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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, April 16, 9:00 am - PATCH Monthly Meeting, The Glades Initiative, BG: Hybrid
Tue, April 16, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, April 17, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice-open to anyone
Wed, April 17, 9:30 am - Dress for Success Job Readiness Program: Hybrid
Wed, April 17, 4:00 pm - Teen Advisory Board at Pahokee Library
Wed, April 17, 4:30 pm - DIY Wooden Trays at Pahokee Library
Wed, April 17, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Thu, April 18, 11:00 am - Rebel Recovery Belle Glade Opening
Thu, April 18, 6:00 pm - SCORE Presents: Quickbooks Desktop: Virtual
Sat, April 20, 8:00 am - Great American Cleanup: Belle Glade
Sat, April 20, 8:30 am - Great American Cleanup: Pahokee
Sat, April 20, 10:00 am - Free Respite Care from Arc of the Glades
Sat, April 20, 3:00 pm - Clay Creations at Pahokee Library
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FREE FOOD for Anyone in Need at The Glades Initiative
The Glades Initiative's Food Pantry is available to anyone in need. Residents may come in once per week at any time during the hours listed below. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines).
Required to participate:
• Valid ID or your Glades Initiative Food Pantry ID
• ONE time per week
WHEN: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
NEW: Wednesdays 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm – Drive through -food pantry – (current card holders only)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
Click here to learn more
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PATCH Monthly Meeting: Hybrid (Zoom & In-Person)
The next PATCH meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 9:00 AM. It is a hybrid meeting, but you are encouraged to attend in person at the Glades Initiative bldg.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
MEETING LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4457939554?pwd=L2sxT1FTOWlOVlZGZkJ1d2wwN3ZyZz09 (Meeting ID: 445 793 9554
Passcode: 1234)
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Road to Success Job Readiness Program, Hybrid
Dress for Success Palm Beaches are excited to launch the Spring Session for their Road to
Success 6-Week Job Readiness Program, scheduled to run from April 17, 2024, to May 29th, 2024. This comprehensive program aims to empower participants with essential skills and insights to navigate the job market successfully (and we also have fun!).
WHEN: Wednesdays, April 17 - May 29, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: 2459 S Congress Ave St #204, West Palm Beach, FL and Hybrid
Click here to learn more
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Teen Advisory Board at Pahokee Library
Earn volunteer service hours by sharing your ideas on teen programming for the library and beyond.
WHEN: Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Branch, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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DIY Wooden Trays at Pahokee Library
Need a place to store your desk items? Or would you like to make a mini chalkboard? If yes, a mini wooden tray would be the perfect DIY project.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Branch Library, 252 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Rebel Recovery Belle Glade Grand Opening
Recovery Community Center will be hosting its Grand Opening on April 18. All are welcome to come by 11 AM to 2 PM. This Recovery Community Center is a resource for anyone impacted by substance use, who is seeking recovery support or harm reduction services.
WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 929 SE 1st St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Questions about the event maybe emailed to events@rebelrco.org or folks may call 561-508-8388
Click here to learn more
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SCORE Presents: Review Your Options, Start Your Own B's
During times like these, people often contemplate getting better control of their lives by starting their own business. You can achieve financial independence by owning your own business. Spend some time with us to look under the covers at what running your own business entails.
WHEN: Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Great American Cleanup in Belle Glade
Join during Earth Day month for the Great American Cleanup and help keep Palm Beach County beautiful.
WHEN: Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Towne Square, 110 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Great American Cleanup in Pahokee
Join during Earth Day month for the Great American Cleanup and help keep Palm Beach County beautiful.
WHEN: Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: City of Pahokee Public Works Facility, 171 North Lake, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Free Respite Care from The Arc of the Glades
If your loved one is between the ages of 14-22, and has an intellectual or developmental disability, you can be eligible for FREE Respite Care!! Respite is a program designed to give caregivers a much-needed break to relieve stress and help promote mental well-being. Our program will operate on Saturdays, from 10am-2pm
WHEN: Saturdays | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 4250 NW 16th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Clay Creations at Pahokee Library
Create clay monsters, keychains or mini trinkets at the Clay Creations event at Loula V York Branch Library in Pahokee.
WHEN: Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Branch Library, 252 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Back to School PBC! Registration is Still Open but Closes May 1!
For your information, the event will be held this year on Saturday, August 3, 2024. In addition to the backpacks and school supplies, and depending on the location and resource availability, participating students may also receive haircuts, school uniforms, sneakers,
socks, blood tests, biometric health screenings, vision screening, hearing tests, and other health-related resources.
