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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, May 22, 5:30 pm - Take Stock in Children Mentor Orientation Session: Virtual
Tue, May 23, 5:30 pm - Healthier Glades Presents: Mental Health Resource Fair, BG
Tue, May 23, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, May 24, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone
Wed, May 24, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)
Wed, May 24, 6:00 pm - Keyboard/Typing Basics at Belle Glade Library
Thu, May 25, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC: How to Make Your Website Copy Look Amazing: Zoom
Sat, May 27 - Jazz on the Muck Music Festival, Torry Island, BG
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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)
NEW: Wednesdays 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm – Drive through -food pantry – (current card holders only)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
Click here to learn more
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Take Stock in Children Mentor Orientation Sessions
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives? Perhaps you had a significant mentor who influenced your life, and now it's your turn to pay it forward as a mentor for Take Stock in Children. As we prepare for the new school year, we require mentors from across Palm Beach County to assist our students. Apply now and participate in a mentor orientation to ensure our mentors are prepared for the Fall semester.
WHEN: Monday, May 22, June 8 & 13, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. (May 22 and June 8) 12:00 p.m. (June 13)
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Healthier Glades Presents: Mental Health Resource Fair
Healthier Glades is hosting a Mental Health Resource Fair on May 23, 2023, at 5:30 pm at
Belle Glade Civic Center.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Civic Center, 1224 SW Avenue E Pl, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Keyboard/Typing Basics at Belle Glade Library
Attend a special program at the Belle Glade Library to improve your keyboard/typing skills.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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SCORE PBC Presents: How to Make Your Website Copy Look Amazing
In this working session, we show you how to lay out your website copy and how to use it differently so that search engines and visitors easily understand your message!
WHEN: Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
Click here to learn more
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Third Annual Jazz on the Muck Music Festival, by Thrive for a Change of the Palm Beaches
Thrive For a Change of the Palm Beaches, Inc. presents the Third Annual Jazz on the Muck Music Festival.
WHEN: Friday, May 26-28, 2023
WHERE: Torry Island Campground and Marina, 5000 W Canal St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Tyron Hanna, 561-334-8609, jazzonthemuck@gmail.com
Click here to learn more
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PEPPI Headstart is Enrolling
PEPPI Head Start is now enrolling students. If you have a 3- to 5-year-old and want them to have a place for them to go for the summer, PEPPI Head Start offers year-round services to children and families within the community. Your child will be fully engaged through play, fun learning, singing, dancing, and socializing with other students. This program is totally free to you as a parent.
WHERE: PEPPI Head Start, 301 SW Ave 8 St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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250 Residents Receive New Air-Conditioning Units with PBC Community Service's Program
The Crisis Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Program, through LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program), is working to assist low-income Palm Beach County homeowners in need of replacing their home’s air-conditioning system, with the assistance of up to $15,000.
Click here to learn more
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Multiple Lake Okeechobee Locations
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 Pahokee Marina Boat Ramp water bodies. This is in response to water samples taken on May 17th, 2023. The public should exercise caution in and around these areas. This is a recreational surface water alert, drinking water is not affected.
Click here to learn more
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Healthy Families Lead to Healthy Communities Event
Health-based organizations serving the Glades invite the community to the "Healthy Families Lead to Healthy Communities" event in Belle Glade.
WHEN: Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: C.L. Brumback Health Center, 38754 State Road 80, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Summer Reading Program 2023 by PBC Library
Participate by completing a Little Learner Log or BINGO card, available at one of our service desks. Your entry will make you eligible for one completion prize (while supplies last) and an entry into our grand prize drawing. Grand prize winners will be selected after Fri, Jul 28, 2023.
WHEN: Monday, June 5-July 28, 2023
Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
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Auditions for Rapunzel at the Dolly Hand
If your child and/or grandchild wants to participate in the show, auditions for Rapunzel will be held at Glade View Elementary Cafeteria in Belle Glade on June 12th at 10 AM. Students ages 5-18, are welcome to audition for over 50 roles. Auditioning does not guarantee a role.
WHEN: Monday, June 12, 2023 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Gove Elementary Cafeteria, 1000 SE Ave G, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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I Am Girls Summit, for Residents of the Glades
Her Movement is presenting the I Am Girls Summit for girls from Clewiston, Belle Glade, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and more. Cooking class, yoga, meditation, financial literacy, catwalk class, and much more.
WHEN: Friday, June 23-25, 2023
REGISTER: www.hermovement63.org
Click here to learn more
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Free Household Furnishings Available to Low-Income Residents
Click below for a listing of programs that help low-income residents who can’t afford to buy furnishings for their homes or apartments.
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)
NEW: Wednesdays 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm – Drive through -food pantry – (current card holders only)
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
Click here to learn more
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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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Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Grant Newsletter - May 2023
From Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick: "Please find below a sampling of grants that may be of interest to organizations across Broward and Palm Beach County."
Click here to learn more
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NOFO: Programming for Men Who've Perpetrated Intimate Partner Violence
the Programming for Men Who’ve Perpetrated Intimate Partner Violence NoFO (Notice of Funding Opportunity) has been posted. The closing date for this solicitation is June 1, 2023 at 5:00 pm.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Unemployment Rate Drops to Second Lowest on Record
Palm Beach County’s unemployment rate for April 2023 announced today is 2.3 percent, the second lowest unemployment rate on record. It also is below the year-ago rate of 2.6 percent, according to the latest reports released today by CareerSource Palm Beach County and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.
Click here to learn more
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Clerk Report: Top 5 Frequently Asked Passport Questions
Thinking of traveling abroad this year? If you need a passport, the Clerk’s office is here to help. As Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in Palm Beach County, one of my office’s important duties to the public is as an authorized passport acceptance facility, providing the necessary services for U.S. citizens to obtain new passports.
