Monday, September 28, 2020
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Monday-Friday  8:00 am       Free Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing, C.L. Brumback at Lakeside Medical
Monday-Friday 11:00 am      FLIPANY Feeding Sites Open (For children), See below for locations
Mon, Sept 28  1:00 pm          Build a New Future with a Career in the Trades
Tue, Sept 29  10:00 am           COVID Resources for Faith-led Business
Tue, Sept 29  10:00 am          Webinar: Fundraising Methods for Your Organization
Tue, Sept 29 & Oct 1  11:00 am  School Feeding Sites Open (For children), See below for locations
Tue, Sept 29  12:00 pm          Behind on Rent? Landlord Information Session
Wed, Sept 30  9:30 am           Food Distribution(For all), The Glades Initiative, Belle Glade
Thu, Oct 1  9:00 am               Zoom: Shining the Light on Frontline Workers
Thu, Oct 1  11:30 am             Leadership Lunch & Learn
Thu, Oct 1  11:30 am             Helping Children & Parents Build Resilience
Thu, Oct 1  5:00 pm               Free Support Group for Women in High Conflict Relationships
Fri, Oct 2  12:00 pm               Navigating Sea Level Rise

Glades Area
Open to All: Food Distribution Every Wednesday at The Glades InitiativeTGIFOODFOODHERE

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 33430
CONTACT: For questions, call us at 561-996-3310
Build a New Future with a Career in the TradesTRADES

Attend a virtual trade fair to learn more about programs in: Autocad, automotive, carpentry, cosmetology, electrical, heavy equipment, HVAC, and more!

WHEN: Monday, Sept 28 & 29, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Click here to learn more
COVID Resources for Faith-Led BusinessesCOVIDRESOURCES

Receive information on SBA programs for small business recovery; get a federal legislation update on COVID-19 relief for small businesses, and more!

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 29, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Click here to learn more
Webinar: What Methods of Fundraising Are Right for Your Organization?FUNDRAISING

One Size Doesn't Fit All - Discover What Methods of Fundraising Are Right for Your Organization.

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 29, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Marilyn Bieber, [email protected], 561-910-6678

Click here to learn more
Is Your Tenant Behind on Rent? Landlord Information SessionTENANT

CARES Act Rental Assistance may be available if your tenant was current in rent prior to COVID-19 and can prove loss of employment or income. 

TWO SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 29, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. or 5:30 p.m.
CONTACT: For more information, email [email protected] or call 561-355-4792

Click here to learn more
Zoom: Domestic Violence Awareness Month Opening Ceremony: Shining the Light on Frontline WorkersFRONTLINE

From the Domestic Violence Council: 2020 has challenged frontline workers to rethink and reinvent how they provide domestic violence services, and our county responded with vigor. Please join the Domestic Violence Council of Palm Beach for our virtual Opening Ceremony to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month and celebrate frontline advocates, therapists, CPIs, case managers, and BIP providers.

WHEN: Thursday, Oct 1, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 

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Leadership PBC Lunch & LearnLUNCHANDLEARN

Attend a virtual mental health training for parents, employers and family support networks. Gain valuable insights and coping skills for children and parents, practices for employers and family networks to support parents' mental health, and more. 

WHEN: Thursday, Oct 1, 2020 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Click here to learn more
From Isolation to Inspiration - Helping Children & Parents Build Resilience, and Other WorkshopsISOLATION

A virtual mental health learning opportunity for parents, employers and family support networks, presented by Leadership Palm Beach County. Visit www.TraintheBrainPBC.org to view a calendar of FREE virtual opportunities offered throughout the month of October.

WHEN: Thursday, Oct 1, 2020 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

Click here to learn more
FREE Support Group for Women in High Conflict RelationshipsWOMENSUPPORT

Attend a weekly support group for Women in High Conflict Relationships. The support group will help you learn about use, power/control, and how to identify unhealthy relationships.

WHEN: Thursdays | 5:00 p.m.
CONTACT: For information & registration, please call their Chai Line at 561-684-1991

Click here to learn more
League of Women Voters: Navigating Sea Level RiseSEALEVEL

Join the City of Delray Beach and the League's Environmental Issues Group at "RISE: A Climate & Art Weekend" for a panel discussion to learn how the effects of Climate Change impact your community (and your pocketbook!) and what your local officials are doing about it.

