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The Glades Initiative Closed for Thanksgiving
The Glades Initiative will be closed on Thu, Nov 23 & Fri, Nov 24 for Thanksgiving. We wish you and your family Happy Thanksgiving!
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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, Nov 20-Dec 15 - Youth Basketball League Sign-Ups, Pahokee
Mon, Nov 20, 11:00 am - Muck City Marketing Missions Matter Inc Food Drive, Pahokee
Tue, Nov 21, 9:00 am - PATCH Monthly Meeting, Hybrid, The Glades Initiative, Belle Glade
Tue, Nov 21, 9:30 am - Divas in the Trucking Industry: Virtual
Tue, Nov 21, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Nov 22, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Nov 22, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Thu, Nov 23 - KTM Community Thanksgiving Dinner, South Bay
Thu, Nov 23, 24 - The Glades Initiative closed for Thanksgiving
Tue, Nov 27, 9:30 am - Congresswoman Lois Frankel Zoom on Grants: Virtual
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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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Youth Basketball League (Co-ed), City of Pahokee
Pahokee youth Basketball - Registration for Basketball season began October 30th and will last until December 15th! Cost $75 (uniform top and bottom)
Last Day to Register
WHEN: Now through Friday, Dec 15, 2023
CONTACT: Coach Osborne, 561-924-2972
Click here to learn more
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Muck City Marketing Missions Matter Inc Food Drive
Help collect non-perishable food. The food drive serves families in need within the community.
WHEN: Monday, Nov 20, 2023 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: 255 S Lake Ave, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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PATCH Monthly Meeting: Hybrid (Zoom & In-Person)
The next PATCH meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov 21, 2023. Glades Initiative is hosting the in-person meeting. You can also attend via Zoom, please see the link below.
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 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)
Click here to learn more
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Divas in the Trucking Industry Meeting
Help clients to understand the “industry”; Identify profitability; Determine how to get a “slice of the pie”; Develop & and manage successful businesses.
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 21, 2023 | 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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KTM Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Being Thankful and blessing others by Feeding individuals/families who are in need of a Hot Thanksgiving Meal. Anyone around the Glades: Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay.
WHEN: Thursday, Nov 23, 2023
WHERE: The Bridge 1025 Palm Beach Road South Bay FL 33493
Click here to learn more
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Congresswoman Lois Frankel: League of Conservation Voters and Rewiring America Zoom on Grants
Congresswoman Frankel will be joined by League of Conservation Voters and Rewiring America to present grant opportunities from the Inflation Reduction Act and to allow participants to ask questions.
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
MEETING LINK: RSVP your attendance to Trevor.Fleming@mail.house.gov
To receive the zoom link
Click here to learn more
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Seniors and Medicare Choices at The Glades Initiative
Join us to learn about the different plans that best fit your healthcare needs. Lunch will be provided.
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Please RSVP to Miranda Garcia at 561-996-3310 or mgarcia@gladesinitiative.org by November 22, 2023
Click here to learn more
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Survey The Birth to 22: United for Brighter Futures Alliance Wants to Hear from You, Ages 10-22
Birth to 22: United for Brighter Futures (Birth to 22) is an alliance of Palm Beach County community partners who support the healthy growth, development, and education of our children and youth prenatally through young adulthood so that they can graduate from high school and succeed in life. Birth to 22 is working to update the Youth Master Plan. This plan will use input from community conversations, the Youth Survey, action teams, and workgroups to identify needs and ways to address them in Palm Beach County. We need feedback from youth and young adults to identify the gaps and challenges within our community and create a new plan for services and support.
CONTACT: Youth and young adults, ages 10-22, are invited to complete the Birth to 22 Youth Survey at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3T7ZJ9X
Click here to learn more
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211's Thanksgiving Meal Sites List
We have holiday meal sites like this on our Thanksgiving Meal Sites list at
211palmbeach.org Click on the “Turkey” rotating banner, or the news item on the left side of the home page.
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Turkey Giveaway for BG Clients
Dress for Success is hosting its annual turkey giveaway suiting during the month of November for first-time Belle Glade clients only who make an appointment for service. Resume writing, interviewing skills, dressing for the interview, and more services available.
