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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, Aug 30 - 2022 Youth Survey Deadline, Birth to 22
Tue, Aug 30, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Aug 31, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Aug 31, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Aug 31, 11:30 am - FWBC Presents: Money Smart for Small Business
Wed, Aug 31, 6:00 pm - CAAB Advisory Board Meeting: Zoom
Tue, Sept 6, 1:00pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Your Marketing Roadmap
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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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Help Fight Hunger in Our Community Through Bloomin' 4 Good Program Benefitting The Glades Initiative
The Glades Initiative has been selected as the beneficiary of the @WinnDixie Bloomin' 4 Good Program! Each time the $12.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker is purchased at the Winn-Dixie at Belle Glade during the month of September 2022 we will receive a $1 donation. $1 Donation = 10+ Meals Donated! It's as simple as that.
WHERE: Winn-Dixie, 900 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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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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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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SCORE PBC Presents: Your Marketing Roadmap
Join SCORE and small business expert and entrepreneur Ramon Ray for part 4 of the 4- part Marketing series. Learn the ultimate marketing essentials you will need to succeed in your business!
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 6, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Area Agency on Aging Presents: The Saving Claire Project
Join for an exciting event to keep you upright, strong, and independent with a screening of a documentary, Saving Claire.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 9, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Tau Grants from Allegany Franciscan
Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ FY23 Tau Grants will support unrestricted general operating/capacity building needs for organizations that provide services to the following marginalized groups: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, and/or persons with disabilities.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 30, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Herizon
Herizon has identified financial security and economic empowerment for women and girls as its priority issues for the 2021 – 2026 grant cycles. All of Herizon’s grantmaking will focus on supporting and promoting social change in these critical areas. For the 2022-2023 grant cycle, projects/organizations addressing reproductive rights, housing insecurity, and affordable childcare will be given priority.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 9, 2022 | 4:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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Empower Healthcare Inc Presents a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Empower Healthcare is opening a nonprofit healthcare clinic in Pahokee. The organization is hosting a grand opening community health event. The public is invited to participate.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 10, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 491 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Global Health Community Prostate Cancer Awareness and Sickle Cell Disease and Trait
Global Health and Community Service, Inc. and the Florida Statewide Organization of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will host a series of programs on a variety of medical conditions. Please see below the programs and links to register for the programs.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 10, Oct 1, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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LAST CHANCE TO APPLY: Mark Cuban Foundation 2022 Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp
With no prior experience or knowledge required, any 9th - 12th grader can learn the basics of Artificial Intelligence by participating in our Intro to AI Bootcamp.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 22, 29, Nov 5 & 12, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Deadline to apply is Sept 1, 2022)
Click here to learn more
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Nonprofits First Presents: The Bold Brand Makeover
Learn the fundamentals of a strong brand that builds capacity in every way, growing your relevance, community, and funding to make a greater impact with your mission.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 14, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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National Night Out 2022
Join the Palm BeachCounty Sherif’s Office for this year's National Night Out event. Fun for the kids, face painting, cotton candy, popcorn, and more.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 30, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 SR 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (vendor application)
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COVID-19 Vaccines and Seniors, Presented by Legal Aid Society
Take part in the COVID-19: Vaccines and Seniors event and learn about topics that include scams against seniors and healthcare planning during a pandemic.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 20, 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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Palm Beach Opera Community Engagement Programs
Palm Beach Opera is pleased to send you information about Palm Beach Opera’s community engagement programs for the 2022 – 2023 season! It is anticipating an exciting year of bringing opera to as many groups as possible this year. Their Teaching Artists, Young Artists, and staff are looking forward to sharing their love for opera with you.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Aug 25, 2022
Inside PBC News: For all of you procrastinators out there ... get your 2021 tax return filed or request an extension ... If you’re a sucker for sunflowers they are in full bloom at Mounts Botanical Garden. Palm Beach International Airport is inviting you on September 17th to welcome home local veterans.
Click here to learn more
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BCC Briefs from Palm Beach County
Click below to learn how the board voted at the Aug. 23, 2022 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Click here to learn more
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Read the latest The Well of PBC Issue
Click the link below to read the latest edition of The Well of Palm Beach County.
Click here to learn more
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EveryParent: Going Back to School Can Bring out Big Emotions in Your Child
Going back to school can be a stressful time for your child. A lot of emotions could be bubbling up inside. It's important to set aside time to talk to your child about what they are feeling, 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.
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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McKinlay Memo: Aug 26, 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 29, 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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Love Your Neighbor Event
The Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) developed a partnership with Steve West, founder of The In-Crowd, a local nonprofit, to implement the Love Your Neighbor Program aimed at connecting neighbors among themselves with donors for the receipt and distribution of needed items and services.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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