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~~~ This Week ~~~
Wed, July 7, 8:30 am - Food Distribution, The Glades Initiative CANCELLED - Resumes July 14, 2021
Wed, July 7, 10:00 am - Rubio Staff Hosts Virtual Mobile Office Hours, Belle Glade
Wed, July 7, 1:00 pm - Gardening on a Budget, Presented by Prime Time PBC: Online
Wed, July 7, 4:00 pm - Learn About the Child Tax Credit: Online
Wed, July 7, 6:00 pm - Surviving and Thriving Post Pandemic, by League of Women Voters: Zoom
Fri, July 9, 12:00 pm - Take Stock in Children Mentor Orientation Session: Zoom
Mon, July 12, 6:00 pm - Vacation Bible School, St Paul Church of God, Belle Glade
Tue, July 13, 10:00 am - Designing an Effective Survey by Nonprofits First: Online
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CANCELLED: No Food Distribution This Wednesday at The Glades Initiative (will Resume July 14, 2021)
There will be no food distribution on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. We will resume food distribution on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the new location, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade - one block south of previous location.
CONTACT: For questions, call us at 561-996-3310
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Rubio Staff Hosts Virtual Mobile Office Hours
Senator Marco Rubio's staff will be available to offer residents services on items such as social security payments, issues with the IRS, federal disaster claims, and veterans benefits, as well as to listen to concerns and suggestions.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Government Center, 2976 State Road #15, 2nd Floor, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Gardening on a Budget, by Prime Time PBC
Learn how to grow your own food without spending any extra money. You will learn to make biodegradable planters out of upcycled waste to start seeds and cuttings, learn how to regrow food from food scraps and more!
WHEN: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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What is the Child Tax Credit? Learn More by Attending a Webinar
Learn about the Child Tax Credit's historic expansion, find out how families receive their monthly payments, and hear from experts on the need to make the expansion permanent.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Surviving and Thriving Post Pandemic, by League of Women Voters
Join Dave Lawrence, President & CEO of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, as he discusses initiatives launched during the past three years to provide direct funding to the cultural sector. Dave will speak about the success of the Artist Innovation Fellowship program and the financial assistance now available to help organizations recover post pandemic.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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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: Friday, July 9, 22, Aug 12 and 24, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. (July 9 and Aug 12); 5:30 p.m. (July 22 and Aug 24)
WHERE: Zoom
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Vacation Bible School S.T.U. Super Training University
Super Training University with Jesus curriculum will assist in training students of all ages to be more than conquerors--to be superheroes who master the power or praise, boldness, truth, and justice. Face mask covering is required and will be available.
WHEN: Monday, July 12-16, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: St Paul Church of God in Christ, 915 W Ave A, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Designing an Effective Survey by Nonprofits First
Join us to help you jump start the survey process and provide a framework for you to design the right survey questions so you get the right information.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
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Successfully Start Up Your Business, by SCORE PBC
Do you dream of being your own boss? Dive into the reality of starting-up your own business with this workshop. Learn what it takes to own your own business and discover how you can succeed.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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What Medicare Recipients Need to Know, Presentation by SHINE
Learn how to Detect, Protect, and Report Medicare fraud, waste, and abuse. SHINE is a subsidiary of the Department of Elder Affairs.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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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.
Disability Sensitivity and Disaster Preparedness | Thursday, July 15, 2021
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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Financial Assistance Presentation by SHINE
A concise presentation of MSP and LIS programs. SHINE is a subsidiary of the Department of Elder Affairs.
WHEN: Thursday, July 15, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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PBC Community & Policing Dialogue by the PBC Criminal Justice Commission
The dialogue goals are to bring together residents, police, and criminal justice system stakeholders to make a positive community change that creates respect, justice, better policies, and safety for everyone. During the discussions, people will get a chance to make their voices heard, gain greater understanding, and learn from each other. Following up the dialogues will be an Action Forum, to implement the ideas discussed.
WHEN: Thursday, July 15, 22, 29, Aug 5, 12, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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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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West Tech Upcoming Offerings - Medical Sciences, Pre-Apprentice Trades, Adult Education, and More
Interested students can begin registering for classes at West Tech. Program offerings are as follows:
CONTACT: Please review the attached flyers for additional information or call 561-829-4615 or 561-829-4603.
