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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, Jan 23, 10:00 am - Free Food Distribution in South Bay
Tue, Jan 23, 2 - 6 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Jan 24, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Jan 24, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Wed, Jan 24, 12:00 pm - SCORE Presents: Build Your Own Website: Virtual
Wed, Jan 24, 12:00 pm - Dept of Public Safety Victim Services Lunch and Learn: Virtual
Wed, Jan 24, 2:00 pm - Movers and Shakers Webinar Series: Virtual
Wed, Jan 24, 4:00 pm - Chair Yoga Sessions at Glades Pioneer Park, BG
Wed, Jan 24 - Grant Deadline, American Heart Association
Fri, Jan 26, 11:00 am - TGI Senior Care Program, Learn About Medicare from SHINE, BG
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The Glades Initiative Senior Care Program Invites you to Learn More About Medicare from the Shine Program
The Glades Initiative Senior Care Program invites any Seniors in the Glades area to join us on Friday, January 26 at 11 am to learn more about Medicare from the SHINE program of Area Agency on Aging. The main presentation will be in Spanish, but there will also be English translation available. The Glades Initiative office is located at 149 SE AVENUE D, Belle Glade, FL 33430. Please call us to let us know if you plan to attend, 561-996-3310
WHEN: Friday, Jan 26, 2024 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Ave D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Financial Literacy Workshops in Spanish at The Glades Initiative
The Glades Initiative's financial literacy workshops in Spanish are open to the public. Sessions are held on Mondays and Wednesdays.
WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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 winter food hours)
- 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
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Free Food Distribution in South Bay
Guardians of the Glades and District 5 Community Policing Unit are hosting a free food distribution event at Tanner Park in South Bay.
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 23, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Tanner Park, 105 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
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SCORE Presents: From Concept to Launch, Build Your Own Website
Join Jennifer DeRosa of Toto Coaching for an information-packed webinar where she will provide you with a step-by-step guide to building your own website, steering clear of all the hassle and confusion. Specifically designed for small business owners, non-profit champions, and dedicated organization members, Jennifer will break down the process of building a website into clear, manageable steps.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Dept of Public Safety PBC Victim Services Lunch & Learn
Stalking Awareness Month is a time to raise our voices against stalking and demand safety and justice for victims. Stalking often co-occurs with intimate partner violence (IPV) and can be an indicator of other forms of violence. This webinar focuses on exploring the diverse
methods by which technology is used to track victims and provides resources to
deepen our comprehension of the nexus between stalking and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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Movers & Shakers Webinar Series
Culinary Medicine and Teaching Kitchens” presentation by Dr. Nicole Farmer is a Staff
Scientist and Attending Physician at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center. Dr. Andrea Krenek will present her PhD original research as a registered dietitian, chef, and research fellow at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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Chair Yoga Sessions at Glades Pioneer Park
Kick off the new year getting active for 2024. Chair yoga sessions at Glades Pioneer Park.
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays | 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park Multipurpose Room, 866 SW 16th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Grant Opportunity: American Heart Association
The American Heart Association’s Social Impact Fund | American Heart Association is looking to support innovative, community- and evidence-based solutions that will shift the inequitable health paradigm in Florida, specifically within these counties: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota, Orange, Osceola, Miami-Dade, Broward and/or Palm Beach.
DEADLINE: Apply by Jan 24, 2024
Click here to learn more
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Know Your Numbers by Heart
Join Empower Healthcare and community partners at our first annual Heart Health Fair to raise awareness about heart health and cardiovascular disease in the Glades.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: City of Pahokee Senior Resource Room, 360 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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The Glades Football Family Fun Fest
Free food provided by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, music, bounce houses, an obstacle course, activities for the kids, and more.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Orange Bowl Field at Glades Pioneer Park, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Grant Opportunity: Allegany Franciscan Ministries
Allegany Franciscan Ministries is thrilled to announce the first open grant opportunity in its new priority focus area, Climate Justice & Care for Creation.
DEADLINE: Apply by Feb 22, 2024
Click here to learn more
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Grant Opportunity: Allegany Franciscan Tau Grants
Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ FY24 (Cycle 2) Tau Grants will support unrestricted general operating and organizational capacity-building needs for organizations that provide services to the following marginalized groups: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities.
