Monday, April 27, 2020
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SPECIAL NOTE: Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), please call to confirm events listed below. 

~~~  This Week ~~~  
  
Mon, April 27 11:00 am         FLIPANY Feeding Sites Open, Read post below for location closest to you
Mon, April 27 6:00 pm          Legal Aid Webinar: Dealing with Consumer Debt
Tue, April 28 & 30 11:00 am     School Feeding Sites Open, Read post below for location closest to you 
Wed, April 29 10:00 am        Food Distribution, The Glades Initiative, Belle Glade 
Wed, April 29 10:00 am        Summer Food Program Distribution, Glades area libraries 
Wed, April 29 6:00 pm          Legal Aid Webinar: Landlord Tenant Repair Issues
Thu, April 30 12:00 pm         Legal Aid Webinar: Help for Small Business Owners
Mon, May 4 6:00 pm             Legal Aid Webinar: Avoiding Foreclosure
 
Food Distributions in the Glades
The Glades Initiative Offers Food Distribution DISTRIBUTION

The Glades Initiative offers food distribution to anyone in need. Those coming in cars are asked to line up beside the office for drive-through pick-up on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, from 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM. Both drivers and walkers will receive food bags on a first-come first-serve basis.

Our staff and volunteers will wear personal protective gear as we handle and distribute the food bags. We ask that drivers and their passengers remain in their vehicles and practice social distancing measures to keep everyone safe.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For questions, call us at 561-996-3310
DATE CHANGE: PBC School Feeding Sites Open CLOSUREFOOD

District feeding sites will serve meals on Tuesday and Thursdays, rather than Monday, Wednesday and Friday. There will be no meals served on Monday, April 27. The number of meals distributed each week, however, will not decrease. Beginning Thursday, April 30, the number of food distribution locations will increase to 51 schools across Palm Beach County. Parents or guardians who pick up meals on Thursday will be picking up a kit with two meals for six days totaling 12 meals for each child.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 28 & 30, 2020 (Distributions held on Tuesdays and Thursdays) | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN THE GLADES: 
  • Belle Glade Elementary, 500 NW Ave L, Belle Glade, FL 33430
  • Glade View Elementary, 1100 SW Ave G, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (Starting Thursday)
  • Gove Elementary, 1000 SE Ave G, Belle Glade, FL 33430
  • Pahokee Elementary, 560 E Main Pl, Pahokee, FL 33476
  • Rosenwald Elementary, 1321 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, South Bay, FL 33493
  Click here for more info
Summer Food Service Program Feeds Children Impacted by COVID-19 at Local LibrariesSUMMERFOOD

Palm Beach County Youth Services Department's Summer Food Service Program, in partnership with the Palm Beach County Library System, will begin pre-summer feeding at six sites throughout Palm Beach County. Sites will distribute seven days' worth of meals to each eligible child. Meal distribution will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm, or until all meal kits are distributed. Currently, pre-summer feeding sites will distribute food once a week through Wednesday, May 27.

Distribution in the Glades
WHEN: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN THE GLADES: 
  • Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade
  • Loula V. York Branch Library, 525 Bacom Point Rd., Pahokee
  • Clarence E. Anthony Branch Library, 375 SW 2nd Ave., South Bay
  Click here for more info
UPDATED: FLIPANY Grab 'n Go Sites FLIPANY

Attached is a list of locations for Grab 'n Go Feeding Sites in the Glades. Access this link for more information about site locations: https://summerbreakspot.freshfromflorida.com

WHEN: Monday - Friday | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN THE GLADES: 
  • Grace Fellowship Center, 233 W Avenue A, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (M, W, F)
  • Okeechobee Center, 101 Everglades St, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (M-F)
  • Osceola Center, 1204 NW Avenue L, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (M-F)
  • Student Aces, 915 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (M-F)
  • New South Bay Villas, 845 West Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493 (M-F)
Click here for more info
Boys & Girls Club Distributes Free Lunches

Program is available to current club children and serves a snack and dinner. If transportation is an issue, delivery services may be available. 

WHEN: Mondays through Fridays | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Teen Center Club, 500 NW Avenue L, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT:  For more information call 561-683-3287.

Click here for more info
Food Distribution Available to Local Seniors

Palm Beach County Division of Senior Services invites you to join in the Congregate Meal Program for seniors in Belle Glade. Lunch is served Monday - Friday at noon. Complimentary Palm Tran Connection is available to and from the sites.

