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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, Jan 3, 3:00 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Tue, Jan 3, 1:00 pm - Online/In-Person Yoga Class, St John First Missionary & Virtual
Wed, Jan 4, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Jan 4, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Thu, Jan 5, 10:00 am - Disaster Relief Funds Available to Help, Zoom
Thu, Jan 5, 1:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: How to Pay Small Business Taxes: Online
Tue, Jan 10, 7:00 pm - The Latin Divos at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, BG
Wed, Jan 11, 6:00 pm - 38th Annual MLK Jr Oratorical Contest, Rosenwald, South Bay
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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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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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Online/In-Person Yoga Class
Chair Yoga resumes on 1/3/2023 for the next 4 weeks. You can join in person at St. John First Baptist Church in Belle Glade or online. Meeting ID: 897 0893 5410
Passcode: groundroot
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays | 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: St John First Missionary Baptist Church, 600 SW 8th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430 or via Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Disaster Relief Funds Available to Help
Sandra Lawson, public affairs specialist for the Small Business Administration, provides an overview of funds that are available to help your business get going again.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 5, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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SCORE PBC Presents: How to Pay Small Business Taxes Strategically to Avoid One Big Tax Bill
In this webinar, our expert presenter will teach you how to avoid penalties by estimating
your taxes and choosing the best way to pay your taxes using the different IRS payment
options.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 5, 2023 | 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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The Latin Divos at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is proud to present The Latin Divos, along with their
band on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 7 pm. Featuring Ernesto Cabrera, Fernando Gonzalez and Will
Corujo as director and founder, they are a pop/opera trio that performs a diverse repertoire from opera to some of the all-time greatest songs with Latin flavor.
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 10, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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38th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Oratorical Contest
Rosenwald Elementary School will host The 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Contest, Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 6:00pm. The event is sponsored by the City of South Bay. Speeches will be in person and virtual. This year's theme is "Where Do We Go From Here?"
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 11, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Rosenwald Elementary, 1321 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
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Nonprofits First Presents: Branding Your Nonprofit
Professional Development Workshop Series brought to you by Junior League of Boca Raton hosted by Nonprofits First.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 12, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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MLK Jr Parade and Extravaganza in Pahokee
Attend the Martin Luther King Jr Parade and Extravaganza event in Pahokee, honoring our past and pressing towards the future.
WHEN: Saturday, Jan 14, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. (parade starts at 9:00 a.m.)
CONTACT: For more information call 561-924-5534
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.
Volunteer registration is now open for the annual 2023 Point in Time Count! There will be a mandatory in-person training on Friday, January 20th with two sessions to choose from: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. The training will take place at the Vista Center- 2300 N. Jog Rd. West Palm Beach, FL 33414 in room 58
Mandatory in-person training
WHEN: Friday, Jan 20, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Vista Center- 2300 N. Jog Rd. West Palm Beach, FL 33414 in room 58
Point in Time Count
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 26 & 27, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (volunteer training correction)
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Centennial Celebration of the UF/IFAS Research and Education Center
The public is invited to the centennial celebration of the UF/IFAS Research and Education Center.
WHEN: Friday, Feb 10, 2023 | 7:45 a.m.
WHERE: Everglades Research and Education Center, 3200 E Canal St., Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Advance Fair Tickets on Sale at the Chamber
If you plan on going to the South Florida Fair and want to purchase advance (Discount) Fair Tickets, we have them available at the Chamber of Commerce! Fair tickets make great Christmas Presents or Stocking Stuffers!
Click here to learn more
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CILO Agency Presentation
Host a virtual zoom meeting agency presentation for the new year to introduce CILO and VOCA services to the community and help establish a trusting relationship with other agencies to work collaboratively in assisting fellow consumers.
WHEN: For when there is an availability to present agency services
WHERE: Zoom
CONTACT: Carla Pazmino Crime Victim Advocate 1561 594-1098 or email cpazmino@cilo.org open to further discuss some options.
