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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 25, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Jan 26, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Tue, Jan 25, 5:30 pm - Community Police Relations Forum on Human Trafficking: Online
Wed, Jan 26, 10:00 am - Florida Chamber, Are you in Compliance with OSHA Recordkeeping: Webinar
Wed, Jan 26, 6:00 pm - SCORE PBC, Managing Human Resources for Small Business: Online
Sat, Jan 29, 10:00 am - Belle Glade Health Screenings for Brain Health, Diabetes and Blood Pressure
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The Glades Initiative Food 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 food 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 Government Testing Sites Listing
Click below for an updated listing of locations offering COVID testing. Many local pharmacies also offer 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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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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Webinar: OSHA's Recordkeeping Requirements, Are you in Compliance?
The Florida Chamber Safety Council is offering a free informational webinar on OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements and the upcoming OSHA 300A deadline on February 1 to help reduce the risk of errors for Florida businesses.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 26, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Online
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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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Belle Glade Health Screenings for Brain Health, Diabetes, and Blood Pressure
The Faith Health Educators along with St. John 1st Missionary Baptist Church and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is hosting a health screening for brain health, diabetes, and blood pressure this Saturday.
WHEN: Saturday, Jan 29, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: 600 SW 8th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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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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Nonprofits First Present: Managing Stress 3-Part Series
Helping you help the helpers! We know nonprofits have gone above and beyond providing for our community during COVID. Support your team's emotional well-being and physical health, and witness it lead to a more EFFECTIVE workday. Presented by Nonprofits First.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb 10, March 3 & 24, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
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League of Women Voters Present: Penny Sales Tax Update
Join Sherry Brown, director of PBC's Office of Financial Management and Budget, as she provides information on the impact of the penny sales tax increase and the future need in Palm Beach County. Presented by the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County.
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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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 food 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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PediPec Accepting new Children, Daycare for Children with Chronic and Complex Medical Needs
From PediPec: "We are currently accepting new children, as always, at PediPec, our daycare for children with chronic and complex medical needs. Our services are completely covered by Medicaid and are of no charge to the families. We provide skilled nursing services, physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. We also provide age appropriate education and transportation to and from our center. We accept children from birth through 21 years of age."
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies February 2022 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 YouTube Channel for presentations or our Calendar to view upcoming classes or groups.
WHERE: Virtual and In-person
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Grant Opportunity: New York Life Foundation's Aim High Grant
The New York Life Foundation is seeking applications from afterschool, summer, or expanded learning programs serving middle-school youth. In total, $1.8 million in grants will be awarded to programs all across the country.
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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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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Jan 20, 2022
Workshop for First-Time Homebuyers, New Monoclonal Antibody Site. Final Adopted Redistricting Map. January-February events, and more in this issue of Count-e-News.
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The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, Jan 22, 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 21, 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 24, 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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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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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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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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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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