Monday, February 25, 2019
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~~~ This Week ~~~  

Tue, Feb 26  10:00 am     Financial Literacy in Haitian Creole , The Glades Initiative, Belle Glade    
Wed, Feb 27  ALL DAY    Support The Glades Initiative
Thu, Feb 28  9:30 am      GTAC Meets, South Bay City Hall
Thu, Feb 28  4:00 pm      PBSC Vocational Info Sessions, Belle Glade
Fri, March 1  10:00 am    Recovering From Hurricane Irma, Belle Glade Library
Fri, March 1  7:00 pm      Illusions & Beyond at Dolly Hand, Belle Glade
Sat, March 2  12:00 pm   Glades Festival of Afro Arts and Parade, Lake Shore Park, Belle Glade
Sat, March 2  6:00 pm     An Evening of Christian Comedy with Aunt Flossie, Glades Central
Tue, March 5  8:00 am    Mental Health First Aid Training , The Glades Initiative, Belle Glade
   
Glades Area
Financial Literacy in Haitian Creole FINANCIALLITERACY

The Glades Initiative presents Money Matters Financial Literacy Training in Haitian Creole. Understand how to manage money by preparing a personal spending plan and identify ways to decrease spending and increase income, start a checking account, learn about homeownership, and more.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: For more information, call or email Jose at 561-996-3310 or [email protected]

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Support The Glades Initiative, Guess the Correct Number of Birdies, and Win a Car! SUPPORTTHEGLADES

Now is the best time to donate to The Glades Initiative because your donation will be matched by 10% and, if you're lucky, you could win a brand new car.

Here's how: Make a donation of $20 or more to The Glades Initiative by clicking on the link below and guess the total number of birdies that will be made by the entire field in all four rounds of the 2019 Honda Classic. The car will be awarded according to the guidelines on  the website.  The more you donate, the more guesses you get.

Deadline to pledge
WHEN: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | 9:00 p.m.

Click here to donate today!
Mental Health First Aid - FREE Training MENTALHEALTH

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches how to help people experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. By recognizing signs of mental health distress and knowing how to communicate with individuals experiencing these scary moments, we can be part of an immensely impactful early intervention effort, increasing the chances of people to get the help they need as soon as possible.
 
WHEN: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Ave C, Belle Glade FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: To register please send contact information to: [email protected]
 
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GTAC Meets at South Bay City Hall GTAC

The Glades Technical Advisory Committee will be meeting at the City of South Bay City Hall building. Their  presenter this month is Mrs. Amanda Kulics, who is the Health Benefits Coordinator for the Area Agency on Aging. 
 
WHEN: Thursday, February 28, 2019 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
WHERE: South Bay City Hall, 335 SW 2nd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
CONTACT INFO: Contact Houston L. Tate, OCR Director, at 233-5303 or  
[email protected] or Audley G. Reid, Senior Planner, at 233-5567 or  [email protected]
   
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Click here for meeting agenda 
PBSC - Vocational Program Monthly Info Sessions INFOSESSIONS

Palm Beach State College will be holding Post-Secondary Adult Vocational Information session. The next info session will be February 28th.  The Glades community is invited to hear about Welding, Diesel Mechanic, Cosmetology, Barbering, Nails and Facials programs.  In addition, there will be tours of the Welding, Diesel Mechanic, Cosmetology shops.  
 
WHEN: Thursday, February 28, 2019 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach State College, #TEC128, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: For more information, please call 561-993-1143
 
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Recovering From Hurricane Irma Events in the Glades RECOVERING

Attendees will receive Hurricane preparation kits (while supplies last) and helpful information. Other local programs and services will be on hand to share how they can help too. 
 
WHEN: Friday, March 1, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library (Civic Center), 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430

WHEN: Friday, April 12, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Tanner Park, 105 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, South Bay, FL 33493

WHEN: Friday, May 10, 2019 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: St Mary's Center, 1200 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476

CONTACT INFO: For more information or to partner, please contact  Sara Haas at [email protected] or fax to 561-469-6922
 
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Illusions & Beyond at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center ILLUSIONS

The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is proud to present a magical evening of grand illusions, comedy, cirque acrobatics, high speed quick change and stunning choreography all fused together into one mind-blowing production!
 
