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SPECIAL NOTE: Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), please call to confirm events listed below.
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Food Distributions in the Glades
The Glades Initiative Food Distribution
For the past year and a half, and continuing into the future, The Glades Initiative offers weekly food distribution to anyone in need. Those coming in cars are asked to line up beside the office for drive-through pick-up on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Both drivers and walkers will receive food bags on a first-come first-serve basis.
Our staff and volunteers will wear personal protective gear as we handle and distribute the food bags. We ask that drivers and their passengers remain in their vehicles and practice social distancing measures to keep everyone safe.
WHEN: Every Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For questions, call us at 561-996-3310
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Free Drive Thru & Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing
Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. continues to provide FREE Drive Thru/Walk-Up testing for COVID-19 (appointments are preferred).
You can still be tested even if you aren't experiencing symptoms.
WHEN: Mondays - Fridays | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Center, 170 S Barfield Highway-Suite 101, Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT: 561-924-6100
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USDA Rural Development Business and Industry CARES Act Program Webinar
The USDA is making available up to $1 billion in loan guarantees to help rural businesses meet their working capital needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, agricultural producers that are not eligible for USDA Farm Service Agency loans may receive funding under USDA Business & Industry (B&I) CARES Act Program provisions included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Webinar
WHEN: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: To register for the webinar on Wednesday, June 3 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time,
click here
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Zoom Library Activity: English Exchange
English Exchange is going online! Practice speaking English in a fun and informal environment on Zoom. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Zoom account not required. (1hr)
WHEN: Thursday, June 4, 2020 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Register for this virtual class on
http://www.pbclibrary.org/
CONTACT: For more information: Brenda Gonzalez at
561-996-3453
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Webinar: Grant Writing Foundations for Success
Funding For Good is offering a free Grant Writing: What the Pros Know webinar on June 4th.The webinar is free, but registration is required.
WHEN: Thursday, June 4, 2020 | 2:00 p.m.
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Virtual Workshop: Tools to Live Healthier
From Healthy Living: Join other participants for the Living Health Workshop and receive information about staying healthy as we age. If you are interested please contact me so I can get you the mandatory forms as well as send you a test meeting so we can do some technology training, if necessary.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
CONTACT:
Maureen McCarthy,
Project Director, Healthy Living,
MMcCarthy@YourADRC.org,
Office:
561-684-5885
ext.59103
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Registration Open for 2020 Back to School PBC
Registration is open for the 2020 Back to School PBC! event to be held on Saturday, August 1.
Back to School PBC! will be a drive-up event this year, and will be held at different locations throughout the county to be announced at a later date. Registration is mandatory to participate, and students must reside in designated neighborhoods or mobile home parks in unincorporated Palm Beach County to be eligible to register.
WHEN: Saturday, August 1, 2020
CONTACT: Register online at
backtoschoolpbc.org and enter code PBCOCR for students to receive free school supplies, backpacks and access to community resources. If you live in a mobile home park within unincorporated county, please use code GMHP2020. Registration closes on Monday, June 15. For more information, please contact the Office of Community Revitalization at
ocrnews@pbcgov.org
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Food Distributions in the Glades
The Glades Initiative Food Distribution
For the past year and a half, and continuing into the future, The Glades Initiative offers weekly food distribution to anyone in need. Those coming in cars are asked to line up beside the office for drive-through pick-up on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Both drivers and walkers will receive food bags on a first-come first-serve basis.
Our staff and volunteers will wear personal protective gear as we handle and distribute the food bags. We ask that drivers and their passengers remain in their vehicles and practice social distancing measures to keep everyone safe.
