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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, Mar 22 - ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Front Desk Assistant at The Glades Initiative
Tue, Mar 23, 10:00 am - MyFloridaMyFamily Virtual Community Event
Tue, Mar 23, 12:00 pm - Email Marketing Quickstart, Presented by SCORE PBC: Online
Tue, Mar 23, 6:00 pm - Virtual Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine, in Spanish
Wed, Mar 24, 8:30 am - Food Distribution, (For all), The Glades Initiative, Belle Glade (every Wed)
Wed, Mar 24, 1:00 pm - Preventing Gun Deaths & Injuries: Making Our Communities Safer: Online
Thu, Mar 25, 5:30 pm - Palm Health Mini Grant Learning Series: Zoom
Mon, Mar 29, 10:00 am - Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation: Online
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The Glades Initiative is HIRING!
Position: Front Desk Assistant
Do you enjoy working with people? We are looking for someone at our Front Desk. If you have excellent customer service skills, enjoy multi-tasking, and have meticulous attention to detail, you might be a good fit!
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL
CONTACT: How to apply: Please email resume and cover letter in an email- titled Front Desk Position to jobs@gladesinitiative.org
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Open to All: Food Distribution Every Wednesday at The Glades Initiative
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 9:30 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 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL
CONTACT: For questions, call us at 561-996-3310
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MyFloridaMyFamily Virtual Community Event
MyFloridaMyFamily exists to connect all people in need and the programs that serve them – with dignity and ease. We invite you to join your fellow colleagues from the nonprofit, government, healthcare, and education sectors to learn how MyFloridaMyFamily is connecting people to social services in your area. We’ll discuss how an open social care network best serves the interests of individuals; finding and connecting directly with resources; and tips & tricks to spend less time searching and more time helping people.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
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Email Marketing Quickstart, Presented by SCORE PBC
From SCORE PBC: "With a 42:1 ROI (Return on Investment), it’s so powerful that your business simply can't SURVIVE without it. We understand that kickstarting your email marketing strategy can be a daunting task. Sometimes it seems that it takes all of the things that small businesses and non-profits don't seem to have—time, effort, and budget."
WHEN: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
COST: $15
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Virtual Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine, in Spanish
You are invited to join Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg Weiss and Dr. Alina Alonso, Director of the Florida Department of Health for Palm Beach County, in the upcoming Spanish virtual forum regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, its supply, how to sign up, and vaccine locations.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | 6:00 p.m.
CONTACT: If you have any specific questions regarding this subject, feel free to send them in advance via email to District2@pbcgov.org
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Preventing Gun Deaths & Injuries: Making Our Communities Safer
The League of Women Voters will hold a virtual presentation about what people can do to protect families and reduce gun violence in their communities. Get the facts about suicide prevention, protecting children around guns, and reducing crime and domestic abuse.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
COST: FREE
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Palm Health Mini Grant Learning Series
Palm Health Foundation and the Healthier Together Communities is hosting a Mini Grant Learning Series.
Session I: Community-led Grantmaking; Mini Grants with Healthier Together + BeWellPBC
WHEN: Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Session II: Mini Grant Showcase featuring Awardees from Healthier Together + BeWellPBC
WHEN: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation
Experience the decisions that families of low to moderate-income make every day just to survive. Presented by Palm Beach County Community Services Department.
WHEN: Monday, March 29, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online
COST: FREE
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On-site Hiring Event at CareerSource
CareerSource is hosting a hiring event to fill local restaurant jobs.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: West Career Center, 1085 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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New Rental Assistance Program for Undocumented Households
Legal Aid of Palm Beach County just opened its Rapid Response Eviction Assistance III Program (RREAP III). This program will provide legal representation and rental assistance to undocumented tenant households that have experienced loss of income, reduction in hours, or unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Information/Training session for organizations working with noncitizen populations
WHEN: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
and email address of the staff members that will attend.
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Race-Based Implicit Bias and Microaggressions Presentation for Criminal Justice Professionals
There is one week left to register for the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department Raced-Based Implicit Bias and Microaggressions Training for Criminal Justice Professionals.
WHEN: Thursday, April 1, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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People of Purposes's Job and Resource Fair
If you are a returning citizen and having a hard time getting a job, this is for you. If you are on probation and can't get a job, this is for you.
WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: County Barn, 2990 N Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For more information, contact William Freeman at 561-530-9169
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Food Distributions in the Glades
The Glades Initiative Food Distribution Every Wednesday (Open to Everyone)
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 | 8:30 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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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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Free Grab-and-Go Food Distribution Now on Thursdays
The School Food Service grab-and-go food distribution has changed. Rather than a twice-a-week pick-up, distributions will now be held weekly on Thursdays at 89 school locations across the District.
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Hunger Relief Update - March 8, 2021
Read the United Way of Palm Beach County's latest Hunger Relief Update.
