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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, Oct 3, 3:30 pm - Florida Dept of Juvenile The Impact Experience: Zoom
Tue, Oct 4, 3:00 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Oct 5, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Oct 5, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Oct 5, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Nonprofit Essentials 101: Online
Thu, Oct 6 - Center for Enterprise Opportunity: Employee Tax Credit Refund: Zoom
Thu, Oct 6, 6:30 pm - PBC Voting Squad Presents: Voting Without Limits: Zoom
Sat, Oct 8, 11:00 am - The Frog Prince at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, BG
Sat, Oct 8, 2:00 pm - Latin American Classical Music on Viola w David Pedraza, BG Library
Mon, Oct 10, 8:00 am - OPENING: Florida Community Health Center, BG
Mon, Oct 10, 11:00 am - Ribbon Cutting Event by Florida Rural Legal Services, BG
Tue, Oct 11, 10:00 am - PBC Countywide Community Revitalization Team Meeting: V/irtual
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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:
Community Resource Educator - (bilingual required English/Spanish or English /Haitian Creole)
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word Navigator-“Your name” in the subject line of the email.
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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)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole and Spanish)
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Florida Dept of Juvenile Justice & Cutting Moments Barbershop Presents The Impact Experience
An open dialogue and experience that aims to increase youth interests in traditional and technical careers while building character development and promoting higher school performance.
WHEN: Monday, Oct 3, 2022 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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SCORE PBC Presents: Nonprofit Essentials 101
Learn the activities every nonprofit founder should be engaged in during their first 12
months after becoming tax-exempt!
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Center for Enterprise Opportunity Presents: COVID-19 Employee Tax Credit Refund
The Center for Enterprise Opportunity is inviting you to a FREE workshop on Thursday, September 29, 2022, and Thursday, October 6, 2022 to receive this important information AND assistance on how to claim the COVID-19 Employee Tax Credit Refund on wages your
nonprofit or church paid to employees in 2020 and 2022!
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 6, 2022
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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PBC Voting Squad Presents: Voting Without Limits
The public is invited to participate in 'Voting Without Limits: Disabilities are part of the equation" event.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 6, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Local Stars Present "The Frog Prince" at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
The Frog Prince will be presented at 11 am, October 8 at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center at Palm Beach State College in Belle Glade. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students under 12 and are available at the Box Office (561-993-1160) and online at dollyhand.org (service fees apply).
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 8, 2022 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Hispanic Heritage Month Events at Glades Area Libraries
From PBC Library: "The Palm Beach County Library System invites you to our 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. We celebrate our community’s cultural diversity, the beautiful traditions of Latin American countries and the contributions Hispanics have made to American society."
Latin American Classical Music on Viola with David Pedraza
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 8, 2022 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
and much more!
Click here to learn more
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OPENING: Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. Location in Belle Glade
Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. will be opening a location in Belle Glade providing high quality, primary, and specialty care for children, adolescents, and adults.
WHEN: Monday, Oct 10, 2022 | 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: 941 SE 1st St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-518-7001
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (English, Spanish, Haitian Creole)
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Ribbon Cutting Event by Florida Rural Legal Services
Florida Rural Legal Services would like to invite you to its ribbon opening ceremony in Belle Glade, where the nonprofit organization is expanding services like access to public benefits, eviction protection, and free legal representation for low-income residents.
WHEN: Monday, Oct 10, 2022 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: 624 South Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Countywide Community Revitalization Team Virtual Meeting, by the Office of Community Revitalization PBC
OCR will be hosting the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) Virtual Meeting Tuesday, Oct 11, at 10 a.m. via Webex.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact OCR Director Houston L. Tate, at 233-5303, htate@pbcgov.org
Click here to learn more
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Be a Volunteer Tutor - Literacy Coalition Volunteer Tutor Training
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is seeking volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with elementary school students during school hours at selected elementary schools throughout Palm Beach County, including Belle Glade and Canal Point. Time required: 90 minutes twice a week or partner with another volunteer to tutor 90 minutes once a week. Training is required and is provided by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County.