WHEN: Friday, March 1, 2019 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: For more information, please call 561-993-1160
 
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40th Annual Glades Festival of Afro Arts and Parade AFROARTS

The annual Glades Festival of Afro Arts celebrates its 40th anniversary. A parade kicks off the festivities at Lake Shore Middle School at 11:00 a.m. 

WHEN: Saturday, March 2, 2019 | 12:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (parade at 11:00 a.m.)
WHERE:  Lake Shore Park, 1224 SW Avenue E Pl, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: For more information, call 561-301-7511, 561-914-0280, or 561-983-2425
 
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An Evening of Christian Comedy with Aunt Flossie FLOSSIE

Enjoy an evening of Christian comedy at Glades Central High School. Proceeds to benefit Pillar Community Foundation Inc. 
 
WHEN: Saturday, March 2, 2019 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Central High School, 1001 SW Avenue M, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: For tickets, call 561-628-2495
COST: $10
 
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Click here to purchase tickets
PBSC Offers Nails Technician Class

From PBSC: Palm Beach State College will be starting an evening Nails Technician class on our Belle Glade campus on April 1st. S tudents will be prepared for employment as a registered nail specialist. Student will gain competencies in manicuring, pedicuring and in applying artificial nails and nail wraps. Prospective students may apply to the Farmworker Career Development Program for financial assistance.
   
WHEN: Monday, April 1 - July 16, 2019 | 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach State College, 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: For more information, contact  Doug Brown  561-993-1143
 
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Health Wellness Safety & Awareness Block Party

Bringing awareness and safety/prevention/hurricane preparations through:  Health checks/screenings, alcohol- drugs and opioid awareness, HIV/AIDS awareness, and more! 

WHEN: Saturday, June 1, 2019
WHERE: Cox Park 791 N.W. 1st Street South Bay FL 33493
CONTACT INFO: If you or your organization would like to join our team on the block in helping to bring awareness, email your request for a registration or for additional info at: [email protected]
 
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Free Food Available for Families - PBCSD

From Palm Beach County School District: "Hunger is a concern in our community. Over the ten long days of Spring Break away from school, many children will go hungry. Local partner organizations have teamed up to assist the district's students and their families ..."

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ARC Cleaning Out Warehouse - Items Available

The Arc of The Glades is cleaning out their warehouse and has items for home and business.

CONTACT INFO: 561-996-9583 ext 24

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Lawrence E. Will Museum Closes its Doors

From Dorothy Block: "As you may know the Lawrence E. Will Museum of the Glades has traditionally been operated with funding by the Glades Historical Society (GHS). In December of 2018 I was advised that GHS was experiencing financial hardship rendering them unable to cover employee salaries ..."

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Glades Area Libraries March 2019 Activities

Read about all of the upcoming events planned for the Glades Area Branch Libraries in March of 2019.    

Click here to see all Glades area library activities for the month
South Bay Head Start Now Accepting Applications

From Lutheran Services South Bay Head Start:  Lutheran Services South Bay Head Start/Early Head Start are currently taking applications for the upcoming school term (2019 - 2020). Children who will be turning three before September 01, 2019 are eligible.

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PBC Housing Authority Accepting Applications

From the Palm Beach County Housing Authority: The Palm Beach County Housing Authority will accept online applications (ONLY) for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program Waiting List beginning at 12:01 a.m., Monday, March 4, 2019, until Friday, March 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

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144 HS Seniors Honored at Ceremony

From Glades Central: "On Friday, February 8, 2019 at Glades Central Community High School, 144 seniors were honored at this year's Principal's A Team Ceremony. This ceremony highlighted seniors who met the following graduation requirements by the end of the first semester ..."

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CSC: Monday Morning Update, February 25, 2019

This week's Monday Morning Update: Request for Workshop Proposal for Afterschool Symposium 2019, Increasing system capacity/enhancing provider network, and more! 