WHEN: Every Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For questions, call us at 561-996-3310
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Flipany Grab 'n Go Sites (For Ages 18 and under)
WHEN: Monday - Friday | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN THE GLADES:
- Okeechobee Center, 101 Everglades St, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (M-F)
- Osceola Center, 1204 NW Avenue L, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (M-F)
- Student Aces, 915 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (M-F)
- New South Bay Villas, 845 West Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493 (M-F)
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School Feeding Sites on Tuesdays and Thursdays (For Ages 18 and under)
The School Food Service summer feeding program begins on Tuesday, June 2, at 50 school locations throughout the School District. Food distribution is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHEN: beginning Tuesday, June 2, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN THE GLADES:
- Belle Glade Elementary, 500 NW Ave L, Belle Glade, FL 33430
- Glade View Elementary, 1100 SW Ave G, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (Starting Thursday)
- Gove Elementary, 1000 SE Ave G, Belle Glade, FL 33430
- Pahokee Elementary, 560 E Main Pl, Pahokee, FL 33476
- Rosenwald Elementary, 1321 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, South Bay, FL 33493
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Summer Food Service at Local Libraries (For Ages 18 and under)
Palm Beach County Youth Services Department's Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) will transition from pre-summer feeding at eight locations to the full Summer Food Service Program feeding schedule. Beginning June 1, 43 sites throughout the county, including 16 Palm Beach County Library locations, will serve as meal distribution sites with additional sites added weekly. Parents picking up kits without their child present must bring identification for the child. Acceptable forms of identification include student ID, child's passport or other government-issued ID, birth certificate, adoption decree, immunization records, and school demographics.
Agencies:
If interested in having a site become a meal distribution location with the Summer Food Service Program, contact Gus Wessel by email at hwessel@pbcgov.org
Distribution in the Glades
WHEN: beginning, Monday, June 1, 2020
AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN THE GLADES:
Belle Glade sites
- Belle Glade Boys & Girls Club, 350 SW 10th Street, Belle Glade
- Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade
- Belle Glade Elementary, 500 NW Avenue L, Belle Glade
- Belle Glade Housing Authority, 1204 NW Avenue L Ter, Belle Glade
- Community Connections for Life, CMHC, 555 SW 16th St, Belle Glade
- Covenant Villas, 601 Covenant Dr, Belle Glade
- Crossroads Academy, 225 SW 12th Street, Belle Glade
- Glades Central High School, 39600 SW Avenue M, Belle Glade
- Gladeview Elementary, 900 SE Avenue G, Belle Glade
- Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 1424 W Canal Street S, Belle Glade
- Pioneer Park Elementary, 39500 Pioneer Park Road, Belle Glade
- Project L.I.F.T., 1150 NE 18th St, Belle Glade
Pahokee/Canal Point sites
- City of Pahokee Football Team, 1204 Larrimore Road, Pahokee
- City of Pahokee Parks & Recreation, 360 E Main St, Pahokee
- Everglades Preparatory Academy, 360 E Main St-Building C, Pahokee
- Fremd Village, 38937 Shirley Drive, Pahokee
- Glades Academy, 7368 State Road 15, Pahokee
- K.E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary, 37000 Main St, Canal Point
- Loula V. York Branch Library, 525 Bacom Point Road Pahokee
- Pahokee Deliverance, 168 4th St, Pahokee
- Pahokee Housing Authority at Padgett Island, 899 Padgett Cir, Pahokee
South Bay sites
- Clarence E. Anthony Branch Library, 375 SW 2nd Ave., South Bay
- South Bay Villas, 845 Palm Beach Road, South Bay
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The United Way Launches Food Finder Map
The United Way of Palm Beach County has launched a Food Finder map - an interactive tool using Google Maps - to help people easily locate free food and hot meals in Palm Beach County.
CONTACT:
To access the United Way of Palm Beach County's Food Finder map, click here
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Infographics for Recognizing Signs of Child Abuse
With children not being at school there are less eyes on them and possible abuse could go unreported.
These infographics include information for Florida residents on recognizing and reporting signs of child abuse. There also are infographics focused on educators, and on parents and caregivers.
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Prime Time to Offer Virtual Summer Camp Starting June 8
Keep your children learning and having fun this summer with new sessions every day that will include live interactive programming and hands-on learning activities provided.
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Summer Camp Scholarship Program Provider Directory
Palm Beach County Youth Services Department's Summer Camp Scholarship Program has updated its summer camp provider directory to reflect the 2020 summer camp changes associated with state, county, and CDC guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more by clicking on the link below.
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Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer FAQ
The new Pandemic EBT Benefit would start June 1, 2020, read a FAQ concerning how this program will work.
