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The information appearing in this email is for general informational purposes only. Reference to any product, service, event or program is for the information and convenience of the public and does not constitute endorsement by The Glades Initiative.
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The Glades Initiative Office is Closed for the Holidays
The Food Distribution Will Continue as Scheduled
The Glades Initiative, Inc. office will be closed Friday, Dec 24 - Dec 31, 2021. We will reopen on Monday, Jan 3, 2022 at 8 a.m. Please note, while our offices are closed, our food distribution will continue at its regular hours from the back of the building - see food posting.
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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, Dec 20, 5:00 pm - FAMU Recruitment Event, West Tech, Belle Glade
Tue, Dec 21, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Dec 22 - Free Walk-up Pediatric and Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines, See Listing for Locations
Wed, Dec 22, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Dec 22, 4:00 pm - Movie Night with PBSO, Towne Square, Belle Glade
Wed, Dec 22, 6:00 pm - Christmas Candlelight Worship, Comm. United Methodist, Belle Glade
Thu, Dec 23, 4:00 pm - Fun with Christ Fellowship, Towne Square, Belle Glade
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The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours
We hope that the flexibility of our new “Pantry of Choice” hours helps us to serve you better. You may come to shop in the pantry once per week at any time during open hours. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines)! Food will no longer be distributed outside.
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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FAMU Recruitment Presentation Event
All Glades area high school seniors are invited to attend this informational session.
WHEN: Monday, Dec 20, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: West Technical Education Center, 2625 NW 16th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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City of Belle Glade Presents 'It's a Winter Wonderland'
The City of Belle Glade presents a series of happenings at Towne Square.
Movie Night with PBSO
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec 22, 2021 | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fun with Christ Fellowship
WHEN: Thursday, Dec 23, 2021 | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Towne Square, at the corner of Dr MLK Blvd and Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Free Walk-up Pediatric and Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines
Free adult and pediatric doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for individuals as young as five years of age are available at Health Care District of Palm Beach County mobile clinic sites countywide.
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec 22, 2021
WHERE:
- K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary, 3000 E. Main St, Canal Point, FL 33438 (7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
- Glade View Elementary, 1100 SW Ave. G, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.)
CONTACT: Visit www.hcdpbc.org and click the blue COVID-19 Information Center button for updates to the Health Care District’s COVID-19 vaccination schedule.
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Christmas Candlelight Worship
From Community United Methodist Church: "Celebrate the new beginning that comes with the birth of our savior."
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec 22, 2021 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Community United Methodist Church, 401 SW 1st Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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2022 Homeless Point in Time Count - Volunteers Needed, Sign up Now for Training
The Point in Time Homeless Count is an annual street and shelter count to determine the number of people who are experiencing homelessness. To cover all of Palm Beach County, it takes several hundred volunteers every year. Volunteers work in teams that each have an experienced team lead who can answer any questions and ensure the evening is a success. Register to participate in the count, which takes place in late January 2022.
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Blind Boys of Alabama Performance at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame & winners of five Grammy Awards, they are known for crossing multiple musical boundaries from traditional gospel favorites to contemporary spiritual material.
WHEN: Saturday, Jan 8, 2022 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Call the box office at 561-993-1160
COST: $30 Adults; $15 Age 17 & under
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Drumline Live! at Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
Drumline Live! was created by the musical team behind 20th Century Fox’s hit movies, “Drumline” and “Drumline: A New Beat”. Complete with dazzling choreography and explosive percussion, Drumline Live! is a thrilling spectacle with musical highlights from hip-hop, American soul, gospel, and jazz to name a few.
WHEN: Saturday, Jan 11, 2022 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Call the box office at 561-993-1160
COST: $29 Adults; $15 Age 17 & under
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Beyond Roe: Reproductive Rights in Florida by League of Women Voters
Amy Weintraub is the Reproductive Rights Program Director for Progress Florida and chairs the Reproductive Rights Task Force for Florida NOW. A seasoned organizer, Amy has worked most of her adult life identifying, educating, and activating citizens toward social justice.
WHEN: Wednesday, Jan 19, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours
We hope that the flexibility of our new “Pantry of Choice” hours helps us to serve you better. You may come to shop in the pantry once per week at any time during open hours. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines)! Food will no longer be distributed outside.
