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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, Feb 27, 5:30 pm - Active Parenting at Pahokee Library
Mon, Feb 27, 6:00 pm - League of Women Voters Presents: Organizing and Protests: Virtual
Tue, Feb 28, 2:00 - 6 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Feb 29, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Feb 29, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Fri, March 3, 10:00 am - Palm Beach County Virtual Internship Expo
Sat, March 4, 12:00 pm - Glades Festival of Afro Arts, Belle Glade Airport Park
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WPTV Features The Glades Initiative and Honda Classic Birdies Support
The Glades Initiative was in the news this past week - watch the clip below!
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
- 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 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)
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Active Parenting (The First Five Years)
Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County presents Active Parenting: First Five Years! Active Parenting helps parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5, build a strong foundation! It covers topics such as: 6 ways to Prepare your child for school, What a baby’s cry means, child brain development, and more!
WHEN: Monday, Feb 27, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Library, 525 Bacom Point Rd Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT: Evelyn Loud evelyn.loud@elcpalmbeach.org
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters Presents: Organizing, No Matter the Circumstances
Join the League of Women Voters of Florida and the League of Women Voters of the United States for a virtual event on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (ET). This webinar will dive into the attempts to silence citizens and highlight best practices to organize, mobilize, and protest safely, no matter the circumstance.
WHEN: Monday, Feb 27, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Palm Beach County Virtual Internship Expo
CareerSource of Palm Beach County presents: the Palm Beach County Virtual Internship Expo. Register online.
WHEN: Friday, March 3, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Glades Festival of Afro Arts
The executive board of the Glades Festival of Afro Arts and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority present the 43rd annual Glades Festival of Afro Arts.
WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Airport Park, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Taxes Filed Free Program through United Way of PBC
United Way of Palm Beach County has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide free, confidential, and secure preparation and efiling of tax returns to qualified taxpayers. To qualify, taxpayer’s income must have been $70,000 or less in 2022. You may be eligible for up to $6,935 in Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC). Taxes Filed Free service gives you two options to choose from to e-file your tax return. All options are supported by IRS-Certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (flyer)
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Applications Being Accepted for OCR's NEAT Grant
Palm Beach County’s Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) is accepting applications for its Neighborhood Engagement and Transformation (NEAT) grants program. NEAT provides grants of up to $10,000 to neighborhood-based groups and/or organizations for resident-driven neighborhood improvement projects proposed within designated Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) areas and the Glades region, including the municipalities of Belle Glade, South Bay and Pahokee.
Click here to learn more
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CSC Funding Opportunity
Children’s Services Council (CSCPBC) has released a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for Fatherhood Engagement Services seeking, through a proposal process, to identify one (1) or two (2) community-based organizations to implement fatherhood services for families (from pregnancy to age 3) in Palm Beach County. CSCPBC will contract with the selected organization(s) to engage with local fathers by providing in-person home visits, using an evidence-based curriculum, during nontraditional work hours to meet the needs of families.
Click here to learn more
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Panther's Closet Opens at PBSC Belle Glade Campus
Palm Beach State College recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially mark the opening of its new Panther's Closet on the Belle Glade campus, where students can buy new or gently used clothes, shoes, and accessories for $1.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (cont.)
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March Programs Calendar at Belle Glade Library
Check out the Belle Glade Library's programs for the month of March 2023. Activities, classes, and much more.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (activities and classes)
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Let's Move Challenge for the Month of March
Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge
motivates Palm Beach County residents to take charge of their health. Participate in some form of physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day from March 1 – 31.
Click here to learn more
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Cleanliness is Healthiness: Healthy Home Series
Second of three sessions of the healthy home series, address what cleaning supplies are great for homes and how to use them effectively. Also available virtually. Presented by Healthier Glades and Community Partners.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Parks and Recreation, 360 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476 + Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Coalition for Independent Living National Crimes Victims' Rights Week
CILO invites you to attend SPEAK, an annual event in honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Coalition for Independent Living Options Virtual Open House
Join the Coalition for Independent Living Options for a Virtual Open House event.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Palm Beach County Youth Summit: The Best of Me & We
The Youth Summit of Palm Beach County will be held at Palm Beach Central High School and is free to middle and high school students. Community service hours available. The Youth Summit is also looking for presenters!
