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The information appearing in this email is for general informational purposes only. Reference to any product, service, event or program is for the information and convenience of the public and does not constitute endorsement by The Glades Initiative.
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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon-Sat - COVID Testing at various sites throughout the Glades, see listing for locations and times
Tue, Jan 18, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Jan 19, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Jan 19, 12:00 pm - Smithsonian Presents Water Wednesday Brown Bag Talks, Dolly Hand, BG
Wed, Jan 19, 12:00 pm - League of Women Voters Present Beyond Roe, Online
Thu, Jan 20, 10:00 am - A Virtual Conversation with Office of Equal Business Opportunity Staff
Thu, Jan 20, 1:00 pm - Maschmeyer Hiring Event at CareerSource BG
Thu, Jan 20, 5:30 pm - Early Head Start Virtual Event, Father Engagement Meeting
Sat, Jan 22 - Community Emergency Response Team Training
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The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours
We hope that the flexibility of our new “Pantry of Choice” hours helps us to serve you better. You may come to shop in the pantry once per week at any time during open hours. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines)! Food will no longer be distributed outside.
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)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole and Spanish)
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COVID Testing Sites in the Glades
COVID Testing Sites Listing
Click below for an updated listing of locations offering COVID testing
WHEN: Monday-Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Florida Department of Health (FDOH) in PBC C.L. Brumback Health Center, 38754 State Road 80, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (near county jail)
WHEN: Monday-Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430
WHEN: Tue & Thu | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Florida Community Health, 170 S. Barfield Highway., #101, Pahokee, 33476
Click here for more information and to access testing sites throughout the county
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Smithsonian Institution and Florida Humanities Present Water Wednesday Brown Bag Talks at Dolly Hand
Bring your lunch and join us at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center as we explore water from the perspective of expert speakers.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 19, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Please call Debbie to RSVP, 561-993-1160
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League of Women Voters Present Workshop: 'Beyond Roe: Reproductive Rights in Florida'
Amy Weintraub is the Reproductive Rights Program Director for Progress Florida and chairs the Reproductive Rights Task Force for Florida NOW. A seasoned organizer, Amy has worked most of her adult life identifying, educating, and activating citizens toward social justice.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 19, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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A Virtual Conversation with Office of Equal Business Opportunity
Join for an informative conversation with the staff at the Office of Equal Business Opportunity.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 20, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
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Maschmeyer Hiring Event at CareerSource BG
Maschmeyer Concrete Company is urgently seeking experienced, motivated delivery professionals for their southeast region. Please bring your resume.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 20, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: CareerSource Palm Beach County - West Career Center, 1085 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Early Head Start Virtual Event Quarterly Father Engagement Meeting
Early Head Start meeting for fathers and male figures.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 20, 2022 | 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
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Community Emergency Response Team Training
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as: • Fire Safety • Team Organization • Light Search and Rescue • Disaster Medical Operations CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.
WHEN: Saturday, Jan 22 - Feb 12, 2022
WHERE: Palm Beach State College, 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Community Police Relations Forum on Human Trafficking, by Urban League of Palm Beach County
Join for the virtual COMMUNITY POLICE RELATIONS: Forum on Human Trafficking. Moderator: Tania Rogers, Anchor/Reporter, WPTV News Channel 5.
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 25, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online
CONTACT: Soulan Johnson, Urban League of Palm Beach County, 561-833-1461, sjohnson@ulpbc.org
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SCORE PBC Presents: Managing Human Resources for Small Business
Whether hiring your first employee or managing 50 employees, protect yourself as an employer through the development of strong HR procedures.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 26, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Inter-Agency Network of PBC February Meeting
Participate in one of Palm Beach County's oldest "community-wide" networking groups!
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Palm Beach County Presents Vocational Training Orientation
Looking for vocational training opportunities? Join this upcoming vocational training orientation!
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb 8, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Taxes Filed Free if You Earned $68,000 or Less in 2021!
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 nineteenth year on January 24, 2022, is an invaluable service to the community. Visit www.TaxesFiledFree.org to learn more about the Taxes Filed Free Campaign, the services offered and where our sites are located throughout Palm Beach County.
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The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours
We hope that the flexibility of our new “Pantry of Choice” hours helps us to serve you better. You may come to shop in the pantry once per week at any time during open hours. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines)! Food will no longer be distributed outside.
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)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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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Pahokee Seeks Sponsors for its Centennial Celebration
From the Pahokee Centennial Committee: The city of Pahokee is the first city in Western Palm Beach County to have the privilege of Celebrating 100 Years of Service to its citizens. The celebration will cover special events throughout the year with our special day culminating on March 26, 2022, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm., with special events held in January, February and March.
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What You Need to Know about VPK
Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free program designed to prepare four-year-old children for kindergarten and build the foundation for their educational success. VPK is available to all four-year-olds who live in Florida! 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.
