Monday, Nov 28, 2022

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~~~ This Week ~~~


Tue, Nov 29, 3:00 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open

Wed, Nov 30, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open

Wed, Nov 30, 1:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Veterans Innovation Program: Online

Wed, Nov 30, 7:00 pm - Celtic Angels Christmas at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, BG

Thu, Dec 1, 9:00 am - Light House Cafe Presents World AIDS Day, BG

Thu, Dec 1, 11:00 am - Nonprofits First Presents: Insurance and Risk Management for Orgs: Online

Thu, Dec 1, 11:30 am - 4th Annual Greatest Tri-City Trivia Challenge, BG Library

Thu, Dec 1, 1:30 pm - Covenant Villas Presents World AIDS Day, BG

Thu, Dec 1, 6:00 pm - BeWellPBC Mini Grant Virtual Q&A Session: Online

Mon, Dec 5, 5:00 pm - City of Pahokee Christmas Parade

Glades Area
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)

WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310

Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole and Spanish)

SCORE PBC Presents: Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program


If you are a veteran with a great business idea, don't miss the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) free, online 2022 Veterans Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program, coming Wednesday, November 30, from 1-4 p.m. ET.


WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Online


Click here to learn more

Celtic Angels Christmas at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center


Get into the holiday spirit with Celtic Angels Christmas on Wednesday, November 30 at

7 pm. Paired with show-stopping world-class champion Irish dancing, Celtic Angels Christmas is sure to awe and entertain with traditional and contemporary Irish and Holiday tunes.


WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022 | 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430


Click here to learn more

Light House Cafe Presents World AIDS Day


Participate in a World AIDS Day, presented by Light House Cafe. HIV/HCV testing and giveaways.


WHEN: Thursday, Dec 1, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Light House Cafe, 400 SW Avenue B Place, Belle Glade, FL 33430


Click here to learn more

Nonprofits First Presents: Insurance and Risk Management Trends for Nonprofit Organizations


Insurance and Risk Management are critical pieces in protecting the mission of any organization. Join Ryan S. Brown and Paige Gantt with Plastridge Insurance for a rundown of the different types of insurances that may be best to protect your nonprofit from being impacted. 


WHEN: Thursday, Dec 1, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Online


Click here to learn more

4th Annual Greatest Tri-City Trivia Challenge


Take part in the 4th Annual Greatest Tri-City Trivia Challenge, hosted by the Palm Beach County Library and the United Way of Palm Beach County.


WHEN: Thursday, Dec 1, 2022 | 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

Covenant Villas Presents World AIDS Day


Participate in a World AIDS Day, presented by Covenant Villas. HIV/HCV testing and giveaways.


WHEN: Thursday, Dec 1, 2022 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Covenant Villas, 601 Covenant Dr, Belle Glade, FL 33430


Click here to learn more

BeWellPBC Mini-Grant Virtual Q&A Session


BeWellPBC hosts the first virtual question-and-answer session for their mini-grants. All applicants should register for at least one session.


WHEN: Thursday, Dec 1, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Online


Click here to learn more

City of Pahokee Christmas Parade


The City of Pahokee's Christmas Parade returns on


WHEN: Monday, Dec 5, 2022 | 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Larrimore Road, Pahokee, FL 33476


Click here to learn more

Click here to learn more (parade form)

Community Foundation 2022-2023 Grant Seeker Information Sessions


Interested in learning more about the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties next competitive grant-making cycle? Join an information session near you.


WHEN: Thursday, Dec 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2022 

WHERE: Online


Click here to learn more

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)


WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430

CONTACT: 561-996-3310


Click here to learn more (English)

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

EveryParent: Pregnant and Live in Palm Beach County?


Read EveryParent for valuable resources and information if you're pregnant and living in Palm Beach County.


Click here to learn more

501c News - News from Nonprofits First


Learn more about Nonprofits First by reading their latest newsletter.


Click here to learn more

PBC Board of County Commission Briefs - Nov 22, 2022


At the Nov. 15, 2022, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took action on a number of items - click below to learn more.


