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The information appearing in this email is for general informational purposes only. Reference to any product, service, event or program is for the information and convenience of the public and does not constitute endorsement by The Glades Initiative.
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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, Nov 15, 5:00 pm - PBC Redistricting Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Tue, Nov 16, 9:00 am - PATCH Monthly Meeting: Zoom
Tue, Nov 16, 10:00 am - Introduction to Google Analytics by SCORE PBC: Online
Tue, Wed - The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Nov 17, 5:30 pm - Community Police Relations/Justice Forum: Online
Thu, Nov 18, 9:00 am - Florida Crystals Hiring Event, CareerSource, BG
Sat, Nov 20, 10:00 am - The Crossroads City Market, Tanner Park, South Bay
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The Glades Initiative is Hiring!
We are hiring! Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the residents of the Glades? Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Come join us at The Glades Initiative! We are accepting applicants for the following positions:
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word OPERATIONS in the title of the email.
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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 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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PBC Redistricting - Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Please join Monday, November 15th at 5:00 p.m. for information regarding redistricting of the County Commission districts and an overview of the conceptual map that the Board of County Commissioners gave direction to use in the development of a final map. The redistricting process occurs every ten years following the release of Census information.
WHEN: Monday, Nov 15, 2021 | 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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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, Nov 16, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Introduction to Google Analytics by SCORE PBC
Learn how to set up and start to use Google Analytics to understand how people engage with your website.
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 16, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
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Community Police Relations/Justice Forum: The Effects of Domestic Violence
Join us for Community Police Relations/Justice Forum. This is part one of a seven-part series. This event will focus on the effects of domestic violence.
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 17, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Florida Crystals Hiring Event - Immediate Openings Available
Immediate job openings available for welders, mechanics and utility workers at CareerSource Palm Beach County’s job fair.
WHEN: Thursday, Nov 18, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: CareerSource Palm Beach County’s Belle Glade Career Center, 1085 S. Main St. Belle Glade, FL 33430
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The Crossroads City Market at South Bay
The Crossroads City Market at South Bay will take place in November.
WHEN: Saturday, Nov 20, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Tanner Park, 105 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, South Bay, FL 33493
CONTACT: For more information contact the City of South Bay at 561-996-6751
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Combined Thanksgiving Worship Service
Canal Point United Methodist Church and Canal Point Baptist Church are having a combined Thanksgiving worship service - All are welcomed. Fellowship around pies after the worship service.
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 23, 2021 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Canal Point Baptist Church, 37061 1st St, Canal Point, FL 33438
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2021 Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair by the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce
Join the 2021 Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair, hosted by the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce, by filling out an application/registration form today.
WHEN: Saturday, Dec 4, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Corner of MLK Blvd and Main Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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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 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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Grocery Cards Available to PBC residents who qualify through PBC Community Services Department
Eligible Palm Beach County residents must be a household in which at least one or more individuals meets all of the following criteria, including but not limited to:
- Qualifies for unemployment or experienced a reduction of household income, or incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardships due to COVID-19;
- Has not received prior Food Assistance from Palm Beach County Community Services Department;
- Had a household income at or below 200% Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG);
- Must be able to provide documentation of the current COVID-19 crisis.
- Applications must be submitted online and will be processed on a first-submitted, first-qualified, first-served basis, subject to funding availability. All requested information must be uploaded prior to submitting your application.
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Thanksgiving 2021 Holiday Meals - November 18 Student Meal Distribution
In order to support the children during Thanksgiving Break, the School Food Service Department will be distributing meals at no cost on Thursday, November 18th at a select number of locations. The distribution will consist of the equivalent of nine (9) meals and nine (9) snacks.
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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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Community Foundation Scholarship Applications are now Open
Do you know a graduating high school senior or current undergraduate student from Palm Beach or Martin County? Do they plan on attending a college, university, trade, or vocational school? Share the Community Foundation's scholarship opportunity with them! In the 2020-2021 scholarship cycle, the Community Foundation awarded over $1 million dollars to 107 local students. Once a student completes our general scholarship application, they are automatically considered for over 110 scholarship funds! Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2022.
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PBC Youth Services Summer Camp Scholarship Program
The Summer Camp Scholarship Program provides full-tuition and fees for summer camp for children residing in families with income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. It allows parents to work with the knowledge that their children are safe. It gives children educational and recreational opportunities for growth. Parents may choose from participating camps in Palm Beach County.
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Struggling with Anxiety or Depression?
Study seeks adults 18 years and older who experience anxiety and/or depression to examine two online adaptations of a brief version of a treatment called the Unified Protocol. The Unified Protocol is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, and other emotional problems.
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Belle Glade CDC Head Start & EHS-MSHS-CCP Accepting Applications
Belle Glade CDC is now recruiting children between the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years old for the 2021-2022 School Year, which will start in August of 2021. Offer full time childcare 7:00 am – 5:30 pm.