Click here to learn more
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Belle Glade Chamber Chatter - May 2023
The Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce provides an update in its May 2023 Chamber Chatter newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Monthly News
From Dress for Success: "A year ago, on May 9th I began my term as Executive Director here at Dress for Success Palm Beaches. The time has sped by, packed with many proud achievements. I feel deeply privileged to be in this position, working with an amazing staff and exceptional crew of dedicated volunteers, including a uniquely hands-on and in-the-trenches Board of Directors."
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, May 18, 2023
Receive our weekly county news. Send any feedback or questions to public@pbcgov.org.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, May 22, 2023
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
Click here to learn more
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Free Memorial Day Viewing of The Covenant
Join Grey Team for an exclusive viewing for current and post-service members. Free admission plus popcorn.
WHEN: Monday, May 29, 2023 | 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Movies of Delray, 7421 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33446
Click here to learn more
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Resilience and Healing Workshop
May is Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care Awareness Month! Join us in building
resilience, healing, and well-being. Don't miss our screening of Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope on May 31st!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 | 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Opportunity Early Childhood Education & Family Center, 4171 Westgate Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Click here to learn more
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Evening Honoring HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness
On June 1, join Palm Beach County Community Services for a free evening event honoring HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day. The event will be held at the beautiful Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach.
WHEN: Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Cox Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail North West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Click here to learn more
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Free Tree Giveaway with Community Greening
Community Greening is teaming up with State Farm and the Arbor Day Foundation, to pass out FREE TREES on Saturday, June 3rd starting at 9 am in the Mounts Botanical Garden Parking Entrance parking lot. This will be a Walk-up Tree Giveaway, passing out 140 native and fruit trees.
WHEN: Saturday, June 3, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Click here to learn more
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Let's Talk Community Conversations: ABCD's of Water Safety
The Drowning Prevention Coalition provides free land-based water safety presentations to schools, businesses, and organizations with the mission to prevent drowning by educating residents on water safety and basic rescue techniques.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Greenacres Community Center, 501 Swain Blvd, Greenacres, FL
Click here to learn more
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Jim Moran Small Business Leadership Conference
Early Bird registration is now open for the 12th Annual Small Business Leadership Conference! Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from expert speakers and network with other small business owners, nonprofit executives, and community leaders.
WHEN: Monday, June 19-21, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando, FL
Click here to learn more
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Support The Glades Initiative Through the Bloomin' 4 Good Program
The Glades Initiative has been selected to receive $1 from every $12.99 Bloomin' 4 Good bouquet sold during the month of May 2023 at the Belle Glade Winn-Dixie. The Bloomin' 4 Good program's mission is to benefit carefully vetted local hunger organizations that are selected each month by the Store Leadership Team. Everything you need to create your campaign is just a click away, so find out more on the Bloomin' 4 Good Program website, share the news, and plant some seeds among your supporters!
WHEN: May 2023
WHERE: Winn-Dixie 900 South Main Street, Belle Glade FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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May Programs at the Belle Glade Library
Click on the link to see all of the events, activities, and programs for the month at the Belle Glade Library.
Click here to learn more
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Mental Health First Aid (Adult In-Person)
Healthier Glades is offering a Mental Health First Aid (Adult in-person) on Wednesday, May 31st, and June 3rd from 9 am-1 pm located at Federation of Families Be Well Center 19 Everglades Street; Belle Glade, FL 33430 in the Okeechobee Housing Authority. An incentive for your attendance will be given for attending BOTH sessions. Lunch will be provided.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 31 & June 3, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
TO REGISTER: Please click on the link below to register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/618526829397
Click here to learn more
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Request for Proposals: Local Government Area of Opportunity Funding
Palm Beach County is making available $1,000,000 from the federal HOME Investments
Partnership Program (HOME) to serve as the Local Government Area of Opportunity
Funding (LGAOF) contribution for an application to the Florida Housing Finance
Corporation’s (FHFC) 9% Housing Credits Program RFA 2023-202.
Click here to learn more
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Palm Beach Promotes Water Safety Month
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOHPalm Beach) encourages communities to participate in National Water Safety Month in May. Take precautions to prevent drownings.
Click here to learn more
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Take Stock Tribune Community Newsletter
"As we welcome the month of May, we want to take a moment to extend our appreciation to our readers, who have been a vital part of our community. Your ongoing support has been
invaluable in helping us make a positive impact on the lives of our students."
Click here to learn more
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Notice of Funding Availability: Dept of Housing and Economic Development
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, through the Dept of Housing and Economic Development announces the availability of $7,891,211 in HOME Investment Partnership - American Rescue Plan funding for the development of multifamily rental housing units, permanent supportive housing, and residential facilities that will serve qualifying populations.
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters of PBC - May 2023 News
Find out what the League of Women Voters has been up to by reading their May 2023 newsletter today.
Click here to learn more
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Nonprofits First - May Update
Nonprofits First presents their latest news and information in its May newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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City of Pahokee Hosts Juneteenth Celebrating Annual Festival
Celebrate Juneteenth in Pahokee - kids' corner, talent show, rib and bake-off, vendors, food, music, and more!
WHEN: Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Martin Luther King Park, 100 E 5th St, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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FWBC Presents: Start, Get Funding, Grow & Run a Successful Business
This workshop covers the services offered by the Florida Women's Business Center (FLBW) to support you in achieving your goals.
WHEN: Thursday, June 22, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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City of Belle Glade 4th of July Extravaganza
The City of Belle Glade presents a 4th of July Extravaganza at Las Palmas.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 4, 2023 | 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Las Palmas, 1799 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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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