Click here to learn how to add your post to the Glades Community Updates
The information appearing in this email is for general informational purposes only. Reference to any product, service, event or program is for the information and convenience of the public and does not constitute endorsement by The Glades Initiative.
| |
|
~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, Dec 13, 9:00 am - Birth to 22 6th Annual Taskforce Meeting: Virtual
Tue, Dec 13, 10:00 am - Countywide Community Revitalization Meeting, Virtual
Tue, Dec 13, 1:00 pm - Healthier Glades presents: What's Your Story Community Showcase, TGI, BG
Tue, Dec 13, 3:00 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Dec 14, 5:30 pm - 2023 Community Foundation Community Impact Grant Info Session: Virtual
Wed, Dec 14, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Dec 14, 10:30 am - 2023 Community Foundation Community Impact Grant Info Session, BG
Wed, Dec 14, 11:00 am - Presented by SCORE: Financial Management for Small Businesses: Online
Wed, Dec 14, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Wed, Dec 14, 6:00 pm - BeWellPBC Mini-Grant Virtual Q&A Session: Online
Thu, Dec 15, 5:30 pm - Community Police Relations, presented by Urban League of PBC: Zoom
Sat, Dec 17, 9:00 am - Coffee and Doughnuts with Rep Rick Roth, BG Civic Center
| |
|
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 (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole and Spanish)
| |
|
Congregate Meal Sites for Seniors Serve Breakfast and Lunch - Glades Area
The Division of Senior and Veteran Services invites local seniors and veterans age 60 and older to take part in free breakfast and lunch options at various sites throughout the county. This is an ongoing program provided by Palm Beach County Community Services Department, the Area Agency on Aging and the Department of Elder Affairs.
Belle Glade
WHEN: Monday - Friday | 12:00 p.m. (lunch)
WHERE: Quiet Waters, 306 SW 10th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-7040
WHEN: Monday - Friday | 8:30 a.m. (breakfast); 12:00 p.m. (lunch)
WHERE: West County Senior Center, 2916 State Road 15, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-992-4808
South Bay
WHEN: Monday - Friday | 12:00 p.m. (lunch)
WHERE: Tanner Park Community Center, 105 Dr MLK Jr Dr, South Bay, FL 33493
CONTACT: 561-996-1155
Pahokee
WHEN: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 12:00 p.m. (lunch)
WHERE: Pahokee Marina, 190 N Lake Ave, Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT: 561-924-2976
Click here to learn more
| |
|
Birth to 22: 6th Annual Taskforce Meeting
Join Birth to 22: United for Brighter Futures for their 6th Annual Taskforce Meeting. The event is open to all Palm Beach County youth, young adults, parents, families, community members, and agencies.
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec 13 & Jan 21, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Dec 13); 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Jan 21)
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
| |
|
Countywide Community Revitalization Team Virtual Meeting, by the Office of Community Revitalization PBC
Join the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) for a virtual WebEx
meeting hosted by the Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) on Tuesday,
December 13, at 10 a.m.
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact OCR Director Houston L. Tate, at 233-5303, htate@pbcgov.org
Click here to learn more
| |
|
Healthier Glades Presents: What's Your Story Community Showcase
Join Healthier Glades as stories are shared from Hispanic residents about their life experiences when it comes to where they live, work and play.
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Ave D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
| |
|
2023 Community Foundation Community Impact Grant Seeker Information Sessions - BG Session
Are you interested in applying for a Community Impact Grant from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties? Prospective grantees are encouraged to join one of our information sessions to hear from our Community Impact team and ask questions about our upcoming grant cycle:
WHEN:
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Virtual - Click here to register
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Belle Glade - Click here to register
WHERE: Virtual and in-person
| |
|
Presented by SCORE: Financial Management for Small Business
The Financial Management for a Small Business module will take you on an important first
step to building a better financial future for your business.
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
| |
|
BeWellPBC Mini-Grant Virtual Q&A Session
BeWellPBC hosts the first virtual question-and-answer session for their mini-grants. All applicants should register for at least one session.
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022 (second and last session) | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
| |
|
Community Police Relations, Presented by Urban League of PBC
The Urban League of Palm Beach County presents a zoom event titled "Community Police Relations: Am I a Target?"