WHERE: RCMA, Belle Glade CDC 20 Carver Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Griselda Villarreal Family Support Worker for EHS/MSHS/CCP
Maria Gonzales Family Support Worker for Head Start
Wilmide Joseph Family Support Worker School readiness & VPK
Center number: (561) 992-2060/992-2061
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Apply for Internet Essentials for Possible Free Service
As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping you connected, Comcast is proud to support the Federal Government’s Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), a temporary subsidy program available for all tiers of Xfinity Internet service, including Internet Essentials.
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Center for Child Counseling Newsletter
Learn about the September Healthy Babies, Healthy Children symposium by reading the latest issue of the Center for Child Counseling's newsletter.
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McKinlay Memo - Nov 9, 2021
From Commissioner Melissa McKinlay: "On October 29th, I attended the COVID-19 Memorial/Vaccination Appreciation Lunch in Belle Glade. During this event, we remembered the more than 140 Glades residents who have died from the virus. We also recognized the nearly 6000 residents who contracted COVID, many of whom are still dealing with lingering effects."
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Clerk Report: News from Clerk of the Court & Comptroller of Palm Beach County
Clerk’s Community Programs connect customers to critical services - learn more by reading the latest edition of Clerk Report.
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The Friday 5: News from PBC School District, Nov 12, 2021
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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The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, Nov 12, 2021
Get the latest update from the Florida House of Representative for District 81, Kelly Skidmore.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Nov 15, 2021
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
The Glades Initiative, Inc.
Arc of the Glades
West Technical Education Center
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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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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Diabetes Self-Management Workshop by Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network
Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network is hosting a FREE Diabetes Self-Management Workshop. Its target audience are residents of Okeechobee, Glades, Hendry, Western Palm Beach counties and Indiantown; however, individuals from other areas are also welcome to join.
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 9, 16, 23, 30, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Hunger Relief Food Storage Capacity Grant Now Open
In accordance with the Hunger Relief Plan, the Food Storage Capacity Grant aims to minimize food waste by increasing storage capacity of food pantries and other non-profit organizations that address food insecurity. The extra storage space will enable the recipient agencies to provide a consistent supply of perishable items, including produce, to a greater number of Palm Beach County residents.
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Weekly Calendar of Events at PBSC
From Palm Beach State College: "To keep you informed of the great events and happenings at PBSC, we will send you the events for the week every Monday, collected in one email for your convenience. Please make sure to scroll through the full lists of events and take advantage of any or all that are of interest."
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South Bay Residents Only: Residential Emergency Assistance Program & Vaccination Incentive
Attention South Bay residents, you may be eligible to receive assistance for: past due rent not to exceed two months, water utility bills up to $300, and vaccination incentive of $150 gift card.
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South Bay Residents Only: Register for Toy Giveaway
Register your child(ren) for this year's toy giveaway at South Bay City Hall, 335 SW 2nd Ave. Registration Open September 13, - November 5, 2021. Only (4) gifts per household will be given ages 6 months to 14 years old. You must provide proof of residency (ID and current utility bill) at the time of registration. You must be registered prior to giveaway.
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Get Help Picking a Plan through HealthCare.Gov
Get help getting connected to a Marketplace-registered agent or broker who will contact you to help you enroll in a health care plan for 2022. Agents or brokers are trained and registered by the Marketplace and licensed in their respective state. They’re usually paid by the insurance companies whose plans they sell; however, they’re required in many states to act in the consumer’s best interest.
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Panther Empowerment Resource Center Helps PBSC Students
The mission of the Panther Empowerment Resource Center is to: improve the retention, persistence, and graduation rates of financially unstable first generation, low-income students, primarily at the Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses. Students experiencing difficulties that include, but are not limited to: food insecurity, homelessness, debt, and transportation problems through simplified access to community resources and personalized financial planning.
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert in Lake Okeechobee
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 LZ30 water body.
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Take Stock in Children Nov 2021 Mentor Newsletter
Learn more about what Take Stock in Children PBC has been up to by reading their October newsletter.
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Cultural Council for PBC Events Calendar
From the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County: "The Fall 2021 issue of art&culture magazine is here! Featuring stories about the new normal of live music, how performing arts companies are "staging" a comeback, and more—this exciting issue can also be read on our website with exclusive extra photos, videos, and more."
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Clerk Report: News from Clerk of the Court & Comptroller of Palm Beach County
Clerk Abruzzo Updates the Palm Beach County Commission - learn more by reading the latest edition of Clerk Report.
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Nov 3, 2021
Inside PBC News, Redistricting Program, COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Sites, New Voting Rules! Termination of Declaration of Continuing State of Emergency. November Events County wide, and more in this issue of Count-e-News.
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501c News - News from Nonprofits First
Read the November 2021 newsletter from Nonprofits First.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
The Glades Initiative, Inc.
Other Areas
The Mentor Center
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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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