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Verizon Provides Funding to Support The Glades Initiative's Food Security Programs
Thank you to Verizon for partnering with The Glades Initiative to provide funding supporting our food security programs, including our Glades Area Food Bank serving 14 partner agencies, and Food Pantry providing more than 17,000 lbs. of food to our residents every week! We look forward to a successful partnership and remain grateful for Verizon's support.
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"I'm Homeless, How do I get my COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Payment"
Are you homeless? Find out if you qualify to receive your Economic Stimulus Payment today.
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Homebound Seniors can now Request Vaccine Delivery
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) recently announced a new way for homebound seniors to sign up to have a COVID-19 vaccine come directly to them.
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Summer Camp Scholarships from PBC Youth Services Department
The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department is accepting parent applications for summer camp scholarships beginning January 22 through April 2. The Summer Camp Scholarship Program offers eligible children, ages 5-14 and a special population up to age 17, a full scholarship to day camp for the entire summer.
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Do You Know Families Who Need Help Paying for Child Care?
The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County is now in open enrollment. We are currently enrolling children in the School Readiness Program. The School Readiness program provides financial assistance to low-income families for early childhood education and child care so families can become financially self-sufficient and their young children can be successful in the future.
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Florida Supervisors of Elections Scholarship Contest
The Florida Supervisors of Elections (FSE) Scholarship Committee will award three (3) $1,200 scholarships in 2021 to full-time college students around the state. Applicants must be either a Political Science/Public or Business Administration, or Journalism/Mass Communications major and have completed enough credits for enrollment as a junior. Eligible students who are registered to vote in Palm Beach County should submit their application to the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office by March 26, 2021.
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CARES Act Food Cards Must be Activated by March 31
Palm Beach County residents who qualified for pre-paid debit cards through the CARES ACT funding for food purchases must activate their cards by March 31, 2021. As of March 11, 2021, 12,883 food cards have been activated, and 303 cards totaling $185,500 have not been activated.
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The Growing Brain: From Birth to 5 Years
Zero to Three has organized the latest research in the field and developed a comprehensive understanding of how the brain develops, along with ways a practitioner can encourage healthy brain development in children from birth to 5 years old. This innovative workshop presents the information using lecture, hands-on activities and discussion to illustrate the comprehensive concepts every practitioner should know when working with young children and their families.
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FEMA Provides Funeral Assistance for Families of COVID-19 Victims
From FEMA: "Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020."
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The Skidmore Scoop: News from House District 81
Get the latest update from Florida House of Representative for District 81 Kelly Skidmore.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, March 22, 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
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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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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LifePlanning Virtual Workshop on Legal Planning
Attend a virtual workshop on LifePlanning, presented by Jewish Family Services.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Need Help Buying Food for Your Family? SNAP Can Help
It is free to apply for SNAP and the average benefit for individuals in Palm Beach County is $125 a month.
Click here to learn more (in English, Haitian Creole, and Spanish)
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Glades Partner Survey: Digital Inclusion Program
From Community Partners of South Florida: We are piloting a Senior Digital Literacy program in partnership with the Senior Center, but are preparing to assemble how we ‘serve’ our residents. Part of that preparation is to assemble our ‘menu of tech services’. To get this right we knew we needed to ask our partners about the needs you’ve heard from your Glades clients/key stakeholders.
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Online Portal Reopens for Emergency Rental Assistance Beginning March 10
The Palm Beach County Community Services Department (CSD) will open its online portal for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) beginning March 10th.
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Center for Child Counseling: Pandemic Trauma and Schooling
Children look to the adults in their lives to model coping behavior and help them build resilience. Do you feel fully equipped to provide them with the support they need? Learn about some signs struggling children might be displaying and how you can more effectively communicate with them as we all continue to face the fallout.
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5 Parenting Tips for Dealing with Kindergartner
From EveryParent: "One of the biggest challenges parents face with raising children can be handling difficult or defiant behaviors. Whether it's acting out, misbehaving, temper tantrums, or hitting and biting - raising children can feel like struggle sometimes."
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The McKinlay Memo: News from District 6 PBC
Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay gives constituents an update in the latest edition of The McKinlay Memo.
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Nonprofits First - Community Update Feb 26, 2021
Read Nonprofits First's latest COVID-19 Community Update.
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Let's Move, Commit to Change by Palm Health
From Palm Health: "We’re kicking off week two of the Let’s Move challenge and Palm Beach County has seriously been moving! If you’ve been participating, we hope you’ve noticed a difference in how you feel – both physically and mentally. Exercise boosts your mood and many of us could use a mood booster these days."
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, March 15, 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
Other Areas
- Substitute Teachers
- Teachers
- Maintenance Professionals
- School Food Service Workers
- Bus Drivers
- Community Impact Assistant
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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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