Volunteer Tutor Training
WHEN: Friday, Oct 14, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Literacy Coalition’s Glades Family Education Program, 981 SE 1st Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Jeanne Heavilin, jheavilin@literacypbc.org, 561-767-3366
Click here to learn more
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Palm Beach Post Opens Nominations for Season to Share 2022
The Palm Beach Post’s Season to Share Program gives readers an opportunity to help people in our community in need. "Our readers donated over $711,000 to our Season to Share giving campaign.
Deadline
WHEN: Friday, Oct 14, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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Bayfest Cultural Arts Festival
From City of South Bay: "BayFest has grown in attendance each year since it began in 1995. We expect this year's crowd to double in capacity. Join us for the best music, food, events, and entertainment in Muck City. BayFEST is a family-friendly event.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 22, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Tanner Park, 105 Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies October 2022 Educational Calendar
Educational workshops are for pregnant women and new families. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies provides free hands-on education programs for parents and support partners. The class instructors are community partners or certified Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies staff.
WHEN: Participants can register for classes/groups on the HMHB website www.hmhbpbc.org. Check out our Calendar to view upcoming classes or groups.
WHERE: Virtual and In-person
CONTACT: Anitra Moss at amoss@hmhbpbc.org
Click here to learn more
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Habitat for Humanity Team Build Program
Habitat's Team Build Day is a great opportunity tailored to companies to rally colleagues and friends toward a common cause. While strengthening bonds and learning new skills, team members will be challenged, inspired, and motivated.
CONTACT: Call 561-366-2645 to learn more
Click here to learn more
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Habitat for Humanity to Provide Home Repair Work in the Glades
Are you tired of living in unsafe, unhealthy conditions? Do you need home repairs? Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County is now working in the Glades to help lower-income home owners with home repairs. You may be eligible for partner with Habitat for Humanity to complete your repairs at a reduced cost.
CONTACT: Call 561-366-2645 to learn more
Click here to learn more
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PBC Victim Services Presents: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Take part in raising awareness for those affected by Domestic Violence throughout the month of October by attending our events and participating in Purple Thursday. Be sure to follow the social media pages of Palm Beach County Victim Services for event details.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Supervisor of Elections Mails Vote-by-Mail Ballots to Military and Overseas Voters for 2022 Election
The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office mailed Vote-by-Mail ballots to international and overseas voters who requested a mail ballot and are eligible to vote in the November 8, 2022 General Election. Mail ballots to stateside and domestic voters are scheduled to begin mailing on September 30, 2022.
Click here to learn more
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Florida's Food Recovery Resource Guide 2021
When food or produce is rejected at the retail or wholesale level, the Food Recovery Program is an excellent alternative to throwing food away.
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)
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
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EveryParent: Helping Your Child Adjust to your Divorce
Divorce is hard on everyone in a family, which is why you may want to limit the emotional disruption for your children as much as possible. That means letting your children know that while some things will change, the most important thing won’t – that they are loved, says Carolina Libreros, a Triple P supervisor for the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County.
Click here to learn more
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Train the Brain: Beauty and the Brain
The effect of the arts on health and well-being has long been experienced by generations of people and cultures. But now, as science and technological advances allow scientists to see and measure the effect of the arts on the brain, the field of neuroarts is catching fire.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Sept 30, 2022
Inside PBC News: County offices were closed Wednesday and Thursday, but there was a lot of work being done at the Emergency Operations Center and in the field… For all of this and more, visit PBCGOV.com.
