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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon-Fri, 9:30 am - Senior Friendly Fitness at West County Senior Center, Belle Glade
Tue, Aug 15, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Tue, Aug 15, 9:00 am - PATCH Monthly Meeting, Hybrid, The Glades Initiative, Belle Glade
Tue, Aug 15, 9:30 am - Divas in the Trucking Industry Online Workshop
Tue, Aug 15, 10:00 am - Countywide Community Revitalization Meeting, Hybrid
Tue, Aug 15, 5:30 pm - Help Your Child Succeed in School by Early Learning Coalition, BG Library
Tue, Aug 15, 5:30 pm - Community Action Advisory Board Meeting, BG Library
Wed, Aug 16, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Aug 16, 12:00 pm - League of Women Voters Hot Topic: Zoom
Wed, Aug 16, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Increase Your Website Traffic: Zoom
Wed, Aug 16, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Wed, Aug 16, 6:00 pm - Securing Our Future: Smart Ways to Save: Zoom
Mon, Aug 21, 11:30 pm - Florida Women's Business Center: SBA Programs and Services: Zoom
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NEW Job Opportunities - 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):
Operations Director (click the title for more information on the position)
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word OPERATIONS DIRECTOR in the title of the email.
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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. (Tuesday)
- 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, Aug 15, 2023. Glades Initiative is hosting the in-person meeting. You can also attend via Zoom, please see the link below.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023 | 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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Divas in the Trucking Industry Online Workshop
Attend an online workshop of Divas in the Trucking Industry.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 15, 22, 29, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Countywide Community Revitalization Hybrid Meeting
Guest speaker, Angela Smith, Small Business Development Specialist III from the Palm
Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity (OEBO), will enlighten us on the significant endeavors of the OEBO. Angela will delve into the advantages of the small, minority, and woman-owned business enterprise (SMWBE) programs, the guiding ordinance, notable achievements, and the collaborative potential across Palm Beach County departments. OEBO's mission is to drive economic development through the inclusion of local S/M/WBEs in our procurement process.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Hybrid via Zoom and in-person at: Vista Center, 2300 N Jog Road (Rm VC 1E-60), West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Help Your Child Succeed in School with Active Parenting
Early Learning Coalition of Palm Bch County presents Active Parenting 4th Edition! Come learn 7 things you can do to support your child’s school success. You are your child’s first, most important teacher!
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom, click here to register
CONTACT: Evelyn Loud evelyn.loud@elcpalmbeach.org
Click here to learn more
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Community Action Advisory Board Meeting
Community Action removes barriers and creates opportunities for low-income individuals and families that will enable them to become more self-sufficient.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters Hot Topic: Members Meeting
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) invites all members to an informative Hot Topic Discussion.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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SCORE PBC Presents: Managing Human Resources in 2023
Strong human resource procedures will protect your company. Review basic guidelines for
an employee handbook; onboarding, performance and disciplinary procedures; compliance and safety issues.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Securing Our Future: Smart Ways to Save Webinar
The Palm Beach County Community Services Department's Securing Our Future Initiative is hosting three sessions in August on budgeting, ways to save, and credit. Participants will be provided with the knowledge to improve their financial management abilities.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 16, 23, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom, click here
Click here to learn more
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Florida Women's Business Center Presents: Workshops on SBA Programs and Services
Join Instructor Lonnie Koyama, lead economic development specialist with the US Small Business Administration, for workshops on SBA Programs and Services. Presented by the Florida Women's Business Center.
WHEN: Monday, Aug 21, Sept 11, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Job Fair of the Glades
Participate in the Job Fair of the Glades at the Eddie L. Rhodes Gymnasium in Pahokee. Employers hiring include Florida Crystals, MV Transportation, U.S. Sugar, Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative, Tellus Products, Everglades Farm Equipment, and more!
WHEN: Thursday, Aug 24, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Eddie L. Rhodes Gymnasium, 360 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Intimate Partner Violence: Understanding Abuse and Supporting Safety Training
Attend a training opportunity on Intimate Partner Violence: Understanding Abuse and Supporting Safety Training.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online, click here to register
Click here to learn more
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ROAR Mentoring Support Group
FREE 8-week ongoing support group that helps you learn life skills to gain self-empowerment. We’ll explore the impact of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in our lives and learn to become more proactive (and less reactive) by applying the Five Components of EQ. Through greater self-awareness, you will learn to self-regulate and redirect your actions toward what would benefit you and others.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 5, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
CONTACT: Dr. Sandra Anderson Email: Sandra.anderson@flhealth.gov 561-946-8189/561-840-7945 and Ms. Ashley Vickers Email: Ashley.Vickers@flhealth.gov 561-516-2378
Click here to learn more
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Glades Area Breastfeeding Education and Resource Fair
This is an event for the entire family! Moms, dads, siblings, aunts, uncles, and all support people! There will be raffles, food, and music.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 9, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Marina, 5000 W Canal St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Brianca Spence, CLC, CCHW, 561-463-9341
Click here to learn more
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UF/IFAS Vegetable Gardening Short Course - Tri-City Community Garden Project
Join UF/IFAS for a Vegetable Gardening Short Course and learn how to grow your own fresh produce. This in-person event is perfect for both beginners and experienced gardeners looking to enhance their skills. Whether you have a backyard garden, contribute to a community garden, or just have a few pots on your balcony, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to grow your own delicious and nutritious vegetables. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts and cultivate your green thumb! Those who attend all four classes will be recognized with a UF/IFAS Home Vegetable Gardening Short Course Certificate!
