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The information appearing in this email is for general informational purposes only. Reference to any product, service, event or program is for the information and convenience of the public and does not constitute endorsement by The Glades Initiative.
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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon-Sat - COVID Testing at various sites throughout the Glades, see listing for locations and times
Tue, March 22, 9:00 am - Lois Frankel Presents: Community Project Funding: Online
Tue, March 22, 1:00 pm - Participate in Health Services Focus Group: Online
Tue, March 22, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Tue, March 22 & 23, 6:00 pm - TED Center Presents: Small Business Service Grant: Online
Wed, March 23, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, March 23, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing at The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, March 23, 6:30 pm - CILO Presents: Stalking, Know It, Name It, Stop It: Virtual
Thu, March 24, 5:30 pm - Birth to 22 Virtual Community Conversations: Online
Thu, March 24, 5:30 pm - Urban League Presents: Community Police Relations
Thu, March 24, 6:00 pm - Mentor Training by Take Stock: Online
Fri, March 25, 2:00 pm - FREE Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Belle Glade
Sat, March 26 - Fishing Seminar for 4th-6th Graders
Sun, March 27, 4:00 pm - Mariachi Herencia Performing at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, BG
Mon, March 28, 9:30 am - TED Center Presents; Tails Wagging: ZOOM
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The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours
We hope that the flexibility of our new “Pantry of Choice” hours helps us to serve you better. You may come to shop in the food pantry once per week at any time during open hours. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines)! Food will no longer be distributed outside.
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)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole and Spanish)
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Lois Frankel Presents: Virtual Meeting on FY 23 Community Project Funding
From Lois Frankel: "While we just got the FY 22 Project passed we are hopeful that we will be able to again submit projects for FY23. The Congresswoman and staff will be able to give some time-sensitive dates and answer questions."
WHEN: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Help Improve Behavioral and Mental Health Services by Participating in a Focus Group, $25 Gift Card as Thanks
CALLING PALM BEACH COUNTY RESIDENTS! Help us improve behavioral and mental health services and understand the key related health issues by participating in one of our virtual focus groups! You will receive a $25 gift card as a token of appreciation!
Attend one of four focus groups
WHEN: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (March 22)
WHERE: Online
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Small Business Services Grant for Glades Entrepreneurs, by TED Center
TED Center will award three grants with special consideration given to Entrepreneurs from the following cities; Pahokee, South Bay & Belle Glade. The workshop is designed to assist aspiring entrepreneurs establish and run a successful small business.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 22 & 23, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.
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Coalition for Independent Living Options Presents: Stalking, Know It, Name It, Stop It
Attend this free webinar presented by the Coalition for Independent Living Options.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 | 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
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Birth to 22 Virtual Community Conversations
Opportunity for PBC teens and adults to learn about the accomplishments and challenges happening in our community, and to provide feedback!
WHEN: Thursday, March 24, 29, and April 4, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Urban League of PBC Presents: Community Police Relations
Attend a virtual zoom event entitled "Community and Police Relationships: Does More Diversity Equal Better Community Police Relations?"
WHEN: Thursday, March 24, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Free Mentor Training Opportunity by Take Stock PBC
The Mentor Center will be hosting a virtual ‘PACEs: Impact on the Developing Brain, Resilience, and Lifelong Health’ workshop.
WHEN: Thursday, March 24, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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FREE Drive-Thru Food Distribution on Fridays in Belle Glade by Federation of Families
Federation of Families is hosting "A Family Weekend Backpack Meals of Hope" drive-thru food distribution on Fridays at 2 p.m. at the Okeechobee Center-Bewell Gathering Place in Belle Glade.
WHEN: Friday, March 25, 2022 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bewell Gathering Place, 19 Everglades Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Veree Jenkins at 561-518-7997 or email at veree@flfamilies.net
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Fishing Seminar for 4th-6th Graders
From Healthier Glades: "We are looking for 4th - 6th graders to participate in the Fishing Seminar on 3/26/22. Please share with your networks and encourage them to register. 25 slots available for the event."
WHEN: Saturday, March 26, 2022
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Mariachi Herencia de Mexico Performing at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
Mariachi Herencia de Mexico, a youth ensemble from Chicago’s immigrant barrios, is mariachi music’s most exciting newcomer. Their debut album, “Nuestra Herencia” (Our Heritage) released in May 2017 hit #2 on the iTunes Latin chart, defying a music industry trend and pointing to a revival in recorded mariachi music.
WHEN: Sunday, March 27, 2022 | 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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TED Center Presents New Workshop Series 'Tails Wagging'
A new workshop series, 'Tails Wagging', will begin every Monday morning. Learn more by clicking on the link below. Presented by The TED Center and Florida Women's Business Center.
WHEN: Monday, March 28, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: ZOOM
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League of Women Voters Present: The Critical Aspects of the Gun Crisis in Florida and the United States
Tom Gabor is a League member and an internationally recognized criminologist and sociologist whose presentations make the gun crisis understood and provide actions to take.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: ZOOM
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Black Gold Jubilee Returns to Belle Glade
This year the Jubilee is scheduled on April 2nd and will be preceded by multiple events including the Children's Fishing Contest, Night Time Golfing Tournament, the Little Miss Black Gold Pageant, and the Harvest Queen Pageant.
