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~~~ This Week ~~~
Sat, Aug 10-18, 7:00 am - Early Voting and Vote-by-mail period open at Glades locations
Tue, Aug 13, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Tue, Aug 13, 10:00 am - Countywide Community Revitalization Meeting: Hybrid
Wed, Aug 14, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice-open to anyone
Wed, Aug 14, 9:00 am - Take Stock in Children Virtual Mentor Orientation Meeting
Wed, Aug 14, 6:00 pm - SCORE Presents: The Power of Networking: Virtual
Fri, Aug 16, 12:00 pm - Belle Glade Safety and Autism Event: The Glades Initiative
Sat, Aug 17, 10:00 am - Sign up for Free Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installations
Tue, Aug 20, 9:00 am - PATCH Monthly Meeting, The Glades Initiative, BG
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Early Voting in Palm Beach County Ends Aug 18
Early voting in. Palm Beach County started on Aug 10 and will run through Aug 18. Early voting is available at the following locations from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A photo ID is required.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 10-18, 2024 | 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library/Civic Center, 725 NW 4th Ave, Belle Glade, FL 33430 SOE West County Branch Office, 2976 SR-15, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Loula V York Library, 525 Bacom Point Rd, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more (Primary Election Early Voting & Vote-by-Mail Ballot drop off locations)
Click here for the League of Women Voters of PBC Voter's Guide
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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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Countywide Community Revitalization Team to Hold Hybrid Meeting Aug 13
The Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) invites you to the upcoming Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) meeting on Tuesday, August 13 at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in person at the Vista Center Hearing Room 1E-60, 2300 N Jog Rd., West Palm Beach, FL, and can be accessed virtually or via conference call.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Vista Center Hearing Room 1E-60, 2300 N Jog Rd., West Palm Beach, FL and Online
Click here to learn more
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Take Stock in Children Needs Mentors: Orientation Sessions Available
Take Stock in Children Palm Beach is in need of mentors throughout Palm Beach
County. We have several orientation sessions coming up.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 14, 22, 28 2024 | 9:00 a.m.
CONTACT: Please contact Elissa Sorel at esorel@takestockpalmbeach.org or 561-320-8464 if you are interested in becoming a mentor.
Click here to learn more
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SCORE Presents: The Power of Networking
Learn about: The Seven Essential “c’s Of Networking, Networking Styles & Thinking Styles, Define Your Target Audience And Your Target Customer, Do’s And Dont's Of Networking
Networking Traps, Perfect Your 30-second Commercial, and more.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Belle Glade Safety and Autism Event: Hybrid
Florida Atlantic University presents four trainings focusing on Belle Glade Safety and Autism. In-person training will be held at The Glades Initiative; virtual link available.
WHEN: Friday, Aug 16, 23, 30, Sept 6, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more and to access virtual meeting link
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Sign up for Free Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm Installations
Call to sign up for free smoke/carbon monoxide alarm installations in your home. Make sure to sign up before Aug 7.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Sign up by Aug 7 by calling 561-723-3645
Click here to learn more
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PATCH Monthly Meeting: Hybrid (Zoom & In-Person)
The next PATCH meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 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, Aug 20, 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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Teen Postpartum Doula Support
A free 6-week program that provides new parents between the ages of 13-19 with postpartum doula support in the first year after birth.
Click here to learn more
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Calling Construction Industry Vendors for Glades Projects
Messam Construction and D. Stephenson Construction are building ten (10) single-family homes in Belle Glade, South Bay, and Pahokee. If your business specializes in a construction industry trade, you can learn how to become involved with this project.
Click here to learn more
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HUD Releases NOFO
On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 HUD released the 2024-2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The release signifies the beginning of a funding process for CoC programs across the country.
Click here to learn more
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Palm Beach Cautions About Blue-Green Algae at Lake Okeechobee
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOHPalm Beach) is cautioning the public of the presence of blue-green algae on Lake Okeechobee. Blue-green algae have the potential to produce toxins. Since environmental conditions can change at any time, it is important to exercise caution, even if the presence of toxins has not yet been confirmed. This is a recreational surface water caution, drinking water is not affected.
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 in 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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PBC Library System Provides Weekend Meal Kits for Kids
The Palm Beach County Library System is providing free weekend meal kits for children ages 18 and younger. Meal kits are available every Friday year-round at several locations.
WHEN: Every Friday
WHERE:
Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade FL 33430
Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay FL 33493
Loula V. York Branch, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Poverty Simulation Experience
Calling all elected officials, institutional leaders, nonprofit, faith-based, and community leaders! We firmly believe that one's destiny should not be limited by their zip code. That is why we are inviting you to participate in a Poverty Simulation event that will serve as a catalyst for an important discussion on policies that can be reformed to enhance economic mobility opportunities. As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the War on Poverty, we encourage you to register for this event and kindly share this invitation with your respective networks.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 13, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension, Clayton E. Hutcheson Complex, 559 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Click here to learn more
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Sickle Cell Foundation Presents Fatherhood in the Digital Age
Fatherhood in the Digital Age explores the challenges and opportunities of parenting in a world dominated by technology. The event is moderated by Dr. J.R. Thicklin.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1730 N Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Click here to learn more
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Mind Your Business 5th Annual Youth Entrepreneurship Forum
Kidpreneurs, ages 8-18, you are cordially invited to join us as we host this event for Palm Beach County’s youngest CEOs. Mind Your Business will be on August 24th, 9 am – 2 pm. We will be at the Planning, Zoning, and Building Chamber at 2300 N. Jog Road, WPB. There will be great workshops and an excellent panel discussion. Lunch is on us. Our host for the day will be Dr. Keith Clinkscale, and Kitty Lundan will be on the scene.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 24, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Planning, Zoning, and Building Chamber at 2300 N. Jog Road, WPB
Click here to learn more
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Access for All Abilities Showcase 2024
The Access for All Abilities Showcase provides access to resources, products, and technology for those with a wide range of disabilities in Palm Beach County. It's free, so join and get the latest information for yourself or your loved one.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 24, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center, 9067 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (vendor sign-up)
Click here to learn more (sponorship sign-up)
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Opening Ceremony
Save the date for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Opening Ceremony.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: PBSO Training Facility, 4215 Cherry Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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NEW Job Opportunity - Come Join our Team!