WHEN: Thursday, Dec 15, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
| |
|
Coffee and Doughnuts with Rep Rick Roth
Meet Representative Rick Roth for "Coffee and Doughnuts" at the Belle Glade Civic Center.
WHEN: Saturday, Dec 17, 2022 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Civic Center, 1224 SW Avenue E, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
| |
|
County Program Offers up to $15,000 for Low-Income Residents to Replace Home Air Conditioning Systems
The crisis Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Program, through LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program), is available to assist low-income Palm Beach County homeowners in need of replacing their HVAC systems. Residents may receive assistance up to $15,000 that can be used to replace a home cooling system.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Flyer)
| |
|
Dress for Success Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway
Be a part of the holiday cheer through Dec 21 - each client will be given a gift for their child(ren) after a suiting. Call to get more details and to make an appointment.
CONTACT: 561-983-8179
Click here to learn more
| |
|
A Holiday Wishlist for our Nation's Children
A group of national anti-hunger and education nonprofits have teamed up this holiday season to share a joint holiday wish list for fueling the health, learning, and overall well-being of our nation’s school children.
Click here to learn more
| |
|
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 (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole and Spanish)
----------------------------------------
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
| |
|
Dress for Success Monthly Newsletter
Find out what Dress for Success. of the Palm Beaches has been up to by reading their latest newsletter.
Click here to learn more
| |
|
EveryParent - Just Found Out You're Pregnant?
Just found out you're pregnant? Now is the time to set up an appointment with your doctor. If you need a doctor or do not have health insurance, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County is here for you with free support groups, workshops and connections to other free programs for your growing family.
Click here to learn more
| |
|
Clerk of the Circuit Court - Live Customer Aid
Have a question for one of our clerks but can't make it out to our courthouse locations? Try out our weekly Customer Service Video Chat! Clerks are available Wednesday, December 7 and 14, then every Wednesday after January 11, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Click here to learn more
| |
|
Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Dec 8, 2022
Inside PBC News: Residents can dispose of and recycle old electronics for free this year. Consumer Affairs wants to remind you, not to pay to get a job. Environmental Resources Management wants to share with you the opportunity for an adult education program starting in the new year.
Click here to learn more
| |
|
CSC: Monday Morning Update, Dec 12, 2022
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
Click here to learn more
| |
|
Community Action Advisory Board
The Community Action Advisory Board meeting will take place in West Palm Beach on Dec. 15.
WHEN: Thursday, Dec 15, 2022 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Community Services Administration Building, 810 Datura St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Click here to learn more
| |
|
9th Annual Women's Business Conference
The Florida Women's Business Center presents the 9th Annual Women's Business Conference.
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 24, 2022 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: TBA
Click here to learn more
| |
Previous Postings - Glades Area
| |
|
Birth to 22 United for Brighter Futures Newsletter
The Birth to 22 Steering Committee and Action Teams leadership came together on September 7, 2022, to begin the process of action planning for our Youth Master Plan 2.0. We had great engagement where we reviewed input from our community conversations, which is helping to set our top priorities for the next few years. Residents, youth, and community members have shared three priority theme areas– Mental Health, Economic Access, and Education.
Click here to learn more
| |
|
Treasure Talk - Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter
The 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
| |
|
PBC Board of County Commission Briefs - Nov 22, 2022
At the Nov. 15, 2022, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took action on a number of items - click below to learn more.
Click here to learn more
| |
|
EveryParent: Pregnant? Time to Count Those Kicks
If you are in your third trimester, it's time for you to start counting your baby's kicks! Knowing your baby's movement patterns can alert you to potential medical issues.
Click here to learn more
| |
|
The Florida Department of Health in PBC Recognizes World AIDS Day 2022
Each year on December 1, World AIDS Day is observed around the globe, serving as a memorial for those lost to HIV and as an opportunity to make people aware of enhanced HIV prevention and treatment options.
Click here to learn more
| |
|
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Dec 2022 Educational Calendar
Educational workshops 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
| |
|
Take Stock Tribune - December 2022
Read the December 2022 newsletter, Take Stock Tribune, to learn more about Take Stock for Children PBC.
Click here to learn more
| |
|
Purchase Assistance Available for First-Time Homebuyers
Palm Beach County’s Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) announces the availability of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Purchase Assistance funds for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Click here to learn more
| |
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
| |
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.*
| | | | |
