Click here to learn how to add your post to the Glades Community Updates
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.
|
|
~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, Mar 16, 9:00 am - PATCH Monthly Meeting: Zoom
Tue, Mar 16, 10:00 am - Countywide Community Revitalization Meeting: Virtual
Tue, Mar 16, 10:30 am - Hiring Event for Custodian Positions, CareerSource, Belle Glade
Wed, Mar 17, 8:30 am - Food Distribution, (For all), The Glades Initiative, Belle Glade (every Wed)
Wed, Mar 17, 9:00 am - No Cost Virtual Job Fair: Online
Wed, Mar 17, 11:00 am - Community Engagement Event by Ambetter: Online
Wed, Mar 17, 12:00 pm - League of Women Voters Present 'Economic Development in PBC': Online
Wed, Mar 17, 12:00 pm - Virtual Conversation on Mentorship: Online
Thu, Mar 18, 8:00 am - Reach Customers Online with Google, Presented by SCORE: Online
Thu, Mar 18, 2:00 pm - Virtual English Exchange, Presented by the Belle Glade Library
Fri, Mar 19, 9:00 am - Diabetes Coalition's Virtual Membership Meeting
Fri, Mar 19, 10:00 am - Palm Beach Area Refugee Task Force Meeting: Online
Sat, Mar 20, 12:00 pm - Let's Move Dance Party, Pahokee Dance Academy, Pahokee
Mon, Mar 22, 10:00 am - LOSOM Project Delivery Team Meeting: Online
|
|
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 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 | 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
|
|
PATCH Monthly Meeting: Zoom
P.A.T.C.H. (Planned Approach To Community Health) will be held via Zoom. If you serve the Glades, please join and share what and how you are helping during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 16, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
|
|
Countywide Community Revitalization Team Virtual Meeting
OCR will be hosting the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) Virtual Meeting Tuesday, March 16th, at 10 a.m. via Webex.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 16, 2020 | 10:00 a.m.
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact OCR Director Houston L. Tate, at 233-5303, htate@pbcgov.org
|
|
Hiring Event for Custodian Positions
P&L Staffing is looking to fill five custodian positions in Belle Glade. Attend a hiring event by CareerSource of Palm Beach County.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 16, 2020 | 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: CareerSource Palm Beach County West Career Center, 1085 S. Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
|
|
No Cost Virtual Job Fair, Presented by CareerSource
Attend a no-cost virtual job fair, presented by CareerSource Palm Beach County.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
|
|
Community Engagement Virtual Event by Ambetter
From Ambetter: To make sure Americans are covered during the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has reopened enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace. What does that mean for you? What can you find on healthcare.gov?
WHEN: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
|
|
League of Women Voters Present 'Economic Development in PBC'
Attend the latest Hot Topic presentation from the League of Women Voters. The meeting topic is "Economic Development in PBC". Kelly L. Smallridge, President and CEO of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, is the featured speaker.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
|
|
A Virtual Conversation on Mentorship, by the United Way of Palm Beach County
Join local nonprofit and community leaders for this virtual conversation about mentorship and the role COVID-19 has played in increasing the digital divide, especially as it relates to youth in the education system, delinquency system, and other dependency systems. Panelists will discuss the importance of mentorship among various demographics and share actionable steps to ensure no one in our community is left behind.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
|
|
Reach Customers Online with Google, Presented by SCORE Palm Beach County
Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads.
WHEN: Thursday, March 18, 2021 | 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
|
|
Virtual English Exchange, by the Belle Glade Library
Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Presented by the Belle Glade Branch Library.
WHEN: Thursday, March 18, 2021 | 2:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Contact for more information: Brenda Gonzalez 561-681-4074
|
|
Diabetes Coalition's Virtual Membership Meeting
Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County members are encouraged to attend and invite colleagues to a virtual membership meeting.
WHEN: Friday, March 19, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
|
|
Palm Beach Area Refugee Task Force Meeting
Attend a Palm Beach Area Refugee Task Force Meeting, with special presentations.
