Week of Events
Breaking Barriers Together: A Special Education Advocacy Conference for the Black Disability Community (Rescheduled)
Join a groundbreaking event dedicated to empowering and uplifting black families in special education. This conference offers tools and strategies for effective advocacy in special education through knowledge-sharing workshops, inspiring talks, and interactive panels.
Purple Sock & Heal Walk
Purple Sock & Heal Walk
BBGDF is inviting families to participate in a one-mile walk/run to raise awareness around issues of rape, sexual assault, and gender violence.
Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
Special Education Advisory Panel Meeting
The Special Education Advisory Panel will meet on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. via zoom.
Board of Mental Health Meeting
Board of Mental Health Meeting
The Department of Mental Health Regular Board meeting will be held on October 17, 2024, at 9:00 am.
Purple Dress Run 2024
Purple Dress Run 2024
Grab your shoes and best purple running “dress” and join us at The District at Eastover for a 5K run/walk through Jackson to benefit Catholic Charities Shelter for Battered Families.
Purple Thursday
Purple Thursday
Let’s all come together and wear purple to show our support for survivors of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and on Purple Thursday (October 17, 2024), we can make a difference by wearing purple to raise awareness and stand with those affected by domestic violence. Let's unite in our efforts to end domestic violence and let survivors know that they are not alone.