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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, Nov 8 - Palm Tran Transit Services FREE on Election Day
Tue, Nov 8, 10:00 am - Active Parenting Workshop, Bridges at Belle Glade
Tue, Nov 8, 3:00 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Nov 9, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Nov 9, 10:00 am - Countywide Community Revitalizatino Team Meeting: Virtual
Wed, Nov 9, 3:00 pm - Glades STAR System of Care Meeting: Zoom
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00 am - Ribbon Cutting for LifeTrans Ambulances, Lakeside Medical, BG
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You're Invited to The Glades Initiative Thanksgiving Potluck
We are happy to resume our tradition of inviting our friends and partners from the community to join us at The Glades Initiative for a potluck luncheon. Part of the tradition includes a gift exchange game – so if you and your guests would like to participate in this fun game, please bring a gift with a minimum value of $10 that would be suitable for a man or woman. Don’t wait too late to RSVP, because there is only room for 30 to be seated. Hope to see you there!
WHEN: Thursday, Nov 17, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Please RSVP to Adamaris Garcia at 561-996-3310 or agarcia@gladesinitiative.org by Nov 10, 2022, with the number of people you are bringing and the dish you will bring.
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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)
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 Tran Transit Services Free on Election Day
Voting is your right and civic responsibility, and getting to the polls has never been easier with free Palm Tran transit services on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022. On Election Day, ride Palm Tran, Palm Tran Connection paratransit service and Go Glades dial-a-ride at no cost.
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022
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Active Parenting Workshop for Parents and Caregivers
Learn effective ways to discipline, communicate with your child, teach responsibility, courage, and other important character traits.
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 8, 15, 22, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: BRIDGES at Belle Glade 141 SE Ave C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Evelyn Loud at evelyn.loud@elcpalmbeach.org
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Countywide Community Revitalization Team Virtual Meeting
Join the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) for a virtual WebEx meeting hosted by the Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) on Wednesday, November 9, at 10 a.m. Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) members and OCR staff will provide an update on projects currently underway and/or planned to address
community needs.
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
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Glades S.T.A.R. System of Care Meeting
Good evening Community Partners, the Glades S.T.A.R. System of Care meeting is on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 3 pm.
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022 | 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Ribbon Cutting for LifeTrans Ambulances
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the launch of LifeTrans ground ambulances.
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 29100 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Wills on Wheels: A Celebration of Veteran's Day, presented by Legal Aid Society
Veterans needing help with simple wills, powers of attorney, or living wills or advice and information about the Department of Veteran Affairs benefits can get it at this free clinic and seminar.
WHEN: Thursday, Nov 10, 2022 | 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Carrier World Headquarters, 13995 Pasteur Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Click here to learn more
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PBC Community Services Offers Air Conditioning Replacement Program to Homeowners
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 (PBC) homeowners in need of replacing their home’s HVAC system, with assistance of up to $15,000. This money can be used to replace their home cooling system.
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Home Preservation Programs - Habitat for Humanity
Through home repair programs, Habitat for Humanity undertakes exterior and interior repairs to homes that are owned and occupied by current residents making less than 80% of Palm Beach County's Area Median Income (AMI).
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Turkey Gift Card Giveaway
Make an appointment for a suiting and get a chance to win a turkey gift card for Thanksgiving.
CONTACT: 561-983-8179
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Food Giveaway at Hand Park
Guardians of the Glades, the City of Belle Glade and CareerSource are hosting a food giveaway at Hand Park.
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hand Park, 500 W Canal St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Glades Job Fair at the Belle Glade Library
Participate in a Glades Job Fair at the Belle Glade Library. More than 75 jobs are available.
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 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: Women's Roundtable
Discover the strength of building a strong network and how today's businesswomen are accomplishing more than ever before. Guest speaker Nicole Loughlin.
WHEN: Friday, Nov 18, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Online
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)
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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Are you an Aspiring Nonprofit Leader?
Submit your application for Nonprofit First's Rising Leaders program. Space is limited, apply today.