WHEN: Saturday, April 2, 2022
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Coalition for Independent Living Options Presents: Victim Rights Week Virtual Speak Event
Attend this free webinar presented by the Coalition for Independent Living Options.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
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Several Public COVID Testing Sites Closed
Due to low utilization of testing sites and some federal funding being reallocated, testing sites
operated by CDR-McGuire have closed. This includes sites in Palm Beach County; FAU Tech
Runway, Caloosa Park, Gaines Park, Gardens Branch - PBC Libraries, Mid County Senior Center and the South County Civic Center. In addition, the FDOH Lake Worth Health Center on Southwinds Drive has also closed.
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East Coast Migrant Head Start Project Recruitment
East Coast Migrant Head Start Belle Glade Campus is recruiting migrant seasonal families with children form 6 weeks of age to 6 years old.
WHERE: 2050 Duda Rd, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Learn About West Tech's Summer Course Offerings
West Technical Education has a slate of summer course offerings. Learn all about each one by clicking on the links below!
Click here to learn more (Adult General Education)
Click here to learn more (Adult General Education Spanish)
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Scholarship Search through the PBC School District
Looking for money to pay for school? This tool matches you to scholarship money. This is a free scholarship matching service provided by the School District of Palm Beach County.
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MLK Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition for PBC High School Juniors and Seniors
The National Bar Association is hosting its annual MLK Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Contest and the Cunningham Bar has agreed to be a regional participant to receive and evaluate essays for Palm Beach County. The essay contest is open to current high school juniors and seniors. Essays are due to the Cunningham Bar by April 1, 2022.
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The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours
We hope that the flexibility of our new “Pantry of Choice” hours helps us to serve you better. You may come to shop in the food pantry once per week at any time during open hours. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines)! Food will no longer be distributed outside.
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)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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 Monthly Update - March 2022
Every month United Way of Palm Beach County (UWPBC)'s Hunger Relief Initiative provides you with the latest news about Hunger Relief in Palm Beach County. Information is current as of March 18, 2022. Check out what's new and learn about ongoing work below.
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McKinlay Memo: March 18, 2022
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, March 21, 2022
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.
PBC Community Services/Senior Services
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Nehemiah Action Assembly
PEACE (People Engaged in Active Community Efforts), hosts its annual Nehemiah Action Assembly where they call together people to do justice.
WHEN: Monday, March 28, 2022 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative
Free HIV and HCV testing will be available to residents every Wednesday, starting Feb 23. Services are offered through Foundcare. Services will be offered in the back of the building near the food pantry entrance.
WHEN: Wednesdays | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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CareerSource PBC's Summer Youth Program
If you are between the ages of 16-24, not employed and not enrolled in high school/college, and ready for hospitality and entrepreneurship training, paid internship, and education scholarships, apply for Careersource Palm Beach County's Summer Youth Program.
Deadlines to apply
WHEN: Friday, May 20, 2022 (for Session 1, which starts June 6); July 6, 2022 (for Session 2, which starts July 11); June 17, 2022 (for Session 3, which starts July 5)
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West County Senior Center and Congregate Meal Program Reopening
The West County Senior Center as well as the Congregate Meal Program will be opening on Monday, April 4, 2022. The Senior Center’s Congregate Meal Program will be serving breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday (except for Palm Beach County holidays.)
WHEN: Monday, April 4, 2022
WHERE: West County Senior Center, 2916 State Road 15, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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POP 2nd Annual Job and BBQ Family Affair
The community is invited to a family event, POP 2nd Annual Job and BBQ Family Affair, in South Bay.
WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 105 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, South Bay, FL 33493
CONTACT: For more information please call Mr. Freemen at 561-530-9169
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FREE Insurance Enrollment Help through Epilepsy Florida
From questions on eligibility, exemptions, and all things having to do with Florida's Health Insurance Marketplace, Epilepsy Florida will help you sign up for the Marketplace and navigate the system.
CONTACT: 1-877-553-7453
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GRANT: Fastball Fund to Provide $500k to Nonprofits Impacted by MLB Owners' Lockout
The Major League Baseball Players Trust has launched a $500,000 fund to support nonprofits that provide youth development programs and services throughout the Spring Training communities in Arizona and Florida.
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Submit Your Application for the Breakers 'Be our Guest' Program
From The Breakers: "Thank you to the nonprofit organizations who have submitted their nomination for The Breakers Be Our Guest Program! If you have a volunteer in mind, it is not too late to complete an application!"
Deadline
WHEN: Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Florida Women's Business Center Presents: Start, Get Funding, Grow & Run a Successful Business
This workshop covers the services offered by FLWBC to support you in achieving your goals, including free one-on-one counseling.
WHEN: Friday, April 15, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Library, 525 Bacom Point Rd, Pahokee, FL 33476
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PBC Office of Equal Business Opportunity Upcoming Events
Learn about the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity Upcoming Events and Information.
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Inter-Agency Network of PBC February Meeting
Participate in one of Palm Beach County's oldest "community-wide" networking groups!
WHEN: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Taxes Filed Free at BG Library if You Earned Less than $68,000 in 2021
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $68,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
WHEN: Thursdays, Feb 24 - April 14, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 726 NW 4th, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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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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