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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, May 23 - LAST DAY to register - 2022 Back to School PBC!
Tue, May 24, 10:00 am - 2022 Great Ideas Initiative Info Session: Virtual
Tue, May 24, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, May 25, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, May 25, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, May 25, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: One Legal Mistake: Virtual
Fri, May 27, 10:30 am - Multilingual Psychotherapy Centers Meet and Greet, Belle Glade
Sat, May 28, 6:00 pm - Lester Finney Art Show at Lawrence E Will Museum, Belle Glade
Tue, May 31, 11:00 am - Florida Dept of Corrections Re-Entry Job & Resource Fair, Belle Glade
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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 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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EXTENDED: Registration for 2022 Back to School PBC! Ends May 23
Registration for the 2022 Back to School PBC! Event has been extended to May 23. Back to School PBC! will be held on Saturday, July 30 at different locations throughout the county to be announced at a later date. Registration is mandatory to participate in this event. Students must reside in designated neighborhoods or mobile home parks in unincorporated Palm Beach County to be eligible to register.
Deadline to register
WHEN: Monday, May 23, 2022
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2022 Great Ideas Initiative Information Session
Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County (CSC) is releasing funds (up to $30,000 per grant) to local nonprofits. A Great Ideas Initiative project should do more than fill a gap. It should be driven by the wants and needs expressed by families and communities. It should be an innovative new idea, a creative enhancement to an existing project, or an opportunity to broaden the organization’s community footprint or deepen its ability to effectively carry out its mission.
Virtual Great Ideas Initiative Information Session
WHEN: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (May 24)
WHERE: Virtual
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SCORE PBC Presents: One Legal Mistake can Ruin Your Entire Business
Protect your company from liability, loss and contract and tax issues by setting up your
company properly and planning for legal issues every business faces.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
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Multilingual Psychotherapy Centers Meet and Greet
Community providers are invited to attend MPCI (Mutlilingual Psychotherapy Centers, Inc.) Belle Glade location Open House/Meet and Greet.
WHEN: Friday, May 27, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: 233 W Ave A, Suite C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Lester Finney Art Show at Lawrence E Will Museum
From Lester Finney: "I would like to invite the community to come out and enjoy an evening of Art and Music at the museum on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Please see the attached flyer for details.
WHEN: Saturday, May 28, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lawrence E Will Museum, 530 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: If you have any questions, you may call 561-755-0688. You may also contact Katrina Finney at 561-755-2337.
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Florida Dept of Corrections Re-Entry Job & Resource Fair
The Florida Department of Corrections Office of Community Corrections is hosting a re-entry job & resource fair in Belle Glade.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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New Hope Charities Summer Camp
New Hope Charities is now accepting applications for its summer camp program, for children ages 5 to 12.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 31 - Aug 5, 2022
WHERE: 7450 State Rd. 15 Hwy 441, Pahokee FL, 33476
CONTACT: 561-924-7986
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FREE Swimming Lessons for Children ages 2 to 12 at Pioneer Park
The Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County will pay for children ages 2-12 who register at Pioneer Park for Swimming lessons. Lessons start in June.
CONTACT: Call 561-616-7068 to learn more
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Habitat for Humanity to Provide Home Repair Work in the Glades
Are you tired of living in unsafe, unhealthy conditions? Do you need home repairs? Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County is now working in the Glades to help lower-income home owners with home repairs. You may be eligible for partner with Habitat for Humanity to complete your repairs at a reduced cost.
CONTACT: Call 561-366-2645 to learn more
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FREE Insurance Enrollment Help through Epilepsy Florida
From questions on eligibility, exemptions, and all things having to do with Florida's Health Insurance Marketplace, Epilepsy Florida will help you sign up for the Marketplace and navigate the system.
CONTACT: 1-877-553-7453
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies June 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
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Housing Assistance Programs Available to PBC Residents
Palm Beach County’s Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) announces
the availability of funding for housing assistance programs.
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Lake Okeechobee & C51 Canal
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, as well as the C51 Canal - S155 (upstream) water body. This is in response to water samples taken on May 17 - 18th, 2022. The public should exercise caution in and around these areas. This is a recreational surface water alert, drinking water is not affected.
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Florida Dept of Health in PBC Provides Update on National Infant Formula Shortage
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH Palm Beach) is monitoring the current infant formula shortage and takes this life-threatening issue very seriously.
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Video Illustrates Dangers of Fentanyl
A new YouTube video was just released and it is chocked full of information for students on the dangers of Fentanyl. Please view and share with your leaders to share with your middle and high school students. Summer is a risky time and we want students to know the truth about dangerous and unpredictable drugs.
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PBSC: ESOL for General Purposes
Learn about Palm Beach State College's ESOL for general purposes offerings.
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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 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 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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NEW DATES: Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach Food Giveaway Events in Pahokee
Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach Inc. will be having a food giveaway for the following dates. No registration required.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 8, 22, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1200 E Main Street, Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT: Deisy Corona, 561-924-5677
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PBC Water Utilities Annual Water Quality Report Now Available Online
The Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department (PBCWUD) makes it easy for residents, visitors and businesses to learn more about the treatment process and water quality standards. The department recently published its Annual Water Quality Report, a comprehensive resource designed to help customers understand the data behind the water. Features of the report include summarized easy-to-read charts which explain where Palm Beach County’s drinking water comes from and how it is treated.