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CareerSource Central Career Center Reopens June 1; Belle Glade & Delray Beach to Remain Closed
From CareerSource of Palm Beach County:CareerSource Palm Beach County's Central Career Center at 3400 Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach will reopen with limited services from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays beginning Monday, June 1. Career Centers in Belle Glade and Delray Beach remain closed until further notice. The organization also will continue to provide virtual services online and by email and phone to serve customers.
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Hunger Relief Update - May 25, 2020
See the attached Hunger Relief Update for the week of May 25, 2020 - Below you will find (1) information about the new Palm Beach County Food Finder Map (2) a list of food resources (3) additional food resource news and (4) resource and stakeholder updates from DCF.
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Clerk & Comptroller: Couples Can Now Apply for Marriage License Remotely
From the Clerk & Comptroller: Applying for a marriage license? Skip the trip to our office and apply online. We make it easy for you to get your marriage license without visiting the courthouse.
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Child's Mental Health Vs. the Coronavirus
The Center for Child Counseling provides information on children's health during the pandemic.
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Fact Sheet & Webinars for Community Health Workers
From the Health Council of Southeast Florida: In lieu of the 10th Annual Community Health Worker (CHW)/Promotores Southeast Florida Regional Symposium, we are sharing below some online Coronavirus (COVID-19) related training/webinars.
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Nonprofits First - COVID-19 Resources 05.29.20 & May 2020 Newsletter
Nonprofits First publishes updates for its COVID-19 Resources.
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Rep Tina Polsky - COVID-19 Updates May 29, 2020
Representative Tina Polsky provides the latest information, as of May 29, 2020, regarding important COVID-19 information.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, June 1, 2020
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Resources.
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Online Seminar: Small Business Reorganization Act
From SCORE: Join an online seminar regarding the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019. This seminar is free but is limited to 15 participants.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Webinar: Financial Management Webinar Series
Join for a 3-part Financial Management *Webinar* Series presented by Fiscal Management Associates: Session 1: Understanding Financial Health & Planning Ahead in a Time of Uncertainty; Session 2: Adapting Your Finance Office in a Virtual World; Session 3: Scenario Building & Contingency Planning
WHEN: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Previous Postings - The Glades Area
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The Glades Initiative is Here to Help You With Census
Need assistance with completing the Census 2020 questionnaire? The Glades Initiative will be here and available to assist you with your Census 2020 application over the phone.
It's quick and easy. The 2020 Census questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete.
It's safe, secure, and confidential. Your information and privacy are protected. Why do Census? Your participation is important because it helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services.
CONTACT: 561-996-3310 (Services available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole)
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'Help Is Here' Web Portal Launched to Help Job Seekers, Employers Access Recovery Assistance
From CareerSource: As businesses across our region reopen, CareerSource Palm Beach County is launching a new 'Help Is Here' web portal to assist job seekers and employers in their efforts to access assistance needed for recovery. The new web portal can be accessed Here or from the organization's home page at www.careersourcepbc.com.
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Community Connections for Life Presents A Super Social Summer
Community Connections for Life in Belle Glade presents "A Super Social Summer", free to Medicaid participants and offered to ages 5 to 17.
Y-Prep Summer Program Date/Hours of Operation
WHEN: Thursday, June 4 - August 7, 2020 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (M-F)
CONTACT: 786-657-3276
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4H Distributes Camp Kits to Glades Youth
From Pahokee Library: The library received notice of a terrific offer from the Palm Beach County 4H Club. Since all in-person camps are cancelled this year due to COVID-19, Palm Beach County 4-H is bringing camp to youth for FREE! The 4-H team is preparing kits with all the materials needed to complete 10 hands-on 4-H activities at home. Those interested MUST sign-up to pick up a kit. Each child can receive 1 kit of 10 projects.
CONTACT: To sign-up, please parents/guardians of those interested should contact
Dgonzalez@pbcgov.org or at 561-996-1656 by end of day on Thursday, June 4, 2020.
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Palm Beach County Youth Services - Youth and Family Counseling Telemental Health Services Available for FREE
Youth and Family Counseling (YFC) Telemental health services are available at no cost for Palm Beach County residents/families with youth ages 0-22. YFC is helping the community by providing assessments; family and individual therapy, parent education and school based behavioral health services via Zoom. YFC Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Masters level therapists and team can help families in the areas of:
- Bullying
- Self-esteem,
- Family Violence,
- School and Behavioral concerns
- Emotion regulation
- Parent-child relationships,
- Communication and social skills.
