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The information appearing in this email is for general informational purposes only. Reference to any product, service, event or program is for the information and convenience of the public and does not constitute endorsement by The Glades Initiative.
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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, Oct 30, 9:00 am - Free Vaccines for Kids, West Tech, BG
Mon, Oct 30, 5:00 pm - Application Due, Great Charity Challenge
Mon, Oct 30, 5:30 pm - Citizen Criminal Justice Academy for the Glades, BG Library
Tue, Oct 31, 9:30 am - Divas in the Trucking Industry: Zoom
Tue, Oct 31, 4:00 pm - City of Belle Glade Presents: October Fest
Tue, Oct 31, 5:30 pm - City of Pahokee Presents: Fall Festival
Tue, Oct 31, 6:00 pm - Retro Halloween Costume Party Dolly Hand, BG
Tue, Oct 31, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Nov 1, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, Oct 25, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: How to Do Business with Boomers: Zoom
Wed, Nov 1, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Fri, Nov 3, 3:00 pm - English is Fun at Belle Glade Library
Sat, Nov 4, 7:00 pm - Muck Bowl Sneaker Ball Fundraiser, Tanner Park, South Bay
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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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Free Vaccines for Kids
The Florida Department of Health will be providing immunization services for children on a first come, first served basis. Remember to bring your child’s immunization records.
WHEN: Monday, Oct 30, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: West Technical Education Center, 2625 NW 16th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)
Click here to learn more (Portuguese)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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APPLICATION DUE: Great Charity Challenge
From Great Charity Challenge: One week to go! Don't drop the ball on adding your non-profit to the lottery drum!
DUE DATE
WHEN: Monday, Oct 30, 2023 | 5:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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Citizen Criminal Justice Academy for the Glades
Anyone over the age of 13 who is eager to learn about the criminal justice system can attend the Citizen Criminal Justice Academy for the Glades.
WHEN: Monday, Oct 30, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Divas in the Trucking Industry Online Workshop
Attend an online workshop on Divas in the Trucking Industry.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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October Fest at City of Belle Glade
The City of Belle Glade invites you to October Fest, a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed celebration.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Towne Square, 110 Dr MLK Jr Blvd W, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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City of Pahokee Presents: Fall Festival
Attend the City of Pahokee's Fall Festival. Child and family costume contests, music, food, games, pumpkin patch, and more!
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: City of Pahokee, Parks and Recreation Sports Complex, 360 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Retro Halloween Costume Party
Dress up as characters from books, movies, and musicals. Featuring competitions with prizes, costume and dance contests, game stations, snacks, drinks, and treats.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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SCORE PBC Presents: How to Do Business Better with Boomers
Use generational marketing techniques to appeal to the Baby Boomer generation, who will soon control more than 70 percent of disposable income in the US.
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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English is Fun at Belle Glade Library
Play games while you practice your English and grammar skills in a kid-friendly environment!
WHEN: Friday, Nov 3, 2023 | 3:00 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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Muck Bowl Sneaker Ball Fundraiser
Please come support LAJ & A Inc. as they host their Muck Bowl Sneaker Ball. There will be good food, good music, and a Cigar Lounge. Our mission is to raise funds to give back to our community by helping our youth, and seniors and providing classes on mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
WHEN: Saturday, Nov 4, 2023 | 7:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
WHERE: Tanner Park, South Bay, FL 33493
Click here to learn more
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Parks and Rec Community Needs Assessment
Palm Beach County is working to gather public input on your parks and recreation system through a Community Needs Assessment. As part of this effort, the County will be hosting a series of Community Meetings to help establish the needs and priorities for parks, programs, and recreation services
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Public Library, 725 NW 4th St., Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Changemakers
In April 2023, a meeting with funders/past grant recipients was held to plan the countywide Changemakers fund Grant. When Palm Health Foundation along with funders from Palm Beach County was awarded the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award, they received $25,000. Funders were asked to match the $25000 so that they could offer a county-wide grant. We had past mini-grant awardees who attended the meeting and gave input. The Community Changemakers Fund is live and is accepting applications.
