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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, July 27, 8:00 am - COVID-19 Vaccinations, West Technical Education Center, BG
Tue, July 27 - Human Trafficking and our Community Webinar by Human Trafficking Coalition
Wed, July 28, 8:00 am - COVID-19 Vaccination Bus and Food Distribution, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, July 28 - Online Safety, a Guide for Parents Webinar by Human Trafficking Coalition
Wed, July 28, 10:00 am - Farmworker Career Development Program Advisory Board Meeting, BG
Wed, July 28, 12:00 pm - Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Presentation by SHINE: Zoom
Wed, July 28, 4:00 pm - United Way PBC Tax Experts Assist with Child Tax Credit, Pahokee
Fri, July 30 - World Day Against Trafficking by Human Trafficking Coalition
Sat, July 31, 11:00 am - United Way PBC Tax Experts Assist with Child Tax Credit, BG
Sat, July 31-Aug 9 - Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
Mon, Aug 2, 4:00 pm - United Way PBC Tax Experts Assist with Child Tax Credit, South Bay
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COVID-19 Vaccination Bus and Food Distribution at The Glades Initiative (All services provided free of charge)
The Glades Initiative offers food distribution at its new location to anyone in need. This week, we will also be offering FREE COVID-19 vaccinations by the Health Care District of Palm Beach County. Those vaccinated also receive a $10 voucher for grocery shopping courtesy of the Florida Department of Health.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 28 & Aug 4, 2021 | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Ave D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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We're Updating the Glades Area Resource Guide - Contact us to Update Your Listing!
It’s that time of the year again. We need updated information on your organization to post in our Resource Guide for 2021-2022.
Below you will find the link to the last edition of our Resource Guide with the most current information that we have for your organization. Please review it and make any necessary changes and email it back to us with the word “changes made”. Also, if no changes should be made, simply respond to this email with the word “no changes”.
Click here to access the last edition of our Resource Guide
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Health Care District Offers Free COVID-19 Vaccinations, $10 Grocery Voucher with Shot Through July
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County continues to offer free, walk-up COVID-19 mobile clinic vaccinations. It’s easy and convenient for families and children as young as 12 years old. Those vaccinated at the locations listed below can receive a $10 voucher for grocery shopping courtesy of the Florida Department of Health. Individuals 12 to 17 years of age must be with a parent or a guardian to be vaccinated.
Locations in the Glades
WHEN: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: West Technical Education Center 2625 NW 16th Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
WHEN: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches July Presentations
The following are upcoming presentations that the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches will be having in July.
Human Trafficking and our Community | Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Online Safety: A Guide for Parents and Guardians | Wednesday, July 28, 2021
World Day Against Trafficking: Thriving, Not Just Surviving | Friday, July 30, 2021
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Farmworker Career Development Program Advisory Board Meeting
The Farmworker Career Development Program is to strengthen the ability of eligible migrant and seasonal farm workers and their dependents to achieve economic self-sufficiency through their participation in education, skills training and supportive services.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Civic Center-Meeting Room A, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Presentation by SHINE
Provides an overview of Medicare prescription drug coverage available through private insurers. SHINE is a subsidiary of the Department of Elder Affairs.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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United Way PBC Tax Experts Assisting Families in Registering for the Child Tax Credit
Starting on July 26th, United Way of Palm Beach County volunteer tax experts will be co-located in each of the Community Services Department locations throughout the county to assist families in registering for the Child Tax Credit for a total of two weeks including two Saturdays. One tax preparer will be located at each of the office locations.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: 465 Friend Terrace, Pahokee, FL 33476
WHEN: Saturday, July 31, Aug 5, 7, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 38754 State Road 80, Belle Glade, FL 33430
WHEN: Monday, Aug 2, 2021 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: 845 Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493
CONTACT: Families that do not have access to internet or a computer will be able to call the Palm Beach County Community Services Department Call Center at 561-355-4792 to register
for an appointment.
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Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday is from Saturday, July 31 through Monday, August 9. During this time, parents can take advantage of no sales tax on certain type of items such as clothing, school supplies and computers.
