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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon-Fri, 8:30 am - Congregate Meal Site - West County Senior Center (Breakfast and Lunch), BG
Mon-Fri, 12:00 pm - Congregate Meal Site - Quiet Waters (Lunch), BG
Mon-Fri, 12:00 pm - Congregate Meal Site - Tanner Park (Lunch), South Bay
Mon, Dec 5, 5:00 pm - City of Pahokee Christmas Parade
Tue, Wed, Thu, 12:00 pm - Congregate Meal Site - Pahokee Marina (Lunch), Pahokee
Tue, Dec 6, 1:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: How to Build a Website Business: Online
Tue, Dec 6, 3:00 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Dec 7, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Dec 7, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (card holders only)
Tue, Dec 13, 10:00 am - Countywide Community Revitalization Meeting, Virtual
Tue, Dec 13, 5:30 pm - 2023 Community Impact Grant Seeker Info Session, BG (also Virtual)
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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 (English)
Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole and Spanish)
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Congregate Meal Sites for Seniors Serve Breakfast and Lunch - Glades Area
The Division of Senior and Veteran Services invites local seniors and veterans age 60 and older to take part in free breakfast and lunch options at various sites throughout the county. This is an ongoing program provided by Palm Beach County Community Services Department, the Area Agency on Aging and the Department of Elder Affairs.
Belle Glade
WHEN: Monday through Friday | 12:00 p.m. (lunch)
WHERE: Quiet Waters, 306 SW 10th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-7040
WHEN: Monday through Friday | 8:30 a.m. (breakfast); 12:00 p.m. (lunch)
WHERE: West County Senior Center, 2916 State Road 15, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-992-4808
South Bay
WHEN: Monday through Friday | 12:00 p.m. (lunch)
WHERE: Tanner Park Community Center, 105 Dr MLK Jr Dr, South Bay, FL 33493
CONTACT: 561-996-1155
Pahokee
WHEN: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 12:00 p.m. (lunch)
WHERE: Pahokee Marina, 190 N Lake Ave, Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT: 561-924-2976
Click here to learn more
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City of Pahokee Christmas Parade
The City of Pahokee's Christmas Parade returns!
WHEN: Monday, Dec 5, 2022 | 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Larrimore Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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SCORE PBC Presents: How to Build a Website for Your Business
In this webinar, our expert presenters will be answering all of your questions about
building and maintaining a website!
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec 6, 2022 | 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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Countywide Community Revitalization Team Virtual Meeting, by the Office of Community Revitalization PBC
Join the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) for a virtual WebEx
meeting hosted by the Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) on Tuesday,
December 13, at 10 a.m.
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec 13, 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
Click here to learn more
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2023 Grant Seeker Information Sessions - BG Session
Are you interested in applying for a Community Impact Grant from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties? Prospective grantees are encouraged to join one of our information sessions to hear from our Community Impact team and ask questions about our upcoming grant cycle:
WHEN:
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Virtual - Click here to register
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Belle Glade - Click here to register
WHERE: Virtual and in-person
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BeWellPBC Mini-Grant Virtual Q&A Session
BeWellPBC hosts the first virtual question-and-answer session for their mini-grants. All applicants should register for at least one session.
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec 14, 2022 (second and last session) | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway
Be a part of the holiday cheer through Dec 21 - each client will be given a gift for their child(ren) after a suiting. Call to get more details and to make an appointment.
CONTACT: 561-983-8179
Click here to learn more
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Purchase Assistance Available for First-Time Homebuyers
Palm Beach County’s Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) announces the availability of State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Purchase Assistance funds for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Click here to learn more
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Dec 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: Gaelle Kenol at gkenol@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)
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 (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
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EveryParent: Pregnant? Time to Count Those Kicks
If you are in your third trimester, it's time for you to start counting your baby's kicks! Knowing your baby's movement patterns can alert you to potential medical issues.
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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Birth to 22 United for Brighter Futures Newsletter
The Birth to 22 Steering Committee and Action Teams leadership came together on September 7, 2022, to begin the process of action planning for our Youth Master Plan 2.0. We had great engagement where we reviewed input from our community conversations, which is helping to set our top priorities for the next few years. Residents, youth, and community members have shared three priority theme areas– Mental Health, Economic Access, and Education.
Click here to learn more
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Take Stock Tribune - December 2022
Read the December 2022 newsletter, Take Stock Tribune, to learn more about Take Stock for Children PBC.
Click here to learn more
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The Florida Department of Health in PBC Recognizes World AIDS Day 2022
Each year on December 1, World AIDS Day is observed around the globe, serving as a memorial for those lost to HIV and as an opportunity to make people aware of enhanced HIV prevention and treatment options.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Dec 1, 2022
Inside PBC News: Seniors and veterans over the age of 60 are invited to enjoy free, nutritious breakfast and lunch options at locations across the county. You are invited to meet and speak to state legislators on Dec. 7. If you are first-time homebuyer looking for financial assistance, the Department of Housing and Economic Development is offering purchase
assistance.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Dec 5, 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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Residents can Address State Legislators about Concerns and Issues at Public Hearing
Sen. Tina Polsky, chairwoman of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, announced that the delegation’s second public hearing prior to the 2023 Florida Legislative Session will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, at 10 a.m.
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec 7, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Clayton E. Hutcheson Agricultural Services Center, 559 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Click here to learn more
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Wills on Wheels: A Celebration of Veteran's Day
Veterans, caregivers, and spouses needing help with simple wills, powers of attorney, or living wills or advice and information about the Dept of Veterans Affairs benefits can get it at this free event.
WHEN: Friday, Dec 9, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Carrier World Headquarters, 13995 Pasteur Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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EveryParent: Pregnant and Live in Palm Beach County?
Read EveryParent for valuable resources and information if you're pregnant and living in Palm Beach County.
Click here to learn more
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501c News - News from Nonprofits First
Learn more about Nonprofits First by reading their latest newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Board of County Commission Briefs - Nov 22, 2022
At the Nov. 15, 2022, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took action on a number of items - click below to learn more.
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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