Click here to learn more

Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Nov 17, 2022


Inside PBC News: Senior pets don’t do well in a shelter environment, they tend to thrive in a home snuggled up with their human family. ’Tis the season for Tropical Holiday Trees at Mounts botanical garden. The calendar may show we are working our way towards December, but, air conditioners will likely still be needed to keep cool in Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County received $12.5M in rental assistance funding


Click here to learn more

PBC Commissioner Melissa McKinlay Memo: Nov 22, 2022


Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.


Click here to learn more

CSC: Monday Morning Update, Nov 21, 2022


Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.


Click here to learn more

Job Opportunities


In the Glades

CareerSource Hot Jobs

Indeed Jobs

U.S. Sugar

Other Areas

Securing Our Future Economic Mobility Summit Rescheduled to Dec 5, 2022


On Dec. 5, 2022, the Palm Beach County Citizens Advisory Committee and the Birth to 22 Alliance will host the Securing Our Future Economic Mobility Summit at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33401, from 9 am to 4 p.m. Government, nonprofit, foundation and business leaders are invited to attend this event.


WHEN: Monday, Dec 5, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33401


Click here to learn more

Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research Invites you to an Open House


Please join us on December 7th from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, for an Open House meet and greet with Dr. Lanetta Bronte-Hall and the Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research.


WHEN: Monday, Dec 5, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Academy of Neurosurgical Physicians, Inc., 1685 S State Road 7, Unit #4, Hollywood, Florida, 33023


Click here to learn more

Residents can Address State Legislators about Concerns and Issues at Public Hearing


Sen. Tina Polsky, chairwoman of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, announced that the delegation’s second public hearing prior to the 2023 Florida Legislative Session will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at 10 a.m.


WHEN: Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Clayton E. Hutcheson Agricultural Services Center, 559 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415


Click here to learn more

Wills on Wheels: A Celebration of Veteran's Day


Veterans, caregivers, and spouses needing help with simple wills, powers of attorney, or living wills or advice and information about the Dept of Veterans Affairs benefits can get it at this free event.


WHEN: Friday, Dec 9, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Carrier World Headquarters, 13995 Pasteur Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418


Click here to learn more

Previous Postings - Glades Area

Learn About The Glades Initiative's Services!


Are you in need of emergency food assistance, or help navigation service applications? Are you a senior who needs additional support or someone who needs helps accessing women's health services? We offer these and many other services at The Glades Initiative! Click below to learn more! 


Navigation Services (English/Creole)

Navigation Services (English/Spanish)

Senior Support Program (English/Spanish)

Women's Health Care Program

Food Pantry Services


CONTACT: For more information, call The Glades Initaitive at 561-996-3310

December Programs at South Bay Library


Click below to check out the December programs at the South Bay Library!


Click here to learn more

National Achievers Society Fall Recruitment


The Urban League of Palm Beach County is recruiting high-achieving, underserved minority students for the National Achievers Society (NAS) Program! NAS is a prestigious National Honor Society that encourages academic excellence and motivates students to pursue their goal of higher education. 


Click here to learn more

November Programs at Loula V York Library


Click below to check out the November programs at the Loula V York Library in Pahokee!


Click here to learn more

PBC Animal Care and Control Shelter is Over Capacity


Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety’s Division of Animal Care and Control (PBC ACC) is urging the community to foster or adopt a pet as the number of animals in the shelter has risen to over 350. More than 30 animals were owner-surrendered to PBC ACC in a two-day span. With numbers like this, capacity for care is stretched to the limit, making the plea for adoptions/fosters more important than ever.


Click here to learn more

Palm Beach County Continues to Respond to MonkeyPox


The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County continues to respond to monkeypox cases and reminds communities of symptoms, prevention, and treatment. To date, there have been no monkeypox-related deaths outside of endemic countries. The risk of monkeypox to the general population remains low. DOH-Palm Beach is reminding communities of prevention and treatment of monkeypox.


Click here to learn more

Don't Overpay for Copies of Your Deed and Other Public Records


Connecting you with services that save you money is one of my top priorities as your Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. Our free Official Records search and new service to purchase electronically certified official records are two ways that our office is here to help you save money and time.


Click here to learn more

Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services now Available at CPSFL


Community Partners of South Florida now provides psychiatric care to uninsured and underinsured children and individuals (beginning at age five). We are currently accepting referrals. To learn more about mental health services for children, call 561-906-3221 or visit our website.


Click here to learn more

League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County Newsletter


The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County provides an update in its latest newsletter.


Click here to learn more

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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