Click here to learn more
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Catholic Charities Provides Services
Contact Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach to see if you qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps).
Click here to learn more
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PBSC Health Sciences Patient Care Assistant Program
The PBSC- Belle Glade Campus is hosting a 2023 Summer- Day Patient Care Assistant program. This CCP program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the nursing assistant. Students can begin their health careers by enrolling in the Patient Care Assistant program. This is the first step on the nursing or healthcare career ladder.
Click here to learn more
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Healthy Eating Healthy Living Free Expo
Join the Healthy Eating Healthy Living Free expo and resource fair at the Belle Glade Civic Center.
WHEN: Saturday, Dec 2, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Civic Center, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Pahokee Christmas Parade
Pahokee's annual Christmas parade is returning - drumlines, floats, and more! The Christmas Parade will be held on Monday, 4th December 2023 at 6:00 pm. The parade line-up will begin at 4:00 pm on Larrimore Road (in front of the Anquan Boldin Stadium) and the parade will begin promptly at 6:00 pm.
"We are asking the entire community to participate in this year’s parade, churches, schools, nonprofits, all businesses, fraternities, sororities, farmers, retail, etc., so get in the Holiday Spirit and enter your floats, decorated cars & and trucks, walkers, sports organizations, etc."
WHEN: Monday, Dec 4, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Larrimore Road / East Main / South Lake, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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2024 Holiday Mixer at Bank of Belle Glade
You're invited to attend the 2024 Holiday Mixer at the Bank of Belle Glade. Door prizes, refreshments, and fellowship.
WHEN: Thursday, Dec 7, 2023 | 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bank of Belle Glade, 108 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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KTM Amazon Christmas Wishlist
KTM Youth and Community Network Inc and New Beginnings Community Outreach Inc. Toy Drive/Wishlist. Putting Smiles on Children faces.
CONTACT: Barbara King 561-449-3793
Click here to learn more
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Help Keep Our Kids Warm - Coats for Kids Drive
So many of our kids are less fortunate and family households are limited with income and have to go lacking on some necessities. And a coat or jacket is one of those things kids have to endure. So, Barbara King & KTM celebrate her birthday the entire month of November request donated coats/jackets (slightly warm or new) for children birth to 17yrs old.
CONTACT: Barbara King 561-449-3793
Click here to learn more
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Media Contest to Promote Vape-Free and Alcohol-Free Students
The 14th Annual School Bus Drug Prevention Media Contest opened for students in Kindergarten to 12th grade to enter before the January 18, 2024 deadline. Students can Ride the Wave Vape Free or Ride the Wave Alcohol-Free by creating a positive prevention message on a Poster or through a Video/Reel or JAM4HUMANiTY with many expressive challenges. All the contest basics and rules are on the website www.pbcbusposter.org
Scholarships and prizes will be awarded to top winners in each area. Community service hours are given for each entry.
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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League of Women Voters News - November 2023
From the League of Women Voters: "As I reflect on Thanksgiving, I believe as an organization we have many things to be thankful for at this time of year and throughout the year. I want to thank everyone involved with our fundraiser last month. It was a huge success! Cathy Einhorn and Marcia Sherwood as co-chairs, along with the committee of
Connie Christians, Irene Dec, Linda Kramer, Mary Mertz and Gary Schweikart, worked together for months on end to ensure a most successful event.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Nov 6, 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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2023 Palm Beach County Summit to End HIV
The Palm Beach County Summit to End HIV: Let Communities Lead is a must-attend event for healthcare professionals, service providers, and community peers dedicated to ending the HIV epidemic. Over three transformative days, from November 30th to December 2nd, join a diverse collaborative of Licensed Providers, Clinicians, Social-Behavioral Providers, Medical Case Managers, Peer Navigators, and other community leaders to lead the charge in ending HIV while connecting with like-minded professionals dedicated to this important cause. Don't m
WHEN: Thursday, Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hilton West Palm Beach, 600 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success One-Day BOGO Sale
Take advantage of a one-day buy-one-get-one-free sale at Dress for Success in Palm Springs.