WHEN: Monday, Sept 18, 19, 25, 26, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library 725 Northwest 4th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Excellent Ultimate Medical Center Now Open
Excellent Ultimate Medical Center in Belle Glade is now open and seeing patients. Click below for a list of services it provides residents.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Encourages Residents and Visitors to be Safe from the Heat and Take Advantage of Cool Spaces
Palm Beach County encourages all residents and visitors to practice heat safety during these hot and humid days. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning in effect Until 7 P.M. Tuesday; heat index values could be as high as 115° during the afternoon hours.
Click here to learn more
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MorseLife Counseling Program and Caregiver Support
The program offers FREE in-home counseling resources for caregivers who meet either of the following: For residents 55+ who are the primary caregiver for a child under 18 or children of any age with a disability; For any individual who is the primary unpaid caregiver for a loved one over 60.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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SHINE, Your Trusted Source for Information about Medicare
Call Shine for information about Medicare that you can trust. Call if you're looking for help with Medicare, supplement plans, prescription drug costs, and more.
Click here to learn more
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Three Lake Okeechobee Locations
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Okeechobee water body locations (click to learn more).
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. (Tuesday)
- 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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August 2023 Hunger Relief Update
Every month United Way of Palm Beach County's (UWPBC) Hunger Relief Initiative provides you with important news about hunger relief in Palm Beach County. Information is current as of August 2, 2023. Check out what's new and learn about ongoing work below.
Click here to learn more
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Call for Content for Sept 2023 Birth to 22 Newsletter
This email is the final call for content for the September 2023 Edition of the Birth to 22 Newsletter. Final content is due to me by this Friday, August 18. Each edition of the newsletter contains articles, which fall under the following categories: News & Announcements and Upcoming Events.
Click here to learn more
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Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County
Read the Summer 2023 Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County's newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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501c News from Nonprofits First
See what Nonprofits First has been up to by reading their August 2023 newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Aug 10, 2023
Receive our weekly county news. Send any feedback or questions to public@pbcgov.org.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Aug 14, 2023
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
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: Thursday, Aug 17, 24, April 25 2023 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Aug 17 & April 25); 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Aug 24)
WHERE: Lantana Branch Library, 4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth, FL (Aug 17); Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, 3rd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL (Aug 24); Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL (April 25)
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)
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FWBC Workshops on SBA Programs and Services
The Florida Women's Business Center presents "Workshops on Small Business Administration Programs and Services", led by instructor Lonnie Koyama, lead economic development specialist with the SBA.
WHEN: Monday, Aug 21, Sept 11, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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The Arts & Tourism Summit on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility
Applications are now open to participate in the vendor spotlight at The Arts & Tourism Summit on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Overstock Sale
Shop your heart out at our boutique and help empower women at our Overstock Sale pop-up sale fundraiser.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 7, 8, 9, 2023
WHERE: Dress for Success Palm Beaches, 2459 S Congress Ave, Suite 204, Palm Springs, FL
Click here to learn more
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Community Resource Fair
Connect with Palm Beach County’s top resources for returning citizens and others. Receive practical assistance to support your unique needs.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 9, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Vita Nova Inc, 2724 N Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
CONTACT: Contact Gyna Ward at events@mypalmbeachclerk.com | 561-355-4049
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Clerk Report - Do You Have Unclaimed Money Waiting for You?
Our office has thousands of dollars in unclaimed money waiting to be returned to its rightful owners. Could some of it belong to you? Businesses and individuals in Palm Beach County can search lists on our website to see if they are due unclaimed monies from our office. These lists include unclaimed vendor payments, refunds, deposits, juror checks and cash bonds were never cashed, and were collected prior to January 1, 2022.
Click here to learn more
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July Treasure Talk - from the Caregiving Youth Project
The AACY Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) helps identify, recognize, educate, and support students who care for chronically ill, injured, elderly, or disabled family members. This allows Caregiving Youth to achieve success, have fun, and make new friends while promoting academic and personal growth.
Click here to learn more
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies August 2023 Educational Calendar
Educational classes and support groups are for pregnant women and new families. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies provides free hands-on education programs for parents and support partners. The class instructors are community partners or certified Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies staff.
WHEN: Participants can register for classes/groups on the HMHB website www.hmhbpbc.org. Check out our Calendar to view 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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Senior Friendly Fitness at West County Senior Center
Looking to get your heart pumping? Then join the West County Senior Center for senior-friendly fitness! Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. at our West County Senior Center located at 2916 State Road #15, Belle Glade, FL 33480.
WHEN: Monday through Fridays | 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
WHERE: West County Senior Center, 2916 State Road 15, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Comerica Business Sense: Business Readiness Training for Women
Attend a free webinar by Comerica: Business Readiness Training for Women. The Florida Women's Business Center hosts the training.
WHEN: Thursday, Aug 24, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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NOFO Release: FY 2023 CoC Program Competition Local Renewal
Please be advised that the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the 2023 CoC Local Renewal and New Program Competition Application has been released. The application opens on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 5:00pm and closes on August 28, 2023.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Animal Care and Control Celebrates "DOGust" with Waived Adoption Fees
Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety’s Division of Animal Care and Control (PBCACC) is excited to announce "DOGust," a month-long celebration dedicated to finding loving homes for shelter dogs. To address the increase in the number of abandoned, stray and surrendered animals in recent months and ease overcrowding, the shelter is offering waived adoption fees.
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. These are the white two-ply reusable washable masks given by the health department. 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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