Click here to learn more
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Treasure Talk - Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter
The Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) helps identify, recognize, educate, and support students who care for chronically ill, injured, elderly, or disabled family members. This allows Caregiving Youth to achieve success, have fun, and make new friends, while promoting academic and personal growth.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Clerk of the Court Report - Order Certified Copies Online
Purchase electronic certified copies of court judgments, deeds, liens, marriage licenses, mortgages, notices of commencement and other Palm Beach County Official Records.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Commissioner Melissa McKinlay Memo: Oct 3, 2022
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Oct 3, 2022
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
Click here to learn more
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Inter-Agency Network of PBC In-Person Meeting
The next Inter-Agency Network of Palm Beach County meeting will be in person. This will be a great chance to re-connect in person and share any updates or new programming-we will schedule a guest speaker for the next month's meeting.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 4, 2022 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Mounts Auditorium, 531 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Presents Road to Success
Road to Success is a FREE 4-week series of career-focused sessions (valued at over $5000) for women designed to enhance your professional development now available virtually or in person. Whether you are underemployed or seeking employment, this program is designed to help you create and implement a vision of YOUR ideal future.
WHEN: Monday, Oct 10-Nov 3, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dress for Success Boutique or Via ZOOM, 2459 S Congress Avenue, Suite 204, Palm Springs, FL 33406
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters Hot Topic Meeting
Join as Wendy Link, Supervisor of Elections for Palm Beach County, talks about the upcoming election.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mounts Botanical Garden, 559 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative
Free HIV and HCV testing will be available to residents every Wednesday, starting Feb 23. Services are offered through Foundcare. Services will be offered in the back of the building near the food pantry entrance.
WHEN: Wednesdays | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Live Clinical Workshops: Art and Play Therapy Techniques for Grief, Loss, and Isolation
This live workshop on 2/24/23 will provide hands-on, experiential art and play therapy activities to help children, tweens, and teens process their lived experience of grief and loss. Participants will engage in interactive activities which can be utilized through in-person and telehealth sessions.
WHEN: Friday, Feb 24, 2023
Click here to learn more
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CANCELLED: National Night Out Against Crime 2022
Join the Palm BeachCounty Sheriff’s Office for this year's National Night Out event. Fun for the kids, face painting, cotton candy, popcorn, and more.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 30, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 SR 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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POSTPONED: PBC to Host Securing Our Future Economic Mobility Summit
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. Government, nonprofit, foundation, and business leaders are invited to attend this event.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 28, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Click here to learn more
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SeedMoney Offers Challenge Grants to Food Garden Projects
Grants are open to all types of public food garden projects, including youth gardens, community gardens, food bank gardens, school gardens, etc., regardless of their location. For 2022, 370 grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 and totaling over $75,000 will be provided.
Click here to learn more
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Health Officials Issue Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Advisory
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) today advised residents there has been an increase in mosquito- borne disease activity in areas of Palm Beach County. These areas include Pahokee, Belle Glade, west Delray Beach, and west Boca Raton.
Click here to learn more
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FRAC Action Alert: Tell your Congressional Delegation to Extend Free Breakfast and Lunch for all Students
House Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Katie Porter (D-CA), and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) led an effort last week that generated a bi-partisan letter from 48 Members of Congress to House and Senate leadership urging an extension of federally-provided school breakfast and lunch to all qualifying schools in the upcoming government budget funding package/the Continuing Resolution. Congress continues work to finalize the Continuing Resolution which must pass before October 1.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Victim Services Presents: Autumn Shades of Wellness Domestic Violence Awareness Event
Come out and learn more about the impact of domestic violence in the Glades communities and the needs of survivors through presentations, personal testimonies and local vendors.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 29, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Call 2-1-1 if Someone you Know is Having a Mental Health or Suicidal Crisis
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has rebranded to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline”- with the new three-digit 9-8-8 number replacing its longer ten-digit 1-800-273-TALK (8255) version. 211’s highly trained and caring staff will continue to be the frontline responder for crisis calls from both 2-1-1 and the 9-8-8 number.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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Chamber Chatter: News from the Belle Glade Chamber
Read the latest edition of the Belle Glade Chamber Chatter!
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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