WHEN: Friday, Oct 2, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Click here to learn more
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.
CONTACT: Karen at 561-433-3940 x119 or at [email protected]

Click here to learn more
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.

Click here to learn more
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

Click here to learn more
Food Distributions in the GladesFOODLIST

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 Tuesdays & Thursdays (For Ages 18 and under)

Free Meal Distribution Continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays - BreakSpot Grab 'n Go Meals are FREE to anyone 18 years of age and younger (22 years of age and younger for ESE students), regardless of financial need.

Meals served at the food distribution sites, and at school when the School District of Palm Beach County returns on September 21, will be free to all students and children 18 years of age and younger (22 year old and younger if ESE). 

Student grab-and-go meals will be available at 173 District-operated and charter schools throughout the County. Distributions will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Three days worth of meals will be provided on Tuesdays, and two days worth of meals will be distributed on Thursdays.

WHEN: Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Click here for more info

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Hunger Relief Update - Sept 14, 2020

Below you will find (1) information about the Palm Beach County Food Finder Map (2) a list of food resources (3) additional food resource news and (4) resource and stakeholder updates from DCF.

Click here to read the Hunger Relief Update
$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.

Click here to learn more
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. 

CONTACT: Receiving application at: https://www.elcpalmbeach.org/early-head-start-parents

Click here to learn more 
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 
Click here to learn more (Landlord Tenant Assistance)
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.

Click here to learn more
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.

Click here to learn more
Upcoming Webinars - October 2020

The Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce provides a listing of upcoming webinars in Oct. 2020.

Click here to learn more
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. 

Click here to learn more
Nonprofits First - Community Update Sept 25, 2020

Read Nonprofits First's latest COVID-19 Community Update. 

Click here to learn more (COVID-19 Resources)
CSC: Monday Morning Update, Sept 28, 2020

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                                                 

  • Developmental Consultant (Belle Glade)
  • Program Supervisor (Wellington)
  • Multiple Positions
Other Areas
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. 

Click here to learn more
Previous Postings - The Glades Area
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
Walk-Up Testing at C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic at Lakeside Medical CenterCLBRUMBACK

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

Click here to learn more
Coronavirus Relief Fund Emergency Repair Program

Palm Beach County Department of Housing and Economic Sustainability hereby announce the availability of $3,685,932 in CRF funding to assist residents impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. CRF funding will provide Emergency Repair assistance to income eligible owner occupied residences, impacted by COVID-19, to address emergency ONLY conditions such as the installation, replacement or repair of: roofs, windows, doors and/or heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).

Click here to learn more
PBC Youth Services to Resume Free In-Person Mental Health Services

In accordance with Palm Beach County entering Phase 2, Step 1 reopening, mental health services provided by the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department's Residential Treatment and Family Counseling (RTFC) Division will resume in-person services beginning September 21. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. with locations in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach and Belle Glade.

Click here to learn more
Online Community Service Opportunities for Teens

The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office is offering online community service opportunities for teens via Zoom. These hours are accepted by the Palm Beach County Office of the State Attorney.

CONTACT: To register for the workshop, contact Marcia Bahia at   [email protected] and provide: Full name - Date of Birth - Email Address - Phone Number - Probation Officer (if applicable)

Click here to learn more
Anti-Bullying Virtual Workshop

From the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office: Your children will enjoy this educational and fun Zoom session! To schedule group sessions (up to 10 children per session), contact us.

CONTACT: Marcia Bahia at [email protected]

Click here to learn more
Glades Area Libraries Calendar of Digital Activities Sept - Oct 2020

Click below for a schedule of children and teen zoom activities for the months of September - October 2020. 

Click here to learn more
Center for Child Counseling Newsletter - Sept 18, 2020

The Center for Child Counseling discusses "Positive Parenting and Discipline Strategies for Your Child" in their latest newsletter edition. 

Click here to learn more
Nonprofits First - Community Update Sept 18, 2020

Read Nonprofits First's latest COVID-19 Community Update. 

Click here to learn more (COVID-19 Resources)
CSC: Monday Morning Update, Sept 21, 2020

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                                                 
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