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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, July 18, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Tue, July 18 - PATCH Meeting Cancelled This Month
Tue, July 18, 6:00 pm - Sign up Your Teen for Financial Literacy Bootcamp: Zoom
Wed, July 19, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, July 19, 10:00 am - PEPPI Head Start Lights on Showcase, BG
Wed, July 19, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Leverage Your Business Book: Zoom
Wed, July 19, 12:00 pm - League of Women Voters Presents: Ranked Choice Voting: Zoom
Wed, July 19, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Tue, July 20, 5:30 pm - Belle Glade Multispeciality Practice Ribbon Cutting
Sat, July 15, 10:00 am - Arts in my Backyard Family Saturdays, BG Civic Center
Mon, July 24 - Dress for Success Free Personal Shopping Experience for PBC Teachers, BG
Mon, July 24, 9:00 am - Impact the Palm Beaches Grant Information Session: Online
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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
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Sign up Your Teen for Financial Literacy Bootcamp
Sign your teen up (or preteen) for this upcoming Financial Literacy Bootcamp put on by Jaisnav Rajesh at Princeton University. This is for any youth ready to begin understanding money in the responsibility and money in the real world.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 18, 20, 25, 27 & Aug 1, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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PEPPI Head Start Lights On Showcase
Please come out and tour PEPPI Head Start, meet the staff, and learn some exciting things that you might not have known about Head Start.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: PEPPI Head Start, 301 SW 8th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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SCORE PBC Presents: Leverage Your Business by Writing a Book
Having a book published is a "novel" way to elevate your credibility as an expert in your line of business.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters Hot Topic: Rank Choice Voting
Join the League of Women Voters to learn more about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), a non- partisan electoral reform that allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than choosing just one. Supporters say RCV encourages voters to focus on issues and reduces negative campaigning and polarization. The electoral system is used worldwide and by 13 million U.S. voters.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Belle Glade Multispeciality Practice Ribbon Cutting
Meet the physicians from HCA Florida Palm Beach Gastroenterology, HCA Florida Heart and Vascular Care, and HCA Florida Surgical Specialists. Refreshments will be served.
WHEN: Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1200 S Main St, Suite 104, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Impact the Palm Beaches Grant Information Sessions
The Impact the Palm Beaches 2023-2024 Grant Cycle opens on August 7, 2023. Each year, Impact The Palm Beaches awards multiple $100,000 grants to area nonprofits to ignite change in our community. Impact the Palm Beaches will be holding grant information sessions starting July 24. We will review the overall process, timeline, eligibility, Letter of Intent (LOI), and required documents.
WHEN: Monday, July 24, 26, 28, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. (July 24, 26, 28), 2:00 p.m. (July 26, 28)
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Free Personal Shopping Experience for PBC Teachers
Dress for Success of the Palm Beaches offer a free personal shopping experience for Palm Beach County-based teachers for the 2023 school year. This includes one free outfit and accessories. Women's clothing only.
WHEN: Monday, July 24, 26, 28, 31, Aug 2 & 4, 2023
WHERE: 1089 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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211 Hurricane Season Information
211 gathers relevant information to inform our callers should our region be under threat from a hurricane or other possible disaster. This information will also be available to the community via our website at www.211Hurricane.org.
If you have information on preparation or recovery services or resources pre or post-hurricane or other disaster- please email 211Disaster@211pbtc.org.
Click here to learn more
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211 Back-to-School Events List Featuring School Supplies and More
211 collects and creates a Back to School Events list featuring school supplies, physicals and more. This list can be accessed and also downloaded for print at https://211palmbeach.org/news/2023-back-to-school-events. Because we are constantly updating as we learn of these events, families are encouraged to visit frequently. If individuals or families are looking for help with other basic needs or for crisis support they can dial 2-1-1 24/7, or text their zip code to 898211.
