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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, Jan 10, 3:00 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Tue, Jan 10, 5:30 pm - Take Stock in Children Mentor Orientation: Online
Tue, Jan 10, 7:00 pm - The Latin Divos at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, BG
Wed, Jan 11, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Jan 11, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Wed, Jan 11, 5:00 pm - Rosenwald Elementary SAC Meeting, South Bay
Wed, Jan 11, 6:00 pm - 38th Annual MLK Jr Oratorical Contest, Rosenwald, South Bay
Thu, Jan 12, 10:00 am - Nonprofits First Presents Branding Yourself: Virtual
Thu, Jan 12, 6:30 pm - Sextortion Free Film Screening at Dolly Hand, BG
Fri, Jan 13, 12:00 pm - Take Stock in Children Mentor Orientation: Online
Sat, Jan 14, 8:00 am - MLK Jr Parade in Pahokee
Tue, Jan 17, 9:00 am - PATCH Meeting (Hybrid), The Glades Initiative and Zoom
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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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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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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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Take Stock in Children Mentor Orientation via Zoom
Become a Mentor Today and Make a Difference! All students earn a college scholarship upon high school graduation. We need mentors to support our students who have the opportunity to attend college and have hope for the future.
Mentor orientation
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 10, Jan 13, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. (Jan 10), 12:00 p.m. (Jan 13)
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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Rosenwald Elementary SAC Meeting
Meeting will be held virtual and in-person for parents if they would like to attend.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 11, 2023 | 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Rosenwald Elementary, 1321 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, South Bay, FL 33493 (Media Center)
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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Sextortion Free Film Screening - Livestream to Dolly Hand Theater
Palm Beach State College will be screening "Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic" at its Lake Worth Campus and live streaming to the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 12, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center 1977 S.W. College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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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PATCH Monthly Meeting: Hybrid (Zoom & In-Person)
The next PATCH meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023. Glades Initiative is hosting the in-person meeting. You can also attend via Zoom, please see the link below.
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
MEETING LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4457939554?pwd=L2sxT1FTOWlOVlZGZkJ1d2wwN3ZyZz09 (Meeting ID: 445 793 9554
Passcode: 1234)
Click here to learn more
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Birth to 22 Engaged Voices for Brighter Futures
Take part in the 6th Annual Taskforce Meeting presented by Birth to 22.
WHEN: Saturday, Jan 21, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Save the Date for the Pressel Mammo Van
Pahokee Church of God, Empower Healthcare, and Healthier Galdes have collaborated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital to bring the Pressel Mammo Van to Pahokee.
WHEN: Sunday, Jan 22, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 245 West 3rd St, Pahokee, FL 33476
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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TAU Grants - FY23 - Cycle 2
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 for application
WHEN: Friday, Feb 24, 2023
Click here to learn more
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Request for Proposals PBC Community Development Block Grant Program
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting proposals from eligible organizations to carry out public service activities eligible under the Community Block Grant Program.
Click here to learn more
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Neighborhoods, USA Awards Competition
Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) is pleased to announce the opening of our 2023 Awards Competition.
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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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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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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EveryParent - What You Need to Know about VPK
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free educational program open to all 4-year-olds in Florida. It's not only a great opportunity to prepare your child for elementary school, it's also free! Offered at almost 400 locations throughout Palm Beach County, VPK gives children the tools to walk into the first day of kindergarten ready to learn and ready to succeed.
Click here to learn more
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Open Your Heart and Home for the Holidays - $23 Adoptions
Palm Beach County (PBC) Department of Public Safety’s Division of Animal Care and Control (ACC) is encouraging the community to ring in the New Year with a new best friend! The New Year calls for new resolutions and what better way of kick starting those goals than with an accountability partner. PBC ACC is currently offering $23 adoption fees for the month of January.
Click here to learn more
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Take Stock in Children Tribune - Community Newsletter
Read Take Stock in Children's newsletter, the Take Stock Tribune.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Jan 5, 2023
Count-e-News provides updates from Palm Beach County - read the Jan 5, 2023 edition!
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Jan 9, 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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Red Sand Project - Join the Movement
Take part in raising awareness for those affected by human trafficking by filling sidewalk cracks with red sand to highlight the ways people are vulnerable to exploitation.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 11, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Victim Services SART Center, 4210 N Australian Ave, WPB, FL 33407
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (PBC Press Release)
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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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League of Women Voters Host State of the County Event
Please join as Verdenia Baker, Palm Beach County administrator, talks about accomplishments and challenges from 2022.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mel's Way Bistro, 3536 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth, FL 33467
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Diabetes Coalition Newsletter
The Diabetes Coalition provides an update in its latest newsletter.
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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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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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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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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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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