WHEN: Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dress for Success Boutique, 2459 South Congress Ave - Suite 204, Palm Springs, FL 33406
Click here to learn more
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Coffee & Commerce, by PBC Office of Equal Business Opportunity
COFFEE AND COMMERCE - Meet at the Palm County Library Main Branch to discuss the business happenings in Palm Beach County.
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: 3650 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach, 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(s):
Operations Director (click the title for more information on the position)
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word OPERATIONS DIRECTOR in the title of the email.
Program Assistant - Front Desk (click the title for more information on the position)
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word PROGRAM ASSISTANT in the title of the email.
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The Birth to 22: United for Brighter Futures Alliance Wants to Hear from You, Ages 10-22
Birth to 22: United for Brighter Futures (Birth to 22) is an alliance of Palm Beach County community partners who support the healthy growth, development, and education of our children and youth prenatally through young adulthood so that they can graduate from high school and succeed in life. Birth to 22 is working to update the Youth Master Plan. This plan will use input from community conversations, the Youth Survey, action teams, and workgroups to identify needs and ways to address them in Palm Beach County. We need feedback from youth and young adults to identify the gaps and challenges within our community and create a new plan for services and support.
CONTACT: Youth and young adults, ages 10-22, are invited to complete the Birth to 22 Youth Survey at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3T7ZJ9X
Click here to learn more
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Palm Beach County Wants Your Feedback
This survey is to get feedback from the residents of Palm Beach County on issues that are of importance to you.
Click here to learn more
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BCC Briefs for Nov 7, 2023
At the Nov. 7, 2023, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took action on the
regular agenda.
Click here to learn more
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PACE Expands its Services to Glades Communities
Palm Beach PACE, an all-inclusive program for the elderly, has extended its services into the Glades communities. Contact them for information about services/programs available to the Senior Citizens.
Click here to learn more
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CareerSource PBC Supports Employers Launching Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeships offer opportunities for both employers and career seekers, bringing growth and economic development to Palm Beach County. That’s why CareerSource Palm Beach County is offering customized support and resources to businesses looking to launch their own apprenticeship programs as part of National Apprenticeship Week Nov. 13 - 17.
Click here to learn more
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Palm Health Foundation Nursing & Mental/Behavioral Health Scholarships
Thanks to our generous donors, Palm Health Foundation annually provides needs-based scholarships to assist individuals in the community to enter and advance in the nursing and behavioral health professions.
Click here to learn more
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Up to $12,000 Now Available to Eligible Veterans, Spouses for Job Training
In observing Veterans’ Day, CareerSource Palm Beach County is offering up to $12,000 for occupational training to eligible veterans and military spouses seeking employment through
their Careers for Veterans Grant program.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Oct 26, 2023
Receive our weekly county news. Send any feedback or questions to public@pbcgov.org.
Click here to learn more
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Volunteer with VITA
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program provides free tax-preparation services for households with low to moderate incomes. One hour of your volunteer time brings in more than $1,701 in refunds to families in need.
Click here to learn more
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Take Stock Tribune
Welcome to the November edition of the Take Stock Tribune! This month, we invite you to join us in giving thanks for the opportunities we can provide, the lives we can change and the future we can shape together.
Click here to learn more
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The Glades Initiative Holiday Potluck
Celebrate the Holidays with us at The Glades Initiative! Bring your favorite dish and a gift for the gift exchange ($15 gift minimum).
WHEN: Friday, Dec 1, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Ave D, Belle Glade 33430
Click here to learn more
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Grow Our Own Teacher Initiative
The Nova Southeastern University Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice has partnered with the School District of Palm Beach County to offer an incredible opportunity for non-instructional staff with an interest in pursuing a traditional
bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and ultimately a teaching position with
our district.
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec 12, Jan 18, Feb 13, 2023 | 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Nov 16)
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Dungeons and Dragons at the Belle Glade Library
Enter an adventurous world filled with dungeon delving and monster slaying with warriors and wizards! Snacks provided.
WHEN: Monday, Dec 18, 2023 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade 33430
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.
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