REGISTER BY
WHEN: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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Job Fairs School District of Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach County School District is the tenth-largest school district in the country and the number one employer in Palm Beach County. It offers some of the most competitive salaries in Florida.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Civic Center next to the library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Boldin Community Impact Pahokee Elementary IB World School STEAM Summer Camp
Boldin Community Impact, Inc., in partnership with Pahokee Elementary IB World School, will be hosting a STEAM Summer Camp. Click to learn how to apply. For grades 4 through 8.
WHEN: Monday, June 3 - July 19, 2024 | 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Elementary School, 560 E Main Pl, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Lake Okeechobee Pahokee Marina
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the Lake Okeechobee Pahokee Marina water body.
Click here to learn more
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Scholarship: National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. 2024 Scholarships are online now - click on the link to apply.
DEADLINE
WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Click here to learn more
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Scholarship: Dress for Success 2024 Scholarship Program
Apply for the Dress for Success 2024 Scholarship Program. The scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to women seeking a college education. Applications accepted throughout 2024.
Click here to learn more
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Glades Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
The next meeting of the Glades Technical Advisory Committee Meeting is Thursday, April 25 at the E.L. Rhodes Gymnasium in Pahokee.
WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: E.L. Rhodes Gymnasium, 360 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Empower Healthcare Mammogram Event
Empower Healthcare and partners will be hosting a Mammogram event at Greater Union Baptist Church in South Bay.
WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Greater Union Baptist Church, 249 NW 9th Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
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Pahokee Rotary Club's Annual Fishing Contest
Free entry for the Pahokee Rotary Club's Annual Fishing Contest at the Pahokee Marina.
WHEN: Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Marina, 190 N Lake Ave, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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County Commissioner Baxter's Legislative Meeting
The public is invited to the first Glades Legislative update with County Commissioner Sara Baxter at the Belle Glade Library.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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A Night to Remember Senior Citizen Prom
The Eddie L. Rhodes Gymnasium will be the site of A Night to Remember Senior Citizen Prom.
WHEN: Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Eddie L. Rhodes Gymnasium, 360 Begonia Drive, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Bridges of Pahokee April 2024 Calendar
Click below to view Bridges of Pahokee's April 2024 Calendar.
Click here to learn more
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File Your Taxes for Free Using IRS Direct File
From Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick: As the April 15th Tax Day deadline is approaching, I would like to share some information about the new IRS Direct File Tool. This tool is for qualifying Floridians who want to file their taxes quickly, easily, and for free. Filing taxes is an important responsibility and can be a source of critical financial relief for many people. Direct File is an exciting opportunity for you to access free, safe, and easy tax filing services.
Click here to learn more
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Do Your Taxes at the Belle Glade Library
United Way of Palm Beach County has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide free, confidential, and secure preparation and e-filing of tax returns to qualified taxpayers. To qualify, taxpayer’s household income must have been $75,000 or less in 2023. You may be eligible for up to $7,430 in Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC).
The Taxes Filed Free Campaign gives you two options to choose from to e-file your tax return. All options are supported by IRS-Certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers.
Filed Yourself – Visit www.MyFreeTaxes.com and file your own tax return. It’s simple, fast and secure. Support is available via toll-free helpline or web chat.
Filed For You – Face-to-face tax preparation, visit our year-round tax preparation location listed below.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (for other areas in Palm Beach County, click on the link below)
Click here to learn more
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FREE FOOD for Anyone in Need at The Glades Initiative
The Glades Initiative's Food Pantry is available to anyone in need. Residents may come in once per week at any time during the hours listed below. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines).
Required to participate:
• Valid ID or your Glades Initiative Food Pantry ID
• ONE time per week
WHEN: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday)
NEW: Wednesdays 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm – Drive through -food pantry – (current card holders only)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
Click here to learn more
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Palm Beach County Food Finder Map
An interactive tool using Google Maps to help people easily locate free food and hot meals in Palm Beach County. This online tool was created to connect individuals seeking food resources to sites near them. Information is English, Spanish, and Creole. United Way updates the information listed on this map weekly. However, locations and hours of distribution may change. Please consider calling the site prior to visiting to verify the information listed. Please note that sites may have specific requirements such as ID.
CONTACT: To access the United Way of Palm Beach County's Food Finder map, click here
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League of Women Voters PBC: Spring Into Action to Educate Voters
We have many exciting events coming up in both the near future and the fall. First, our Annual Meeting is on Wednesday, April 17, in the ballroom of the Airport Hilton. Updates on finances, committees and plans for the year will be made at that time. We would love you
to join us in person and stay for lunch (registration for lunch has closed- the meeting is free), but if you can’t make it to the Hilton please join us by Zoom — or if you are unable to attend at all please send in your proxy
Click here to learn more
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Resume Dry Season Strategy Releases from Lake Okeechobee
The USACE Jacksonville District (SAJ) will begin Saturday to target a 7-day average pulse
release from Lake Okeechobee at 2,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) out of the W.P. Franklin
Lock and Dam (S79) to continue reducing lake levels in a beneficial way to prepare for the
wet and hurricane seasons.
