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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, Aug 9, 9 am - Hiring Event at CareerSource BG, Cleaning and Maintenance Jobs
Tue, Aug 9, 10 am - CANCELED - Countywide Community Revitalization Meeting
Tue, Aug 9, 12:55 pm - Nonprofits First Presents: Association Trend Sizing and Investment Reserves
Tue, Aug 9, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Aug 10, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Aug 10, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Aug 10, 11:30 am - FWBC Presents: Money Smart for Small Businesses: Online
Thu, Aug 11, 12:00 pm - Presented by SCORE PBC: Secure Your Online Data: Online
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FREE FOOD for Anyone in Need at The Glades Initiative
The Glades Initiative's Food Pantry is available to anyone in need. Residents may come in once per week at any time during the hours listed below. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines).
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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Hiring Event at CareerSource BG: Cleaning & Property Maintenance
Participate in a hiring event for cleaning and property maintenance.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 9, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: West Career Center, 1085 S Main Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Countywide Community Revitalization Team Meeting Canceled
The Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) will resume the CCRT meetings on September 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. OCR apologizes for any inconvenience.
Next meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 20, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
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Nonprofits First Presents: Association Trends Workshop, Sizing and Investing Nonprofit Reserves
In this three-hour TRENDS workshop, Clare Golla, CFP®, and Chris Clarkson, CFA from Bernstein’s Foundation & Institutional Advisory team present a thoughtful approach and framework that executives can use to adjust the size and allocation of short and intermediate-term investments amid today’s high levels of inflation.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 9, 2022 | 12:55 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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FWBC Presents: Money Smart for Small Business
Instructor-led curriculum for new or operating small business owners - with or without formal business training - to provide a practical introduction to aspects of starting and managing a business.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 10, 17, 31, Sept 7, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Presented by SCORE PBC: Secure Your Online Accounts and Data
Debunk common cybersecurity myths and learn ways to protect your data from third parties.
WHEN: Thursday, Aug 11, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Empower Healthcare Inc Presents a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Empower Healthcare is opening a nonprofit healthcare clinic in Pahokee. The organization is hosting a grand opening community health event. The public is invited to participate.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 10, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 491 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
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Literacy Coalition of PBC Volunteer Opportunity
Help our students attain grade level in reading! Tutor 1st, 2nd or 3rd-grade students in reading comprehension during school hours. Each volunteer will tutor 2 or 3 students, one-on-one for 30 minutes each, during the entire school year. Times to be determined by schools. Type of Work/Skills Needed: At least 18 years of age, training required and provided by the Literacy Coalition
WHEN: Two days a week. Tutoring times are determined by each school, usually in the morning
WHERE: Gove Elementary School or K.E.Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary School
CONTACT: To apply call Jeanne Heavilin at (561) 767-3366.
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Nominate Someone for a Hats Off Award
Please join for the Sixth Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards on Tuesday, October 11, 2022! The Hats Off Nonprofit Awards honors Palm Beach County nonprofit organizations, staff, and volunteers who are dedicated to the business of doing good in our community!
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 11, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Cohen Pavilion, 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Lake Okeechobee
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the Lake Okeechobee LZ40 water body. This is in response to water samples taken on August 3rd, 2022. The public should exercise caution in and around these areas. This is a recreational surface water alert, drinking water is not affected.
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FREE FOOD for Anyone in Need at The Glades Initiative
The Glades Initiative's Food Pantry is available to anyone in need. Residents may come in once per week at any time during the hours listed below. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines).
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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Summary of PBC Commission on Ethics
The Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics (COE) took the action at its monthly public meeting held on August 4, 2022. Click below to learn more.
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Clerk Report: News and Information from the PBC Clerk and Comptroller
If you've worked with the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County you may have money left unclaimed through our office. Now through September 1, see if you have any unclaimed funds from cash bonds, outstanding juror checks, civil registry and bond deposits, or other outstanding checks collected by the Clerk's office prior to January 1, 2021.
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EveryParent: Quick Tips for Getting Your Child Emotionally Ready for Going Back to School
Getting your child ready to go back to school is about more than buying the right backpack or a new pair of sneakers. You need to prepare your child for the social and emotional adjustments of returning to the classroom, says Carolina Libreros, a Triple P supervisor for the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County. For more helpful tips, expert advice and local resources to raise a strong reader, visit EveryParentPBC.org/transitions and download the free EveryParent app to create your free family profile today.
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Aug 4, 2022
Inside PBC News: As parents and students are gearing up for back to school, drivers – remember to pay attention to school buses. Palm Beach County Community Services Department Rental Assistance portal is open once again and is currently accepting applications. If you get a call or text message from someone claiming you missed jury duty and now need to pay a fine, it is a scam. Be informed about Palm Beach County and visit PBCGOV.com.
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Dress for Success: Success Sentinel
Learn what Dress for Success Palm Beaches has been working on by reading their latest newsletter!
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501c News: News from Nonprofits First July 2022
Nonprofits First shares news and information in this edition of 501c News.
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McKinlay Memo: Aug 5, 2022
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Aug 8, 2022
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
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Urban League is Hosting New Business/Entrepreneur Workshops
The Urban League of Palm Beach County is hosting new business/entrepreneur workshops presented by Chase - starting Tuesday, Aug. 9, in West Palm Beach.
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 9, 2022
WHERE: 1700 N. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
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Florida Women's Business Center Presents: Business Plan
The Florida Women's Business Center has partnered with the Boynton Beach City Library to provide free hands-on business plan writing series workshop. Each week will build on the previous week's information.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 13, 20, 27, 2022
WHERE: Boynton Beach City Library, 100 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative
Free HIV and HCV testing will be available to residents every Wednesday, starting Feb 23. Services are offered through Foundcare. Services will be offered in the back of the building near the food pantry entrance.
WHEN: Wednesdays | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Aug 2022 Educational Calendar
Educational workshops are for pregnant women and new families. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies provides free hands-on education programs for parents and support partners. The class instructors are community partners or certified Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies staff.
WHEN: Participants can register for classes/groups on the HMHB website www.hmhbpbc.org. Check out our Calendar to view upcoming classes or groups.
WHERE: Virtual and In-person
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Survey Responses Wanted for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
To drive health improvement and enhance the performance of Florida’s public health system, the State of Florida, under the leadership of the Florida State Surgeon General, assembled a diverse group of partners across public and private sectors to create a practical roadmap that enables and informs meaningful action.
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2022 Youth Survey - Deadline Aug 30
Birth to 22 has created a short 7-question survey to gather information from our youth. It asks about their experiences over the last year as well as the best way to provide information and receive feedback.
Deadline for completion
WHEN: Tuesday, Aug 30, 2022
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Inter-Agency Network of Palm Beach County Meeting
The next meeting of the Inter-Agency Network of Palm Beach County will be held on Sept 6.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 6, 2022 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Treasure Talk - Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter
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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Center for Child Counseling - How to Answer Kids' Tough Questions
From the Center for Child Counseling: "Stress and loss is impacting our children's mental health and well-being. We get the calls every day from parents and caregivers, needing support to help children cope and heal. Developed by our experts in child mental health and trauma, we are pleased to offer Ways to Talk resources, at no cost, for parents, teachers, and caregivers across Florida and the nation."
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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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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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