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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, April 19, 9:00 am - PATCH Monthly Meeting: Zoom
Tue, April 19, 10:00 am - Countywide Community Revitalization Meeting: Virtual
Tue, April 19, 10:00 am - Planning Your In-Person Fundraising Event by Nonprofits First: Online
Tue, April 19, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Tue, April 19, 6:00 pm - Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Belle Glade Library
Tue, April 19, 6:00 pm - FREE Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop, Belle Glade Library
Tue, April 19, 7:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Canal Point Methodist Church
Wed, April 20, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing at The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, April 20, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, April 20, 9:00 am - PBC's Business and Industry Program Webinar: Online
Wed, April 20, 11:00 am - Outreach Engagement Small/Minority/Women Business, BG
Wed, April 20, 5:30 pm - Take Stock in Children Mentor Sessions: Online
Wed, April 20, 7:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Pahokee United Methodist
Thu, April 21, 5:00 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, Dick Witherow Hall, Pahokee
Fri, April 22, 2:00 pm - FREE Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Belle Glade
Sat, April 23 - Great American Cleanup Event, Belle Glade
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The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours
We hope that the flexibility of our new “Pantry of Choice” hours helps us to serve you better. You may come to shop in the food pantry once per week at any time during open hours. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines)! Food will no longer be distributed outside.
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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PATCH Monthly Meeting: Zoom
PATCH (Planned Approach To Community Health) will be held via Zoom. If you serve the Glades, please join and share what and how you are helping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Countywide Community Revitalization Team Virtual Meeting, by the Office of Community Revitalization PBC
OCR will be hosting the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) Virtual Meeting Tuesday, Feb 15, at 10 a.m. via Webex.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact OCR Director Houston L. Tate, at 233-5303, htate@pbcgov.org
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Nonprofits First Presents: Planning Your Next In-Person Fundraising Event
Event fundraising is a staple among nonprofits. Learn ideas, tips and tricks to successful fundraising events from a panel of pros!
WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Online
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Trauma Sensitive Yoga - Belle Glade Library
During sexual assault awareness month, Palm Beach County Victim Services and Certified Rape Crisis Center is hosting a Trauma Sensitive Yoga event at the Belle Glade branch of the Palm Beach County Library. Join for a Trauma-Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga practice followed by a participant-led discussion.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 Northwest 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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FREE - Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop Series by Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network
The free workshop series is open to all adults (18+) living with any chronic health condition, like heart disease, asthma, diabetes, depression, anxiety, etc. Participants will receive a free healthy lifestyle book, meditation CD, and certificate of completion at the end of the series.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 Northwest 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Call Nicola 561-440-0164 or Tiffany 561-557-9273 for more information.
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Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Pahokee
The ABC Group of Alcoholics Anonymous is offering AA meetings at the following locations and times:
WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Canal Point United Methodist Church, 37050 2nd St, Canal Point, FL 33438
WHEN: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee United Methodist Church, 491 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
WHEN: Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dick Witherow Hall, 120 Pelican Lake Drive, Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT: For more information please contact Mark W. at 561-708-2969
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PBC's Business and Industry Program 'Victims of Cyber' Webinar
Hear from cybersecurity experts on what went wrong, and lessons learned from the 2019 Riviera Beach Ransomware attack. Also what can be done to prevent attacks, how to patch vulnerabilities, detect threats, and respond to breaches faster. From network security to application security and data security, each element of cyber security plays into your organization's overall security posture.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
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PBC Water Utilities Presents: Outreach Engagement Focused on Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise
In coordination with the Office of Equal Business Opportunity (OEBO), PBCWUD will be hosting an in-person Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprises (S/M/WBE) Outreach Engagement Event at the Lomax Harrelle Pavilion in Belle Glade. Participants of the event will be provided with: A preview of upcoming Capital Improvement Projects; Exclusive networking opportunities with businesses of all sizes; Important information about new and upcoming job opportunities.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Lomax Harrelle Pavilion, 5000 W Canal Street N, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Take Stock in Children Mentor Training Sessions
From Take Stock in Children: "We are recruiting mentors for our new students coming into our program between now and August 2022. We need your support to make it possible for these students to receive a college scholarship. There are mentor training sessions in April and May, and we hope you can join us at one of those sessions. Our students meet with their mentors once a week at least three times a month during the school year as a requirement to receive their college scholarship."
WHEN: Wednesday, April 20, May 6, 24, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. (April 20, May 18, 24)
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FREE Drive-Thru Food Distribution on Fridays in Belle Glade by Federation of Families
Federation of Families is hosting "A Family Weekend Backpack Meals of Hope" drive-thru food distribution on Fridays at 2 p.m. at the Okeechobee Center-Bewell Gathering Place in Belle Glade.
WHEN: Friday, April 22, 2022 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bewell Gathering Place, 19 Everglades Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Veree Jenkins at 561-518-7997 or email at veree@flfamilies.net
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Join the Great American Cleanup Event in Belle Glade
Register for the Great American Cleanup event during Earth Day and help keep Palm Beach County beautiful.
WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 2022
WHERE: Register today by contacting Mary Evans at 561-996-0100 or Tammy Bunting at 561-992-1261
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach Food Giveaway Events in Pahokee
Catholic Charities in St. Mary’s Center will be having food giveaway events for the coming months, please come and get a bag of food as well as get information about all the services Catholic Charities offers.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 27, May 5, 19, June 9, 23, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1200 E Main Street, Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT: Vicky Mongrut, 561-345-2019
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FL Rural Legal Services Presents: Tenants Have Rights Too
Learn about tenant rights by attending this presentation by Florida Rural Legal Services.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Health Care District's Clinics Offer Patients Free Grab-and-Go Narcan to Save Lives from an Overdose
To combat the rising number of overdose deaths this year in Palm Beach County, the C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics are offering free canisters of Narcan nasal spray without a prescription to adult patients at its network of clinics countywide. Patients and their families no longer need to ask for Narcan; they can grab it and take it on the go. The nasal spray is safe, easy to administer and has no side effects.
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PBC Farmworker Career Development Program Would Like Your Input
The would Palm Beach County Farmworker Career Development Program like your input on how can best serve the farm worker community in our area. Just use the QR code or the link below it in the attached flyer access a 10 question multiple choice survey.
CONTACT: If you have any questions please contact 561-992-7405.
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Florida Veterans Benefits Guide Available
The new Florida Veterans Benefits Guides are now available. Copies have shipped to a
supply the County Veteran Service Officers and District Directors around the state. The guide is provided by the Florida Veterans Foundation. The guide can also viewed online.
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SCORE PBC Presents: iThink Sales Training 101
It’s easy to be concerned about a seeming lack of new sales opportunities, frustrated that
your company isn’t growing as fast as you would like and worried that your current
marketing efforts aren’t as effective as they should be. Do you know what a 30-second elevator pitch is and how it can help you close more business (and boost your income)?
WHEN: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours
We hope that the flexibility of our new “Pantry of Choice” hours helps us to serve you better. You may come to shop in the food pantry once per week at any time during open hours. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines)! Food will no longer be distributed outside.
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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COVID Testing Sites in the Glades
Click below for an updated listing of locations offering COVID testing. Many local pharmacies also offer testing.
WHEN: Monday-Sunday (7 days a week) | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430
WHEN: Tue & Thu | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Florida Community Health Centers, 170 S Barfield Highway, #101, Pahokee, 33476
Click here for more information and to access testing sites throughout the county
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Clerk Report: News from Clerk of the Court & Comptroller of Palm Beach County
From the Clerk: "Checks & Balances, our office's annual guide to Palm Beach County's
finances is now online! Learn how your tax dollars are spent, invested, and budgeted for services from public safety to parks & recreation."
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The Friday 5: News from PBC School District, April 15, 2022
Learn what the School District of Palm Beach County has been doing by reading the latest issue of The Friday 5.
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, April 14, 2021
Inside PBC News is now weekly! April is National Native Plant Month, and more in this issue of Count-e-News.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
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League of Women Voters Annual Meeting
The League of Women Voters Palm Beach County’s Annual Meeting will be held on April 20th from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. via Zoom and in-person at Mounts Botanical Gardens.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom or in person at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 N Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
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Caregiving Youth Institute (CYI) Conference
Join the American Association of Caregiving Youth and its Caregiving Youth Institute in a conference featuring expert speakers, researchers, thought leaders, and more.
WHEN: Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
WHERE: Safe Schools Institute, 1790 Spanish River Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33431
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Networking Event at Delray Beach Market by Florida Women's Business Center
The Florida Women's Business Center is hosting a networking event at the Delray Market.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446
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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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Breast Cancer Awareness Webinar
Global Health and Community Service presents Breast Cancer Awareness Webinar.
WHEN: Saturday, April 30, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
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Free Smoke Detectors Available to Eligible Seniors from the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross would like to offer eligible seniors a “Free” smoke detector alarm to be installed in your home by an appointment date and time.
CONTACT: To request the free service please provide the following information in the application below or call 561-650-9113 or send an email to rene.favreau@redcross.org with your name, address with zip code and a phone number.
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Lakeside Medical Center Named the Most Racially Inclusive Hospital Nationwide
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County’s teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center, is the most racially inclusive hospital in the country, according a recent report by the Lown Institute, a non-partisan think tank that advocates for a just healthcare system.
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Florida Dept of Health PBC Advises on Meningococcal Disease and Vaccines in Florida
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is responding to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in Florida. However, it can be prevented and treated. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against meningococcal disease.
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Are you Job Ready? Call Dress for Success BG
Dress for Success Palm Beaches in Belle Glade is available to help women with resume writing, interviewing skills, dressing for the interview, and much more. All services are free.
WHERE: 1089 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For appointment call 561-983-8179
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COVID Funeral Assistance through FEMA
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020.
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East Coast Migrant Head Start Project Recruitment
East Coast Migrant Head Start Belle Glade Campus is recruiting migrant seasonal families with children form 6 weeks of age to 6 years old.
WHERE: 2050 Duda Rd, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Up to $8k Available to Eligible Veterans and Spouses for Job Training from CareerSource Palm Beach County
Up to $8,000 is now available to eligible veterans and their spouses for job training through CareerSource Palm Beach County's Careers for Veterans Grant program.
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Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network Newsletter
Read the latest news and updates from Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network by reading their latest newsletter.
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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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