Looking for meaningful work making a difference? Come see the career opportunities at The Glades Initiative, Inc.! We are accepting applicants for the following position(s):
Program Assistant - Food (part-time) (click the title for more information on the position)
TO APPLY: Send email resume and cover letter in pdf to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word Food-Program Assistant -“Your name” in the subject line of the email.
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2024 Glades Area Resource Guide Is Now Available
The 2024 Glades Area Resource Guide is now available online! You can access the digital copy by visiting our website at gladesinitiative.org or by clicking on the link below.
Distribution of the printed copies will be available in limited quantities next week and then more in early July. Stay tuned for more information.
2024 Glades Area Resource Guide
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League of Women Voters of PBC Voter's Guide Now Live
The Voters’ Guide from the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is now live online at Vote411.org. Only candidates on the Aug. 20 Primary ballot will be visible to viewers. After the Primary, only those candidates and issues on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot will be visible to voters.
Click here to learn more
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Backflow Prevention Assembly & Oil and Grease Interceptor Grant Reimbursement Program
Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department Backflow Prevention Assembly and Oil and Grease Interceptor Grant Reimbursement is a program designed to financially assist eligible Belle Glade, Pahokee, Canal Point, and South Bay property owners to install mandated water quality safeguards. These devices are required to comply with Federal and State regulations and statutes
Click here to learn more
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AACY Caregiving Youth Newsletter July 2024
Read the latest issue of Treasure Talk, the American Association of Caregiving Youth's monthly newsletter.
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
CONTACT: 561-993-9655
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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Palm Beach Encourages Floridians to Donate Blood
This week, OneBlood, an Orlando-based blood center, experienced a cyberattack that has brought some of their systems offline. During this time, the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach (DOH- Palm Beach) encourages Floridians to consider donating blood to alternative blood centers to help boost Florida’s blood supply. Donating blood saves lives!
Click here to learn more
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Aug 2024 Education and Support Calendar
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies is pleased to offer free educational classes for expectant parents and new families. These classes are facilitated by certified staff and community partners, and they provide hands-on training for parents and their support partners. Participants can register for classes/groups on the HMHB website www.hmhbpbc.org. Please refer to our Calendar for upcoming classes or groups.
WHERE: Virtual and In-person
CONTACT: Gaelle Kenol at gkenol@hmhbpbc.org
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters of PBC Hot Topics
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County presents two upcoming Hot Topic workshops.
Challenges of Voting with Disabilities
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 21, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Free Immunizations at West Technical Education Center
The Florida Department of Health will provide immunization services for children ages 2 months through 12th Grade on Thursday, Aug 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.This service is a partnership between The School District of Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Health (DOH) Palm Beach Lake Okeechobee Regional Economic Alliance of Palm Beach County
WHEN: Thursday, Aug 22, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: West Technical Education Center, 2625 NW 16th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Safe Kids PBC Car Seat Schedule for August 2024
Please check out our Car Set schedule for August. To schedule an appointment with Safe Kids, please call 561-389-2734. To schedule an appointment with PBC Fire Rescue, please use the QR Code on the flyer.
WHEN: Thursday, Aug 22, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: PBCFR Station 72, Pahokee, FL 33476
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 within your community to gain access to essential services and as a tool to better identify, serve, and protect you.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (English, Haitian Creole, Spanish)
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Jazz on the Muck Music Festival
Thrive for a Change of the Palm Beaches Inc. presents the 4th Annual Jazz on the Muck Music Festival.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 6-8, 2024
WHERE: To be announced
Click here to learn more
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Glades Hispanic Heritage Festival
Get ready for the annual Glades Hispanic Heritage Festival now seeking food trucks, craft vendors, local businesses, artists, and more.
WHEN: Sunday, Sept 22, 2024
WHERE: Torry Island, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Raquel, 561-942-6216, gladeshispanicheritage@gmail.com
Click here to learn more
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Free Food Distribution at Hand Park
The public is invited to a free food distribution event at Hand Park in Belle Glade. Meats, fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, canned and dry goods, and more.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 27, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (or until supplies last)
WHERE: Hand Park, 500 W Canal St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Pahokee Fall Festival
Free – Trunk or treat, bounce houses, petting zoo, photo ops, pumpkin patch, food, raffle prizes, games, exhibitors and so much more.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: City of Pahokee Parks & Recreation Sports Complex, 360 E Main Street, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Emergency Rental Assistance Mobile Outreach in Belle Glade
GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute will be providing a mobile outreach unit for emergency rent and utility assistance for eligible individuals who have been impacted directly or indirectly by COVID-19.
WHEN: The third Friday of each month, beginning Sept 15, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: MYMDPLUS, 217 West Avenue A, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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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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