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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, May 4, 9:00 am - Inter-Agency Network of PBC April Meeting: Zoom
Tue, May 4, 12:00 pm - Learn How to Fill out Rental Assistance Program Applications: Online
Tue, May 4, 12:30 pm - Introduction to Business Ownership presented by SCORE PBC: Zoom
Wed, May 5, 8:30 am - Food Distribution, (For all), The Glades Initiative, Belle Glade (every Wed)
Wed, May 5, 5:00 pm - PBSC Computer Network Security Info Session: Zoom
Wed, May 5, 6:00 pm - League of Women Voters present Medicaid Expansion Florida: Online
Thu, May 6, 12:00 pm - Survey & Pandemic Check-in presented by Nonprofits First: Online
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The Glades Initiative is Accepting Applications for Two Positions
Front Desk Position (full time): Click here to learn more
Do you enjoy working with people? We are looking for someone at our Front Desk. If you have excellent customer service skills, enjoy multi-tasking, and have meticulous attention to detail, you might be a good fit! If you are interested, be sure to email your resume and cover letter in an email- titled Front Desk Position to jobs@gladesinitiative.org
Cooking Matters Nutrition Education Program Coordinator (part-time)
Do you enjoy teaching adults and children about how to eat healthy and shop on a budget? We're looking for someone with education and/or experience in the area of nutrition. This part-time position is 10-20 hours a week. If you are interested, be sure to email your resume and cover letter in an email- titled Nutrition Education to jobs@gladesinitiative.org
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL
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Open to All: Food Distribution Every Wednesday at The Glades Initiative
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 8:30 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 | 8:30 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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Inter-Agency Network of PBC, April Meeting
Attend the Inter-Agency Network of Palm Beach County's first meeting of the year via Zoom.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Learn How to Fill out Rental Assistance Program Applications
Attend lunch and learn events every Tuesday to learn how to fill out U.S. Treasury Rental Assistance Program applications. Topics include: the application process and how to apply; how to complete an ERA application; eligibility and documents required.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 (every Tuesday) | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Introduction to Business Ownership, Presented by SCORE PBC
Do you know if you have what it takes to be a successful business owner? This workshop will help you decide if you are ready to take the plunge to become a business owner or if you may be better off keeping your day job.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 | 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
COST: $15
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PBSC - National Science Foundation Computer Network Security Information Session
Palm Beach State College is inviting those who are interested in technology to attend the National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer Network Security information session. Enrollment for the Spring semester is open.
WHEN: First Wednesday of each month, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug 4, 2021 | 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
CONTACT: Doug Brown 561-993-1143, Jeanne Murcia 561-790-9054 or John Hadley 561-862-4437
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League of Women Voters Present "Medicaid Expansion Florida" Conversation
The League of Women Voters discusses efforts to expand Medicaid in Florida, an update on how the effort failed in the 2021 Legislative session, and the next steps.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Survey & Pandemic Check-In, presented by Nonprofits First
From Nonprofits First: We want to hear from you! Let's reflect on the past year and how the pandemic has affected your organization. How do you look at the future now?
WHEN: Thursday, May 6, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Countywide Community Revitalization Team Virtual Meeting, by the Office of Community Revitalization PBC
OCR will be hosting the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) Virtual Meeting Tuesday, May 11, at 10 a.m. via Webex.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 11, 2020 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact OCR Director Houston L. Tate, at 233-5303, htate@pbcgov.org
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Mentors Make a Difference. Become a Mentor Today!
Take Stock in Children is looking for mentors to support and meet new students coming into the program in August. Mentors help our students earn a college scholarship by simply just meeting once a week at least 3 times a month during the school year. To learn more, go to our website www.takestockpalmbeach.org and complete a mentor application.
Virtual Mentor Orientation
WHEN: Wednesday, May 12 & 18, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. (May 12); 12:00 p.m. (May 18)
WHERE: Online
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Virtual Career Fair with the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Palm Beach County
Looking for a new career opportunity? The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County wants you to join its team.
WHEN: Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Building Resilience: Using Capital to Advance Economic Mobility, presented by PBC, Palm Health, and More
The purpose of this presentation is to discuss ways to help low-income families build social networks and use social capital to improve their well-being and opportunities for economic mobility.
WHEN: Monday, May 24, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 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 8:30 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 | 8:30 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 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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U.S. Sugar Donates Produce Boxes to
The Glades Initiative
Thank you to U.S. Sugar for providing last week's produce at our weekly food distribution here at The Glades Initiative! We are grateful for their donation!
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Mask Order Modified to Incorporate CDC Changes
Palm Beach County has modified Emergency Order 2020-12 to incorporate guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), on April 27, about mask usage for fully vaccinated people.
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Attend ESOL Classes Online
Attend English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes online by enrolling in a new summer term.
Click here to learn more (John I Leonard/Project Transition sessions)
Click here to learn more (Rolling Green Elementary sessions)
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Update for Clinicians: Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
If you are a clinician, you are encouraged to watch an update regarding the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine and Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.
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Mortgage Assistance Available to Homeowners in PBC
Up to 6 months of assistance (not to exceed $10,000) will be provided to income-eligible households who are at least one month delinquent (after February 29, 2020) in their home mortgage, escrow payments (PITI) and/or condominium and homeowners’ association payments.
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Mandel Public Library: Online Computer Classes
Click on link below to learn all about this month's library events, presented by the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach online.
