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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, May 16, 9:00 am - PATCH Monthly Meeting: Hybrid, The Glades Initiative, BG
Tue, May 16, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Protecting Your Business From Fraud: Virtual
Tue, May 16, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, May 17, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, May 17, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Wed, May 17, 6:00 pm - Pahokee Town Hall Meeting, Eddie Rhodes Gym, Pahokee
Thu, May 18 All Day - Get Your Green On for Mental Health Awareness
Fri, May 19, 12:00 pm - PBC Victim Services: Intersection of Domestic and Sexual Violence: Zoom
Sat, May 20, 12:00 pm - Belle Glade Celebrates Haitian Flag Day, Townsquare
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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
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PATCH Monthly Meeting: Hybrid (Zoom & In-Person)
The next PATCH meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2023. Glades Initiative is hosting the in-person meeting. You can also attend via Zoom, please see the link below.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 16, 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)
Click here to learn more
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SCORE PBC Presents: Protecting Your Business from Fraud
Protect your business from all kinds of fraud, from check forgery and phishing scams to
ransomware and cyberattacks.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
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Pahokee Town Hall Meeting
The City of Pahokee is hosting a Town Hall Meeting at the Eddie Rhodes Gymnasium.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Eddie Rhodes Gymnasium, 360 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Get Your Green On for Mental Health Awareness
Take pictures and tag #getyourgreenon for mental health awareness and trauma-informed care. To learn more, visit www.getyourgreenon.org.
WHEN: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Click here to learn more
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PBC Victim Services Presents: Intersection of Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence
Attend a lunch and learn session on the topic of "Intersection of Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence", presented by Palm Beach County Victim Services and the PBC Doemstic Violence CCR.
WHEN: Friday, May 19, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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City of Belle Glade Celebrates Haitian Flag Day
Haitian Flag Day will be celebrated at Townsquare in Belle Glade. Food, games, music, DJ, bounce house, and much more!
WHEN: Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Townsquare, 110 Dr MLK Jr Blvd, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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May Programs at the Belle Glade Library
Click on the link to see all of the events, activities, and programs for the month at the Belle Glade Library.
Click here to learn more
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Healthier Glades Presents: Mental Health Resource Fair
Healthier Glades is hosting a Mental Health Resource Fair on May 23, 2023, at 5:30 pm at
Belle Glade Civic Center.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.
TO REGISTER AS A VENDOR: If you are interested in being a vendor, please email Annie Ifill, Project Director at annie.glades@htpbc.org
Click here to learn more
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Third Annual Jazz on the Muck Music Festival
Thrive For a Change of the Palm Beaches, Inc. presents the Third Annual Jazz on the Muck Music Festival.
WHEN: Friday, May 26-28, 2023
WHERE: Torry Island Campground and Marina, 5000 W Canal St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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City of Belle Glade 4th of July Extravaganza
The City of Belle Glade presents a 4th of July Extravaganza at Las Palmas.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Las Palmas, 1799 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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
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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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Take Stock Tribune Community Newsletter
"As we welcome the month of May, we want to take a moment to extend our appreciation to our readers, who have been a vital part of our community. Your ongoing support has been
invaluable in helping us make a positive impact on the lives of our students."
Click here to learn more
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Palm Beach Promotes Water Safety Month
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOHPalm Beach) encourages communities to participate in National Water Safety Month in May. Take precautions to prevent drownings.
Click here to learn more
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Notice of Funding Availability: Dept of Housing and Economic Development
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, through the Dept of Housing and Economic Development announces the availability of $7,891,211 in HOME Investment Partnership - American Rescue Plan funding for the development of multifamily rental housing units, permanent supportive housing, and residential facilities that will serve qualifying populations.
Click here to learn more
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Request for Proposals: Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding
Palm Beach County is making available $1,000,000 from the federal HOME Investments
Partnership Program (HOME) to serve as the Local Government Area of Opportunity
Funding (LGAOF) contribution for an application to the Florida Housing Finance
Corporation’s (FHFC) 9% Housing Credits Program RFA 2023-202.
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters of PBC - May 2023 News
Find out what the League of Women Voters has been up to by reading their May 2023 newsletter today.
Click here to learn more
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Nonprofits First - May Update
Nonprofits First presents their latest news and information in its May newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, May 11, 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, May 8, 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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Community Action Advisory Board Meeting
Community Action removes barriers and creates opportunities for low-income individuals and families that will enable them to become more self-sufficient.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Vista Center Conference Room, 2300 N Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Click here to learn more
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Get Your Green On with Hanley Foundation
Join for a lunch and learn in awareness of May Mental Health Month - become empowered and equipped to help prevent suicide in your community.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, 700 S Dixie Hwy, Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters Hot Topic: Hurricane Preparedness
John Gerard, Emmy award-winning member of the WPTV Weatherman First Alert Weather and Certified Broadcast Meteorologist - join as John shares his 25 years of experience and expertise tracking and preparing you for hurricanes.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mounts Botanical Garden (Hutcheson Complex Exhibit Hall) 559 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Click here to learn more
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Express Yourself Fashion Art Ball 2.0
Deon C Jefferson presents Express Yourself Fashion Art Ball 2.0 at the Arts Warehouse in Delray.