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Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network 2022 Cultural Health Disparities Survey
Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network (SEFBHN), in partnership with the Health Council of Southeast Florida (HCSEF), are seeking information on your experiences and awareness of our local mental health and substance use services and resources, in your role in Peer Support. Completing this survey will help to strengthen our system of care for everyone in our community and ensure that all can access needed care and supports.
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PBC Cooperative Extension to Offer Workshop for First-Time Homebuyers
Are you thinking about purchasing a home? Learn about the steps to homeownership
and how to obtain an affordable mortgage in Palm Beach County (PBC) by attending
the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension
First-Time Home Buyer workshop.
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McKinlay Memo: Jan 14, 2022
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
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The "Muck" Gazette: News from Healthier Glades
The mission of Healthier Glades is to assist residents in coping with life stressors and creating a sense of well-being that will impact the Glades communities - learn more about its work by reading this month's Muck Gazette.
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The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, Jan 15, 2022
Get the latest update from the Florida House of Representative for District 81, Kelly Skidmore.
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The Friday 5: News from PBC School District, Jan 14, 2022
Learn what the School District of Palm Beach County has been doing by reading the latest issue of The Friday 5.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Jan 18, 2022
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
The Glades Initiative, Inc.
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Palm Beach County Monoclonal Antibody Therapy Treatment Site Update
To facilitate the distribution of lifesaving therapeutics, the state will open a new monoclonal antibody therapy treatment site at the West Boynton Recreation Center starting Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
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PBC Office of Equal Business Opportunity presents Bank on Your Business
From the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity: "January is Financial Wellness Month. Start 2022 off right! Join us for lunch as local bankers and lending institution leaders share information and tips about keeping your business financially fit!"
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 25, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Vista Center, 2300 N Jog Road, Room 1W47/1W50, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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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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Mental Health First Aid 1-Day Training for Families and Professionals
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Must RSVP by Jan 14, 2022)
WHERE: Online
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Lead the Fight: Giving Children with Trauma a Voice, by Center for Child Counseling
Join on February 22nd for a virtual, international book reading and conversation about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the power of positive relationships.
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 22, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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PBSC NextGen 2-Week Summer Bridge Program
The Dr. Carey-Shuler Equity Institute is announcing the NextGen Summer Bridge Program. This 2-week program includes up to 7 college credits, self-assessments, college readiness and financial education workshops, fun cultural enrichment activities, and meaningful faculty, staff, and peer networking opportunities for new students. Apply today! Only 250 seats available.
Priority Application Deadline
WHEN: Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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OCR Survey: Palm Beach County Top Public Health Issues
Thank you for helping Community Partners of South Florida understand what Public Health Issues you think are most concerning for Palm Beach County.
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2022 Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network Stakeholder Survey
Southeast Florida Behavioral Health Network (SEFBHN), in partnership with the Health Council of Southeast Florida (HCSEF), is seeking information on your experiences and awareness of our local mental health and substance use services and resources, from the perspective of someone who is providing services to the community. Completing this survey will help to strengthen our system of care for everyone in our community and ensure that all can access needed care and supports.
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Solid Waste Authority Recycled Paint Program
Learn how to apply to the Solid Waste Authority's recycled paint program and keep your home looking beautiful.
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Jim Moran Institute Small Business & Nonprofit Executive Programs
Apply now for the 2022 Fall programs in Palm Beach and Broward County and gain the clarity and knowledge to turn challenges into opportunities.
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Health Alert Issued for Blue-Green Algae in Three Lake Okeechobee Locations in Palm Beach County
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the Lake Okeechobee RITTAE2, LZ30, and CLV10A water bodies. This is in response to surface water samples taken on January 5th, 2022. The public should exercise caution in and around these areas.
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Apply to the Advancing Leaders Program from Nonprofits First
The Advancing Leaders program uses didactic instruction and panel discussions to drill down into the hard knowledge and skills needed for upper management, including governance, data-driven leadership, finances and budgeting, HR laws and practices, development, and strategic leadership and innovation. The ideal candidates are individuals who are in or moving into upper-level management positions in an organization.
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RCMA Belle Glade CDC is Currently Recruiting Children Ages 0-5 Years Old
Attention families who work in agriculture: Do you have an infant or toddler that needs daycare services infant to three years old? Do you have children ages 3-5 years old? RCMA Belle Glade CDC can help prepare your child for school success. Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: RCMA Belle Glade CDC, 20 Carver Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Maria, Griselda, Wilmide, 561-992-2060
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Jan 6, 2022
Important FCC Announcement, New Testing Sites in Belle Glades, Boynton Beach and Riviera Beach. PBC Day is on its way, Final Adopted Redistricting Map. January events, and more in this issue of Count-e-News.
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Chamber Chatter: News from BG Chamber of Commerce
Read the Dec 2021 edition of the Chamber Chatter, a newsletter from the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce.
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Clerk Report: News from Clerk of the Court & Comptroller of Palm Beach County
The Clerk's office celebrates a year of success - learn more by reading the latest edition of Clerk Report.
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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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