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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, Aug 23, 8:30 am - SCORE PBC Presents: Hispanic's Roundtable
Tue, Aug 23, 2 pm - Nonprofits First Presents: BoardSmart Q&A
Tue, Aug 23, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Aug 24, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Aug 24, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Sat, Aug 27, 10:00 am - Community ID Event at Belle Glade Civic Center
Tue, Aug 30 - Deadline for 2022 Youth Survey
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The Glades Initiative Offers a New Program to Improve Women's Health!
The Glades Initiative's Women's Health Care Program provides many services to clients:
- Guide patients through the health care system
- Assist in the process of obtaining medical insurance as needed
- Facilitate referrals for mammogram screenings and pap smears
- Work with patients with abnormal mammograms, biopsies, or pap smear
- And much more
CONTACT: Alma Rios at arios@gladesinitiative.org or 561-996-3310
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (English and Spanish)
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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)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole and Spanish)
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SCORE PBC Presents: Hispanic's Roundtable
Descubra cómo los empresarios hispanos están logrando más que nunca. El tema del
mes sera anunciado mas adelante.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Nonprofits First Presents: BoardSmart Q&A
Monthly Open Forum to ask your questions related to Board Governance best practices w/Jessica Cecere, Nonprofits First CEO.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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Community ID Event at Belle Glade Civic Center
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: Saturday, Aug 27, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Civic Center, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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2022 Youth Survey - Deadline Aug 30
Birth to 22 has created a short 7-question survey to gather information from our youth. It asks about their experiences over the last year as well as the best way to provide information and receive feedback.
Deadline for completion
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 30, 2022
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FWBC Presents: Money Smart for Small Business
Instructor-led curriculum for new or operating small business owners - with or without formal business training - to provide a practical introduction to aspects of starting and managing a business.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 31, Sept 7, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Empower Healthcare, Inc. Grand Opening and Community Health Event
From Empower Healthcare: "We are opening a non-profit healthcare clinic in Pahokee called Empower Healthcare, Inc. We are hosting a grand opening community health event. So far we have partnered with the American Heart Association, Foundcare, Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County, Sojourners with Healing Hearts, Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, Be The Match, and Florida Mobile Mammogram."
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 10, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: First United Methodist Church of Pahokee, 491 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Belle Glade Prayer Walk: Stop the Violence
The Glades Area Ministerial Association is hosting the Belle Glade Prayer Walk: Stop the Violence and Crime event in September.
WHEN: Sunday, Sept 18, 2022 | 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loading Ramp, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Habitat for Humanity to Provide Home Repair Work in the Glades
Are you tired of living in unsafe, unhealthy conditions? Do you need home repairs? Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County is now working in the Glades to help lower-income homeowners with home repairs. You may be eligible to partner with Habitat for Humanity to complete your repairs at a reduced cost.
CONTACT: Call 561-366-2645 to learn more
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Home Preservation Programs)
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CAAB Advisory Board Meeting Rescheduled for Aug 31
The CAAB Advisory Board Meeting has been rescheduled for Aug 31 via zoom.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 31, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Sickle Cell Disease and Trait: Adults and Youth
The program will feature leading expert in the field of Sickle Cell Disease, Michael R. DeBaun, MD, MPH. At Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Dr. DeBaun is the Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine; JC Peterson Endowed Chair in Pediatric Pulmonology; Director of Vanderbilt-Meharry Center of Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease; and Vice-Chair of Clinical and Translational Research, Department of Pediatrics.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 1, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole and Spanish)
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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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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Aug 18, 2022
Inside PBC News: Just as school started in Palm Beach County and traffic has increased, road closures for construction will add to the drive time for some. A new housing learning collaborative has selected Palm Beach County’s Ending the HIV Epidemic program to participate in this initiative ... Be informed about Palm Beach County and visit PBCGOV.com.
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success: Success Sentinel
Learn what Dress for Success Palm Beaches has been working on by reading their latest newsletter!
Click here to learn more
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Clerk Report - Aug 18, 2022
Recording services will be unavailable Aug 25 and 26 in preparation for new official records system - learn more by clicking below.
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters Newsletter - Aug 18, 2022
Get an update from the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County by reading their latest newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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McKinlay Memo: Aug 19, 2022
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Aug 22, 2022
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
Click here to learn more
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Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Looking for New Faces
Attend open interviews for positions with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies. Come network with the team and learn about available positions - bring your resume!