WHEN: Saturday, July 31 - Aug 9, 2021
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Artist Innovation Fellowship Program Presentation at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
The Palm Beach County Cultural Council will be holding a workshop for their Artist Innovation Fellowship Program at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center. This program celebrates the artistic process and supports professional artists in all artistic disciplines with funding to pursue new avenues of creativity, expand upon current work, and other endeavors to propel his/her career forward. There is funding for 6 $7,500 fellowships available in 2022.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 4, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Mind Your Business 2021 PBC OEBO Youth Entrepreneurship Forum
The Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity is hosting the Palm Beach County 2021 Youth Entrepreneurship Forum, “Mind Your Business”. This forum will be virtual and is free to youths, ages 8-18. There will be workshops presented by entrepreneurs and a panel discussion featuring youth business owners.
WHEN: Thursday, Aug 5, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Back to School Events in the Glades
From PBC Office of Community Revitalization: For your information, here are some open back to school events where students who couldn’t register to participate in our program can still get backpacks and school supplies.
City of Pahokee "Putting Kids First" Back to School Bash
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 7, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Martin Luther King Park, 100 E 5th Street, Pahokee
MORE INFO: Drive thru event with free school supplies. For more information: Call (561) 924-5534 ext. 2013
Annual Back to School Bash - Belle Glade
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 7, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Boost Mobile, 551 SW 11th Street, Belle Glade
MORE INFO: Free backpacks with school supplies. Free food, music, haircuts, face painting and more. For more information: Call (561) 996-6411
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Diabetes Awareness - Type One and Two Webinar
The Seventh District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Global Health and Community Service, Inc. will host a national webinar entitled "Diabetes Awareness - Type One and Two". The webinar will be held on Facebook and YouTube.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 7, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
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Essential Workers, Essential Protections Virtual Event
Learn about the laws and resources available to defend your rights as an employee. Information will also be provided regarding the Employment, Education & Outreach (EMPLEO) program, a free service for all, regardless of their immigration status. Presented by Ariel Rivera Maldonado, representative from the Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor Presented by Main Library.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 11, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Trabajadores Esenciales, Protecciones Esenciales Evento Virtual
Conozca las leyes y recursos disponibles para defender sus derechos laborales. Se ofrecerá información acerca del programa EMPLEO (Employment, Education & Outreach, por sus siglas en inglés), un programa gratis y en español, sin importar su situación migratoria. Ariel Rivera Maldonado, representante de la División de Horas y Salarios del Departamento de Trabajo ofrecerá la presentación
WHEN: Jueves, 12 de agosto, 2021 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Building a Financial Foundation, by SCORE PBC
Establish a basic understanding of banking, money management, and credit, as it serves as the basis for learning about running a small business.
WHEN: Thursday, Aug 19, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
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The Glades Initiative's Food Distribution at Our New Office Location (One Block South of Previous Office)
The Glades Initiative offers food distribution at its new location to anyone in need. Those coming in cars are asked to line up as usual beside the office at 149 SE Avenue D for drive-through pick-up on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Both drivers and walkers will receive food bags on a first-come-first-serve basis.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Ave D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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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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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Multiple 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 bodies. This is in response to surface water samples taken on July 21th, 2021. The public should exercise caution in and around these areas. This is a recreational surface water alert, drinking water is not affected.
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Emergency Broadband Benefit
You or your clients may be eligible for up to $50/month toward your Internet service. The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is a temporary subsidy program from the Federal Government designed to help low-income households connect to the Internet and stay connected during the COVID-19 crisis. Qualified households can receive a temporary monthly credit of up to $50/month (up to $75/month for customers in Tribal lands) toward their Internet service and leased Internet equipment until the program's funding runs out.
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Palm Beach County Guide to Services 2021
Read this year's Palm Beach County Guide to Services for information on area resources, destinations, attractions, and much more.
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FREE: Build Skills for a New Job or Better Job with 5,000+ Online Learning Courses from CareerSource PBC
CareerSource Palm Beach County is launching a new online learning system called SkillUp Palm Beach County with Metrix E-Learning Systems, a leading national developer of online learning programs that teaches skills employers are looking for.