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PBC Board of County Commissioners Approves $2.5 million for Improvement of Housing Residences in BG
At the November 1, 2022 Board of County Commissioner’s Meeting, $2.5M in Infrastructure Sales Tax funding was approved for the Belle Glade Housing Authority. The Infrastructure Sales Tax Program, where $25.5M was designated for homeless, extremely low and low income housing, was approved by voters through a ballot referendum in November 2016.
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Take Stock Tribute
Read the newest edition of the Take Stock Tribute, a newsletter from the people at Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County.
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Nov 3, 2022
Inside PBC News: Palm Tran is giving free rides on Election Day so everyone can exercise their right to vote. Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! More jobs are open and CareerSource of Palm Beach County is hosting several hiring events. Air Canada is back at Palm Beach International Airport. Property tax season is right around the corner.
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PBC Commissioner Melissa McKinlay Memo: Nov 7, 2022
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
Click here to learn more
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Clerk Report: Clerk's Office Receives 12 Best Practices Excellence Awards
Read the latest from the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Nov 7, 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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Paychecks for Patriots Job Fair
A no-cost hiring event dedicated to employing Florida veterans and their spouses.
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Majestic Ballroom Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters Hot Topic: Strengthening Medicaid and Medicare
Please join as Scott Darius tells about the latest developments around Medicaid and the campaign for Medicaid expansion, as well as, recent changes to Medicare and campaigns to improve the oral health benefit.
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mel’s Way Bistro, 3536 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth, FL 33467
Click here to learn more
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Securing Our Future Economic Mobility Summit Rescheduled to Dec 5, 2022
On Dec. 5, 2022, 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, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33401, from 9 am to 4 p.m. Government, nonprofit, foundation and business leaders are invited to attend this event.
WHEN: Monday, Dec 5, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33401
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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EJI Racial Justice Essay Contest for Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach County Community Remembrance Project is partnering with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) to offer a voluntary scholarship essay contest open to 9th - 12th grade students attending public high school in Palm Beach County. Students are asked to select a historical event involving racial injustice in America and its connections to injustice in our
society.
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NOFO: Funding Opportunity Under Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans At-Risk
The LSV Program's purpose is to provide legal services grants to public or non-profit private entities who will provide legal services to eligible Veterans who are homeless or at risk for
homelessness. The goal of the LSV Program is to assist homeless and at-risk Veterans who have unaddressed needs for legal services, which may create barriers to housing stability.
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KIN Support Project
Raising A Loved One’s Children? Know Someone Who Is? Don’t Know Where To Turn? The KIN Support Project is available to assist.
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: 1500 NW Avenue L Suite B, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Kimberly Richardson - 561-324-1114, https://familiesfirstpbc.org/kin-support/
or Intake@familiesfirstpbc.org
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Prepare for October and November King Tides
As fall approaches, so do the annual king tides, the highest tides of the year which typically occur in South Florida from September to December, peaking in October and November and often causing “sunny day” flooding, or flooding without any rain.
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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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EveryParent: Meet the Grandparents at the Heart of Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County
At Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, our staff is our heart. The "At the Heart of CSC" campaign introduces you to the CSC staff members who are dedicated to keeping Palm Beach County's children and families healthy, safe and strong. Some of CSC's staff aren't only parents, but grandparents as well.
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies November 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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American Dream Academy
The American Dream Academy is a tuition-free, six-month online certification program designed to teach adults the skills needed to pursue high-quality technology-related jobs or advance in their current careers. Click below to learn more.
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Palm Beach Post: FAU Program Offers Free Education to Low-Income, First-Generation Students
From the Palm Beach Post: "Attending college was never a question for Esther Consuegra. Paying for it was another matter. Consuegra, 18, is a graduate of G-Star School of the Arts in Palm Springs with hopes of a future in graphic design. Her plan this fall was to attend Palm Beach State College, mainly because it’s five minutes from her Lake Worth Beach home and the best fit for her budget."
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Florida KidCare Available for Residents
Florida children from birth through the end of age 18 rely on Florida KidCare for the head-to-toe coverage they need. It’s not just about the numbers, it’s about the real people whose lives are made better through access to quality, affordable, child-centered health insurance.
CONTACT: For more information, visit the Florida KidCare website at https://www.healthykids.org/
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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