WHEN: Monday - Friday | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: West County Senior Center, 2916 State Rd #15, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT:  Please call Senior Services at 561-355-4740 for more information and click on the flyers below for more details about each site.

Click here for more info
Hunger Relief Update - April 27, 2020

Please see the attached Hunger Relief Update as of April 27, 2020. Please note that below you will find (1) a list of food resources (2) additional food resource news and grant opportunities (3) resource and stakeholder updates from DCF.

Click here to read the Hunger Relief Update
Click here for a listing of resources and where to find food
Glades Area
The Glades Initiative Providing Services; Office Services Are Appointment Only

The Glades Initiative is providing services over the phone to residents who need assistance with online applications in our office located at 141 SE Ave C, Belle Glade, FL 33430. We provide services in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.  

Please call the office at 561-996-3310 if you have questions or need our assistance. And with things changing so quickly, watch our Facebook page for the most current information. 
The Glades Initiative is Here to Help You With Census

Need assistance with completing the Census 2020 questionnaire? The Glades Initiative will be here and available to assist you with your Census 2020 application over the phone.

It's quick and easy. The 2020 Census questionnaire will take about 10 minutes to complete.
It's safe, secure, and confidential. Your information and privacy are protected. Why do Census? Your participation is important because it helps to direct billions of dollars in federal funds to local communities for schools, roads, and other public services.

The latest response rate are as follows since 4/11/20: Belle Glade- 30.2%; Pahokee- 30.8%; South Bay-35.8%. With your involvement we can improve our numbers!

CONTACT: 561-996-3310 (Services available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole)

Click here to learn more
COVID-19 Testing Available at Belle Glade Site

Since March 16th, the Health Care District has offered COVID-19 testing on a walk-up basis, without an appointment outside of the C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic at Lakeside Medical Center.Beginning Tuesday, April 21st, appointments will now be necessary and can be made by calling 561-642-1000. Patients will be able to access the new drive-thru testing lane or, if they do not have a vehicle, can walk up to the existing site beginning Wednesday, April 22nd. 

Individuals can be any age, and need not be symptomatic to be registered and tested, but all individuals desiring walk-up or drive-thru testing must call in advance to be scheduled. While asymptomatic patients will be tested, we highly recommend they only schedule as drive-thru patients due to the risk of contracting COVID-19 while waiting to be tested. Results will be communicated by a Health Care District provider as soon as they are available.

WHERE: C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic at Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Highway, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: To set up an appointment call 561-642-1000

Click here to learn more
Aging Network at Work Feeding Homebound Seniors

The Agency Helpline (1-866-684-5885) is the gateway to services for seniors in need of Meals, Respite for the Caregiver, Adult Day Care, In-home Services, Personal Care, Food Stamps (SNAP) and Extra Help for prescription drugs and Medicare Savings programs. Over the past week, Helpline specialists released over 1,800 seniors from a wait list for services and those seniors are now receiving food through the Aging Network. An additional 500 new clients have reached out and are receiving meals.

CONTACT: Seniors in need of services, including food are encouraged to call the Agency Helpline at 1-866-684-5885.

Click here to learn more
Legal Aid Society Presents COVID-19 Legal Rights Series of FREE WebinarsLEGALAID

The Legal Aid Society will be presenting a series of Zoom webinars over the next two weeks to assist individuals and families with protecting their legal rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Topics include:
  • Dealing with Consumer Debt (April 27 at 6pm)
  • Landlord Tenant Repair Issues (April 29 at 6pm)
  • Help for Small Business Owners (April 30 at 12)
  • Fair Housing Discrimination (April 30 at 6pm)
  • Avoiding Foreclosure (May 4 at 6pm)
  • Avoiding Scams and Fraud (May 5 at 6pm)
  • Evictions for NonPayment of Rent (May 7 at 6pm)
WHEN: Monday, April 27, 29, 30, May 4, 5, 7, 2020 | 6:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Please register in advance by clicking here

Click here to learn more
Online Weekly Discussion & Support Group

Coping With Our New Reality will provide an educational opportunity and a place to turn for those that are struggling with how to manage and cope with the barrage of changes and realities impacting their lives, and the lives of their children. 

WHEN: Mondays | 6:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Information and registration: www.AlpertJFS.org/events/coping or call 561-684-1991

Click here to learn more
PBSO: Online Community Service Opportunities for Teens

The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office is offering online community service opportunities for teens via Zoom. These hours are accepted by the Palm Beach County Office of the State Attorney.

