Monday, July 11, 2022
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~~~ This Week ~~~
 
Tue, July 12, 9:30 am - Divas in the Trucking Industry: Calculate Profitability in Trucking: Online
Tue, July 12, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, July 13, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, July 13, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, July 13, 10:00 am - Nonprofits First Presents: Avoiding Burnout: Zoom
Wed, July 13, 11:30 am - FWBC Presents: Money Smart for Small Business: Zoom
Thu, July 14, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Using IT to Run and Grow Your Business: Online
Thu, July 14, 5:30 pm - Take Stock in Children Mentor Orientation Session: Zoom
Glades Area
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 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)
Divas in the Trucking Industry: How to Calculate Profitability

Join the Divas in the Trucking Industry presentation "How to Calculate Profitability in Trucking" via Zoom. Presented by Tilden Curl, Tecco Trucking, Inc., with more than 30 years of experience in the trucking industry.

WHEN: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom

Click here to learn more
Nonprofits First Presents: Avoiding Burnout

Join Team Kat & Mouse for a workshop to help you recognize the signs of reaching burnout and actions to take to avoid it!

WHEN: Wednesday, July 13, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom

Click here to learn more
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, July 13, 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 31, Sept 7, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom

Click here to learn more
SCORE PBC Presents: Using Information Technology to Run and Grow Your Business

Information technology can be simple or complex, but as your company grows, so will
your IT needs. Companies often start simple: setting up a website and social media
accounts, using Google Apps, sending emails and running cybersecurity programs to
prevent viruses. Growing companies will quickly need to address more complex issues,
such as identifying the right infrastructure that allows your data to flow from one program
to another and incorporating solutions for future growth.

WHEN: Thursday, July 14, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online

Click here to learn more
Take Stock in Children Mentor Orientation Session

Summer is a great time to join us for a Mentor Orientation and become a mentor for Take Stock in Children. This summer, we will bring in dozens of students who will need a mentor. You will be assigned a mentee and begin mentoring in September. Go to www.takestockpalmbeach.org to complete a mentor application and learn more about the program.

WHEN: Thursday, July 14, 27, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. (July 14 & 27)
WHERE: Zoom

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Dress for Success July Lunch and Learn

Zoom out during your lunch break with Dress for Success Palm Beaches and CareerSource PBC West! Representatives from existing and prospective referral agencies in Belle Glade are invited to join a brief informational zoom to network with local agencies and learn more about both of our continuum of services.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom

Click here to learn more
SCORE PBC Presents: Grow Your Business with Gift Cards

Gift cards have the power to increase the total number of customers and the amount each
customer spends on products and services.

WHEN: Thursday, July 21, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom

Click here to learn more
Dress for Success Second Annual Back to School Teacher Appreciation Event

Dress for Success is hosting our Second Annual Back to School Teacher Appreciation Event - free personal shopping experience for Palm Beach County teachers. Below is a link that will direct you to the page to make the appointment. 

WHEN: Monday, July 25, 27, Aug 1 & 3, 2022
WHERE: 1089 S Main Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: If you do not see a time slot that works for you, please call the office (561) 983-8179 and we will try our best to accommodate you! 

Click here to learn more
Nonprofits First Presents: CEO Circles - Powerful Support for Nonprofit Leaders

As a nonprofit leader, where do you turn when you need clarity, guidance, a sounding board,
encouragement, accountability, and wisdom? CEO Circles are designed to surround you with peers who are diverse in voice and perspective: respected leaders who are as interested in professional growth and expanding their capacity as you are.

WHEN: Beginning Friday, Aug 5, 2022

Click here to learn more
FREE Meals Available to Children in Palm Beach County During Summer 2022

School Food Service will continue to offer free meals during the summer, at various schools and libraries throughout the county. Summer BreakSpot offers balanced breakfasts, lunches, snacks or dinners at no cost for kids 18 and under. Meals will be served on site, at no cost, at places like parks, libraries, schools and churches. No identification is required.

(Children who visit a school or library that serves meals, must remain onsite while they eat their meal. Parent pickup as well as grab-and-go options will not be available, as they are no longer allowed by the United States Department of Agriculture.)

WHERE: Area schools, parks, libraries, churches and more, click on link below to find the site nearest you

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 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
PBC Advisory Commission on Women Partners with PBC Victim Services to Assist Victims of Crime

Anyone can be a victim of crime. Seeking help is an important step in accessing support and services. Some barriers to seeking help are concerns about confidentiality, trust and stigma. To help break down barriers, the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Opportunity’s Advisory Commission on Women partnered with Palm Beach County Public Safety Department’s Division of Victim Services to create a short video showing the initial intake process.

Click here to learn more
Clerk Report, News from PBC Clerk July 20222

See what the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller has been up to by reading the latest edition of Clerk Report.

