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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, March 14, 10:00 am - Coalition of Immokalee Worker March for Farmworker Freedom, Pahokee
Tue, March 14, 11:30 am - Florida Women's Business Center Analysis Workshop Series: Zoom
Tue, March 14, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Tue, March 14, 5:45 pm - Virtual Financial Education Workshop by Urban League of PBC: Zoom
Tue, March 14, 6:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Thrive with No-bid Federal Contracts: Zoom
Wed, March 15, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, March 15, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Wed, March 15, 3:00 pm - Nonprofits First Presents: Public Speaking Series: Zoom
Thu, March 16, 7:00 pm - The Sounds of Soul at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts, Belle Glade
Mon, March 20, 10:00 am - Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group, Pioneer Park, Belle Glade
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NEW Job Opportunities - Come Join our Team!
Looking for meaningful work making a difference? Come see the career opportunities at The Glades Initiative, Inc.! We are accepting applicants for the following position:
Food Program Coordinator
Interested applicants can email pdf attachments of their resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the Subject line: Food Coordinator-“Your NAME”
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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 (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole and Spanish)
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The Coalition of Immokalee Workers Presents: Build a New World, March for Farmworker Freedom
Stand with farmworkers by joining for the opening ceremony and the first 12 miles of the march.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Joe Louis Avenue, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Florida Women's Business Center Presents: Data Analysis Workshop Series
This workshop series will show how to use census data from the federal government to access the most current and relevant demographic, socioeconomic, housing statistics, business data for your business plan.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Virtual Financial Education Workshop by the Urban League of Palm Beach County
Take part in a Virtual Financial Education Workshop presented by the Urban League of Palm Beach County and Community Land Trust of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
CONTACT: Register here: conta.cc/3mDbSMz
Click here to learn more
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SCORE PBC Presents: Thrive with No-bid Federal Contracts
At the end of this seminar, you’ll be able to make an informed, intelligent decision IF you can grow in this recession through the power of no-bid federal contracts.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Nonprofits First Presents: Three-Part Public Speaking Series
We are not born with the skills of public speaking but with practice, we can all improve. Presented by The Leadership Haven Resource Center, LLC.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 15, 22 & 29, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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The Sounds of Soul at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
Get ready to relive the hits of Motown and beyond, as this exciting, high-energy group
unleashes superior vocals and slick dance moves powered by pure soul at the Dolly Hand CAC on Thursday, March 16 at 7 pm!
WHEN: Thursday, March 16, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Kaleidoscope Play and Learn Group
Children learn by just playing! Kaleidoscope Play and Learn groups are a great way for parents and caregivers to support learning and development in their children (ages 0-5)! It is also a way for parents and caregivers to connect with each other and build a sense of community!
WHEN: Monday, March 20, 2023 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Pioneer Park, Belle Glade(on the pool/splash side of the park)
CONTACT: Evelyn Loud (evelyn.loud@elcpalmbeach.org)
Click here to learn more
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The Kingdom Choir at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is proud to present London’s The Kingdom Choir™ on Tuesday, March 21 at 7 pm. Best known for their show-stopping performance of Stand By Me at the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018, The Kingdom Choir was founded in 1994 by award-winning conductor Karen Gibson.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Community ID of the Palm Beaches: Do you Need a Valid Photo ID?
The Community ID of the Palm Beaches is for any resident who may have limited access to government-issued forms of identification, and for those who support a diverse and inclusive community.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Library, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more (event info in English)
Click here to learn more (event info in Spanish)
Click here to learn more (more info in English)
Click here to learn more (more info in Spanish)
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Sextortion Documentary at Belle Glade Library
Sextortion: The Hidden Pandemic will be screened at the Belle Glade Library. Age Recommendation is 10 and older - Free breakfast and open to the public.
WHEN: Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Quarterly Workshop: What's so Bad about Mommy Brain
The term “Mommy Brain” is most often used in a derogatory way to describe how forgetful
a new parent might be after the birth of their baby. In this presentation, attendees will learn about how the maternal brain changes - both in structure and function - to support the newborn, especially in the 4th Trimester (first 12 weeks postpartum).
WHEN: Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Taxes Filed Free Program through United Way of PBC
United Way of Palm Beach County has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide free, confidential, and secure preparation and efiling of tax returns to qualified taxpayers. To qualify, taxpayer’s income must have been $70,000 or less in 2022. You may be eligible for up to $6,935 in Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC). Taxes Filed Free service gives you two options to choose from to e-file your tax return. All options are supported by IRS-Certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (flyer)
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Emergency Rental Assistance Ending Homelessness Housing Plus NOFO
The Palm Beach County Community Services Department has released their FY 2023-2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Ending Homelessness Housing Plus.
