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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, Sept 6, 1:00pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Your Marketing Roadmap
Tue, Sept 6, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Sept 7, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Sept 7, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Sept 7, 11:30 am - FWBC Presents: Money Smart for Small Business
Fri, Sept 9, 1:00 pm - Area Agency on Aging: The Saving Project: Online
Fri, Sept 9, 4:00 pm - GRANT: Herizon, Financial Security and Economic Empowerment
Sat, Sept 10, 10:00 am - Grand Opening Phase II of Orange Bowl Field, Pioneer Park, BG
Sat, Sept 10, 12:00 pm - Empower Healthcare Grand Opening, First United Methodist, Pahokee
Sat, Sept 10, 12:00 pm - Global Health Community Prostate Cancer Event: Online
Mon, Sept 12, 4:00 pm - Attend FAU for free Zoom meeting
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The Glades Initiative Offers a New Program to Improve Women's Health!
The Glades Initiative's Women's Health Care Program provides many services to clients:
- Guide patients through the health care system
- Assist in the process of obtaining medical insurance as needed
- Facilitate referrals for mammogram screenings and pap smears
- Work with patients with abnormal mammograms, biopsies, or pap smear
- And much more
CONTACT: Alma Rios at arios@gladesinitiative.org or 561-996-3310
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (English and Spanish)
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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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SCORE PBC Presents: Your Marketing Roadmap
Join SCORE and small business expert and entrepreneur Ramon Ray for part 4 of the 4- part Marketing series. Learn the ultimate marketing essentials you will need to succeed in your business!
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 6, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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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, Sept 7, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Area Agency on Aging Presents: The Saving Claire Project
Join for an exciting event to keep you upright, strong, and independent with a screening of a documentary, Saving Claire.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 9, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Herizon
Herizon has identified financial security and economic empowerment for women and girls as its priority issues for the 2021 – 2026 grant cycles. All of Herizon’s grantmaking will focus on supporting and promoting social change in these critical areas. For the 2022-2023 grant cycle, projects/organizations addressing reproductive rights, housing insecurity, and affordable childcare will be given priority.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 9, 2022 | 4:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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PBC & Orange Bowl Celebrate the Opening of Phase II of Orange Bowl Field in Belle Glade
Palm Beach County in partnership with the Orange Bowl Committee will officially open Phase II of Orange Bowl Field at Glades Pioneer Park, located at 866 State Road 715, Belle Glade. Phase II which commenced in December 2021 features a new building with restrooms and space for community meetings and health/recreational programming, park furnishing, and shade trees.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 10, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 State Road 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (flyer)
Click here to learn more
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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
Click here to learn more
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Global Health Community Prostate Cancer Awareness and Sickle Cell Disease and Trait
Global Health and Community Service, Inc. and the Florida Statewide Organization of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will host a series of programs on a variety of medical conditions. Please see below the programs and links to register for the programs.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 10, Oct 1, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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Attend FAU for Free
The Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program is seeking academically talented, first-generation students to apply for its full academic financial aid package. Join the Scholarship Interest Meetings to learn more about how you could graduate from Florida Atlantic University debt-free.
WHEN: Monday, Sept 12, 2022 | 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Nonprofits First Presents: The Bold Brand Makeover
Learn the fundamentals of a strong brand that builds capacity in every way, growing your relevance, community, and funding to make a greater impact with your mission.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 14, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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FSA Retake Opportunity
Retake the FSA in Belle Glade on Sept. 20. You must attend all three days to get one combined score. Register now at TESTPBC.com. Space is limited.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 20-23, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
Click here to learn more
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The Frog Prince Auditions at the Dolly Hand
Auditions will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre’s production of “The Frog Prince” on Monday, September 26 at 4pm. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 to register and plan to stay for two hours. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.
WHEN: Monday, Sept 26, 2022 | 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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4th Annual Tri-City Trivia Challenge Registration
The 4th Annual Tri-City Trivia Challenge returns to the Belle Glade Library. Sign up your team today!
Deadline to register
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 27, 2022
CONTACT: Jill Nightingale, nightingalej@pblibrary.org
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Sept 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
CONTACT: Anitra Moss at amoss@hmhbpbc.org
Click here to learn more
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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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American Heart Association Metabolic Syndrome Awareness Campaign and Survey
Do you know that Metabolic syndrome can raise a person’s risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other serious health problems? As part of the American Heart Association’s Health Equity Council, we are developing a Metabolic Syndrome awareness campaign and we need your help to collect baseline information about awareness of Metabolic syndrome in Palm Beach County using a brief survey. As part of this survey, there is also an opportunity for anyone living with metabolic syndrome to share their story and be entered into a raffle to earn a gift card.