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Aug 23); 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Aug 24)
WHERE: Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, 4601 Lake Worth Road, Greenacres, FL 33463
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Florida Women's Business Center Presents: Business Plan
The Florida Women's Business Center has partnered with the Boynton Beach City Library to provide free hands-on business plan writing series workshop. Each week will build on the previous week's information.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 27, 2022
WHERE: Boynton Beach City Library, 100 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Click here to learn more
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The State of Black Business, by Office of Equal Business Opportunity
The Office of Equal Business Opportunity is hosting Palm Beach County State of Black Business at John Prince Park in Lake Worth.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 31, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: John Prince Park, 2700 6th Ave S, Lake Worth, FL 33461
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PBC to Host Securing Our Future Economic Mobility Summit
The Palm Beach County Citizens Advisory Committee and the Birth to 22 Alliance will host the Securing Our Future Economic Mobility Summit at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Government, nonprofit, foundation, and business leaders are invited to attend this event.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 28, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative
Free HIV and HCV testing will be available to residents every Wednesday, starting Feb 23. Services are offered through Foundcare. Services will be offered in the back of the building near the food pantry entrance.
WHEN: Wednesdays | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Scholarships Opportunities: South Florida Fair, Betty Bell and More
Students are encouraged to look at this week's Monday Morning Update from the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County for a number of scholarship opportunities.
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Clerk Report: News and Information from the PBC Clerk and Comptroller
If you've worked with the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County you may have money left unclaimed through our office. Now through September 1, see if you have any unclaimed funds from cash bonds, outstanding juror checks, civil registry and bond deposits, or other outstanding checks collected by the Clerk's office prior to January 1, 2021.
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PBC Dept of Housing and Econ Development NOFO for Very Low Housing Income Housing Program
The VLIHP will provide gap funding for the development of affordable housing units or residential facilities serving individuals and households with incomes no greater than 50 % of Area Median Income (AMI).
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PBC Dept of Housing and Econ Development NOFA
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), through the Department of Housing & Economic Development (HED) hereby announces the availability of $3,900,000 in County funds under the Very Low Income Housing Program (VLIHP). This funding is being offered to provide gap funding for the development of affordable housing units or residential facilities serving individuals and households with incomes no greater than 50% of Area Median Income (AMI).
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HUD Continuum of Care Homeless Local Renewal and New Projects Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity
Please note that the FY2022 CoC Homeless Local Renewal and New Projects Competition NOFO has been published. Click below to learn more.
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Lakeside Medical Center and PBSC Partner on Healthcare Workforce and Educational Needs in the Glades
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s acute care teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center, is partnering with Palm Beach State College (PBSC) to support healthcare workforce needs and provide continuing education to hospital staff in the underserved, rural region known as the Glades.
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EveryParent: Quick Tips for Getting Your Child Emotionally Ready for Going Back to School
Getting your child ready to go back to school is about more than buying the right backpack or a new pair of sneakers. You need to prepare your child for the social and emotional adjustments of returning to the classroom, says Carolina Libreros, a Triple P supervisor for the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County. For more helpful tips, expert advice and local resources to raise a strong reader, visit EveryParentPBC.org/transitions and download the free EveryParent app to create your free family profile today.
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Literacy Coalition of PBC Volunteer Opportunity
Help our students attain grade level in reading! Tutor 1st, 2nd or 3rd-grade students in reading comprehension during school hours. Each volunteer will tutor 2 or 3 students, one-on-one for 30 minutes each, during the entire school year. Times to be determined by schools. Type of Work/Skills Needed: At least 18 years of age, training required and provided by the Literacy Coalition
WHEN: Two days a week. Tutoring times are determined by each school, usually in the morning
WHERE: Gove Elementary School or K.E.Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary School
CONTACT: To apply call Jeanne Heavilin at (561) 767-3366.
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501c News: News from Nonprofits First July 2022
Nonprofits First shares news and information in this edition of 501c News.
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Take Stock in Children Tribune
Catch up with the latest news and information from Take Stock in Children PBC.
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Grant Opportunity: Improving the Lives of Young Children
The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood supports promising research and development projects to improve the welfare of young children, from infancy through seven years, in the United States. The Foundation's goal is to provide seed money to implement imaginative proposals that exhibit the greatest chance of improving the lives of young children on a national scale.
Support is provided in the following three areas: Early Childhood Welfare; Early Childhood Education and Play; and Parenting Education.
Deadline
WHEN: Friday, Sept 30, 2022
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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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