Click here to learn more
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Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Available to PBC Residents
Palm Beach County’s Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) announces the availability of Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program assistance (Phase I), for residents age 62 and older, veterans and/or special needs applicants.
Click here to learn more
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Three Lake Okeechobee Locations
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Okeechobee water body locations (click to learn more).
Click here to learn more
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Introducing a New Events Experience for PBC Library.org
Beginning Monday, July 17, 2023, the Palm Beach County Library System will be hosting a new and improved event system for residents available directly through www.pbclibrary.org.
Click here to learn more
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Summer Breakspot: Free Meals for Kids and Teens!
The “Summer Food Service Program” is open! The Palm Beach County School District is offering the Summer Food Service Program to provide FREE, nutritionally-balanced breakfast and lunch meals to children until Friday, July 28 (weekdays only).
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
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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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Summer Breakspot: Free Meals for Kids and Teens
The “Summer Food Service Program” is open! The Palm Beach County School District is offering the Summer Food Service Program to provide FREE, nutritionally-balanced breakfast and lunch meals to children until Friday, July 28 (weekdays only).
Click here to learn more
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Take Stock in Children Community Newsletter
"Dear Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County Family, Welcome to the July edition of the Take Stock Tribune! As we dive into the heart of summer, we hope this newsletter finds you all in good health and high spirits ..."
Click here to learn more
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AACY Connects Stakeholder Newsletter July 2023
Click below to read the American Association of Caregiving Youth's Connects Stakeholder Newsletter for July 2023.
Click here to learn more
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501c News from Nonprofits First
Read the latest edition of 501c News from Nonprofits First.
Click here to learn more
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League of Women of PBC July 2023 News
The League of Women provide an update on their work, and other announcements, in July 2023 email update.
Click here to learn more
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Board of County Commissioners Briefs for July 11, 2023
"At the July 11, 2023, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action on the regular agenda ..."
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Monthly News
Read a message from the Dress for Success executive director and more in this month's Dress for Success newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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Explore PBC History with the Clerk
From the PBC Clerk of Court: "This July we celebrate Palm Beach County's 114-year anniversary ..."
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, July 13, 2023
Receive our weekly county news. Send any feedback or questions to public@pbcgov.org.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, July 17, 2023
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
Click here to learn more
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Mentor Change Two Lives Training
The United Way of Palm Beach County presents "Mentor Change Two Lives". Participate in an upcoming training.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Sunshine Health, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Breaking the Silence - A Conversation on Overcoming HIV Stigma
Save the date for a space-limited event being held in the beautiful Lake Pavilion in downtown West Palm Beach. Guest Speaker Hydeia Broadbent is a renowned HIV/AIDS activist who has been living with HIV and AIDS since she was born. Hydeia will be with us in person to share her story. Save the date or register today! Space will be limited. Food and drink will be provided.
WHEN: Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: West Palm Beach Lake Pavilion 101 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Click here to learn more
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PBC Office of Equal Business Opportunity "Meet the Prime" with the Weitz Company
The Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity and The Weitz Company
are connecting small businesses to contracting opportunities. Attend this event to learn about The Weitz Company and the projects they will be working on in the future.
WHEN: Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1400 Centrepark Blvd, Suite 700, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Click here to learn more
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Zero HIV Stigma Walk 2023
Join us for the Zero HIV Stigma Walk, a community event aimed at raising awareness, promoting inclusivity, and combating the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. By participating in this walk, you can contribute to creating a supportive and accepting environment for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Let's unite as a community and make a difference!
WHEN: Saturday, July 22, 2023 | 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Okeeheelee Park, Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
CONTACT: email info@campbellhealth.org or call 561-208-6595
Click here to learn more
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Countywide Pet Adoption Event
On Saturday, July 22nd Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control is hosting their 10th and final Count down 2 Zero Pet Adoption event! It will be hosted at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center from 11-4 p.m. alongside other local animal rescues! There will be pet resources for the public, vendors, and even food trucks!
