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Mon, Jun 3 -30 Bag Purchase Benefiting The Glades Initiative at Belle Glade Winn Dixie
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Benefiting The Glades Initiative- Community Bag Program - purchase at our Belle Glade Winn Dixie
Have you heard the news? The Glades Initiative has been selected as the beneficiary of the Community Bag Program! Each time the $2.50 reusable Community Bag is purchased at the Winn Dixie in Belle Glade during the month of June, we will receive a $1 donation.
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Emergency Preparedness Supply Drive 
Donate much-needed supplies to neighbors in need to United Way's Emergency Preparedness Supply Drive between June 3 and June 14, 2019.
WHEN: Monday, June 3-June 14, June 1, 2019
WHERE: West Technical Education Center, 2625 NW 16th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT:
For more information about donations or to organize your own supply drive please contact:
Meghan Foley, [email protected], 561-375-6678
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Earn While You Learn with CareerSource's NextStep
NextStep is open to young adults, ages 17-24, who have recently graduated high school and are residents of Palm Beach County. This fast-paced, 4-week paid program requires participants to commit to five days a week and five hours each day.
WHEN: Monday, June 3 - June 28, 2019
WHERE: West Career Center, 1085 South Main Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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The Glades Region Career & Post-Secondary Expo
Seeking employment? In need of a high school diploma? Desire to learn a skill or trade? Plan to attend The Glades Region Career & Post-Secondary Expo.
WHEN:
Thursday June 6, 2019 9:00 am to 11:00 am
WHERE: West Technical Education Center
2625 NW 16th Street
Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Dr. Charlene R. Ford (561) 829-4620
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Glades Area Career Source Center June 2019 Skills building Calendar
Build your skills to help secure a job. Read about upcoming Glades Area Career Source events planned for June 2019.
Click here to see all Glades area Career Source activities for the month
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, June 3, 2019
Get the latest information from the Children's Services Council: Council commits additional funds to summer camp, Hepatitis A is on the rise, and much more!
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Job Opportunities
Community Breast Health Navigator in Belle Glade.
Susan G. Komen Florida is hiring a Community Breast Health Navigator in Belle Glade. The position is full time, located in the Glades with one day a week at the Komen office in West Palm Beach. We are looking for someone who is from the area, bi-lingual and has a background as a community health worker job description and interested candidates should send their resume to [email protected].
Click here
for job description.
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Human Traficking Coalition Meeting
We hope that you can join us for our next coalition meeting
WHEN:
June 12, 2019 -
10 am to 12 pm
WHERE:
Mounts Botanical Garden Auditorium 531 N Military Trail, in West Palm
CONTACT:
Laura Cusack, MSW ph 561.544.7337
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League of Womens' Voters Luncheon
"A WHOLE NEW WORLD" is the topic for the next Womens' Voters Luncheon.
WHEN:
June 19, 2019 -
11 am to 1 pm
WHERE:
Atlantis Country Club, Atlantis, Florida
CONTACT: Estelle Friedman - 561.968.4123
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Previous Postings - The Glades Area
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Glades Area Resource Guide - Calling New Orgs
If you are a new organization - or know of a new organization - providing services in the Glades, please submit information to be included in our new edition of the Glades Area Resource Guide! We are currently updating the listings in our Glades Area Resource Guide - a listing of more than 175 service providers offering services in the Glades.
CONTACT INFO: For more information, contact 561-996-3310; to submit new listings or change to current listings, please email to
[email protected]
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A Book for EveryChild
From EveryParent website: "To encourage summer reading, every child in public elementary schools in Palm Beach County will receive a free book this month courtesy of Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County ... "
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Belle Glade's Recreation Programs Starting in June
The City of Belle Glade's Recreation Department is gearing up for a busy summer by offering a number of recreation programs free to residents.
Activities starting in June:
CONTACT: For more information contact City of Belle Glade Parks and Recreation Department at 561-996-0100 x4148, or visit
www.bellegladegov.com
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Boost Mobile Back to School Bash 2019
WHEN:
Saturday, August 3, 2019
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CONTACT:
For more information, contact Amin Mohamad at 561-449-1039
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$440,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Glades Students
From Take Stock in Children: "50 seniors from Glades Central High School received $440,000 in Florida Prepaid scholarships as a result of their commitment to the Take Stock in Children Palm Beach & Johnson Scholars program. These graduating seniors joined the program back in 2015 and have maintained their participation in the program throughout high school ... "
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Glades Area Libraries June 2019 Activities
Read about upcoming Glades Area Library events planned for June 2019.
Click here to see all Glades area library activities for the month
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Grant Opportunity: CSC's 2019 Great Ideas Initiative
Children's Services Council has released their 2019 Great Ideas initiative. Click below for more information about this grant opportunity, where to access the grant guidelines and the application. CSC is hosting information sessions in early June. Any questions regarding this opportunity should be sent to [email protected]
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Deadline
WHEN: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 | 2:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more (information shared by Nonprofits First)
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, May 28, 2019
Get the latest information from the Children's Services Council: Council commits additional funds to summer camp, Hepatitis A is on the rise, and much more!
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Previous Postings - Other Areas
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Posting Information: eBlast and Volunteers
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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.
*If you want to submit a posting please email us at [email protected]
or (561) 996-3310.*
If you would like to submit your volunteer opportunities on our site below, please email us at [email protected]
Check the
Glades Community Calendar
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additional activities scheduled in
the Glades area:
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Check out Volunteer Opportunities at the Glades Initiative
or opportunities with our Partners in the Glades
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Donate to the Glades Initiative, Inc.
SOLICITATIONS UNDER THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES REGISTRATION #CH16445 BENEFIT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THE GLADES INITIATIVE, INC. INFORMATION ABOUT THE GLADES INITIATIVE IS AVAILABLE AT (561) 996-3310, OR AT www.gladesinitiative.org 'A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES AT WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM OR BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.' The Glades Initiative, Inc. a not for profit tax exempt organization receives 100% of each contribution.
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