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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Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Assistance Available to Palm Beach County Residents
Funding will assist income eligible homeowners, residing in the unincorporated area of Palm Beach County, with substantial rehabilitation to correct code violations or items that will soon become a code violation. Properties MUST be located within a federally designated Qualified Census Tract (QCT).
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What Health Issues Concern You Most? Community Partners of South Florida Wants to Know
Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL) is interested in hearing from Palm Beach County’s residents on what public health issues concern you most. CPSFL plans to create quarterly health outreach campaigns based on the top four issues this survey reveals. We will be in touch in the new year to invite you to join us in our campaign efforts!
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ELCPBC Parent Connection Newsletter
Read the Early Learning Coalition's Parent Connection newsletter today!
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Dec 16, 2021
New Voting Rules! Testing Sites Holiday Closures, Save The Date and register for PBC Day, Final Adopted Redistricting Map, December & Holiday Events, and more in this issue of Count-e-News.
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Tax Talk with Anne Gannon
Constitutional Tax Collector Anne Gannon provides up an update for her constituents.
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The Friday 5: News from PBC School District, Dec 17, 2021
Learn what the School District of Palm Beach County has been doing by reading the latest issue of The Friday 5.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Dec 20, 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
The Glades Initiative, Inc.
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Community ID of the Palm Beaches
Get your Community ID at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach. Useful for law enforcement, health centers, schools, and more. What to bring: proof of ID, proof of residency, $20 fee.
WHEN: Thursday, Jan 6 & 20, Feb 3 & 17, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
CONTACT: Call to make an appointment at 561-655-8944, ext 146
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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The Glades Initiative is Hiring!
We are hiring! Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the residents of the Glades? Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Come join us at The Glades Initiative! We are accepting applicants for the following positions:
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word OPERATIONS in the title of the email.
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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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Race for Freedom by PBC Human Trafficking Task Force & Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches
The Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches is partnering with the Human Trafficking Task Force for the 4th Annual Race for Freedom 5K. This will be a virtual race, so you can participate anywhere. Early bird registration ends 12/15/21 so sign up now if you’d like to attend. All proceeds will support the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches and the Task Force.
WHEN: Saturday, Jan 29-30, 2021
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Lead the Fight: Giving Children with Trauma a Voice by the Center for Child Counseling
From the Center for Child Counseling: Join us on February 22 for the launch of our 2022 Lead the Fight series! We will host a virtual, international book reading and conversation about early adversity and the power of positive childhood experiences.
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb 22, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Mentoring Program Serves Pahokee Elementary Students, Volunteers and Mentees Wanted
Mentoring offers a fun, safe, and structured opportunity for one-on-one mentoring for the youth. Mentoring is a supervised onsite program that happens between 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mentoring is done virtually; mentors must be 18+; mentees must be students at Pahokee Elementary or Pioneer Park Elementary; mentees must be in grades 2nd - 4th.
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ECMHSP - Shannon Center now Recruiting Children and Families
Attention families who work in agriculture: Do you have an infant, toddler or preschooler? East Coast Migrant and Seasonal Head Start and Early Head Start services can help prepare your child for school success.
WHERE: 2050 Duda Road, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Recycle Your Outmoded Electronics
If the holidays have you replacing that eight-track player, upgrading your ancient Atari, or stocking up on new televisions, computers or other electronics, don’t just stow those outdated devices in your garage or attic! Instead, recycle them at the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County.
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PBC Dept. of Housing and Economic Development Serves Residents
Palm Beach County's Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) administers programs for business development, housing, and community initiatives. This department's mission is: Changing lives and transforming neighborhoods into balanced communities.
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PBC Animal Care & Control Celebrates the Holidays with 'Name Your Price' Adoption Fees
From PBC Animal Care & Control: "Consider giving a homeless pet the precious gift of a home for the holidays! Palm Beach County (PBC) Animal Care & Control is offering a special promotion where all pet adoption fees are the price that the adopter chooses! So, name the price! Whether looking for a dog or cat, rabbit or pig, a new best friend is waiting to be adopted!"
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Clerk Report: News from Clerk of the Court & Comptroller of Palm Beach County
Get into the spirit of the season with the return of our Money Drop December 15 at the Governmental Center Atrium - learn more by reading the latest edition of Clerk Report.
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McKinlay Memo: News from District 6 PBC Commissioner
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
The Glades Initiative, Inc.
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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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