Click here to learn more
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Do Your Taxes at the Library
Bring current tax documents and 2022's completed tax returns. If you earned $75,000 or less, filing your tax returns, VITA can file your taxes for you.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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United Way Taxes Filed Free Campaign
If your staff or client’s household income was $75,000 or less in 2024, they can get their taxes filed for free! United Way of Palm Beach County’s Taxes Filed Free Campaign gives taxpayers with low-to-moderate incomes several in-person and online options to prepare
and file their return for free. The campaign which will enter its twenty-first year on
January 18, 2024 is an invaluable service to the community.
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 winter food hours)
- 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
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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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USDA Accepting Applications to Help Low-Income Families Buy or Repair Homes
The maximum loan amount is $40,000 at a 1% interest rate, repayable for a 20-year term
and can be used to improve or modernize homes and do essential repairs.
Click here to learn more
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Funding Program: Housing Bond Loan Program
Palm Beach County Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) is making funds available to developers who are looking to create and expand the local inventory of housing unit’s available for purchase. These new housing units are to serve households with incomes no greater than 140% of Area Median Income. Full details are contained in the RFP.
Click here to learn more
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Take Stock in Children Tribune
Welcome to the January edition of the Take Stock Tribune! This month marks the start of new beginnings, opportunities, and continued dedication to our mission of transforming lives through education in Palm Beach County. With January, comes National Mentoring Month in which we will share our Mentor of the Year and the importance mentorship has on the lives of our students.
Click here to learn more
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Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches - Feb 2024 Newsletter
Learn about the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches upcoming events.
Click here to learn more
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AACY Connects Stakeholder Newsletter - Jan 2024
Read the American Association of Caregiving Youth's first newsletter of the year.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Jan 18, 2023
Receive our weekly county news. Send any feedback or questions to public@pbcgov.org.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Jan 22, 2023
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success: Road to Success
Road to Success is a free six-week series of career-focused sessions for women designed to enhance your professional development.
WHEN: Wednesdays | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: 2459 S Congress Ave #204, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Developer and Local Business Workshop
The City of Riviera Beach will be releasing an Invitation to Negotiate for a large-scale capital project at the end of January. In preparation, the city and its real estate partner CBRE are having a workshop to share the project vision with potential developers and local vendors on January 24th from 2-4 pm.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 24, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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Mobile Clinic and Caridad Center Ribbon Cutting
Please join to celebrate and recognize the physicians, community leaders and individuals who have made the new Mobile Health Clinic possible to serve communities in need.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 24, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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Community Police Relations - Policing the Police
Join the Urban League of Palm Beach County and the Attorney General of Florida for "Policing the Police", a part of the Community Police Relations series.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 24, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1700 N Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Click here to learn more
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Everglades Days at Arthur R Marshall National Wildlife Refuge
Take part in Everglades Days at Arthurt R Marshall National Wildlife Refuge in Loxahatchee. Events happen all week.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 10-17, 2024
WHERE: Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee, National Wildlife Refuge, 10216 Lee Rd Boynton Beach, FL 33473
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Pocket Refuge)
Click here to learn more (Urban & Community Engagement Program)
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League of Women Voters: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with PBC League of Women Voters
Members and others interested in the League are invited to learn about work in areas such as voter services, gun safety, national popular vote, voting rights, health care, and more.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Click here to learn more
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YES! Palm Beaches Hosts Galentine's Event
Please join us for a special Galentine's Event! Grab your favorite women and join us to mingle, enjoy lite bites and champagne, and learn about the work YES! and Dress for Success Palm Beaches does for the community. This event aims to unite as a group, network with other young women, and celebrate women's empowerment before Valentine's Day. This event is important because it helps us kick off our year together and promote the initiatives and events for Dress for Success.
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb 13, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Isles at Wellington, 4325 Isles Vista Blvd, Wellington, FL 33449
Click here to learn more
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Bridge the Gap 5K, Presented by Florida Crystals
Florida Crystals presents Bridge the Gap 5k, with proceeds benefitting Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 17, 2024
WHERE: Ocean Walk, Singer Island, FL
Click here to learn more
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PBC Natural Areas Festival
Palm Beach County hosts the Natural Areas Festival on Saturday, Feb 17 at Winding Waters Natural Area.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Winding Waters Natural Area, 6161 Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters Hot Topic: Election Issues Roundtable on Healthcare, Immigration & Voter Rights
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC) is inviting friends and supporters to another fascinating Hot Topic Luncheon next month at the Hilton Palm Beach
Airport, located in West Palm Beach. With another heated election year underway, the League will host informative presentations by leading experts on three critical issues.