WHEN: Saturday, July 22, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, 7500 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33413
Click here to learn more
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Mind Your Business 4th Annual Youth Entrepreneurship Forum
Mind Your Business!, the 4th Annual Youth Entrepreneurship Forum is presented by the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity. Calling all future CEOs ages 8 to 18.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 5, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 301 N Olive Avenue, 6th Floor, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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FWBC Workshops on SBA Programs and Services
The Florida Women's Business Center presents "Workshops on Small Business Administration Programs and Services", led by instructor Lonnie Koyama, lead economic development specialist with the SBA.
WHEN: Monday, Aug 21, Sept 11, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Calling Area Nonprofits: Community Service Fair in Clewiston
Clewiston High School is hosting a Community Service Fair on Monday, August 14th, 2023, at the Clewiston High School Gymnasium from 8am-10am. If you need volunteers we invite you to register to participate. Booths are open to local Non-Profit Organizations. Set up will be available from 8am - 9am. The Fair will begin at 9am. Students who are interested in community service opportunities will be invited to attend. Clewiston High School has a student body of approximately 950 students. Oftentimes students do not know how to get connected to service organizations. We believe this fair will be the perfect platform to connect our students to community service opportunities.
CONTACT: Sherrie Llossas (Organization Sponsor)- llossass@hendry-schools.net
WHEN: Monday, Aug 14, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Clewiston High School Gymnasium, Clewiston, FL
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches Newsletter
Learn what the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches has been doing by reading their latest newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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Volunteer Opportunity: Read With Me at Gove Elementary
Read with Me! is our newest initiative which allows volunteers to read to children in kindergarten classes. The Literacy Coalition provides a book and book-related activity for each child participating to take home. This is a lot of fun and usually takes from 60 – 90 minutes. We’re asking you, as community leaders, to help us recruit volunteers to read at Gove. This is a wonderful way to connect community members with a local school.
SIGN UP: Volunteers can sign up by clicking on the flyer or clicking here: https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=562892777
Click here to learn more
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Rebel Recovery Provides Services to Glades Residents
From Rebel Recovery: "Rebel Recovery, of West Palm Beach, provides peer mentoring for anyone that wants or is thinking about seeking help as it relates to substance use. HIV and AIDS testing, and overdose prevention training (where we provide free Narcan) are some of the things we can arrange to do in person. We also have a program that helps mothers that are dealing with child welfare cases. If any of them happen to have a family member that was arrested they may qualify for our Next Steps program, which helps individuals going through the vicious cycle of being arrested get access to services in order to break that cycle."
Click here to learn more
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West Tech Has Funds for Scholarships!
West Technical Education Center has received funds for scholarships, including CDL, Forklift, Home Health Aid, and Phlebotomy.
CONTACT: Call 561-829-4615 or 561-829-4603 for more information
Click here to learn more
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Back to School PBC Volunteers Needed
This year’s Back to School PBC! event will be held on Saturday, July 22nd, which serves approximately 10,000 students. Volunteers play a crucial role in making this event possible, and are still needed for the Palm Beach County Convention Center location. The most critical areas in need are in Traffic Management and Site Management.
Click here to learn more
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Together We Paint Event at Belle Glade and Pahokee Libraries
Express togetherness through art! Create a masterpiece to be displayed at an exhibit at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center. Snacks provided. Ages 5-12 (60 min.)
WHEN: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
WHEN: Thursday, July 27, 2023 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Branch Library, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Two Youth Opportunities Available this Summer
Join the Women's Foundation and Future Landscape Architects of America for a STEAM Workshop on Landscape Architecture in Miami. Students will learn about the field and will take part in a hands-on activity with the guidance of professional landscape architects.
Future Landscape Architects of America
WHEN: Saturday, July 29, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Miami Turnberry JW Marriott (specific location provided to registered participants)
REGISTER: WomensFoundationFL.org/STEAMAcademy Space is limited, registration required.
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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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