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Aug 2021 Educational Calendar
HMHB Educational Classes Continue Virtually. In doing our part to keep the community healthy and safe. Small Steps Great Parents workshops for pregnant women and new families. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies provides free hands-on education programs for parents and their support partners through our Small Steps Great Parents program. Classes are taught by trained and/or certified Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies staff, as well as community partners throughout Palm Beach County.
WHEN: Participants can register for classes/groups on the HMHB website www.hmhbpbc.org. Check out our YouTube Channel for Small Steps, Great Parents presentations, or our Calendar for a full list of our upcoming Zoom meetings!
WHERE: Zoom
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Health Officials Urge Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Awareness
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) officials emphasize the importance of Florida’s residents and visitors protecting themselves against mosquito-borne diseases, such as West Nile virus disease.
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The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, July 23, 2021
Get the latest update from the Florida House of Representative for District 81, Kelly Skidmore.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, July 26, 2021
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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Want to be a Community Health Worker?
Register for a Community Health Worker training. Community Healthcare Workers (CHW) are increasingly recognized for the powerful potential role in the improvements today healthcare system. They promote healthy behaviors and improve overall quality of life with compassion for the communities that they serve.
WHEN: Friday, July 30, 31, Aug 6, 7, 2021 | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hampton Inn & Suites Boynton Beach, 1475 Gateway Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Meaningful Career Opportunities at The Glades Initiative Inc: 2 Positions Open!
We are hiring! Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the residents of the Glades? Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Come join us at The Glades Initiative!
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word NAVIGATOR in the title of the email.
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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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Mentors Needed in the Glades and Pahokee Area
Take Stock in Children is recruiting caring individuals who want to make a difference in a child's life. They need strong role models to support their male and female students at a local middle or high school. Every student who receives a mentor and fulfills the program's requirements will receive a two-year full tuition college scholarship.
Mentor Orientation Sessions
WHEN: Thursday, July 22, Aug 12 and 24, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. (Aug 12); 5:30 p.m. (July 22 and Aug 24)
WHERE: Zoom
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies: The Big Latch
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, in partnership with The Department of Health WIC, will host The Big Latch in recognition of Breastfeeding awareness month. Join us virtually on Monday, August 2nd, 10 am-12 pm as we share a wealth of knowledge about breastfeeding - the benefits, why you should consider it, and how we can support you!
WHEN: Monday, Aug 2, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
CONTACT: Participants can register for the event on HMHB website www.hmhbpbc.org or link on flier; Contact for more information: Anitra Moss at amoss@hmhbpbc.org
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Online Portal Reopens for Emergency Rental Assistance
The Palm Beach County Community Services Department (CSD) will open its online portal for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) beginning March 10th. Eligible Palm Beach County residents must be a renter household in which at least one or more individuals meets all of the following criteria: qualifies for unemployment or experienced a reduction of household income; incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardships due to COVID-19; demonstrates a risk of homelessness or housing instability; and has a household income at or below 80% of the area median.
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Rental Assistance Available for Undocumented Households Impacted by COVID-19
The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County has expanded its Rapid Response Eviction Assistance Program to assist undocumented households impacted by COVID-19. This program will provide legal representation and rental assistance to undocumented tenant households that have experienced loss of income, reduction in hours, or unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why Connection Means Everything: Center for Child Counseling
If childhood adversity has potentially lifelong physical and mental health implications that can be devastating to individuals and communities, then childhood positivity, happiness, enrichment, and learning are bound to have the opposite effect – building lifelong resilience and communities that are strong and thriving.
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Jim Moran Institute Small Business & Nonprofit Executive Program
"Our Small Business Executive Program and Nonprofit Executive Program are ideal for CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, executive directors, and presidents of small businesses and nonprofit organizations ..."
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Community Foundation: July News and Updates
From Community Foundation: Welcome to Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties' community newsletter. Here you will find links to various events, workshops, funding opportunities, and other resources.
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The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, July 16, 2021
Get the latest update from the Florida House of Representative for District 81, Kelly Skidmore.
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Nonprofits First - COVID-19 Resources, July 16, 2021
Read the latest information on COVID-19 resources from Nonprofits First.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, July 19, 2021
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.
Other Areas
- General Manager
- Assistant Managers
- Delivery Drivers
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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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