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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, Jan 23, 7:00 pm - The Musicals, Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, BG
Tue, Jan 24, 8:30 am - SCORE Presents: Hispanic Roundtable: Zoom
Tue, Jan 24, 6:00 pm - Free Parenting Support Groups on Zoom
Tue, Jan 24, 3:00 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Jan 25, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Jan 25, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Thu, Jan 26, 12:00 pm - 2023 Homeless Point in Time Count and Volunteer Opportunity, PBC
Thu, Jan 26, 12:00 pm - Tune In, Talk More, Take Turns Parent Workshop, ABC Playschool, S. Bay
Thu, Jan 26, 5:30 pm - Community Police Relations Zoom Workshop
Tue, Jan 31, 5:00 pm - Community ID Event, Belle Glade Library
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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)
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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Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center Presents 'The World of Musicals'
The music of Broadway returns to the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Monday, Jan.
23 at 7 pm. The World of Musicals is “all of the hits in one show” - an emotional journey through the great world of musicals that will leave you spell bound.
WHEN: Monday, Jan 23, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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SCORE Presents: Hispanic Roundtable
Descubra cómo los empresarios hispanos están logrando más que nunca.
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Free Parenting Support Groups
Parenting support groups provide a safe space for parents and caregivers to freely share their experiences, challenges, and strengths in a confidential group setting. Parents will learn about the importance of attitude and acceptance to strengthen the parent-child relationship, child development, and parenting techniques such as reflective listening,
encouragement, limit setting, and choices to manage children’s emotional, and behavioral difficulties.
WHEN: Every Tesday from Jan 24 - March 14, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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2023 Homeless Point in Time Count and Volunteer Opportunity
The Pit Count is a one-day snapshot of homeless populations in our community that captures the number and characteristics of people who are experiencing homelessness.
Point in Time Count
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 26 & 27, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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3Ts - Tune In, Talk More, Take Turns - Parent/Caregiver Workshop
Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County presents 3Ts (Tune In, Talk More, Take Turns)! Learn to make the most of everyday interactions with your children ages 0-3 and promote brain development with the 3Ts parent workshop!
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: ABC Playschool, 1165 Dr MLK Jr Blvd, South Bay, FL 33493
CONTACT: Evelyn Loud evelyn.loud@elcpalmbeach.org
Click here to learn more
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Community Police Relations: How we See Community-Police Relations, Media Versus Reality
The Urban League of Palm Beach County presents a Zoom workshop.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 26, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Ribbon Cutting for LifeTrans Ambulances
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of LifeTrans ground ambulances.
WHEN: Friday, Nov 27, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 29100 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Community ID - Belle Glade Event
Community ID of the Palm Beaches is for any resident who may have limited access government-issued forms of identification, and for those who support a diverse and inclusive community.
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies February 2023 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
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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.
Click here to learn more
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Taxes Filed Free Program
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
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Strategic Planning and Performance Management Division
Back by popular demand, welcome to Feed Your Mind, Series V. After creating Cross-Departmental Teams to address the County’s Six Strategic Priorities, and establishing eKPI metrics in every county department, these lunch-and-learn sessions will be aimed at renewing Team PBC’s minds and growing our Countywide Culture of Excellence
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Palm Beaches Provides Services to Women
Dress for Success Palm Beaches is in Belle Glade to help women with: resume writing, interviewing skills, internet job searches, and more. All services are free.
WHERE: 1089 South Main Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For an appointment call 561-983-8179
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Belle Glade services)
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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)
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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Hunger Relief Monthly Update - Jan 2023
Every month United Way of Palm Beach County (UWPBC)'s Hunger Relief Initiative provides you with important news about Hunger Relief in Palm Beach County. Information is current as of January 9, 2023.
Click here to learn more
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TD Charitable Foundation will Award $7 Million to Housing Nonprofits Helping Renters in Need
TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, today announced the launch of its 17th Annual Housing for Everyone grant competition. This year, the competition will focus on organizations delivering rental assistance, rehabilitating affordable housing properties, and building organizational capacity to address resident sustainability for the long-term. The Foundation will award a total of $7 million to 37 non-profit organizations across 17 states and Washington, D.C.