WHEN: Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach Central High School, 8499 W Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33411
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (presenter form)
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Love is in the Air: Healthy Home Series
Third of three sessions of the healthy home series addresses the impact of smoking in homes and how air quality affects health and wellness. Also available virtually. Presented by Healthier Glades and Community Partners.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Parks and Recreation, 360 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476 + Virtual
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
- 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 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)
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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, Feb 23, 2023
Inside PBC News: March 1 is the start of sea turtle nesting season. Paying for fares is now easier than ever! March 14 is Election Day for 17 municipalities within the county. Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting happy and healthy, fun-in-the-sun workshops, classes and special events in March. For all of this and more, visit PBCGOV.com.
Click here to learn more
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Chamber Chatter: News from BG Chamber
The Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce provides information on area businesses in its latest newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Monthly News
Dress for Success Palm Beaches provides an update in its February 2023 monthly newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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FRAC News Digest: SNAP, Healthy School Meals for All
Read the latest from FRAC News Digest!
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Feb 27, 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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Let's Talk: A Series of Community Conversations
Substance Abuse
Substance use and misuse is a significant public health problem, claiming more than 500,000 American lives to drug overdose deaths since 1999.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Community and Recreation Services Dept, 501 Swain Blvd, Greenacres, FL 33463
Click here to learn more (Substance Abuse)
Click here to learn more (more events)
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Women Rise Up Celebration in Riviera Beach
The Women Rise Up Celebration event in Riviera Beach promotes women and girls HIV Awareness Day - click below to learn more.
WHEN: Thursday, March 16, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Click here to learn more
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A Conversation with Palm Beach County Women in Industry
The Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity presents: A Conversation with Palm Beach County Women in the Industry.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Tourist Development Council, 2195 Southern Blvd, Burke Board Room, Floor One, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Scholarship Opportunity: Q81 Scholarship
Applications are now open for the Q81 Scholarship, which awards a $10,000 scholarship to a qualifying student. The application deadline is April 17, 2023.
Click here to learn more
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Summer Camp Scholarship Program for PBC Residents
The Summer Camp Scholarship Program provides full-tuition and fees for summer camp for children residing in families with income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. It allows parents to work with the knowledge that their children are safe. It gives children educational and recreational opportunities for growth. Parents may choose from participating camps in Palm Beach County.
Deadline for application
WHEN: Friday, April 14, 2023 | 5:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (flyer)
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EveryParent - Summer Camp Scholarships now Available for PBC Children
Did you know that every summer more than 3,000 Palm Beach County children receive scholarships to attend camp? Do you have a child or do you know a child who would benefit from summer camp? Now is the time to apply for the scholarships that are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to families who might be eligible. The scholarships are funded by Palm Beach County Youth Services and Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County. The scholarships cover ALL fees at dozens of summer camps throughout Palm Beach County.
Click here to learn more
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Grant Opportunity: Franciscan Ministries Tau Grants
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. Deadline is this Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.
Click here to learn more
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2023 Glades Ministerial Association Calendar
Click below to see the Glades Ministerial Association's 2023 Calendar!
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters February Newsletter
"All Vote-By-Mail (VBM) applications for all voters in Florida have expired. Now is the time to reapply, as municipal elections will be conducted March 14 for 17 municipalities. Vote-By-Mail requests must be received by the Supervisor of Elections (SOE) by March 4, 2023, if a ballot is to be mailed."
Click here to learn more
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Palm Beach Post: 2023 Municipal Elections, Everything You Need to Know
From the Palm Beach Post: This year, more than a dozen municipal races across Palm Beach County have automatically been decided because of lack of challengers.
Click here to learn more
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Federal and State Partners Celebrate EAA Reservoir Groundbreaking
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) are hosting a groundbreaking ceremony at the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir project in Palm Beach County, to celebrate a project that will set the foundation for restoring the central portion of the Everglades ecosystem and sending water south.
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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