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PBC Library System Celebrates Haitian Heritage Month
The Palm Beach County Library System is proud to honor Haitian culture, history and language during Haitian Heritage Month in May, a month that includes the important holiday of Haitian Flag Day on May 18.
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May is Mental Health Awareness and Trauma-Informed Care Month in Palm Beach County
Birth to 22: United For Brighter Futures, in partnership with the Becoming a Trauma-Sensitive Community Action Team, is working to address current mental health concerns and statistics through its countywide Get Your Green On campaign.
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PBC Animal Care and Control Offers Cinco De Mayo Savings for Pets
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control will be offering promotional prices on a variety of services for pets, in addition to discounted pet adoption fees.
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Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter - April 2020
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.
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April 2021 Digital Inclusion Initiative Newsletter is Now Available
Please read the April Issue of the Digital Inclusion Initiative Newsletter to learn how this initiative is funded by Federal CARES Act dollars and generous donations from Community Partners. Also, learn how students become eligible for Free Wifi.
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Chamber Chatter - News from BG Chamber of Commerce
Find out what the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce has been up to by reading their May 2021 newsletter.
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The Friday 5 - PBC School District News, April 30, 2021
Read this week's edition of The Friday 5, news, information, and more from the School District of Palm Beach County.
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The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, April 30, 2021
Get the latest update from Florida House of Representative for District 81 Kelly Skidmore.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, May 3, 2021
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
In the Glades
Summer Hunger Relief AmeriCorps VISTA Jobs
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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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EXTENDED FOR MAY: Boot Camp at Glades Pioneer Park, Presented by Palm Beach County Parks and Rec
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation is extending the Free Boot camp class for May at the Glades Pioneer Park! Please help us in spreading the word in Palm Beach County’s Parks and Recreation-Free Fitness in the Park. For the month of May, we are hosting a Boot camp class series every Monday and Wednesday at 6:00 pm at the Glades Pioneer Park. No pre-registration required, and open to the public ages 18 +. We had a great turnout in April and we want to continue spreading the word to the community, staff, and family!
WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays during the month of May 2021 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 SR 715 Belle Glade, FL 33430 (Orange Bowl Field)
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"Mental Health During the Pandemic & Beyond", Presented by the United Way of Palm Beach County
In recognition of Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care Month, local nonprofit and community leaders will be having a virtual conversation about the mental health landscape in PBC and the impact of the pandemic and recent social and racial unrest on our community’s well-being. Panelists will discuss various types of trauma, how to foster resiliency skills, and local behavioral health initiatives and resources for adults, youth, families, veterans, and businesses.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Missoula Children's Theatre and Auditions Returning to the Dolly Hand
The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is excited to announce the return of Missoula Children’s Theatre the week of June 21-25! The Snow Queen auditions are for students grades K-12.
WHEN: Week of June 21 - 25, 2021
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Cente, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For more information, call the box office at 561-993-1160.
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Pahokee Marina
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Okeechobee near the Pahokee Marina located in the City of Pahokee, Florida. This is in response to a water sample taken on 4-26-2021.
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Atrinity Health Center Now Carrying COVID-19 Vaccine
Atrinity Health Center has the COVID 19 Vaccine, Moderna. This vaccine requires a second dosage 28 days from the first one. Patients interested must call to schedule an appointment. The vaccine will be in stock beginning Monday, April 26, 2021.
WHERE: Atrinity Health Center, 1417 NW Ave L, Suite 1 Belle Glade FL 33430
CONTACT: For more information call 561-983-8940
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Do You Want to Improve Your English Language Skills, or Know Someone who Does?
The Literacy Coalition's Glades Family Education program is open for enrollment for adults wanting to improve their English skills. Daytime classes are available online or in-person. The program also offers a preschool program for the young children of our adult students, preparing them to succeed in kindergarten.
WHERE: 981 SE 1st Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: To learn more, or enroll, please call 561-992-8068.
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Prepare Your Child for School and Life with Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
With Palm Beach County schools set to return to traditional, in-person learning in August, we're reminding parents of young children about Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program—a free educational opportunity open to all 4-year-olds. Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County and the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County are holding VPK Awareness Week from April 19 to April 23.
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies March 2021 Educational Calendar
Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Educational Classes continue virtually. 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 online.
WHEN: Check out our YouTube Channel for Small Steps, Great Parents presentations, or our Calendar for a full list of our upcoming Zoom meetings!
WHERE: Virtual via Zoom
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PBC Office of Equal Opportunity RFP - Handicap Accessibility Awareness Grant Program
Handicap Accessibility and Awareness Grant Program will improve accessibility and increase awareness for the approximately 99,000 disabled persons living in Palm Beach County. $30,000 is proposed to be slated for funding. The grant program will enable any non-profit (501) (c)(3) status agency within Palm Beach County, that provides service to persons with disabilities, to apply for funding to improve accessibility and equal opportunity and/or increase public awareness for persons with disabilities.
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Center for Child Counseling - Preventing Child Abuse
In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) is raising awareness and building prevention methods for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Palm Beach County.
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The Friday 5 - News from the PBC School District, April 23, 2021
Read this week's edition of The Friday 5, news, information, and more from the School District of Palm Beach County.
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News from Nonprofits First, April 23, 2021
Read the latest information on COVID-19 resources from Nonprofits First.
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The Skidmore Scoop: News from House District 81, April 23, 2021
Get the latest update from Florida House of Representative for District 81 Kelly Skidmore.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, April 26, 2021
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
Other Areas
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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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