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Open to All: Food Distribution Every Wednesday at The Glades Initiative
For the past year and a half, and continuing into the future, The Glades Initiative offers weekly food distribution to anyone in need. Those coming in cars are asked to line up beside the office for drive-through pick-up on Wednesdays from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM. Both drivers and walkers will receive food bags on a first-come first-serve basis.
Our staff and volunteers will wear personal protective gear as we handle and distribute the food bags. We ask that drivers and their passengers remain in their vehicles and practice social distancing measures to keep everyone safe.
WHEN: Every Wednesday | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL
CONTACT: For questions, call us at 561-996-3310
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Basic4Babies Emergency Pantry
From Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies: Our emergency pantry for infants provides formula, baby food and diapers for children ages birth through three in Palm Beach County whose families face financial hardship. Since our inception, HMHB has recognized a tremendous need for infant essentials that many of our families simply cannot afford. As a result, we opened Basics4Babies.
Belle Glade Location
WHEN: Tuesdays | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1079 South Main Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-623-2800
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Inter-Agency Network Zoom Meeting
Bambi Fanto of PBC Victim Services Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month will provide an overview on: Statistics During COVID-19, Red Flags to Look for Regarding Clients, Action Steps to Help, and Resources.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 6, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Divas in the Trucking Industry
Divas in the Trucking Industry feature presenter Chad Driggs from the Buckner Company.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 6, 2020 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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The Glades Region Unveils New Welcome Sign
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay will unveil a new “Welcome to the Everglades Agricultural Area” sign at SR 80 and CR 880, also known as 20-Mile Bend.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 7, 2020 | 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: SR 80 and CR 880, also known as 20-Mile Bend
CONTACT: For additional information, contact Kelley Burke, 561-315-6444.
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Florida Voices for Health Webinar
Join Randy Scheid from Quantum Foundation as we discuss the current state of healthcare access in Florida with special guest Scott Darius. Mr. Darius is the Executive Director of Florida Voices for Health.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 7, 2020 | 10:00 a.m.
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FREE Virtual Workshop: Diabetes Self-Management Program
Learning topics include: monitoring, healthy eating, problem-solving, working with health care providers, and making weekly action plans.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 8, 15, 22, 29 & Nov 5, 12, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Become a CHW Care Coordinator
The Community Health Worker (CHW) training program offers the full complement of education hours and content areas that you need to fulfill the training requirements (30 contact hours) for the certification application as a community health worker. The program is offered at no cost to employed community health workers at non-profits, community clinics, and county-funded organizations. Training is web-based.
WHEN: Friday, Oct 9 - December 18, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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School District of PBC Facebook Live Events
The Palm Beach County School District will host a series of Facebook Live events covering a number of school district departments and priorities.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 15, 29 & Nov 12, 2020 | 5:00 p.m.
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Factoring in Fathers: The Nuts 'n Bolts of Paternal Perinatal Mental Health
Dr. Singley will provide an overview of how men's socialization relates to common perinatal mental health issues with an emphasis on how clinicians can be more father-inclusive and sensitive to common men's issues as they navigate the transition to fatherhood.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 22, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Learn More About Protecting Your Memory
Participate in a brief Education and Screening Event regarding Brain Health, and receive a $10 gift card to Winn Dixie, and healthy snacks. This event is being sponsored by Healthier Glades and the College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University.
WHEN: Sunday, Oct 25, 2020 | 10:30 a.m. (Canal Point); 12:00 p.m. (First United Methodist)
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Want to Run for Office? Campaign School & Community Leadership Training
Leadership Palm Beach County has collaborated with a number of other Palm Beach County organizations to co-sponsor the Florida Institute for Political Leadership's Campaign School & Community Leadership Training.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 27, 28 & 29, 2020 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Food Distributions in the Glades
The Glades Initiative Food Distribution Every Wednesday (Open to Everyone)
For the past year and a half, and continuing into the future, The Glades Initiative offers weekly food distribution to anyone in need. Those coming in cars are asked to line up beside the office for drive-through pick-up on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Both drivers and walkers will receive food bags on a first-come first-serve basis.
Our staff and volunteers will wear personal protective gear as we handle and distribute the food bags. We ask that drivers and their passengers remain in their vehicles and practice social distancing measures to keep everyone safe.
WHEN: Every Wednesday | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For questions, call us at 561-996-3310
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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 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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Flipany Grab 'n Go Sites (For Ages 18 and under)
Attached is a list of locations for Grab 'n Go Feeding Sites in the Glades.
WHEN: Monday - Friday | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for more information about site locations
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School Sites Free Meal Distribution (For Ages 18 and under)
Beginning September 21, breakfast and lunch will be free to all students attending school in-person on campus. The District will also continue to have free grab-and-go curbside meal pickup for those who have remained in distance learning, students 18 years of age and younger (22 and younger for ESE). Grab-and-go meals will continue to be distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please check here for times and locations.
The times and specific locations on campus for the curbside grab-and-go will vary by school. Food distribution will be available at more than 100 District-operated and charter schools throughout the County. Grab-and-go meals will continue to be distributed on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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Hunger Relief Update - Sept 28, 2020
This week’s update is very long and full of important information, once again. Please note the expansion and changes to the School District of Palm Beach County’s BreakSpot Grab ‘n Go sites in blue below and be sure to scroll to the end.