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The Friday 5: News from PBC School District, May 20, 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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Center for Child Counseling: Building Hope and Resilience Through Connection
May is Mental Health and Trauma Informed Care Awareness Month. The stress of the past
two years has been unprecedented. The current state of the world has taken a toll on everyone’s mental health, well-being, and even sense of hope for the future.
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McKinlay Memo: May 23, 2022
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
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EveryParent PBC: How to Get Your Child to Listen
Is your young child not listening at all? When you ask them to do something do they ignore you or answer, "No"? Time to re-think your approach. Try the F-L-A technique: Feeling, Limit and Alternative. It's easy to remember! Let experts from the Center for Child Counseling
explain.
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Palm Beach Board of County Commissioner Briefs for May 17, 2022
Read the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioner briefs from May 17, 2022.
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The Skidmore Scoop: May/June 2022
Get the latest update from the Florida House of Representative for District 81, Kelly Skidmore.
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, May 19, 2021
Inside PBC News: Celebrate World Ocean Day Wednesday, June 8. Did you know the Library System has Autism, Friendly Business Certification? Photographers and lovers of Mounts Botanical Garden – here is your chance to cash in on your good eye for photography. Hurricane season officially beings June 1. This and, and more in this issue of Count-e-News.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, May 23, 2022
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
Florida Atlantic University
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Ending the HIV Epidemic in PBC Town Hall Meeting
Palm Beach County Community Services invites the public to a town hall meeting on the topic of "Ending the HIV Epidemic in Palm Beach County." Participants can take part in person or via zoom.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 25, June 1, 6 & 7, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (May 25 & June 7); 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (June 1); 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (June 6)
WHERE: 810 Datura St, Basement Conference Room, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Road to Success Professional Development Program
Road to Success is a FREE 8-week series of career focused sessions (valued over $5000) for women designed to enhance your professional development. Whether you are underemployed or seeking employment, this program is designed to help you create and implement a vision of YOUR ideal future.
WHEN: Thursdays, June 9 - 28, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: CareerSource PBC, 3400 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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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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YSD Scoop! - Newsletter of the PBC Youth Services Dept
Learn more about the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department by reading their YSD Scoop! Newsletter!
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Prime Time Post: News from Prime Time PBC
Today is Your Last Chance to Register for Prime Time's Afterschool Symposium, and more in this edition of Prime Time Post!
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Leadership Glades Program Now Accepting Applications
The Chamber of Commerce is excited to let you know that after two long years, the popular Leadership Glades program is back! The program will begin on September 21, 2022 with a 1/2 day orientation session immediately following the Chamber Breakfast.
WHEN: Starting Wednesday, Sept 21, 2022
TO REGISTER: Applications (available on the Chamber's web site www.bellegladechamber.com under the Leadership tab or at the Chamber of Commerce office) are now being accepted.
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PBC Library Receives 2022 FLA Awards
The Palm Beach County Library System and staff were recognized with four 2022 Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards, including one staffer at the Clarence E Anthony Library in South Bay. Below is a highlight of the winners from the Florida Libraries, the official journal of the Florida Library Association.
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PBC Presents: Economic Summit 2022, Housing and Transportation
The summit features a presentation by an Economist, keynote speakers, housing & transportation panel discussions and a networking reception afterwards.
WHEN: Thursday, June 2, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Economic Summit program), 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Networking Reception)
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Engage Forward by Leadership PBC: Request for Proposals
Engage Forward connects your nonprofit organization with Leadership Palm Beach County’s Engage Program class members. They will actively collaborate on finding solutions to issues facing your organization or the community you serve. Your organization (and those you serve) will be the beneficiary of this infusion of manpower, creativity, connections, and effort.
Proposer Workshops
WHEN: Wednesday, June 8 or 17, 2022 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (June 8); 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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KE Cunningham Canal Point Elementary Receives Grant
Congratulations to KE Cunningham Canal Point Elementary School for Receiving a $5,000 Grant from The Laura Bush Foundation of America's Libraries - learn more by clicking below.
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Mark Cuban Foundation 2022 Artificial Intelligence Bootcamp
With no prior experience or knowledge required, any 9th - 12th grader can learn the basics of Artificial Intelligence by participating in our Intro to AI Bootcamp.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 22, 29, Nov 5 & 12, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Deadline to apply is Sept 1, 2022)
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Florida Rural Legal Services Available to Help
Florida Rural Legal Services seeks to ensure that low-income and rural communities in Florida have access to justice and the provision of basic human rights - learn more about their work by clicking below!
WHERE: 136 S Main St, Suite C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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2022 Disaster Cycle Training Series from United Way of Palm Beach County
From the United Way of PBC: "We are pleased to announce the 2022 Disaster Cycle Training Series for our nonprofit community. These discussions are geared towards increasing preparedness in our organizations and communities. The first session will include an overview of the 2022 hurricane season sponsored by the PBC Long-Term Recovery Coalition with a special guest from Florida Department of Emergency to discuss Public Assistance and Nonprofits."
WHEN: Friday, June 3, July 7, Aug 18, Sept 11, Oct 6, 2022
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The American Dream Academy Broadens Access Through 6-Month Free Online Program
The American Dream Academy is a new tuition-free, six-month online program. Our mission is to help you gain the skills needed to pursue a great job or continue your education. The American Dream Academy is focused on creating meaningful opportunities for you to develop new skills to enter in-demand jobs fields or to prepare to earn a four-year college degree, regardless of your background or goals.
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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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