Click here to learn more
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U.S. Service Academy Applications are now Open
From Rick Scott: "I have the great honor of nominating deserving young men and women from Florida each year to attend our nation’s incredible U.S. Service Academies. As a Navy veteran myself, I fully appreciate those interested in serving our nation, and am grateful for the opportunity to support young Floridians eager to attend our service academies."
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 (English)
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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Hunger Relief Update - March 6, 2023
Every month United Way of Palm Beach County (UWPBC)'s Hunger Relief
Initiative provides you with important news about hunger relief in Palm
Beach County. Information is current as of March 6, 2023.
Click here to learn more
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501c News - News from Nonprofits First
Read the latest edition of 501c News, from Nonprofits First.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, March 9, 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, March 13, 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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League of Women Voters Hot Topic: Tomorrow's Newspaper
Tony Doris, current opinion editor of the Palm Beach Post, speaks to the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mounts Botanical Garden, 559 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Click here to learn more
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Women Rise Up Celebration in Riviera Beach
The Women Rise Up Celebration event in Riviera Beach promotes women and girls HIV Awareness Day - click below to learn more.
WHEN: Thursday, March 16, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 200 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Click here to learn more
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12th Annual Promtique - Free Prom Dresses for Middle and HS Students
Free prom dresses are available to middle and high school students.
WHEN: Saturday, March 18, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Riviera Beach Marina Event Center, 190 E 13th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Click here to learn more
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A Conversation with Palm Beach County Women in Industry
The Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity presents: A Conversation with Palm Beach County Women in the Industry.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Tourist Development Council, 2195 Southern Blvd, Burke Board Room, Floor One, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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50 Employers to Recruit at March 22 Career Fair on PBSC's Lake Worth Campus
On Wednesday, March 22, local job seekers will have the opportunity to shine when 50 employers recruit at the Palm Beach State College Spring 2023 Collegewide Career Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Gymnasium on Palm Beach State College’s Lake Worth campus, 4200 Congress Avenue. The event, co-sponsored by Palm Beach State College and CareerSource Palm Beach County, is free and open to the public.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach State College’s Lake Worth campus, 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL
Click here to learn more
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Palm Beach County Youth Summit: The Best of Me & We
The Youth Summit of Palm Beach County will be held at Palm Beach Central High School and is free to middle and high school students. Community service hours available. The Youth Summit is also looking for presenters!
WHEN: Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach Central High School, 8499 W Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33411
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (presenter form)
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PBC to Offer Free Disaster Preparedness and Response Training for Teens
The Palm Beach County Public Safety Department’s Division of Emergency Management announces that registration is open for Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for youth aged 13 to 17. The class will be hosted at the Palm Beach State College Lake Worth campus on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., from March 18 through April 29, 2023. Teen CERT is funded through federal grants, so there is no cost to participants.
Click here to learn more
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Let's Move Hosted by Digital Vibez and Palm Health Foundation
Let's Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge engages Palm Beach County residents in a friendly competition through the month of March with the goal of promoting physical activity and healthy behaviors.
Click here to learn more
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Clerk Report: Waiving Agency Collection Fees
From March 13 to 17 we will waive the 25 percent collection agency fee on unpaid traffic tickets and overdue court fines for anyone who pays them in full, giving people whose driver licenses have been suspended because of unpaid fines the opportunity to save money and restore their driving privileges.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Animal Care and Control Waiving Adoption Fees
Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety’s Division of Animal Care and Control (ACC) is waiving adoption fees for the months of March and April to encourage the community to adopt and not shop for their furry friend. ACC will be accepting monetary donations for those animals that have not found their forever home yet. Adopters are able to choose whether their donation goes towards ACC’s Enrichment, Feline Care, Volunteer, or Rescue/Foster Program.
Click here to learn more
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Volunteers Needed to Put up New Student-Created Posters
Eight more amazing posters are plastering PBC School District buses after our recent poster contest. Designed by students K-12th grade these messages are creative, colorful, and pack a preventative punch. Every day tens of thousands of students will see these positive drug prevention messages. We need MORE VOLUNTEERS to get sweaty pulling down the old and putting up the new posters.
Click here to learn more
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Summer Camp Scholarship Program for PBC Residents
The Summer Camp Scholarship Program provides full-tuition and fees for summer camp for children residing in families with income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. It allows parents to work with the knowledge that their children are safe. It gives children educational and recreational opportunities for growth. Parents may choose from participating camps in Palm Beach County.
Deadline for application
WHEN: Friday, April 14, 2023 | 5:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (flyer)
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AWE Scholarship Opportunity for Students
The Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) is a Palm Beach County member-based nonprofit whose sole mission is to raise money to award academic scholarships to local students. Scholarships are $1500 and are designed for young women graduating from any PBC high school and continuing their education at FAU, Lynn University, PBA or PBSC. To date, 79 scholarships have been awarded and will offer 25 scholarships to the Class of 2023.
CONTACT: Information can be found at www.aweinc.org/scholarship
Click here to learn more
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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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