Click here to learn more
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International Overdose Day: DOH to Provide Naloxone through County Health Departments
On International Overdose Awareness Day, the Florida Department of Health announced an initiative to ensure readily available access to naloxone, a lifesaving medication that could reduce thousands of substance abuse deaths across the state, through its county health departments.
Click here to learn more
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Infrastructure Sales Tax Program for Public Housing Authorities
The Palm Beach County Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) announces the availability of $2,500,000 in County funds under the Infrastructure Sales Tax (IST) Program.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Sept 1, 2022
Inside PBC News: Calling all lovers of everything pop culture, tv, film, and animation ... the Library system is bringing back DeweyCon in person! Palm Tran riders – listen up. Service changes are coming on Sept. 11. Bell bottoms, headbands, short shorts, feathered hair, socks to your knees ... all of it is encouraged attire for the '70s Disco 5K celebrating Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation’s 50 birthday.
Click here to learn more
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EveryParent: Going Back to School Can Bring out Big Emotions in Your Child
Going back to school can be a stressful time for your child. A lot of emotions could be bubbling up inside. It's important to set aside time to talk to your child about what they are feeling, 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.
Click here to learn more
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Clerk Report - Aug 18, 2022
Recording services will be unavailable Aug 25 and 26 in preparation for new official records system - learn more by clicking below.
Click here to learn more
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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
Click here to learn more
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McKinlay Memo: Sept 2, 2022
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Sept 6, 2022
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters: Education
The League of Women Voters hosts Michael Burke, the superintendent of Palm Beach County Schools, during their September meeting.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 21, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online or in person, Mel's Way Bistro, 3536 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth, FL 33467
Click here to learn more
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PBC to Host Securing Our Future Economic Mobility Summit
The Palm Beach County Citizens Advisory Committee and the Birth to 22 Alliance will host the Securing Our Future Economic Mobility Summit at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Government, nonprofit, foundation, and business leaders are invited to attend this event.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 28, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Click here to learn more
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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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Help Fight Hunger in Our Community Through Bloomin' 4 Good Program Benefitting The Glades Initiative
The Glades Initiative has been selected as the beneficiary of the @WinnDixie Bloomin' 4 Good Program! Each time the $12.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker is purchased at the Winn-Dixie at Belle Glade during the month of September 2022 we will receive a $1 donation. $1 Donation = 10+ Meals Donated! It's as simple as that.
WHERE: Winn-Dixie, 900 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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Read the latest The Well of PBC Issue
Click the link below to read the latest edition of The Well of Palm Beach County.
Click here to learn more
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Palm Beach Opera Community Engagement Programs
Palm Beach Opera is pleased to send you information about Palm Beach Opera’s community engagement programs for the 2022 – 2023 season! It is anticipating an exciting year of bringing opera to as many groups as possible this year. Their Teaching Artists, Young Artists, and staff are looking forward to sharing their love for opera with you.
Click here to learn more
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Belle Glade Prayer Walk: Stop the Violence
The Glades Area Ministerial Association is hosting the Belle Glade Prayer Walk: Stop the Violence and Crime event in September.
WHEN: Sunday, Sept 18, 2022 | 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loading Ramp, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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PATCH Monthly Meeting: Hybrid (Zoom & In-Person)
PATCH (Planned Approach To Community Health) will be held via Zoom. If you serve the Glades, please join. This is going to be a hybrid meeting. Please print your own agenda and minutes.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 20, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
MEETING LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4457939554?pwd=L2sxT1FTOWlOVlZGZkJ1d2wwN3ZyZz09 (Passcode: 1234)
Click here to learn more
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GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Tau Grants from Allegany Franciscan
Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ FY23 Tau Grants will support unrestricted general operating/capacity building needs for organizations that provide services to the following marginalized groups: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, and/or persons with disabilities.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 30, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
Click here to learn more
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National Night Out 2022
Join the Palm BeachCounty Sherif’s Office for this year's National Night Out event. Fun for the kids, face painting, cotton candy, popcorn, and more.
WHEN: Friday, Sept 30, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 SR 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (vendor application)
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COVID-19 Vaccines and Seniors, Presented by Legal Aid Society
Take part in the COVID-19: Vaccines and Seniors event and learn about topics that include scams against seniors and healthcare planning during a pandemic.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct 20, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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LAST CHANCE TO APPLY: Mark Cuban Foundation 2022 Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp
With no prior experience or knowledge required, any 9th - 12th grader can learn the basics of Artificial Intelligence by participating in our Intro to AI Bootcamp.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 22, 29, Nov 5 & 12, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Deadline to apply is Sept 1, 2022)
Click here to learn more
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BCC Briefs from Palm Beach County
Click below to learn how the board voted at the Aug. 23, 2022 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
Click here to learn more
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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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