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EveryParent: Summer Reading Tips for Your Child

Summer is still a great time for your child to keep learning! Keep them reading this summer with tips and advice from EveryParent. For more helpful tips, expert advice and local resources to raise a strong reader, visit EveryParentPBC.org and download the free EveryParent app to create your free family profile today

Click here to learn more
Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, July 7, 2022

Inside PBC News: There is no way around it … it is hot. The Seabreeze Amphitheater in Carlin Park begins its 32 season with Shakespeare’s Richard II. Grab your leashes and walking shoes ... Animal Care and Control is in need of some dog walkers. , and more in this issue of Count-e-News.

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Center for Child Counseling: Building Child Resilience During Times of Stress

Research shows that an estimated 160,000 children lost a parent or caregiver during the pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death among Americans in 2021, so many children also lost extended family members or close family friends.

Click here to learn more
501c News: News from Nonprofits First July 2022

Nonprofits First shares news and information in this edition of 501c News.

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District Times: News from the Palm Beach County Health Care District

From the Health Care District of Palm Beach County: "We’re excited to launch this newsletter as a helpful resource to learn more about the Health Care District and the many services our unique healthcare system provides in Palm Beach County. We believe that today’s healthcare is a team effort—and, it starts with our patients and employees at the center."

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McKinlay Memo: July 8, 2022

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

Click here to learn more
CSC: Monday Morning Update, July 10, 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 Initiative, Inc.

Other Areas
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, July 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 
WHERE: Boynton Beach City Library, 100 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

Click here to learn more
Previous Postings - Glades Area
NEW Job Opportunities - WE ARE GROWING - 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 positions:

TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word OPERATIONS DIRECTOR in the title of the email.

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.

TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the Subject line: Senior Coordinator-“Your NAME”.
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)
Free Tenant Assistance Clinic From Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County

Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County will be holding a free tenant Assistance Clinic to help those who are behind on rent or have received a threat of eviction from their landlords. At this event they will have attorneys present to help answer any questions that those may have. They ask that those interested refer to the attached flyer for details about what to bring, and how to RSVP. They ask that all RSVPS be emailed in no later than July 25th 5:00pm

WHEN: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Tanner Park Center. 105 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, South Bay, Florida, 33493

Click here to learn more
GRANT: Impact of the Palm Beaches

The grant process for Impact the Palm Beaches will be opening soon. Each year, Impact The Palm Beaches awards $100,000 grant(s) to area nonprofits to ignite transformational change in our community. Impact the Palm Beaches will be holding grant training sessions starting in July. We will review eligibility, timeline, Letter of Intent (LOI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and required documents.

Grant Training Sessions
WHEN: Thursday, July 28, Aug 2, 3, 2022 | 3:00 p.m. (July 28); 10:00 a.m. (Aug 2); 3:00 p.m. (Aug 3)

Click here to learn more
Inter-Agency Network of PBC February Meeting

Participate in one of Palm Beach County's oldest "community-wide" networking groups!

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 6, 2022 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom

Click here to learn more
APPLICATION OPEN: Providers/Individuals Wanted for Community Empowerment Program in the Glades

Prime Time Palm Beach County seeks individual contractors or organizations who can deliver direct service programming to youth residing in Riviera Beach, Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay, Florida, that is intended to supplement, not replace, existing out-of-school time programming.

Click here to learn more
Department of Health PBC Encourages Back to School Immunizations

Back to school time is around the corner, and The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County is encouraging parents not to wait, and make sure their children’s immunizations are up to date now for the 2022-2023 school year. By ensuring your child is immunized now, you will beat the rush and increased wait times later.

Click here to learn more
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 S352 (lakeside) water body.

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RCMA Accepting Applications

RCMA is currently is accepting application for children. It provides quality child care and educational opportunities to improve the health and general welfare of children and their families. Services for Early Head Star/Head Start and Migrant and Seasonal families working in agriculture. Attached our recruitment letter and flyer.

WHERE: 20 Carver St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Mabel Espinas, 561-992-2060

Click here to learn more
Housing for Farmworkers in the Glades

Okeechobee Center and Osceola Center are Farm Labor Housing communities consisting of one-story buildings containing efficiencies, one, two, three- and four-bedroom units. Both properties are conveniently located in the City of Belle Glade, close to schools, shopping, and public transportation.
An eligible household must include a domestic tenant or cotenant farm laborer, a retired domestic farm laborer, or a disabled domestic farm laborer." in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Income restrictions apply.

Click here to learn more
Chamber Chatter - News from Belle Glade Chamber

Find out what the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce is working on by reading their latest newsletter.

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Black Chamber of Commerce of PBC July Events

Find out what the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County has in store for the month of July.

Click here to learn more
Impact the Palm Beaches July 2022 Events Calendar

Click below to see a listing of this month's activities at Impact of the Palm Beaches.

Click here to learn more
Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network May 2022 Newsletter

Get the latest information and updates from the Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network - May 2022 newsletter.

Click here to learn more
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of PBC

If you’ve ever wondered about your family history, and they have a connection with Palm Beach County, the Clerk’s office is here to help with resources to assist you in your genealogy journey.

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