Click here to learn more
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Leadership Palm Beach County Engage Program
Leadership Palm Beach County's flagship Engage program is made up of a group of motivated, informed, and diverse professionals who are selected for their leadership and service within Palm Beach County and beyond. Participants meet for one full day each month, from September through May, and travel as a group on a bus to all parts of the County as they explore program topics such as agriculture, public safety, healthcare, and
more.
Application Deadline
WHEN: Monday, April 24, 2023 | 5:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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Boil Water Notice in Effect for Residents in Belle Glade Following Repair of Water Main
The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) has completed the repair of
a water main break South of James Wheeler Way in Belle Glade.
Click here to learn more
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Help Strengthen the HIV Health System
The Florida Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with the Health Council of Southeast Florida (HCSEF), is seeking information on the healthcare needs of persons living with HIV who reside and receive care in Palm Beach County. Results from this survey will help guide patient care lead agencies and planning councils in meeting community unmet needs and determining where to allocate resources for services.
Click here to learn more
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First-Time Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program
Please note that the 1st Time Homebuyer Purchase Assistance Program application opened today at 8 am and will close on January 30th, 2023. Anyone who meets the eligibility requirements may be able to access this assistance.
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
- 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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Diabetes Coalition Newsletter
The Diabetes Coalition provides an update in its latest newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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AACY Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter
Learn more about the AACY Caregiving Youth Project by reading their latest newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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Board of County Commissioner Briefs for Dec 20, 2022
The Board of County Commissioners took the following action on the regular agenda on Dec 20, 2022. Click to read more.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Dec 22, 2023
Inside PBC News: Palm Beach International Airport is giving away two 4-pack tickets to the Dinosaur Explorer exhibit at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium! And much more!
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Dec 19, 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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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: Friday, Jan 6, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Okeechobee Library, 5689 West Okeechobee, WPB, FL 33417
Click here to learn more
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Diabetes Coalition Meeting
The Diabetes Coalition is very excited to hold once again an “in person” Coalition Membership Meeting. We encourage All members to attend and to invite a colleague and/or friend to join us”!
WHEN: Friday, Jan 13, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach Gardens Campus, 11501 N Military Trl, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Click here to learn more
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PBC Dept. of Housing and Economic Development Public Meeting
Palm Beach County Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED) will
host a public meeting to gather community input on the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. The
Allocation Plan serves as Palm Beach County’s plan to increase affordable housing for
the homeless, those at risk of homelessness, and other qualifying populations utilizing
HOME-ARP grant funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
WHEN: Friday, Jan 13, 2023 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Airport Center 1, 100 Australian Avenue, Suite 1-470, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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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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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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies January 2023 Educational Calendar
Educational Classes 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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13th Annual School Bus Drug Prevention Media Contest is Back
We are focused on vaping prevention, as well as underage drinking prevention and this contest is open to all Palm Beach County students grades K to 12. Poster Winners: Two $1,000 scholarships offered by Hanley Foundation and Judy Carreras Foundation, six $100 gift cards and two $50 gift cards.
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.
CONTACT: For appointment call 561-983-8179
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Belle Glade services)
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Nonprofits First Capacity Opportunity
The Community Services Department is pleased to forward the enclosed Non-Profits First capacity opportunity targeted for Non-Profits with an annual budget of $15,000 to $500,000.
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters of PBC Dec 2022 News
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County provides an update in its December 2022 newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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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
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Open Your Heart and Home for the Holidays - $25 Adoptions
Palm Beach County (PBC) Department of Public Safety’s Division of Animal Care and Control (ACC) is urging prospective pet owners to adopt or foster this holiday season instead of buying from a pet store. To encourage adoptions, PBC ACC is offering $25 adoption fees through the end of the year!
Click here to learn more
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How the Clerk's Office is Saving you Time and Money
At the Clerk’s office, we have nearly 1,000 different statutory duties, but one focus: Providing you and our community with the best possible service in person and online.
Click here to learn more
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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: Saturday, Jan 21, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Jan 21)
WHERE: Virtual
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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