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (more information)
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EEOC Training Institute Information
EEOC representatives are available on a limited basis at no cost to make presentations and
participate in meetings with employees and employers, and their representative groups, as
well as community organizations and other members of the general public.
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: Thursday, Nov 16, 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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13th Annual Compassion Project
There will be turkey giveaways, hot food, raffles, music, parent engagement, and more. If any organization would like to set up an informational table, please respond to this email. Spacing is available; however, you will need to bring your own table.
WHEN: Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: 24 SW Ave B, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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HMHB November 2023 Educational Calendar
Educational classes are available for expectant mothers and new families. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies offers free, hands-on education programs for parents and their support partners, led by community partners and certified HMHB 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: Gaelle Kenol at gkenol@hmhbpbc.org
Click here to learn more
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Medical Office for Rent - Belle Glade
Click below to see a listing for a medical office for rent in Belle Glade.
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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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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Dress for Success October 2023 Newsletter
Catch up with the latest from Dress for Success of the Palm Beaches by reading their latest newsletter.
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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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Oct 30, 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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Housing Equity Study Rollout
The Palm Beach County Housing Equity Study, conducted by the Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County in partnership with Florida International University's Jorge M. Pérez Metropolitan Center, is the first of its kind in the county. It delves into the longstanding inequities and disparities in housing, and provides an analytical perspective and narrative that should prove helpful in determining the most effective policies and strategies for targeting affordable housing resources to communities of color and in greatest need.
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 1, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Riviera Beach Marina Village Event Center, 200 E. 13th Street, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Click here to learn more
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Florida Paychecks for Patriots
– In commemoration of Veterans’ Day, CareerSource Palm Beach County is hosting a job fair for veterans and their spouses to connect them with more than 50 local and national employers, and support services.
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 1 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Ave., West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Community ID of the Palm Beaches
The Community ID of the Palm Beaches is for ANY resident who may have limited access to government-issued forms of identification, and for those who support a diverse and inclusive community. It is not a government-issued form of ID or a driver’s license, but it is a verifiable form of identification that says you are a part of our community. It can be used as a tool by law enforcement, city agencies, health centers, schools, and businesses to better identify, serve, and protect you.
WHEN: Thursday, Nov 2, 16, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis St, 3rd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Confronting the Complexities of Diabetes
The Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County is hosting its fifth annual diabetes educational symposium for healthcare providers and professionals.
WHEN: Friday, Nov 3, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: 6000 N Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Click here to learn more
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20th Annual Families Reading Together at Norton
Children presenting a valid Library card from any Library in Palm Beach County will receive free admission along with one accompanying adult. Don’t miss the fun!
WHEN: Saturday, Nov 4, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Click here to learn more
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Save the Date: Summit on Homelessness
Mark your calendars - Leading the Way Home Summit on Homeless is looking forward to bringing together industry leaders in homelessness and housing to discuss ways to enhance the homeless system.
WHEN: Thursday, Nov 9, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: United Methodist Church, 900 Brandywine Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
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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Activities and Classes - November 2023
Activities and classes at Glades Libraries for the month of November. Click below to see them all!
Click here to learn more
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GRANT OPPORTUNITY: American Heart Association Mini-Grants
Apply for a mini-grant from the American Heart Association. The grant funds projects centered on blood pressure control, nutrition security, and more!
CONTACT: Link to grant here: https://form.jotform.com/223405151280141
Click here to learn more
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Solar Tax Credits for Affordable Housing Developers
The IRS will be offering renewable energy investment tax credits (ITC) which housing developers may use to fund solar panel installation costs. Section 48 Tax Credits, or the Investment Tax Credits (ITC), are for solar projects.
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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BCC Briefs - Oct 17, 2023
At the Oct. 17, 2023, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action on the regular agenda.
Click here to learn more
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CILO Virtual Open House
The Coalition for Independent Living Options, Inc. presents a virtual open house.
WHEN: Thursday, Nov 2, 2023 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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: Saturday, Nov 18, 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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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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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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