Click here to learn more
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EveryParent - Quick Tips for Applying for VPK in PBC
How old does your child have to be to apply for Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)? What documents do you need to enroll? Get some quick answers in this video to those two common questions about VPK. VPK is a free educational program open to all 4-year-olds in Florida.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Jan 19, 2023
Inside PBC News: Yes, it’s back again! The South Florida Fair has returned. Palm Beach County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management is kicking off the winter schedule of its popular Adventure Awaits series.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Jan 23, 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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9th Annual Women's Business Conference
The Florida Women's Business Center presents the 9th Annual Women's Business Conference, titled "2023, Year of the Hook-Up" in Delray Beach.
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 24, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Road to Success, Presented by Dress for Success
Road to Success is a free 6-week series of career-focused sessions (valued at over $5,000) for women designed to enhance your professional development. Whether you are underemployed or seeking employment, this program is designed to help you create and implement a vision of your ideal future.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 25 - March 1, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dress for Success Boutique or via zoom, 2459 S Congress Ave, Suite 204, Palm Springs, FL 33406
Click here to learn more
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Diabetes Awareness Day 2023
Are you, a family member, or friend at risk for diabetes? Join the Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County for the Diabetes Awareness Day 2023.
WHEN: Sunday, Jan 29, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: 190 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Click here to learn more
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Housing Adhoc Meeting
Lauren Banks, executive director at Nation AIDS Housing Coalition, presents a Housing Adhoc Meeting: Best Practices in Housing Services for People with HIV.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb 3, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: 2300 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 (Conference Room 1E58/59
Click here to learn more
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Residents are encouraged to participate in an upcoming HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event in Boynton Beach.
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 900 N Seacrest Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Click here to learn more
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Black Leadership Summit
The Bold Foundation and The Blackluxe Picnic Festival presents Black Leadership Summit in Boynton Beach.
WHEN: Friday, Feb 17, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Arts and Cultural Center, 125 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Glades Area Libraries January Events
The Glades Area Libraries have a slate of events for residents in January. Click below to learn more!
Click here to learn more (Belle Glade Library)
Click here to learn more (South Bay Library)
Click here to learn more (Pahokee Library)
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Support The Glades Initiative through Bloomin 4 Good at Winn-Dixie
For the entire month of January 2023, The Glades Initiative will receive $1 from every specially marked $12.99 Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet sold at: Winn-Dixie in Belle Glade.
WHEN: Month of January 2023
WHERE: Winn-Dixie 900 South Main Street, Belle Glade FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Special Fundraising Opportunity for Nonprofit Organizations
The South Florida Fair and a sponsorship from Amazon has a fundraising opportunity for Palm Beach County nonprofit organizations. The South Florida Fair opens today, January 13th and is seeking nonprofit organizations to operate the “Amazon Selfie Booth” to earn donations! All donations collected during their shift will directly benefit the nonprofit.
Click here to learn more
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Board of County Commissioner Briefs for Jan 10, 2023
The Board of County Commissioners took the following action on the regular agenda on Jan 10, 2023. Click to read more.
Click here to learn more
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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 6, 13, 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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KIN Support Project
Raising A Loved One’s Children? Know Someone Who Is? Don’t Know Where To Turn? The KIN Support Project is available to assist.
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: 1500 NW Avenue L Suite B, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Kimberly Richardson - 561-324-1114, https://familiesfirstpbc.org/kin-support/
or Intake@familiesfirstpbc.org
Click here to learn more
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Chamber Chatter - Jan 2023
The Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce's monthly newsletter is out!
Click here to learn more
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501c News - News from Nonprofits First
Meet Nonprofits First's newest members by reading their Dec 2022 newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County Newsletter
Learn more about the Diabetes Coalition by reading this month's newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters of PBC - Jan 2023 News
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County provide a programmatic update.
Click here to learn more
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Carbonell Awards Seeks College-Bound Applicants for 2023 Jack Zink Memorial Scholarships
Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, today reminded college-bound high school students that the nonprofit organization is now accepting applications for its 2023 Jack Zink Memorial Student Scholarships.
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success - Success Sentinel
Dress for Success Palm Beaches provides an update in its Success Sentinel newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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Ending the HIV Epidemic Monthly Newsletter
Introducing the EHE (Ending the HIV Epidemic) Monthly 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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