WHEN: Mondays to Thursdays | 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
CONTACT: West County contact number is 561-992-1233
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Palm Beach State College Summer Enrollment
From Palm Beach State College: Now is the time to register for summer online classes. Palm Beach State offers a number of certificate programs along with our bachelor's and associate's degree programs. Financial aid and scholarships are also available for the summer semester. Check out
summer admissions for more information.
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Distance Learning Set-Up for PBC Parents
Please see attached information regarding distance learning set-up and additional information for parents from Palm Beach County School District.
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Virtual Workshop: Tools to Live Healthier
From Healthy Living: Join other participants for the Living Health Workshop and receive information about staying healthy as we age. If you are interested please contact me so I can get you the mandatory forms as well as send you a test meeting so we can do some technology training, if necessary.
CONTACT:
Maureen McCarthy,
Project Director, Healthy Living,
MMcCarthy@YourADRC.org,
Office:
561-684-5885
ext.59103
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Philanthropy Tank Applications Are Now Open
Philanthropy Tank is now accepting applications for its next round of CHANGEmakers. Teens can get more information about Philanthropy Tank and the application process by attending one of several upcoming student online webinars.
Deadline
WHEN: Tuesday, July 2, 2020
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Online Community Service Opportunities for Teens
The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office is offering online community service opportunities for teens via Zoom. These hours are accepted by the Palm Beach County Office of the State Attorney.
CONTACT: To register for the workshop, contact Marcia Bahia at
bahiam@pbso.org and provide: Full name - Date of Birth - Email Address - Phone Number - Probation Officer (if applicable)
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PBC Operations Coronavirus Update
Learn about Palm Beach County's latest efforts with regard to COVID-19.
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Hunger Relief Update - May 18, 2020
Please see the attached Hunger Relief Update for the week of May 18, 2020 as well as information about the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment.
Below you will find (1) information about the new Palm Beach County Food Finder Map (2) a list of food resources (3) additional food resource news and (4) resource and stakeholder updates from DCF.
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PBC Libraries Offers Walk-Up Holds Pick-Up Service
The Palm Beach County Library System is offering a walk-up holds pick-up service beginning Tuesday, May 19 2020.
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Florida Counts Census 2020 Newsletter
Participation rates in the Glades is: Belle Glade- 37.5%; Pahokee- 40.4%; and South Bay- 44.2% - how do these numbers compare to the rest of the state and the country? Click below to find out!
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Nonprofits First - COVID-19 Resources 05.22.20
Nonprofits First publishes updates for its COVID-19 Resources.
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Tax Collector Serving by Appointment Only
From Constitutional Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon: Protecting your health and the health of our team is my first priority as we provide essential services to the community. That is why beginning June 1, 2020, this agency will open its doors to the public BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
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McKinlay Memo: $60 Million Available to Restart Businesses in PBC
From Commissioner Melissa McKinlay: The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the CARES Restart Business Grants Program on May 15, 2020 to accelerate the reopening of businesses hardest hit by COVID-19. The BCC has dedicated $50 million toward businesses with 25 or fewer employees and $10 million towards businesses with greater than 25 employees.
Click here for news release from Palm Beach County
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, May 26, 2020
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Resources.
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Previous Postings - Other Areas
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FLIPANY Grab 'n Go Sites
WHEN: Monday - Friday | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Posting Information: eBlast and Volunteers
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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.
*If you want to submit a posting please email us at updates@gladesinitiative.org
or (561) 996-3310.*
Check the
Glades Community Calendar
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additional activities scheduled in
the Glades area:
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Check out Volunteer Opportunities at the Glades Initiative
or opportunities with our Partners in the Glades
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Donate to the Glades Initiative, Inc.
SOLICITATIONS UNDER THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES REGISTRATION #CH16445 BENEFIT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THE GLADES INITIATIVE, INC. INFORMATION ABOUT THE GLADES INITIATIVE IS AVAILABLE AT (561) 996-3310, OR AT www.gladesinitiative.org 'A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES AT WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM OR BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.' The Glades Initiative, Inc. a not for profit tax exempt organization receives 100% of each contribution.
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