Click here to learn more
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Clerk Report: Suspended License? We're Here to Help
Save money and get back on the road from April 8 to April 12 with Operation Green Light.
If you have overdue fines and fees in Palm Beach County, don't miss this opportunity to pay your overdue court obligations in full, including traffic tickets, while saving 25 percent in collection agency fees.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, April 11, 2024
Receive our weekly county news. Send any feedback or questions to public@pbcgov.org.
Click here to learn more
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LWVPBC Annual Meeting - Registration for Lunch Closed but Meeting is Free
All members are invited to join our Annual Meeting. We will celebrate the achievements of the past year, plan for the next, and enjoy reconnecting with friends over lunch. There is still time to register for the meeting. Registration for lunch is closed, but the meeting is FREE.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach FL 33406
Click here to learn more
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Youth Summit of Palm Beach County: Making Waves for Change
The Youth Summit of Palm Beach County returns - participation is free to middle and high school students. The Youth Summit is asking for dynamic presenters to facilitate workshops for middle and high school teens. Desired topics to fall under “Future Steps & Life Skills” category. Please complete the attached presenter proposal.
WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach Lakes High School, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Workshop Proposal Form)
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Community Discussion on Impact of HB1365 and SB1530
Mark your calendars for a community discussion with interested parties who are concerned with the impact of HB1365 and SB1530 in Palm Beach County. Be a part of the community response to address recent homeless legislation.
WHEN: Monday, April 29, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach State College, 4200 N Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461 (Wattenbarger Conference Center CBP 103)
Click here to learn more
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USACE Hosts Bi-annual Informational Meeting on all Phases of the Central Everglades Planning Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE), will host a virtual bi-annual informational meeting Wednesday, May 1, 2024 to inform stakeholders and the public regarding USACE and South Florida Water Management District progress on implementation and all phases of the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP), a key project of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).
WHEN: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Identifying and Responding to Teen Dating Violence
This training will focus on addressing the root causes of violence, promoting healthy, equitable relationships, and implementing effective prevention strategies. Utilizing the
public health model, attendees will gain knowledge to reduce risk factors and strengthen the protective factors in the community to create social change needed to prevent intimate partner violence.
WHEN: Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Children's Services Council of PBC, 2300 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Free/Reduced Cost Swim Lesson Program
To kick off April Drowning Prevention Awareness Month in Palm Beach County, the Drowning Prevention Coalition (DPC) of Palm Beach County is offering free/reduced cost swim lessons to qualified children aged 2 to 12. Lessons are paid for by the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County and are offered at 18 locations throughout Palm Beach County. To see if your child(ren) qualify, visit www.pbcgov.org/dpc and follow the instructions.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Recognizes April as Second Chance Month
Palm Beach County (PBC) recognizes April as Second Chance Month to raise awareness about reentry services offered to people returning from incarceration by creating opportunities for successful transition to the community. The county’s Public Safety Department and the Reentry Task Force in collaboration with reentry providers (The Lord’s Place, The Reentry Center - Riviera Beach, Integrated Healthcare Systems in Riviera Beach and Choice to Change Inc.) and other criminal justice partners have contributed to making Palm Beach County a national leader in reentry services and reducing recidivism.
Click here to learn more
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Activities and Classes April 2024 at BG Library Branch
Click link below to see the activities and classes schedule for April 2024 at the Belle Glade Library Branch.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Environmental Resources Paid Summer Internship
Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management is now accepting resumes for consideration in a PAID 6-week summer internship. If you are, or know of someone who might be, interested in this opportunity, please send me your resume or your questions scorr@pbcgov.org!
Click here to learn more
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5 Hot Topics in Florida Food is Medicine
Need-to-know news in your inbox every month from the Florida Health & Nutrition Coalition
What’s Working? What’s Not? What’s New? And Who’s doing it?
Click here to learn more
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Nonprofits First 501c News
From Nonprofits First: Thank you for welcoming me as the new CEO of Nonprofits First. I have enjoyed speaking to many of you about the challenges that are facing our nonprofit community during my first 90 days. Given that April is National Volunteer Month, we want to express our tremendous gratitude to our 160+ volunteers who contribute their time and talent to help us achieve our mission.
