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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, March 21, 9:00 am - PATCH Meeting (Hybrid), The Glades Initiative and Zoom
Tue, March 21, 11:30 am - Sign Unveiling for Melissa's Place, Pahokee
Tue, March 21, 11:30 am - Florida Women's Business Center Analysis Workshop Series: Zoom
Tue, March 21, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Tue, March 21, 5:45 pm - Virtual Financial Education Workshop by Urban League of PBC: Zoom
Tue, March 21, 6:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Thrive with No-bid Federal Contracts: Zoom
Tue, March 21, 7:00 pm - The Kingdom Choir at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, Belle Glade
Wed, March 22, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, March 22, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Wed, March 22, 3:00 pm - Nonprofits First Presents: Public Speaking Series: Zoom
Wed, March 22, 4:00 pm - Community ID of the Palm Beaches, Pahokee Library
Thu, March 23, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: The Profit Playbook: Zoom
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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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Congrats to our Board Member! Smith-Gordon Law Receives Prestigious 2023 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Diversity in the Workplace Award
The Glades Initiative proudly congratulates our board member! The Law Office of Salesia V. Smith Gordon is the proud recipient of the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Diversity Award at the Justice Barbara Pariente Judicial Reception presented by the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL).
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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PATCH Monthly Meeting: Hybrid (Zoom & In-Person)
The next PATCH meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023. Glades Initiative is hosting the in-person meeting. You can also attend via Zoom, please see the link below.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
MEETING LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4457939554?pwd=L2sxT1FTOWlOVlZGZkJ1d2wwN3ZyZz09 (Meeting ID: 445 793 9554
Passcode: 1234)
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Sign Unveiling for Melissa's Place FKA Lake Village at the Glades
On Tuesday, March 21, at 11:30 a.m., Palm Beach County will host a sign unveiling for Melissa’s Place, formerly known as the Lake Village at the Glades. The 42-unit transitional housing apartment complex will be renamed in honor of former PBC Commissioner Melissa
McKinlay. She petitioned the commission for $5 million to renovate the foreclosed senior living facility that was in deplorable condition. The two-year-old facility operates on a referral basis and after an assessment, qualified Glades residents can stay in an apartment for up to 24 months while the staff helps them find a job and a new home.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: 1749 E Main Street, 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 21, 28, April 4, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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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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 22 & 29, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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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SCORE PBC Presents: The Profit Playbook
In this workshop, you will learn how to create a business plan that will start getting you sales beginning on day 1.
WHEN: Thursday, March 23, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Health Fair at Pahokee
Attend a health fair at Pahokee, presented by multiple partners and FAU nurses.
WHEN: Friday, March 31, 2023 | 11:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Harbormaster Office, 190 N Lake Avenue, Pahokee, FL 33476
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I Love Pahokee Day Looks for Vendors
Attached is the vendor form for I Love Pahokee Day if you are interested in setting up an information table.
WHEN: Saturday, April 1, 2023
CONTACT: You can submit your vendor form to Mrs. Boule-Washington at pboule-washington@cityofpahokee.com
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Lawrence E Will Museum Presents: Art Show of the Arts Featuring Lester Finney
The Lawrence E. Will Museum is hosting 'Art Show of the Arts Featuring Lester Finney'. A live performance by students of the Glades will also be showcased.
WHEN: Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lawrence E. Will Museum, 530 S. Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Take Stock in Children Mentor Orientation Sessions
Do you want to make a difference in the life of an underserved student who wants to attend college? MENTOR, for Take Stock in Children and BE THE CHANGE! Our program accepts students 6-9 grade and provides resources, including mentors, college readiness coaches, and advocacy. Upon high school graduation and completing our program, our students earn a two-year college scholarship. We are currently accepting students in the Glades and Pahokee Regions.
WHEN: Monday, April 3, 5, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. (April 3), 5:30 p.m. (April 5)
WHERE: Zoom
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Spring Egg Hunt at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
The community is invited to a Spring Egg Hunt at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center. Competitions with prizes, egg hunt and dancing, game stations, and more! Deadline to register is March 31 - minimum of 10 families needed to hold event.
WHEN: Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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PBC Water Utilities Dept Glades 2023 Outreach Event
Preview upcoming capital improvement projects, and more at the Glades 2023 Outreach Event by the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department.
WHEN: Thursday, April 13, 2023 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Torry Island (Lomax Harrelle Pavilion), Belle Glade, FL 33430
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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Solid Waste Authority of PBC Looking for 15 Middle School Ambassadors
The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County is looking for 15 (fifteen) Middle School students to participate in our 2023 4R Ambassadors Summer Program scheduled for Monday, June 5, through Friday, June 9, 2023 (I’ve attached to this email a copy of our 2023 SWA 4R Ambassador Summer Program Application).
Click here to learn more
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United Way of PBC RFA Funding in Special Needs
United Way of Palm Beach County’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Request for Applications (RFA) to implement its funding strategies in the Special Needs area. To access the RFA and the application for Special Needs, visit www.unitedwaypbc.org. Click on the Community Impact 2023 Request for Applications banner on the homepage.
Deadline
WHEN: Friday, April 14, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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Palm Tran and PBC School District Feasibility Study
Palm Tran is conducting a feasibility study to better understand the options for how public transit and student transportation services for older (middle and/or high school) students could be coordinated, along with corresponding policy, regulatory, and financial implications.
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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EveryParent: 15 Fun Things to do This Spring Break
Parents! This Spring Break week, there are plenty of adventures to explore in your own back yard! We've gathered 15 fun, family-friendly things to do this week in Palm Beach County. Whether it's splashing around at a local waterpark, channeling your inner Picassos at an art museum, or learning about wildlife habitats at the local zoo, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
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Birth to 22 United for Brighter Futures Newsletter
Birth to 22 seventh annual stakeholder task force meeting virtually titled Reimagine & Create Pathways to Success.
Click here to learn more
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Palm Beach County BCC Briefs - March 14, 2023
At the March 14, 2023, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action on the regular agenda - click to read more.
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County March 2023 Newsletter
March and April will be very busy months for the League. Among the happenings: Our annual meeting, the Florida legislative session, Vote By Mail renewals, and more.
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 16, 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 20, 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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Clerk Recording Services now Available at PBC Vista Center
Recording services are now available at Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning, and Building Office.
Click here to learn more
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Countywide Community Revitalization Team Meeting Virtual and In-Person
Join the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) meeting hosted by the Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held both virtually and in person at the Vista Center Hearing Room 1W-47, 2300 N Jog
WHEN: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Vista Center Hearing Room 1W-47, 2300 N Jog Rd., West Palm Beach, FL
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. Register for a day of fun, food, prizes, music and entertainment, plus a dance competition and education.
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
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A Taste of the League, Presented by the League of Women Voters
Attend a Taste of the League event, presented by the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County. Meet the issue group leaders and learn about League programs.
WHEN: Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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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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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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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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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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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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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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