WHEN: Friday, March 19, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
|
|
Let's Move Dance Party
Join Healthier Glades and Pahokee Dance Academy as they get the Glades moving. Two sessions offered.
WHEN: Saturday, March 20, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Dance Academy, 594 E. Main Street, Pahokee, FL 33476 (Save A Lot Plaza)
|
|
LOSOM PDT Meeting Scheduled for March 22
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, announces the next Project Delivery Team (PDT) Meeting for the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM), to be held Monday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Due to continuing COVID-19 restrictions on public meetings, this meeting will be held online only.
WHEN: Monday, March 22, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online
|
|
MyFloridaMyFamily Virtual Community Event
MyFloridaMyFamily exists to connect all people in need and the programs that serve them – with dignity and ease. We invite you to join your fellow colleagues from the nonprofit, government, healthcare, and education sectors to learn how MyFloridaMyFamily is connecting people to social services in your area. We’ll discuss how an open social care network best serves the interests of individuals; finding and connecting directly with resources; and tips & tricks to spend less time searching and more time helping people.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
|
|
Preventing Gun Deaths & Injuries: Making Our Communities Safer
The League of Women Voters will hold a virtual presentation about what people can do to protect families and reduce gun violence in their communities. Get the facts about suicide prevention, protecting children around guns, and reducing crime and domestic abuse.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
COST: FREE
|
|
Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation
Experience the decisions that families of low to moderate-income make every day just to survive. Presented by Palm Beach County Community Services Department.
WHEN: Monday, March 29, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online
COST: FREE
|
|
New Rental Assistance Program for Undocumented Households
Legal Aid of Palm Beach County just opened its Rapid Response Eviction Assistance III Program (RREAP III). This program will provide legal representation and rental assistance to undocumented tenant households that have experienced loss of income, reduction in hours, or unemployment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Information/Training session for organizations working with noncitizen populations
WHEN: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
and email address of the staff members that will attend.
|
|
LifePlanning Virtual Workshop on Legal Planning
Attend a virtual workshop on LifePlanning, presented by Jewish Family Services.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
|
|
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 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 | 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
----------------------------------------
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
---------------------------------------
Hunger Relief Update - March 8, 2021
Read the United Way of Palm Beach County's latest Hunger Relief Update.
|
|
Need Help Buying Food for Your Family? SNAP Can Help
It is free to apply for SNAP and the average benefit for individuals in Palm Beach County is $125 a month.
Click here to learn more (in English, Haitian Creole, and Spanish)
|
|
Glades Partner Survey: Digital Inclusion Program
From Community Partners of South Florida: We are piloting a Senior Digital Literacy program in partnership with the Senior Center, but are preparing to assemble how we ‘serve’ our residents. Part of that preparation is to assemble our ‘menu of tech services’. To get this right we knew we needed to ask our partners about the needs you’ve heard from your Glades clients/key stakeholders.
|
|
Online Portal Reopens for Emergency Rental Assistance Beginning March 10
The Palm Beach County Community Services Department (CSD) will open its online portal for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) beginning March 10th.
|
|
Center for Child Counseling: Pandemic Trauma and Schooling
Children look to the adults in their lives to model coping behavior and help them build resilience. Do you feel fully equipped to provide them with the support they need? Learn about some signs struggling children might be displaying and how you can more effectively communicate with them as we all continue to face the fallout.
|
|
5 Parenting Tips for Dealing with Kindergartner
From EveryParent: "One of the biggest challenges parents face with raising children can be handling difficult or defiant behaviors. Whether it's acting out, misbehaving, temper tantrums, or hitting and biting - raising children can feel like struggle sometimes."
|
|
The McKinlay Memo: News from District 6 PBC
Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay gives constituents an update in the latest edition of The McKinlay Memo.
|
|
Nonprofits First - Community Update Feb 26, 2021
Read Nonprofits First's latest COVID-19 Community Update.
