Monday, Sept 26, 2022

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Events May be Impacted by Hurricane Ian


Please be advised that due to Hurricane Ian – many events may have been or will be canceled or postponed. We have included information for any changes that we are aware of as of Monday morning 9/26/22. We encourage you to confirm with event organizers directly for any scheduling changes due to possible inclement weather.

~~~ This Week ~~~

 

Tue, Sept 27 - 4th Annual Tri-City Trivia Challenge Registration

Tue, Sept 27, 1:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Managing Human Resources in 2022: Online

Tue, Sept 27, 3:00 pm - Nonprofits Presents: Techsoup Tour: Online

Tue, Sept 27, 3:00 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open

Wed, Sept 28, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative, BG

Wed, Sept 28, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open

Wed, Sept 28, 9:00 am - POSTPONED: Securing our Future Economic Summit

Wed, Sept 28, 9:00 am - White House Conference on Hunger: Online

Fri, Sept 30 - Statewide Hunger Call Listening Series

Fri, Sept 30, 5:00 pm - CANCELLED: National Night Out: Glades Pioneer Park BG

Mon, Oct 3, 3:30 pm - Fl Dept of Juvenile Justice The Impact Experience: Zoom

Glades Area

Learn About The Glades Initiative's Services!


Are you in need of emergency food assistance, or help navigation service applications? Are you a senior who needs additional support or someone who needs helps accessing women's health services? We offer these and many other services at The Glades Initiative! Click below to learn more! 


Navigation Services (English/Creole)

Navigation Services (English/Spanish)

Senior Support Program (English/Spanish)

Women's Health Care Program

Food Pantry Services


CONTACT: For more information, call The Glades Initaitive at 561-996-3310

NEW Job Opportunities - Come Join our Team!


Looking for meaningful work making a difference? Come see the career opportunities at The Glades Initiative, Inc.! We are accepting applicants for the following position:


Community Resource Educator - (bilingual required English/Spanish or English /Haitian Creole) 

TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word Navigator-“Your name” in the subject line of the email.

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 (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole and Spanish)

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

SCORE PBC Presents: Managing Human Resources in 2022


Strong human resource procedures will protect your company. Review basic guidelines for an employee handbook; onboarding, performance, and disciplinary procedures; compliance and safety issues.


WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 27, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Online


Click here to learn more

Nonprofits First Presents: Techsoup Tour


Learn about the TechSoup donation program and how your nonprofit can take advantage of discounted offers from top tech providers such as Microsoft, Intuit, Adobe, Dell and more!


WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 27, 2022 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Online


Click here to learn more

POSTPONED: 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

White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health


On September 28, 2022, the Biden- Harris Administration will host the historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health — and there is still time to get engaged!


WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 28, 2022

WHERE: Online


Click here to learn more

CANCELLED: National Night Out Against Crime 2022


Join the Palm BeachCounty Sheriff’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

Statewide Hunger Call Listening Series


These three listening sessions will allow FDACS to hear from community organizations. from across the State of Florida who are working tirelessly to end hunger in their communities. 


WHEN: Friday, Sept 30, 2022

WHERE: Online


Click here to learn more

Florida Dept of Juvenile Justice & Cutting Moments Barbershop Presents The Impact Experience


An open dialogue and experience that aims to increase youth interests in traditional and technical careers while building character development and promoting higher school performance.


WHEN: Monday, Oct 3, 2022 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Zoom


Click here to learn more

PBC Voting Squad Presents: Voting Without Limits


The public is invited to participate in 'Voting Without Limits: Disabilities are part of the equation" event.


WHEN: Thursdsay, Oct 6, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Zoom


Click here to learn more

Palm Beach Post Opens Nominations for Season to Share 2022


The Palm Beach Post’s Season to Share Program gives readers an opportunity to help people in our community in need. "Our readers donated over $711,000 to our Season to Share giving campaign.


Deadline

WHEN: Friday, Oct 14, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.


Click here to learn more

PBC Victim Services Presents: Autumn Shades of Wellness Domestic Violence Awareness Event


Come out and learn more about the impact of domestic violence in the Glades communities and the needs of survivors through presentations, personal testimonies and local vendors.


WHEN: Saturday, Oct 29, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade, FL 33430


Click here to learn more

Health Officials Issue Mosquito-Borne Illnesses Advisory


The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) today advised residents there has been an increase in mosquito- borne disease activity in areas of Palm Beach County. These areas include Pahokee, Belle Glade, west Delray Beach, and west Boca Raton.


