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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, March 19, 11:00 am - The Sylvester Game Changer Vehicle in Belle Glade
Tue, March 26, 5:00 pm - Financial Literacy Workshops at The Glades Initiative, BG
Tue, March 26, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, March 27, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice-open to anyone
Wed, March 27, 12:00 pm - SCORE Presents: How to Pay Commissions: Virtual
Wed, March 27, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Thu, March 28, 6:00 pm - Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Sprint Egg Hunt
Fri, March 29 - Free Family Weekend Meal Kits, Glades Libraries
Sun, March 31, 3:00 pm - The Gents of Belle Glade Present Easter Egg Hunt, Hand Park BG
Sun, March 31 - Tricity Easter Egg Hunt at MLK Park in Pahokee
Mon, April 1, 4:30 pm - SCORE PBC Presents Series for Women Entrepreneurs: Virtual
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Financial Literacy Workshops at The Glades Initiative
The Glades Initiative's financial literacy workshops are open to the public. Six sessions are held on Tuesdays.
WHEN: Tuesdays, March 26 - April 9, 2024 | 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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.
- 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
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The Sylvester Game Changer Vehicle is Coming to Belle Glade
In-person counseling and referrals for common health concerns, screenings and testing, and more. Take advantage of direct access to South Florida's premier cancer center at no cost to you.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Pioneer Health Day, 190 State Hwy 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Teen Advisory Board at Pahokee Library
Earn volunteer service hours by sharing your ideas on teen programming for the library and beyond.
WHEN: Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Branch, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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SCORE Presents: How to Pay Commission to Your Sales Team
Join us as we go over the purpose of sales compensation and some of the key design factors that will make, or break, your sales compensation plans. Discover key tips in creating a sales compensation program that is in alignment with sales comp best practices. Whether your brand new to sales comp or an established business, this webinar will guide you in the process of creating a commission-based plan that will incentivize sales and align with company objectives.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center Spring Egg Hunt
Join us for our Second Annual “Spring Egg Hunt” at the Dolly Hand on Thursday, March 28th! The event starts promptly at 6 pm and ends at 8 pm. This event is Free to attend, but you must reserve a spot. You can reach out to Vera, our Outreach Coordinator at 561-993-1161 or valeriov@palmbeachstate.edu. The last day to reserve is Monday, March 25! We need at least 10 reservations to hold event. Call or email!
WHEN: Thursday, March 28, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, Fl. 33430
Click here to learn more
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Free Family Weekend Meal Kits
Send your kid to school on Monday ready to learn! Kits include healthy, easy-to-prepare
food for kid-friendly meals. Kit may include items like: shelf stable pasta, chicken, rice,
tuna, oatmeal, granola bars and more! Each child ages 17 and younger can receive a free
meal kit once a week while supplies last. Pick up at the children's area every Friday.
WHEN: Every Friday
WHERE:
Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade FL 33430
Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay FL 33493
Loula V. York Branch, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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The Gents of Belle Glade Present Community Easter Egg Hunt
Mark your calendars and make sure to bring the kids out to the Community Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 31, from 3-7pm. The Gents have been known for sponsoring this exciting event but this year will be an even greater event than before! Enjoy food, music, giveaways, bounce houses, a basketball/free throw contest, and a day of good, clean, family fun! Enjoy the day at Hand Park in Belle Glade and everything is FREE!
WHEN: Sunday, March 31, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hand Park, 500 W Canal St, Belle Glade, Fl. 33430
Click here to learn more
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Tricity Easter Egg Hunt
Marketing Missions presents the Tricity Easter Egg Hunt at MLK Park in Pahokee.
WHEN: Sunday, March 31, 2024
WHERE: MLK Park, Pahokee, FL
Click here to learn more
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SCORE PBC Presents: 5-Part Series for Women Entrepreneurs
Calling all women entrepreneurs! Experienced financial planning and marketing expert Diane Drey will take you through ways to manage your investments more effectively, make the right financial decisions, and help you plan for the future.
WHEN: Monday, April 1, 2024 | 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Scholarship Opportunity: Spring 2024 Scholarship
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Mu Rho Omega Chapter Belle Glade's Spring 2024 Scholarship is available for Glades students.
DEADLINE: Monday, April 1, 2024
Click here to learn more
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NextEra Energy Scholarship for Students in SECME
As part of our commitment to STEM education, we will award 10 graduating high school seniors who have at least one year of experience in SECME (Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics, and Enrichment) with a scholarship up to $20,000.
DEADLINE: Monday, April 1, 2024
Click here to learn more
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Prayer Walk: Stop the Violence
A prayer walk will take place at Shiloh Missionary in Pahokee on Saturday, April 6.
WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, West 5th St/Rardin Ave, Pahokee FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Health Screenings at Greater Union Missionary Baptist
Attend health screenings at Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church in South Bay.
WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church, 249 NW 9th Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
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I Love Pahokee Day 2024
I Love Pahokee Day 2024 will take place at Commissioners Park on Saturday, April 13.
WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Commissioners Park, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Healthier Glades Presents Racial Equity Workshop
This workshop is designed to develop the capacity of participants to better understand racism in its institutional and structural forms. Moving away from a focus on personal
bigotry and bias, this workshop presents a historical, cultural, and structural analysis of racism.
WHEN: Thursday, May 2-3, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Civic Center, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (flyer)
Click here to learn more (workshop registration)
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City of South Bay Health and Wellness Fair
The public is invited to participate in a Health and Wellness Fair sponsored by the City of
South Bay for all their residents. The surrounding cities (Pahokee, Belle Glade and Clewiston) can also participate. The purpose of the Health Fair is to raise awareness of health options and to encourage residents to make healthy lifestyle choices.
WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Tanner Park, 105 West Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
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City of Pahokee City Events Schedule Feb - Aug 2024
Click for the City of Pahokee's event schedule for Feb - Aug 2024.
Click here to learn more
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Farm and Food Worker Relief Program
PBC Community Action in partnership with Coalition of Florida Farmworker Organization, Inc. is assisting in providing this one time $600 payment from the USDA to eligible farmworkers. The relief is intended to defray costs for reasonable and necessary personal, family or living expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These payment will be available to eligible farm and food workers who performed work in farming activities and meatpacking during the period 1/27/2020 – 05/9/2023. Workers will need to provide sufficient proof of employment during the period and also identity when applying.
WHEN: Must call to make an appointment and have required documentation. No walk-ins.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Community Action Program, 38754 State Road 80, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For more information: 561-993-9655
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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Activities and Classes at BG Library April 2024
Unless noted, activities are on a first-come, first-served basis. For events requiring registration, please visit www.pbclibrary.org.
Click here to learn more
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RFP Housing Bond Loan Program
Palm Beach County is making funds available to Developers for the creation of Affordable
Housing units to expand the local inventory of Multifamily Rental Housing Units for
Housing to serve households with incomes no greater than 80 % of Area Median Income.
Full details are contained in the RFP.
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Women's Month
Throughout the month of March Dress for Success invites all women, from all walks of life, to come in for a free outfit and get entered into a raffle.
CONTACT: Call the office to make an appointment 561-983-8179 at the Belle Glade Boutique to learn more
Click here to learn more
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Applications Open for Youth Services Department Youth and Family Counseling Mental Health Family Day Camp
The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department – Youth and Family Counseling Program is accepting parent applications for its Mental Health Family Day Camp until April 12, 2024.
Click here to learn more
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Biden-Harris Administration $39.4 Million in Funding Opportunities for Grants Addressing Behavioral Health
Today, SAMHSA announced notices of funding opportunities for grant programs addressing behavioral health across the country. The grant opportunities total $39.4 million and are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities to beat the overdose epidemic and tackle the mental health crisis – two key pillars of the President’s Unity Agenda for the nation.
Click here to learn more
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Do Your Taxes at the Belle Glade Library
United Way of Palm Beach County has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide free, confidential, and secure preparation and e-filing of tax returns to qualified taxpayers. To qualify, taxpayer’s household income must have been $75,000 or less in 2023. You may be eligible for up to $7,430 in Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC).
The Taxes Filed Free Campaign 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.
Filed Yourself – Visit www.MyFreeTaxes.com and file your own tax return. It’s simple, fast and secure. Support is available via toll-free helpline or web chat.
Filed For You – Face-to-face tax preparation, visit our year-round tax preparation location listed below.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (for other areas in Palm Beach County, click on the link below)
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.
- 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
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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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YSD Scoop: Newsletter of the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department
Youth Services Department celebrates its ninth anniversary and bids farewell to inaugural
director.
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters of PBC - March 2024 News
"This month we celebrate the achievements of women, with the theme of “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” The National Women’s History Alliance website says the theme “recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions.”
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, March 21, 2024
Receive our weekly county news. Send any feedback or questions to public@pbcgov.org.
Click here to learn more
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Congresswoman Sheila Presents Community Project Clinic
FY25 Appropriations requests and community project funding informational session by Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.
WHEN: Monday, March 25, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Community Partners of South Florida, 2001 W Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Click here to learn more
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Arc of Palm Beach County Saturday Respite Care
All Respite Program professionals are required to pass rigorous pre-employment federal
background screenings. Center-based respite care is offered each Saturday from 9:00 AM
to 3:00 PM at The Arc of Palm Beach County's North Campus located at 3879 Byron Drive,
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404.
WHEN: Saturday, March 30, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Arc of Palm Beach County's North Campus, 3879 Byron Drive, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Click here to learn more
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Dept of Public Safety Division of Safety Services, An Interactive Survivor's Experience
Join us for a unique and enlightening interactive experience where we delve into the world of those who have been affected by sexual assault.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 4210 North Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Click here to learn more
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LWVPBC Annual Meeting
All members are invited to join our Annual Meeting. We will celebrate the achievements of the past year, plan for the next, and enjoy reconnecting with friends over lunch.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 12, 13, 2024
WHERE: Dress for Success Boutique, 2459 South Congress Ave - Suite 204, Palm Springs, FL 33406
Click here to learn more
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LWVPBC Annual Meeting
All members are invited to join our Annual Meeting. We will celebrate the achievements of the past year, plan for the next, and enjoy reconnecting with friends over lunch.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach FL 33406
Click here to learn more
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Youth Summit of Palm Beach County: Making Waves for Change
The Youth Summit of Palm Beach County returns - participation is free to middle and high school students. The Youth Summit is asking for dynamic presenters to facilitate workshops for middle and high school teens. Desired topics to fall under “Future Steps & Life Skills” category. Please complete the attached presenter proposal.
WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach Lakes High School, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Workshop Proposal Form)
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Black Voters Matter Fund Grant Portals
Black Voters Matter Fund rolls out its 2024 April and June grant portals, which will be
accessible throughout 04/1-04/30 and 06/1-06/30.
Click here to learn more
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Florida Division of Emergency Management Launches Portal to Assist Floridians in Haiti
Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has launched a portal to collect information from Floridians and other Americans who may be trapped in Haiti. Gang violence and rapidly escalating instability has caused severe political unrest in Haiti, putting Americans in the country at risk. Floridians in Haiti or their family members can fill out the
questionnaire on the portal to let the state know of immediate needs.
Click here to learn more
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Scholarship Opportunity: 25 Scholarships from Alliance of Women Executives
The Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) is now accepting applications for its $1500 scholarships, 25 scholarships will be offered to the Class of 2024. The applicant must be a young woman graduating from a Palm Beach County high school and planning to attend Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University or Palm Beach State College.
DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Click here to learn more
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Scholarship: Alliance of Women Executives
The Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) scholarship application is available on
its website, www.aweinc.org/scholarship
DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Click here to learn more
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Scholarship Opportunity: Alliance of Women Executives Scholarship
AWE proudly offers scholarships to young women graduating from a Palm Beach County
high school who choose to continue their college education at Florida Atlantic University,
Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University or Palm Beach State College.
DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Click here to learn more
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Let's Get Physical
Join us for a fun evening of fitness and fellowship on the exercise circuit at Glades Pioneer Park, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation and Healthier Glades will be offering free community fitness sessions to demonstrate the fitness zone and how to utilize each piece of equipment.
WHEN: Monday, April 8, May 13, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 SR 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Summer Camp Scholarships Available Now in Palm Beach County
Did you know that more than 3,000 Palm Beach County children received scholarships to attend camp last summer? Do you have a child or do you know a child who would benefit from summer camp? Now is the time to apply for summer camp scholarships that cover ALL costs at select camps throughout Palm Beach County! The scholarships are for children ages 5 through 17.
DEADLINE: Friday, April 12, 2024
Click here to learn more
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Black Gold Jubilee Parade
If you’d like to enter your business into the Black Gold Jubilee Parade, please complete the following and get it turned in ASAP.
WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Click here to learn more (Flyer)
Click here to learn more (Registration form)
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Our Health, Our Legacy
This event will include free wellness checks for adults and teens, pre-& post HIV/ STI screenings, and PrEP/PEP education; also, there will be a Nurse Practitioner on-site to provide hypertension and diabetes screens, and a nutritionist to provide education on healthier eating. Other agencies that provide services to the community will be distributing information and available resources. Refreshments and incentives will be provided. We would like to invite you to participate by attending and sharing information regarding your organization.
WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: 524 S.W. Ave C Place, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: You can contact Caroline Granison- Triple H Community Center at 561-255-7711 and/or Ashley Vickers- The Florida Department of Health at 561-679-7335 for more information.
Click here to learn more
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Community Event in the Park
Take part in the first ever Community Event in the Park on Sunday, April 14. Barbecue from Okeechobee Steakhouse, animals, mini horses, and more.
WHEN: Sunday, April 14, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: 105 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
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CILO: Don't Forget Me, a Disability-Centered Response to Mass Violence
In honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2024, CILO invites you to attend a virtual webinar about centering disability in response to mass violence.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Open for Business Belle Glade CRA Discussion and Networking Event
The City of Belle Glade and the Belle Glade CRA present "Open for Business" a discussion and networking event.
WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Banyan Tree Restaurant, 301 West Avenue A, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Back to School PBC! Registration Now Open!
For your information, the event will be held this year on Saturday, August 3, 2024. In addition to the backpacks and school supplies, and depending on the location and resource availability, participating students may also receive haircuts, school uniforms, sneakers,
socks, blood tests, biometric health screenings, vision screening, hearing tests, and other health-related resources.
REGISTER BY
WHEN: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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Office of Community Revitalization OCR Community Therapy Dog and Fitness
Paws Be With You will present to the CCRT Communities the benefits of pet therapy for physical, mental, and emotional health.
WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 State Road 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Neighborhood Engagement and Transformation (NEAT) Grant
The Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) is accepting applications for its NEAT grants program. NEAT provides grants of up to $10,000 to neighborhood-based groups and/or organizations for resident-driven neighborhood improvement projects proposed within designated Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) areas and theGlades region, including the municipalities of Belle Glade, South Bay and Pahokee.
DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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. 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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