost to you to use the service or participate in the training.
Free one-day training sessions:
When: February 8, 9, and10 Time: 9:00am - 1:30pm
Where: Jose Marti Park Gymnasium 434 S.W. 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33130
If you would like to become a part of this training or want to learn more about The Benefit Bank please contact:
Gissella Sotelo 305-416-1407 and gsotelo@miamigov.com
> JOBS - AccessMiami ACCESS Miami is a citywide, comprehensive empowerment strategy aimed at increasing residents’ access to the financial tools and education that are fundamental to economic prosperity and success. Training Opportunities >GO
> Free Tax Preparation - >GO
>VOLUNTEERS - BE A VOLUNTEER >GO
>FIND FAITH-BASED SOCIAL SERVICES >GO
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