Click here to learn more

SeedMoney Offers Challenge Grants to Food Garden Projects


Grants are open to all types of public food garden projects, including youth gardens, community gardens, food bank gardens, school gardens, etc., regardless of their location. For 2022, 370 grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 and totaling over $75,000 will be provided. 


Click here to learn more

PBC Victim Services Presents: Domestic Violence Awareness Month 


Take part in raising awareness for those affected by Domestic Violence throughout the month of October by attending our events and participating in Purple Thursday. Be sure to follow the social media pages of Palm Beach County Victim Services for event details.


Click here to learn more

FRAC Action Alert: Tell your Congressional Delegation to Extend Free Breakfast and Lunch for all Students


House Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Katie Porter (D-CA), and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) led an effort last week that generated a bi-partisan letter from 48 Members of Congress to House and Senate leadership urging an extension of federally-provided school breakfast and lunch to all qualifying schools in the upcoming government budget funding package/the Continuing Resolution. Congress continues work to finalize the Continuing Resolution which must pass before October 1.


Click here to learn more

PBC Division of Emergency Management Monitors Tropical Storm Ian's Track


Palm Beach County Emergency Management officials continue to actively monitor Tropical Storm Ian and its progress towards our area. Palm Beach County advises all residents and visitors to be aware of the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Ian and advises all county residents to visit www.pbcgov.com/hurricane, where individuals and businesses can build a disaster plan and a checklist to complete their disaster supply kits.


Click here to learn more

Live Clinical Workshops: Art and Play Therapy Techniques for Grief, Loss, and Isolation


This live workshop on 2/24/23 will provide hands-on, experiential art and play therapy activities to help children, tweens, and teens process their lived experience of grief and loss. Participants will engage in interactive activities which can be utilized through in-person and telehealth sessions.


WHEN: Friday, Feb 24, 2023


Click here to learn more

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 (English)

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

EveryParent: Helping Your Child Adjust to your Divorce


Divorce is hard on everyone in a family, which is why you may want to limit the emotional disruption for your children as much as possible. That means letting your children know that while some things will change, the most important thing won’t – that they are loved, says Carolina Libreros, a Triple P supervisor for the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County. 


Click here to learn more

Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Sept 22, 2022


Inside PBC News: Fall is in the air ... Green markets are back. Hispanic Heritage Month is being celebrated throughout Palm Beach County. Waggin’ at the Waterparks is making a splash in October. The Palm Beach County Community Remembrance Project has partnered with the Equal Justice Initiative for a scholarship contest.


Click here to learn more

Chamber Chatter: News from the Belle Glade Chamber


Read the latest edition of the Belle Glade Chamber Chatter!


Click here to learn more

PBC Clerk of the Court Report - Order Certified Copies Online


Purchase electronic certified copies of court judgments, deeds, liens, marriage licenses, mortgages, notices of commencement and other Palm Beach County Official Records.


Click here to learn more

PBC Commissioner Melissa McKinlay Memo: Sept 24, 2022


Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.


Click here to learn more

CSC: Monday Morning Update, Sept 26, 2022


Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.


Click here to learn more

Job Opportunities


In the Glades


The Glades Initaitive


CareerSource Hot Jobs

Indeed Jobs

U.S. Sugar

Other Areas

Hundreds of Jobs Available with 60 Healthcare/Medical Support Services 


CareerSource Palm Beach County is teaming up with 60 healthcare/medical support services employers to connect job seekers with rewarding positions at this no-cost hiring event. 


WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 27, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., WPB


Click here to learn more

POSTPONED: 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

Shop for Success at The Square


From Shop for Success: "Mark your calendars! For one weekend only, get popular brand-name clothing at unreal prices! Our much-anticipated Shop for Success pop-up sale will be held"


WHEN: Friday, Sept 30-Oct 1, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Square, Space 136, West Palm Beach, FL


Click here to learn more

Swamped in the Glades Event at Main Library


Become a drop of water in Swamped in the Glades! and experience the excitement, magic, and difficulties of flowing through the Everglades!


WHEN: Saturday, Oct 1, 2022 | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach


Click here to learn more

League of Women Voters Hot Topic Meeting


Join as Wendy Link, Supervisor of Elections for Palm Beach County, talks about the upcoming election. 


WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 19, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Mounts Botanical Garden, 559 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415


Click here to learn more

Immersive Learning at Community Change Experience 2022


During next month's Community Change Experience (CCE) in Delray Beach, Florida, participants will have the opportunity to participate in one of several immersive learning experiences. An "immersive learning experience" is a lot like a field trip but with the added benefit of connecting you with people who are working in their communities in real-time.


WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 26, 2022 

WHERE: Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa, 10 N Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach FL 33483


Click here to learn more

Previous Postings - Glades Area

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)

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

Click here to learn more
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)

Scholarship Opportunity: PBC Community Remembrance Essay Project


The Palm Beach County Community Remembrance Project, in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), announces a scholarship contest open to 9th–12th grade students attending public high school in Palm Beach County. At least $5,000 in scholarships will be awarded.


Click here to learn more

Grant Station Insider


Read Grant Station Insider for discounts, funding opportunities, and much more!


Click here to learn more

Hispanic Heritage Month Events at Glades Libraries


From PBC Library: "The Palm Beach County Library System invites you to our 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. We celebrate our community’s cultural diversity, the beautiful traditions of Latin American countries and the contributions Hispanics have made to American society."


Latin American Classical Music on Viola with David Pedraza

WHEN: Saturday, Oct 8, 2022 | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430


and much more!


Click here to learn more

Call 2-1-1 if Someone you Know is Having a Mental Health or Suicidal Crisis


The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has rebranded to 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline”- with the new three-digit 9-8-8 number replacing its longer ten-digit 1-800-273-TALK (8255) version. 211’s highly trained and caring staff will continue to be the frontline responder for crisis calls from both 2-1-1 and the 9-8-8 number.


Click here to learn more

Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)

Click here to learn more (Spanish)

Office of Community Revitalization's In-CROWD Free University


The Office of Community Revitalization is pleased to inform the CCRT communities that there are a number of classes available for you to participate in. OCR is directing your attention to the two classes. The Food Service class offers training on becoming a waiter or a chef. Upon successfully completing the course, you will be offered an opportunity of employment at the number of restaurants owned by Rodney Mayo, SubCulture. The STEM Star Math Tutoring/Mentoring Program will provide assistance high school math. This is an excellent opportunity to sign-up for math tutoring free of charge.


Click here to learn more

Be a Volunteer Tutor - Literacy Coalition Volunteer Tutor Training


The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is seeking volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with elementary school students during school hours at selected elementary schools throughout Palm Beach County, including Belle Glade and Canal Point. Time required: 90 minutes twice a week or partner with another volunteer to tutor 90 minutes once a week. Training is required and is provided by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County.


Volunteer Tutor Training

WHEN: Friday, Oct 14, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Literacy Coalition’s Glades Family Education Program, 981 SE 1st Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430

CONTACT: Jeanne Heavilin, jheavilin@literacypbc.org, 561-767-3366


Click here to learn more

Action Requested: Survey for Florida State Health Improvement Plan


Your help is needed on an important survey. This survey will enhance support for those living with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias and their caregivers. 


Click here to learn more

Bayfest Cultural Arts Festival


From City of South Bay: "BayFest has grown in attendance each year since it began in 1995. We expect this year's crowd to double in capacity. Join us for the best music, food, events, and entertainment in Muck City. BayFEST is a family-friendly event.


WHEN: Saturday, Oct 22, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Tanner Park, 105 Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493


Click here to learn more

Dress for Success Presents Road to Success


Road to Success is a FREE 4-week series of career-focused sessions (valued at over $5000) for women designed to enhance your professional development now available virtually or in person. Whether you are underemployed or seeking employment, this program is designed to help you create and implement a vision of YOUR ideal future.


WHEN: Monday, Oct 10-Nov 3, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Dress for Success Boutique or Via ZOOM, 2459 S Congress Avenue, Suite 204, Palm Springs, FL 33406


Click here to learn more

Ribbon Cutting Event by Florida Rural Legal Services


Florida Rural Legal Services would like to invite you to its ribbon opening ceremony in Belle Glade, where the nonprofit organization is expanding services like access to public benefits, eviction protection, and free legal representation for low-income residents. 


WHEN: Monday, Oct 10, 2022 | 11:00 a.m.

WHERE: 624 South Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430


Click here to learn more

Participants Needed for an Air Quality Study


Colorado State University is looking for participants to place air quality sensors at their residences to check for air quality on the ground level. Attached is the flyer for more information. If interested, please contact them directly. 


Click here to learn more

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
Posting Information
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. 

*If you want to submit a posting please email us at updates@gladesinitiative.org
or (561) 996-3310.*
 
If you would like to submit your volunteer opportunities on our site below, please email us at volunteer@gladesinitiative.org