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Job Opportunities

In the Glades
 

  • Therapist
Community Partners
  • Targeted Case Manager
  • 19 Positions Open
Other Areas

  • Kinship Connections Coordinator
  • Long Term Recovery Coordinator
Other Areas
Getting Acquainted With Excel Workshop

Learn the basics of Excel. You will enter and edit information in a worksheet, modify the worksheet by resizing, adding and deleting columns and rows, learn new techniques for navigating in the worksheet, and find the method for making column and row headings locked so you can always see them.
 
WHEN: Tuesday, February 26, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE:  Nonprofits First, 1818 S Australian Avenue, #450, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
CONTACT INFO:  Shari J. Hanglan,  [email protected]561-214-7435
COST: FREE (members), $74.99 (non-members), limited scholarships available
 
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Leadership Through the Lens - 3 CEUs

Are you a charismatic leader? A pragmatic leader? A compassionate leader? Based on the vast body of research of psychological preferences and temperament, this session will explore how your own psychological preferences influence how you lead others.
 
WHEN: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE:  Nonprofits First, 1818 S Australian Avenue, #450, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
CONTACT INFO:  Shari J. Hanglan,  [email protected]561-214-7435
COST: FREE (members), $24.99 (non-members)
 
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Previous Postings - The Glades Area
VITA Sites Open in the Glades - File for Free! VITA

United Way of Palm Beach County has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to bring free tax preparation service to those in our community with an annual household income of $66,000 or less in 2018 and focus on those who may be eligible to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit  (EITC) of up to $6,431. VITA sites will open on Monday, January 28, 2019.
 
Glades VITA Sites
WHEN:
Tuesday, January 29 to Thursday, April 11, 2019 (Tuesdays & Thursdays) | 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WHERE:  Housing Partnership Prosperity Center-Bridges at Belle Glade, 33 West Avenue A, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: If you have any questions call 561-992-8210

WHEN: Wednesday, January 30 to Mondays, April 15, 2019 (Mondays & Wednesdays) | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Community Action Center, 607 South Main Street, Suite 102, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: If you have any questions call 561-996-0660
 
Click here to view VITA sites
Federation of Families Golf Tournament

Golf fundraiser - all proceeds go to supporting good mental health in the Glades. 
 
WHEN: Saturday, March 9, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. (registration), 10:00 a.m. (tee time)
WHERE: Belle Glade Municipal Golf Club, 2619 W Canal St N, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT INFO: For more information, please call Nicole King,  Federation of Families of Florida, Inc.,  [email protected], or  561-506-7144
COST: $55 per person
 
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Grant Opportunity: Tau Grant Deadline Approaching

From Allegany Franciscan Ministries: The second cycle of Tau Grants will support Capacity Building. The three social determinants of health that will be addressed for the first cycle are social & community context, neighborhood & built environment, and health & healthcare.  Organizations with an operating budget of $2 million and over are not eligible for Tau Grants. Requests up to $10,000 will be considered.

DEADLINE: Thursday, February 28, 2019 | 12:00 p.m.

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PBC School Effectiveness Questionnaire for Parents

Please share this link with parents of students in Palm Beach County so they may complete this School Effectiveness Questionnaire! Parents voices are needed.

Click here for School Effectiveness Questionnaire for Parents
CSC EveryParent App - Showing Love!

From EveryParent: In today's hectic world, it can be hard to make time for each other. But showing your love each and every day goes a long way in building a healthy, happy family. That's why EveryParent offers great suggestions on how to talk, play and really listen to each other. Our EveryParentPBC.org website and free EveryParent app offer trusted tips, expert advice and local resources to help you grow just a little closer.

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CSC: Monday Morning Update, February 19, 2019

This week's Monday Morning Update: Need a Health Advocate, 2019 William A. Cruickshank Scholarship, and more! 

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Job Opportunities

In the Glades
 

  • 19 Positions Open
Other Areas

  • Kinship Connections Coordinator
Previous Postings - Other Areas
Posting Information: eBlast and Volunteers
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. Advertise

*If you want to submit a posting please email us at [email protected]
or (561) 996-3310
.*
 
If you would like to submit your volunteer opportunities on our site below, please email us at [email protected]

Check the Glades Community Calendar 
for additional activities scheduled in
the Glades area
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Check out Volunteer Opportunities at the Glades Initiative or opportunities with our Partners in the Glades
Donate to the Glades Initiative, Inc.

 
 

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