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PBC Library Belle Glade Branch Offers Additional Hours Beginning October 4
Beginning Sunday, Oct. 4, the Palm Beach County Library System Belle Glade Branch will offer Sunday hours from noon to 5 p.m.
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Honoring Suicide Prevention Month
BeWellPBC recently brought together lived and learned experts on the topic of suicide—a mental health concern on the rise during the pandemic according to a recent CDC study. Some local champions shared their insights on how to recognize signs and where to go for help in this open and honest conversation:
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Healthy Mothers Health Babies Educational Calendar
From Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies: Educational Classes Have Gone Virtual! In doing our part to keep the community healthy and safe, HMHB has temporarily suspended all in-person educational classes. However, we are continuing to hold classes virtually.
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Parents Against Gangs Virtual Workshop
The virtual workshop will raise parents' awraeness on gang recruitment, how to recognize gang signs, juvenile crime, and how a criminal record can bring a lifetime of consequence to a child.
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Eviction Moratorium Lifted
The Governor has lifted the Eviction Moratorium but the CDC temporary halt of evictions through December 21, 2020 is still in effect ...
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Belle Glade Chamber Chatter: Oct 2020
The Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce publishes the newest edition of its Chamber Chatter.
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The United Way Beat
From the United Way of Palm Beach County: For over 90 years, we’ve seen our neighbors come together to help each other meet daily basic needs, recover from hurricanes, and persevere through the economic impact of a global pandemic. We want to provide ways for everyone to see, feel, and be the compassionate heartbeat and helping hand that our community needs more than ever.
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LORHN - Fall Newsletter
Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network provides information on information on COVID-19 resources and much more!
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McKinlay Memo: News From District 6 CARES Funding
From Commissioner Melissa McKinlay: The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved the CARES Mortgage Assistance Program on May 15, 2020, to accelerate assistance to eligible homeowners whose households have suffered a loss of income due to COVID-19.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Oct 5, 2020
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
- Part-time Medical Instructors (Phlebotomy & Home Health Aide programs)
Other Areas
- End the HIV Epidemic
- Ryan White Part A
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Golden Years Dinner Grab & Go Breakfast
Free hot meals and breakfast delivered every Tuesday afternoon/evenings and Saturday mornings to individuals over 60, and free nutritions "Community Grab & Go" student breakfasts for children 5 to 18 every Tuesday and Friday mornings.
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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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., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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Walk-Up Testing at C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic at Lakeside Medical Center
C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic at Lakeside Medical Center is offering COVID-19 walk-up testing for residents. Testing is by appointment only for any age; patients need not be symptomatic.
WHEN: Monday-Friday (by appointment only) | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics at Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-642-1000
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Oct Hot Topic: Election Campaign Ads and Polls
Join the October Hot Topic from the League of Women Voters for a pre-election, deep-dive analysis of campaign ads and polling and how they affect elections.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 21, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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Trench Rescue at PBSC Belle Glade Campus
From Palm Beach State College: We are excited to announce that the Belle Glade Campus of Palm Beach State College will be once again hosting PBSC's Fire Academy Trench Rescue training during the week of October 26 through October 30, 2020. We invite members of the community to come watch this complex training.
WHEN: Monday, Oct 26 - 30, 2020
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$23 Million Available to Restart Businesses in PBC
Fill out an application for the CARES Restart Business Grant Program, which began taking applications last Friday, Sept. 25. The online application will be accessible for a two-week period that closes on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
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Early Head Start Program Accepting Applications
The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County's Early Head Start Program is receiving applications for childcare services for children six weeks to three years of age.
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Facing Eviction? The Legal Aid Society Provides Free Legal Assistance
The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County provides free legal assistance and representation in landlord tenant matters to eligible tenants who have been impacted by COVID-19 in Palm Beach County.
Click here to learn more (Landlord Tenant Assistance)
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Jim Moran Institute Small Business & Nonprofit Executive Programs
This Small Business Executive Program and Nonprofit Executive Program are ideal for CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, executive directors and presidents of small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Created to be a world-class learning experience that accommodates busy schedules, the programs equip executives to emerge stronger leaders ready to capitalize on business opportunities, implement best-practice management and turn challenges into strategic advantages. Apply by Sept. 30 for Palm Beach County.
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Highridge Family Center to Resume Free Residential Treatment Program for Palm Beach County Youth
Beginning September 29, Palm Beach County Youth Services Department's Highridge Family Center will resume its free certified trauma-informed care residential treatment program for youth ages 11-16, who are experiencing problems at home, school, with friends, and in the community.
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Upcoming Webinars - October 2020
The Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce provides a listing of upcoming webinars in Oct. 2020.
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McKinlay Memo: News From District 6
Read the latest issue of the McKinlay Memo, the newsletter from District 6 Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay.
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Nonprofits First - Community Update Sept 25, 2020
Read Nonprofits First's latest COVID-19 Community Update.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Sept 28, 2020
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
- Developmental Consultant (Belle Glade)
- Program Supervisor (Wellington)
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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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