CONTACT: To register for the workshop, contact Marcia Bahia at bahiam@pbso.org and provide: Full name - Date of Birth - Email Address - Phone Number - Probation Officer (if applicable)

Click here to learn more
COVID-19 Business Resource Center

Find a list of COVID-19 Business resources that are updated daily, with real-world funding, resources, and support for small business owners adapting to the impacts of coronavirus.

Click here to learn more
Florida Updates New COVID-19 Cases

Press Release: The Florida Department of Health releases a report on COVID-19 cases in Florida once per day. The Florida Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard is also providing updates once per day. The state is providing a report detailing surveillance data for every Florida county. Previously, this information was only available for select communities.

CONTACT: The surveillance data report is available here

Click here to learn more
AARP Friendly Voices Phone Buddy & Community Connections

AARP launched a site to help groups and individuals search for and post mutual aid opportunities during COVID-19. We know isolation was a problem before COVID and unfortunately COVID has exacerbated those isolation issues for many seniors and others in our communities. A big part of this new initiative is a program called "Friendly Voices" that allows people to request a call from a volunteer to just chat and connect. If you know of anyone who could benefit from a friendly call or if you yourself need to connect with someone, please use the phone number below 

CONTACT: Call the call center at 1-888-281-0145 to request a call back and and a volunteer will call back Monday to Friday between 9Am - 5PM EST.

Click here to learn more
FREE Online Workshops for Caregivers & Professionals

You Can Learn Online at Your Convenience! Through weLEARNplay, Center for Child Counseling offers online continuing education for caregivers, students, and professionals who would like to improve their skills and ability to effectively work or interact with children and families. 

Click here to learn more
PBC Operations Coronavirus Update

Learn about Palm Beach County's latest efforts with regard to COVID-19. 

Click here to learn more
Nonprofits First - COVID-19 and Nat'l Volunteer Month

Nonprofits First recognizes National Volunteer Month and updates its COVID-19 Resources. 

Click here to learn more
Rep Tina Polsky - Updated COVID-19 April 21, 2020 

Representative Tina Polsky provides the latest information, as of April 21, 2020, regarding important COVID-19 information. 

Click here to learn more
Grant Opportunity: Emergency Food and Shelter Program Funds

From the United Way of PBC: Our Local Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board recently announced that Phase 37 applications will be made available starting Monday, April 27, 2020, at www.unitedwaypbc.org under "Get Help - Nonprofit Resources". 

Deadline
WHEN: Monday, May 18, 2020 | 12:00 p.m.
CONTACT: If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact me or Donna Quinlan at DonnaQuinlan@UnitedWayPBC.org or 561-375-6671.

Click here to learn more
CSC: Monday Morning Update, April 27, 2020

Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Resources.

Click here to learn more
Job Opportunities

In the Glades                                                 
Other Areas
FLIPANY Grab 'n Go Sites

Attached are the following lists of locations for Grab 'n Go Feeding Sites. Access this link for more information about site locations: https://summerbreakspot.freshfromflorida.com

WHEN: Monday - Friday | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Click here for more info
Palm Beach Outlets Food Distribution

The Palm Beach Outlets is doing a drive-up food distribution every Monday through June 1, 2020.

WHEN: Every Monday through June 1, 2020 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd e121, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Click here for more info
Webinar: Selecting the Right Talent by SCORE

Identify critical skills that lead to success. Apply a highly effective structured employment interview. Use best practices in delegating, conducting performance appraisals and giving feedback.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Click here for more info and to see other upcoming workshops from SCORE Palm Beach
Webinar: Legal & Tax Implications of Starting a Business in Florida by SCORE

This workshop will show you how to set up your business the right way, minimize taxes and personal liability, and protect your hard earned assets. 

WHEN: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Click here for more info and to see other upcoming workshops from SCORE Palm Beach
Online Seminar: Small Business Reorganization Act

From SCORE: Join an online seminar regarding the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019. This seminar is free but is limited to 15 participants.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Richie Repetti, SCORE Palm Beach,  wpbadmin@scorevolunteer.org, 561-833-1672

Click here for more info
Previous Postings - The Glades Area
Emergency Pantry Provides Formula, Infant Food

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies has a Basics4Babies emergency pantry that provides formula, infant food, and other basic needs for babies from birth to 12 months. Diapers are also available from birth through age 3. Items are based on inventory. Click below to learn more about their eligibility requirements. 

