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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, Sept 12, 4:00 pm - Attend FAU for free Zoom meeting
Tue, Sept 13, 3:00 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Sept 14, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Sept 14, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Sept 14, 10:00 am - Nonprofits First Presents: The Bold Brand Makeover: Online
Wed, Sept 14, 4:30 pm - Hispanic Heritage Event, Clarence E Anthony Library, South Bay
Thu, Sept 15, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Using IT to Run and Grow Your Business: Online
Sat, Sept 17, 11:00 am - Hispanic Heritage Event, Loula V Library, Pahokee
Sat, Sept 17, 2:00 pm - Hispanic Heritage Event, Clarence E Anthony Library, South Bay
Sat, Sept 17, 3:00 pm - Hispanic Heritage Event, Loula V Library, Pahokee
Sun, Sept 18, 1:30 pm - Health Services Event for Glades Residents, BG
Sun, Sept 18, 3:00 pm - Belle Glade Prayer Walk: Stop the Violence, Loading Ramp, BG
Tue, Sept 20, 9:00 am - PATCH Hybrid Meeting, The Glades Initiative & Zoom
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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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"Attend FAU for Free" Zoom Meeting
The Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program is seeking academically talented, first-generation students to apply for its full academic financial aid package. Join the Scholarship Interest Meetings to learn more about how you could graduate from Florida Atlantic University debt-free.
WHEN: Monday, Sept 12, 2022 | 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Nonprofits First Presents: The Bold Brand Makeover
Learn the fundamentals of a strong brand that builds capacity in every way, growing your relevance, community, and funding to make a greater impact with your mission.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 14, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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Hispanic Heritage Month Events at Glades 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."
A Game of Dominoes
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 14, 2022 | 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Clarence E Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
Super Saturday Storytimes
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 17 & 24, 2022 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Library, 525 Bacom Point Rd, Pahokee, FL 33476
Hispanic Dishes Tour
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 17, 2022 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Clarence E Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Ave, South Bay, FL 33493
Hispanic Heritagre Art with Artist Jose Mendez
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 17, 2022 | 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loula V York Library, 525 Bacom Point Rd, Pahokee, FL 33476
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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SCORE PBC Presents: Using IT to Run and Grow Your Business
Instead of spending your time supporting the tools that run your business, the right IT tools actually free you to run your business successfully.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 15, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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Health Services Event for Glades Residents
New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in partnership with the Glades Faith-Based Health Educators and The American Heart Association invite you to an event in Belle Glade.
WHEN: Sunday, Sept 18, 2022 | 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1101 West Avenue A, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Belle Glade Prayer Walk: Stop the Violence
The Glades Area Ministerial Association is hosting the Belle Glade Prayer Walk: Stop the Violence and Crime event in September.
WHEN: Sunday, Sept 18, 2022 | 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loading Ramp, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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PATCH Monthly Meeting: Hybrid (Zoom & In-Person)
PATCH (Planned Approach To Community Health) will be held via Zoom. If you serve the Glades, please join. This is going to be a hybrid meeting. Please print your own agenda and minutes.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 20, 2021 | 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 (Passcode: 1234)
Click here to learn more
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Countywide Community Revitalization Team Virtual Meeting
Join the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) for a virtual WebEx meeting
hosted by the Office of Community Revitalization (OCR). Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) members and OCR staff will provide an update on projects currently underway and/or planned to address community needs.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 20, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
Click here to learn more
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Healthier Glades Mini Grant Virtual Information Session
Healthier Glades will be hosting its virtual mini-grant information session on September 24, 2022, at 1 pm via zoom. Please click on the link below to register.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 24, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
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 (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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Health Care District's Primary Care Clinics Receive Health Center Quality Recognition
For the fourth year in a row, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded a gold-level “Health Center Quality Leader” to the Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics. This recognition means the clinics are ranked among the top 10% of health centers nationally for best overall clinical quality measure (CQM).
Click here to learn more
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FREE Android Phone & Mobile Service
Click below to learn if your household may be eligible for a free Android phone and mobile service.