WHEN: Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Arts Warehouse, 313 NE 3rd St, Delray Beach, FL 33444
Click here to learn more
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Clerk of the Circuit Court Career Fair
The Clerk of the Circuit Court will have a career fair at the Embassy Suites in West Palm Beach.
WHEN: Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Embassy Suites, 1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Click here to learn more
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Resilience and Healing Workshop
May is Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care Awareness Month! Join us in building
resilience, healing, and well-being. Don't miss our screening of Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope on May 31st!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Opportunity Early Childhood Education & Family Center, 4171 Westgate Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Click here to learn more
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Evening Honoring HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness
On June 1, join Palm Beach County Community Services for a free evening event honoring HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day. The event will be held at the beautiful Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach.
WHEN: Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Click here to learn more
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Let's Talk Community Conversations: ABCD's of Water Safety
The Drowning Prevention Coalition provides free land-based water safety presentations to schools, businesses, and organizations with the mission to prevent drowning by educating residents on water safety and basic rescue techniques.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Greenacres Community Center, 501 Swain Blvd, Greenacres, FL
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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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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Support The Glades Initiative Through the Bloomin' 4 Good Program
The Glades Initiative has been selected to receive $1 from every $12.99 Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet sold during the month of May 2023 at the Belle Glade Winn-Dixie. The Bloomin' 4 Good program's mission is to benefit carefully vetted local hunger organizations that are selected each month by the Store Leadership Team. Everything you need to create your campaign is just a click away, so find out more on the Bloomin' 4 Good Program website, share the news, and plant some seeds among your supporters!
WHEN: May 2023
WHERE: Winn-Dixie 900 South Main Street, Belle Glade FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Mental Health First Aid (Adult In-Person)
Healthier Glades is offering a Mental Health First Aid (Adult in-person) on Wednesday, May 31st, and June 3rd from 9 am-1 pm located at Federation of Families Be Well Center 19 Everglades Street; Belle Glade, FL 33430 in the Okeechobee Housing Authority. An incentive for your attendance will be given for attending BOTH sessions. Lunch will be provided.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 31 & June 3, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
TO REGISTER: Please click on the link below to register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/618526829397
Click here to learn more
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NEW: ParentChild+ School Readiness Program
The ParentChild+ program is an early literacy, school readiness home visiting program. ParentChild+ supports the parent in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher. The high-quality educational books and toys provided are free gifts to the families and by the time they complete the program, they will have received a library of up to 23 books and 23 toys.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (brochure)
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City of Pahokee Hosts Juneteenth Celebrating Annual Festival
Celebrate Juneteenth in Pahokee - kids' corner, talent show, rib and bake-off, vendors, food, music, and more!
WHEN: Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Martin Luther King Park, 100 E 5th St, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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FWBC Presents: Start, Get Funding, Grow & Run a Successful Business
This workshop covers the services offered by the Florida Women's Business Center (FLBW) to support you in achieving your goals.
WHEN: Thursday, June 22, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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PBC BCC Briefs - May 2, 2023
At the May 2, 2023, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took action on the regular agenda.
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NEW: Glades Early Childhood Center Registration
The Glades Early Childhood Center staff provides a safe and positive environment for school-aged youth to engage in developmentally appropriate activities to stimulate their growth intellectually, physically, and socially.
CONTACT: Angela Blackman is the contact person and the email is gladesearlychildhood@gmail.org
Click here to learn more
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PBC Makes $1 Million Available for HOME Investments Partnerships
On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, Palm Beach County Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) will make available $1,000,000 from the federal HOME Investments Partnership Program (HOME) through Request for Proposals (RFP) HED.2023.3. These funds will serve as the Local Government Area of Opportunity (LGAOF) contribution for a rental housing project seeking funding through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s (FHFC) 9% Housing Credits Program RFA 2023-202.
Click here to learn more
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Apply Now for Paid Virtual Summer Work Readiness Programs for Youth and Young Adults at CareerSource
Applications are now open for CareerSource Palm Beach County’s 5-week paid summer work readiness program for youth and young adults. Participants earn $15 per hour for 30
hours per week attending any of three online workforce readiness programs:
Click here to learn more
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Community Foundation Scholarship Opens April 26
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties will begin accepting applications for its annual scholarship program on April 26. More than $1.3 million is available for promising high school students who plan to enroll in college in 2023 and the average award for each scholarship winner is expected to be $10,000 this year.
Click here to learn more
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New Hope Charities Summer Camp
Register for New Hope Charities' Summer Camp today. Skill-building exercises and activities: STEAM, literacy, nutrition, character-building, etc.
Click here to learn more
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Lake Okeechobee
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the Lake Okeechobee S352 (Lakeside) water body. This is in response to water samples taken on May 3rd, 2023. The public should exercise caution in and around these areas. This is a recreational surface water alert, drinking water is not affected.
Click here to learn more
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EveryParent: The Power of Descriptive Praise
Descriptive praise can be a powerful tool for a parent to encourage good behavior. Providing attention to your child when they are behaving, increases the chances of that behavior happening again.
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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