Belle Glade Location
WHEN: Open Tuesdays | 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1079 South Main Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 1-888-414-4642

Click here for more info
Your Rights as a Tenant During COVID-19

This document was developed to answer many of the questions that tenants have at this time regarding landlord-tenant relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Click here for more info (English and Spanish)
Go Glades Routes Will no Longer be Served

Go Glades Routes 1, 2, 3 and 4 will no longer be served. For your convenience, Go Glades will begin operating exclusively as a dial-a-ride service beginning Monday, April 13, 2020. . 

Dial-a-Ride Service
WHEN: beginning Monday, April 13, 2020 | 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (M-F), 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Sat), 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Sun)
CONTACT: Please call customer service at (561) 841-4BUS (4287) for the next scheduled bus arrival time.

Click here to learn more
Special Shopping Hours for Seniors & Persons With Disabilities

Special shopping hours are available for seniors and persons with disabilities at local stores. 

Winn Dixie
WHEN: Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Winn Dixie, 900 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Dollar General
WHEN: Every day during the first hour open

AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN THE GLADES:
  • 1024 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
  • 310 E Palm Beach Rd, South Bay, FL 33493
  • 540 E Main St, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
Florida Community Health Centers is Open

From Florida Community Health Centers, Inc.: We are here for you. To provide pediatric and adult primary care. We also have someone on staff to assist with any access Florida applications, Florida Kidcare, recertifications and questions.

WHEN: Monday - Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Mon & Thu), 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Tue & Wed), 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Fri)
WHERE: 170 South Barfield Highway, Pahokee, FL 33476

Click here to learn more
Unemployment Resource: PBC Library Has Resources Available to Help Those Who are Unemployed

The Palm Beach County Library System has many resources available to help individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19. Ask-A-Librarian staff are available by phone, email and chat to help members who have questions or need assistance filling out unemployment/reemployment forms.

Click here to learn more
Click here for paper applications available now in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole
Stimulus Dollars Provide Meals for More Seniors

Press Release: The Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast's Helpline specialists are available to assist seniors with applications for Food Stamps (SNAP). The Department of Children and Families has expanded benefits under Food Stamps and the Helpline can assist with enrollment. 

CONTACT: Seniors and adults with a disability should call the Helpline at 1-866-684-5885 for access to services such as food, electric bill assistance, help with Medicare and caregiver resources.

Click here to learn more
2-1-1's COVID RESOURCE GUIDE

Read a constantly updated resource guide from 2-1-1 featuring food distribution locations, testing sites, healthcare services, and more!

Click here to learn more
Help Available for Students, Parents & Teachers through PBC Library System

The Palm Beach County Library System has many resources available to help students, parents, and teachers during virtual schooling. Staff are available by phone, email and chat to answer technology and other research questions through Ask-A-Librarian at www.pbclibrary.org.

Click here to learn more
Become a Panther at PBSC - Summer Semester

Attend an upcoming info session for Palm Beach State College's summer semester.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 22, 24 or 29, 2020 | 10:00 a.m.
CONTACT: Register by clicking here

Click here to learn more
Fall 2020 Jim Moran Institute Executive Programs

Free training programs for business owners, CEOs, and nonprofit leaders. Applications accepted through May 15, 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE
WHEN: Friday, May 15, 2020 

Click here to learn more
Rep Tina Polsky - Updated COVID-19 April 15, 2020 

Representative Tina Polsky provides the latest information, as of April 15, 2020, regarding important COVID-19 information. 

Click here to learn more
PBC Operations Coronavirus Update

Learn about Palm Beach County's latest efforts with regard to COVID-19. 

Click here to learn more
Get out the Count $50k Video Prize Challenge

Census Accelerate, an initiative of the Census Open Innovation Labs, at the U.S. Census Bureau, has launched its first-ever video prize competition to reward the most engaging, impactful and informative videos about the 2020 Census - with a total of $50,000 in cash prizes.

Deadline
WHEN: Thursday, May 7, 2020 | 11:59 p.m.

Click here to learn more
CSC: Monday Morning Update, April 20, 2020

Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Resources.

Click here to learn more
Job Opportunities

In the Glades                                                 
Previous Postings - Other Areas
Posting Information: eBlast and Volunteers
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. Advertise

*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

Check the Glades Community Calendar 
for additional activities scheduled in
the Glades area
:
Check out Volunteer Opportunities at the Glades Initiative or opportunities with our Partners in the Glades
Donate to the Glades Initiative, Inc.

 
 

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