|
|
Let's Move, Commit to Change by Palm Health
From Palm Health: "We’re kicking off week two of the Let’s Move challenge and Palm Beach County has seriously been moving! If you’ve been participating, we hope you’ve noticed a difference in how you feel – both physically and mentally. Exercise boosts your mood and many of us could use a mood booster these days."
|
|
CSC: Monday Morning Update, March 15, 2021
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
|
|
Job Opportunities
In the Glades
Other Areas
- Substitute Teachers
- Teachers
- Maintenance Professionals
- School Food Service Workers
- Bus Drivers
- Community Impact Assistant
|
|
Previous Postings - 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
|
|
'Drowning Prevention' Weekly Webinars in March
Water Smart Broward will be hosting weekly webinars in March for Family Strengthening Month. The webinars are scheduled for 11 am and require pre-registration.
WHEN: Wednesday, March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2021 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
|
|
Forklift Operator Safety Certification at West Tech
West Tech is pleased to announce our newest training program - Forklift Operator Safety
Certification. This program is being offered in partnership with the Safety Council of Palm Beach County, Inc. This safety certification is required by law for ALL employees operating a forklift. This certification meets OSHA standards and must be renewed every 3 years
|
|
Registration Still Open for 2021 Back to School PBC! Event
Registration is now open for the 2021 Back to School PBC! event. Back to School PBC! will be a drive-up event on Saturday, July 24 at different locations throughout the county to be announced at a later date. Registration is mandatory to participate in this event. Students must reside in designated neighborhoods or mobile home parks in unincorporated Palm Beach County to be eligible to register.
CONTACT: For more information, please contact the Office of Community Revitalization at ocrnews@pbcgov.org
|
|
The 2nd Annual Sangeeta Jacobson Scholarship Application is Now Open
This scholarship is dedicated to those who need a little extra assistance in achieving goals. Students do not have to be honor students or students that have never experienced bumps in the road – motivation to achieve is all that is required. Students who have been in foster care, homeless or involved with the juvenile courts are encouraged to apply. Extra consideration will be given to students who have participated in Future Leaders United for Change.
|
|
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.
|
|
PBC Property Appraiser Accepting Scholarship Applications
The office of Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS, is now
accepting applications for the 28th Annual Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Scholarships. Six college scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a higher education institution full time. Each recipient will also be offered an opportunity for a paid summer internship in the Property Appraiser's Office.
|
|
How has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Your Family
The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County is joining United Way of Palm Beach County in conducting a survey to help better understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This survey asks about you, your household, and what you are doing to get by. It takes about 12 minutes to complete the survey and your responses are confidential, and no one will be able to associate your name with your responses. As an incentive, all survey respondents who provide a valid email address will be entered into a drawing to win one of 10 $50 Visa gift cards.
|
|
Receive Free Tax Prep if You Made Less than $66,000
Was your 2020 household income $66,000 or less? You can receive free tax preparation assistance at one of several VITA locations throughout the county! The VITA Program, made possible by the United Way of Palm Beach County, gives you three choices to electronically file your tax return for a fast refund. All options are by appointment only and supported by IRS-certified volunteers.
|
|
Mandel Public Library March Computer Classes
Click for a schedule of computer classes at the Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach for the month of March.
|
|
Pahokee Housing Authority Housing Choice Section 8 Voucher Waitlist
From the Pahokee Housing Authority: Attached you will find the Public Notice referencing Pahokee Housing Authority Housing Choice Section 8 (Mainstream) Voucher Waitlist for eligible non-elderly families (A person 18 years of age or older and less than 62 years of age) with disabilities. Also, I’ve included for your review the Mainstream Program Definitions along with a list of required documents to bring, when interviewed. We have a very limited number of vouchers, and many of the families eligible might need assistance in completing the on-line application, accommodations and alike.
|
|
Belle Glade Chamber Chatter - March 2021
Read the latest newsletter from the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce.
|
|
CSC: Monday Morning Update, March 8, 2021
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
|
|
Job Opportunities
In the Glades
- Office Clerk
- Maintenance Mechanic
|
|
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.*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