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Intake for Rent and Utility for Clients Impacted by COVID Remain Open
Eligible Palm Beach County residents must be a renter household in which at least one or more individuals meets all of the following criteria, including but not limited to: 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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CANCELLED: No Food Distribution This Wednesday at The Glades Initiative (will Resume July 14, 2021)
There will be no food distribution on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. We will resume food distribution on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at the new location, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade - one block south of previous location.
CONTACT: For questions, call us at 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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Habitat Aims to Build 12 Homes in 12 Months in the Glades
From the Palm Beach Post: Habitat for Humanity PBC chapter has set its sights on construction projects to house low-income families in Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay.
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Mandel Public Library: Online Computer Classes
Click on link below to learn all about this month's library events, presented by the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach online.
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Child-Centered Play Therapy, from the Center for Child Counseling
From the Center for Child Counseling: "Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is seen as the foundational theoretical orientation in Play Therapy. CCPT is grounded in the theoretical underpinnings of Carl Roger's person-centered theory ..."
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Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter - June 2021
The Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) helps identify, recognize, educate, and support students who care for chronically ill, injured, elderly, or disabled family members. This allows caregiving youth to achieve success, have fun, and make new friends, while promoting academic and personal growth.
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Take Stock in Children - July 2021 Newsletter
Find out what Take Stock in Children has going on for the summer by reading their July 2021 newsletter.
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Tax Talk with Anne Gannon, COVID-19 Vaccines
From Anne Gannon: "I am writing to you today with a special public service message regarding the COVID-19 vaccines. With the availability of very effective vaccines, the fact is that only 49% of the Palm Beach County population is currently fully vaccinated with 61% having received at least one dose of the vaccine ..."
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies July 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 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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501c News - July 2021 Newsletter
Inner City Innovators are featured in the latest issue of 501c News.
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The United Way Beat: News from United Way PBC
The United Way of Palm Beach County provides an update in this month's edition of The United Way Beat.
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Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network - Summer 2021 Newsletter
Learn more about the Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network by reading their summer newsletter.
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Nonprofits First - COVID-19 Resources, July 2, 2021
Read the latest information on COVID-19 resources from Nonprofits First.
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The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, July 2, 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 6, 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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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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The Glades Initiative has Moved! (Services Offered at New Location Just One Block South of Previous Office)
The Glades Initiative has moved! Our organization is now serving clients at our new site, located just one street south of our former address. This Wednesday's food distribution will be at the previous location, 141 SE Avenue C. Our regular Wednesday food distribution is cancelled for July 7 and will reopen in our new location July 14.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Ave Dr, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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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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Health Care District Offers Free, Walk-up COVID-19 Vaccinations on Tuesdays in Belle Glade
Getting vaccinated is quick, easy and free! The Health Care District of Palm Beach County encourages those 12 years and older to receive the COVID-19 vaccine this summer. Stop by from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Tuesday through the first week of August – except July 6th when the site is closed. Those who are vaccinated here can receive a $10 gift voucher for grocery shopping! 12 to 17 year-olds must be with a parent or guardian. Look for the Health Care District’s big blue bus!
WHEN: On Tuesdays through first week of August (except July 6, 2021 when the site is closed) | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: West Technical Education Center, 2625 NW 16th Street in Belle Glade
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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., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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Canine Influenza in the Community: How to Protect Your Pet
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control, a division of the Public Safety Department, wants to remind pet owners about the importance of keeping pets current on vaccinations and helping to stop the spread of contagious diseases. A private animal shelter within the community has an active outbreak of canine influenza in their dog population. Six reported cases of the virus are also reported in privately owned dogs within Palm Beach County.
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South Bay Head Start/Early Head Start Center Year-round Programs
The South Bay Head Start/Early Head Start Center have year-round programs. The center provides services for pregnant mothers to children five years old. The center is currently recruiting for these programs for the 2021-2022 School Year.
CONTACT: If you are interest in any of these programs, contact Margaret Humphrey at 561-459-0456.
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The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, June 25, 2021
Get the latest update from the Florida House of Representative for District 81, Kelly Skidmore.
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The Friday 5 - PBC School District News, June 18, 2021
Read this week's edition of The Friday 5, news, information, and more from the School District of Palm Beach County.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, June 28, 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
Diocese of Palm Beach Pastoral Center
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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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