Click here to learn more
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Center for Child Counseling Monthly News
From Center for Child Counseling: April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a perfect time to reflect on our commitment to prevention at Center for Child Counseling. We firmly believe that child abuse can be prevented before it ever occurs. Our goal is to foster an informed community capable of recognizing signs of abuse and intervening effectively.
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Monthly News
From Dress for Success: Spring has sprung. And so did a West Palm Beach water main on, of all days, Friday, March 15th, the date of “Style for Hope.” The gushing geyser caused a serious flood in the Kravis Center garage where guests were parked. But, it was a minor disruption to our major fundraising luncheon that netted us nearly $255,000 – 13% more than last year!
Click here to learn more
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Farm and Food Worker Relief Program
PBC Community Action in partnership with Coalition of Florida Farmworker Organization, Inc. is assisting in providing this one time $600 payment from the USDA to eligible farmworkers. The relief is intended to defray costs for reasonable and necessary personal, family or living expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These payment will be available to eligible farm and food workers who performed work in farming activities and meatpacking during the period 1/27/2020 – 05/9/2023. Workers will need to provide sufficient proof of employment during the period and also identity when applying.
WHEN: Must call to make an appointment and have required documentation. No walk-ins.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Community Action Program, 38754 State Road 80, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For more information: 561-993-9655
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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CILO: Don't Forget Me, a Disability-Centered Response to Mass Violence
In honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2024, CILO invites you to attend a virtual webinar about centering disability in response to mass violence.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Community ID of the Palm Beaches
The Community ID of the Palm Beaches is for ANY resident who may have limited access to government-issued forms of identification, and for those who support a diverse and inclusive community. It is not a government-issued form of ID or a driver’s license, but it is a verifiable form of identification that says you are a part of our community. It can be used as a tool by law enforcement, city agencies, health centers, schools, and businesses to better identify, serve, and protect you.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)
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Open for Business Belle Glade CRA Discussion and Networking Event
The City of Belle Glade and the Belle Glade CRA present "Open for Business" a discussion and networking event.
WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Banyan Tree Restaurant, 301 West Avenue A, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Enroll in CHW Care Coordinator Training Program
Fulfill training requirements and grow in your career. This training program offers the full complement of education hours and content areas that the trainee needs to fulfill the training requirements (30 contact hours) for the certification application as a community health worker (CHW).
WHEN: Fridays, starting April 26, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Water Science at Pahokee Library
Do water experiments - see April showers in a cup and learn how boats float while carrying many people.
WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Branch Library, 252 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Healthier Glades Presents Racial Equity Workshop
This workshop is designed to develop the capacity of participants to better understand racism in its institutional and structural forms. Moving away from a focus on personal
bigotry and bias, this workshop presents a historical, cultural, and structural analysis of racism.
WHEN: Thursday, May 2-3, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Civic Center, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (flyer)
Click here to learn more (workshop registration)
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City of South Bay Health and Wellness Fair
The public is invited to participate in a Health and Wellness Fair sponsored by the City of
South Bay for all their residents. The surrounding cities (Pahokee, Belle Glade and Clewiston) can also participate. The purpose of the Health Fair is to raise awareness of health options and to encourage residents to make healthy lifestyle choices.
WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Tanner Park, 105 West Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
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Office of Community Revitalization OCR Community Therapy Dog and Fitness
Paws Be With You will present to the CCRT Communities the benefits of pet therapy for physical, mental, and emotional health.
WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 State Road 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Let's Get Physical
Join us for a fun evening of fitness and fellowship on the exercise circuit at Glades Pioneer Park, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation and Healthier Glades will be offering free community fitness sessions to demonstrate the fitness zone and how to utilize each piece of equipment.
WHEN: Monday, May 13, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 SR 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Neighborhood Engagement and Transformation (NEAT) Grant
The Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) is accepting applications for its NEAT grants program. NEAT provides grants of up to $10,000 to neighborhood-based groups and/or organizations for resident-driven neighborhood improvement projects proposed within designated Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) areas and theGlades region, including the municipalities of Belle Glade, South Bay and Pahokee.
DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Click here to learn more
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In Need of Masks? Contact The Glades Initiative, Inc.
If you or people you know need masks, The Glades Initiative has masks and will share them with anyone in the Glades who needs them. Call or come by to pick them up as long as supplies last.
If you are with a group of vulnerable people and need more than 20, call us first and we will do our best to help you get what you need.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc., 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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Anyone wishing to add their local announcements or events is welcome to submit their information by Friday to be posted the following week. Please include a brief summary of the information to be posted with your contact name, phone number, and/or flyer.
or (561) 996-3310.*
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