Click here to learn more
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RFP: Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding
Palm Beach County is making available $1,000,000 from the federal HOME Investments Partnership Program (HOME) to serve as the Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding (LGAOF) contribution for an application to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s (FHFC) 9% Housing Credits Program RFA 2022-202.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Sept 8, 2022
Inside PBC News: The Westgate Belvedere Homes community has a new dog park, featuring areas for large and small pups with doggie drinking fountains, shaded areas, and benches for owners. The Year of the Orchid is launching at Mounts Botanical Garden ... it is kicking off with the annual Exotics and Orchid Sale, Sept 17 and 18.
Click here to learn more
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EveryParent: Expert Parenting Tips for Your Child with ADHD
Getting an ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) diagnosis for your child may answer some of the behaviors you've been seeing like lack of concentration and impulsivity. But what comes next? What can you do as a parent?
Click here to learn more
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PBC Clerk of the Court Report - September 2022
Explore the clerk's new official records system, now live.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Commissioner Melissa McKinlay Memo: Sept 9, 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, Sept 12, 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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League of Women Voters: Education
The League of Women Voters hosts Michael Burke, the superintendent of Palm Beach County Schools, during their September meeting.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 21, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online or in person, Mel's Way Bistro, 3536 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth, FL 33467
Click here to learn more
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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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Shop for Success at The Square
From Shop for Success: "Mark your calendars! For one weekend only, get popular brand-name clothing at unreal prices! Our much-anticipated Shop for Success pop-up sale will be held"
WHEN: Friday, Sept 30-Oct 1, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Square, Space 136, West Palm Beach, FL
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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The Glades Initiative Offers a New Program to Improve Women's Health!
The Glades Initiative's Women's Health Care Program provides many services to clients:
- Guide patients through the health care system
- Assist in the process of obtaining medical insurance as needed
- Facilitate referrals for mammogram screenings and pap smears
- Work with patients with abnormal mammograms, biopsies, or pap smear
- And much more
CONTACT: Alma Rios at arios@gladesinitiative.org or 561-996-3310
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (English and Spanish)
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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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Infrastructure Sales Tax Program for Public Housing Authorities
The Palm Beach County Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) announces the availability of $2,500,000 in County funds under the Infrastructure Sales Tax (IST) Program.
Click here to learn more
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International Overdose Day: DOH to Provide Naloxone through County Health Departments
On International Overdose Awareness Day, the Florida Department of Health announced an initiative to ensure readily available access to naloxone, a lifesaving medication that could reduce thousands of substance abuse deaths across the state, through its county health departments.
Click here to learn more
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EveryParent: Going Back to School Can Bring out Big Emotions in Your Child
Going back to school can be a stressful time for your child. A lot of emotions could be bubbling up inside. It's important to set aside time to talk to your child about what they are feeling, says Carolina Libreros, a Triple P supervisor for the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County. For more helpful tips, expert advice, and local resources to raise a strong reader, visit EveryParentPBC.org/transitions and download the free EveryParent app.
Click here to learn more
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American Heart Association Metabolic Syndrome Awareness Campaign and Survey
Do you know that Metabolic syndrome can raise a person’s risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other serious health problems? As part of the American Heart Association’s Health Equity Council, we are developing a Metabolic Syndrome awareness campaign and we need your help to collect baseline information about awareness of Metabolic syndrome in Palm Beach County using a brief survey. As part of this survey, there is also an opportunity for anyone living with metabolic syndrome to share their story and be entered into a raffle to earn a gift card.
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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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Sept 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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FSA Retake Opportunity
Retake the FSA in Belle Glade on Sept. 20. You must attend all three days to get one combined score. Register now at TESTPBC.com. Space is limited.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 20-23, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
Click here to learn more
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The Frog Prince Auditions at the Dolly Hand
Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre’s production of “The Frog Prince” on Monday, September 26 at 4pm. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 to register and plan to stay for two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.
WHEN: Monday, Sept 26, 2022 | 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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4th Annual Tri-City Trivia Challenge Registration
The 4th Annual Tri-City Trivia Challenge returns to the Belle Glade Library. Sign up your team today!
Deadline to register
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 27, 2022
CONTACT: Jill Nightingale, nightingalej@pblibrary.org
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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Global Health Community Prostate Cancer Awareness and Sickle Cell Disease and Trait
Global Health and Community Service, Inc. and the Florida Statewide Organization of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will host a series of programs on a variety of medical conditions. Please see below the programs and links to register for the programs.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 1, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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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