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Click here to learn more
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Youth Summit of Palm Beach County: Making Waves for Change
The Youth Summit of Palm Beach County returns - participation is free to middle and high school students.
WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024
WHERE: Palm Beach Lakes High School, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Palm Beach County Clerk News
This year is starting on a high note: Palm Beach County's investment portfolio achieved
unprecedented returns in 2023, resulting in a record $172 million in investment income for
the fiscal year that ended on September 30. Learn how the Clerk's office invests and manages this portfolio.
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters - Jan 2024 News
Catch up with the League of Women Voters of PBC by reading its latest newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority IOZ Blue Table Talk
On behalf of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and the Iota Omicron Zeta Chapter of Belle Glade, Florida, the Domestic Violence Committee is pleased to invite you and your youth group to our inaugural "IOZ Blue Table Talk" on February 3, 2024 to discuss Teen Dating Violence and Human Trafficking. We aim to create a safe space for our youth to discuss these issues they are faced with.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 3, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Boys and Girls Club Teen Center, 341 SW 12th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Scholarship Opportunity: Palm Beach Newspapers Scholarship
Applications are now open for the Palm Beach Newspapers Scholarship, presented by The Palm Beach Post and Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties.
DEADLINE: Apply by Feb 7, 2024
Click here to learn more
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Grow Our Own Teacher Initiative
The Nova Southeastern University Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice has partnered with the School District of Palm Beach County to offer an incredible opportunity for non-instructional staff with an interest in pursuing a traditional
bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and ultimately a teaching position with
our district.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb 13, 2023 | 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Nov 16)
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Cancer 101 Lecture and Free Cancer Screenings
The University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Game Changer Vehicle is coming. Attend a lecture, free cancer screening, no appointments necessary.
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Clarence E Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
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Caribbean Jerk Festival
Attend the Caribbean Jerk Festival in Belle Glade in February. Music, vendors, food, and more.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 24, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1016 W Canal St S, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Funding Available for First Mortgage Loan Assistance Program
Palm Beach County’s Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) announces the availability of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) First Mortgage Loan Assistance Program funds.
DEADLINE: Apply by Feb 26, 2024
Click here to learn more
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Scholarship Opportunity: 25 Scholarships from Alliance of Women Executives
The Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) is now accepting applications for its $1500 scholarships, 25 scholarships will be offered to the Class of 2024. The applicant must be a young woman graduating from a Palm Beach County high school and planning to attend Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University or Palm Beach State College.
DEADLINE: April 2, 2024
Click here to learn more
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Health Care District of Palm Beach County Welcomes New Physicians
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County proudly announces the addition of
six accomplished physicians to its dedicated team of professionals. Dr. Jose Hernandez Garcia, Dr. Michael Zhang, Dr. Claudia Isabella Tussey, Dr. Joshua Adametz, Dr. Patrick J. Regan, and Dr. Ana Bernard bring a wealth of experience and expertise, further enhancing the Health Care District’s commitment to providing top-quality healthcare services to the community.
Click here to learn more
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Applications for Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies' Stronger Together Doula Cohort Now Open
Stronger Together: Doula Support for Black American Women is designed to improve maternal health in Palm Beach County through a focused project dedicated to reducing maternal morbidity and mortality for Black women. This program provides doula certification to a cohort of Black American women at no cost. Once certified, the doulas are matched with Black American Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies (HMHB) clients. Aspiring doula applicants must identify as Black/Black American, be a resident of Palm Beach County, commit to an intensive training program, and complete all training.
CONTACT: Click here to read more about the program, view a complete list of requirements, as well as what is included in training and certification, and to access the application. Applications are due by March 8, 2024.
Click here to learn more
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Scholarship Opportunity: 2024 William A. Cruickshank Scholarship Program
The Palm Beach County League of Cities, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2024 William A. Cruickshank Scholarship program to promote and provide financial assistance to those pursuing areas of study that benefit municipal government professionalism.
Click here to learn more
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Housing Bond Loan Program for Affordable Housing Multifamily Development
Palm Beach County is making funds available to Developers for the creation of Affordable
Housing units to expand the local inventory of Multifamily Rental Housing Units for Housing to serve households with incomes no greater than 80 % of Area Median Income. Full details are contained in the RFP.
Click here to learn more
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Activities and Classes at the Belle Glade Library - Feb 2024
The Belle Glade Library has a host of activities and classes scheduled for Feb 2024. Click on the link below to see them all.
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. 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.
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