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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, July 18 - GRANT DUE: Dream Corps Scholarship
Tue, July 19, 1:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Know About Contracts: Online
Tue, July 19, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, July 20, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, July 20, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, July 20, 11:30 am - FWBC Presents: Money Smart for Small Business: Zoom
Wed, July 20, 12:00 pm - Dress for Success July Lunch and Learn
Thu, July 21, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Grow Your Business: Online
Mon, July 25 - Dress for Success 2nd Annual Back to School Appreciation Event, 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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Dream Corps Scholarship
The Dream Corps Scholarship is available for students. This round of scholarships' deadline is today Monday, July 18, and has seen fewer applicants.
WHEN: Monday, July 18, 2022
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SCORE PBC Presents: All You Want to Know About Contracts
Gain an understanding of how Florida contracts work, what detrimental provisions you don’t want, and what terms should be included in anything you sign.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 19, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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FWBC Presents: Money Smart for Small Business
Instructor-led curriculum for new or operating small business owners - with or without formal business training - to provide a practical introduction to aspects of starting and managing a business.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 20, 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 31, Sept 7, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Dress for Success July Lunch and Learn
Zoom out during your lunch break with Dress for Success Palm Beaches and CareerSource PBC West! Representatives from existing and prospective referral agencies in Belle Glade are invited to join a brief informational zoom to network with local agencies and learn more about both of our continuum of services.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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SCORE PBC Presents: Grow Your Business with Gift Cards
Gift cards have the power to increase the total number of customers and the amount each
customer spends on products and services.
WHEN: Thursday, July 21, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Dress for Success Second Annual Back to School Teacher Appreciation Event
Dress for Success is hosting our Second Annual Back to School Teacher Appreciation Event - free personal shopping experience for Palm Beach County teachers. Below is a link that will direct you to the page to make the appointment.
WHEN: Monday, July 25, 27, Aug 1 & 3, 2022
WHERE: 1089 S Main Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: If you do not see a time slot that works for you, please call the office (561) 983-8179 and we will try our best to accommodate you!
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Wet & Wild Back to School Bash
Our Pahokee Center is hosting a Wet & Wild Back to School Bash event. Come and join us so you and everyone in your family can enjoy a fun event before summer ends! We are going to give out backpacks, free ice cream, and free hot dogs! We are also going to do the following activities: corn hole, wet ball/sprinklers, bowling, word scramble.
WHEN: Monday, Aug 1, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Florida Community Health Centers, Inc, 170 S Barfield Hwy #101, Pahokee, FL 33476
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My Health Matters Presented by Global Health and Community Service, Inc.
Global Health and Community Service, Inc. has named Kitty Lundan as the new host of My Health Matters. Ms. Lundan was recognized by Legacy Magazine as one of South Florida’s Most Influential and Prominent Women. She is a songwriter, media personality, creative director, public speaker, and visionary.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 6, Sept 10, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
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GRANT: Impact of the Palm Beaches
Each year, Impact The Palm Beaches awards $100,000 grant(s) to area nonprofits to ignite transformational change in our community. Training sessions for the Impact the Palm Beaches 2022-2023 grant process will be starting in 2 weeks. Sessions and availability are on the following dates:
Grant Training Sessions
WHEN: Thursday, July 28, Aug 1, 3, 2022 | 9:00 a.m.
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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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Hunger Relief Monthly Update July 2022
Every month United Way of Palm Beach County (UWPBC)'s Hunger Relief Initiative you with the latest news about Hunger Relief in Palm Beach County. Information is cur
July 15, 2022. Check out what's new and learn about ongoing work below.
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FREE Meals Available to Children in Palm Beach County During Summer 2022
School Food Service will continue to offer free meals during the summer, at various schools and libraries throughout the county. Summer BreakSpot offers balanced breakfasts, lunches, snacks or dinners at no cost for kids 18 and under. Meals will be served on site, at no cost, at places like parks, libraries, schools and churches. No identification is required.
(Children who visit a school or library that serves meals, must remain onsite while they eat their meal. Parent pickup as well as grab-and-go options will not be available, as they are no longer allowed by the United States Department of Agriculture.)
WHERE: Area schools, parks, libraries, churches and more, click on link below to find the site nearest you
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Lake Okeechobee Locations
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Okeechobee.
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EveryParentPBC: 6 Quick Tips to Get Kids Reading
Help your child develop strong reading skills and set them up for success! Watch our video above for tips to encourage your child to get excited about reading. For more helpful tips, expert advice and local resources to raise a strong reader, visit EveryParentPBC.org and download the free EveryParent app to create your free family profile today:
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BCC Briefs for July 12, 2022
At the July 12, 2022 Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took action on a number of items.
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RCMA Belle Glade CDC is Currently Recruiting Children Ages 0-5 Years Old
Attention families who work in agriculture. Do you have an infant or toddler that needs daycare services from infant to 3 years old? Do you have children ages, 3-5 years old? RCMA Belle Glade CDC can help prepare your child for school success. Hours are from 7 am - 5:30 pm.
WHERE: RCMA Belle Glade CDC 20 Carver Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Maria, Griselda, Wilmide 561-992-2060, Lic # 50-51-01136
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Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of PBC
If you’ve ever wondered about your family history, and they have a connection with Palm Beach County, the Clerk’s office is here to help with resources to assist you in your genealogy journey.
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League of Women Voters Newsletter
Get the latest information from the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County by reading the newest edition of their newsletter.
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, July 14, 2022
Inside PBC News: 50 years and counting! Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation is celebrating all year long. If you see stray cats, please call Animal Care and Control. Parents, if you’re already hearing, “I’m bored”, from your kids' chances are the library system in Palm Beach County has something to help stop that phrase for the rest of the summer and more in this issue of Count-e-News.
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501c News: News from Nonprofits First July 2022
Nonprofits First shares news and information in this edition of 501c News.
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McKinlay Memo: July 15, 2022
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, July 18, 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
The Glades Initiative, Inc.
Other Areas
League of Women Voters
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Florida Women's Business Center Presents: Business Plan
The Florida Women's Business Center has partnered with the Boynton Beach City Library to provide free hands-on business plan writing series workshop. Each week will build on the previous week's information.
WHEN: Saturday, July 23, 30, Aug 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022
WHERE: Boynton Beach City Library, 100 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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NEW Job Opportunities - WE ARE GROWING - Come Join our Team!
Looking for meaningful work making a difference? Come see the career opportunities at The Glades Initiative, Inc.! 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 DIRECTOR in the title of the email.
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word Navigator-“Your name” in the subject line of the email.
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the Subject line: Senior Coordinator-“Your NAME”.
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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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Nonprofits First Presents: CEO Circles - Powerful Support for Nonprofit Leaders
As a nonprofit leader, where do you turn when you need clarity, guidance, a sounding board,
encouragement, accountability, and wisdom? CEO Circles are designed to surround you with peers who are diverse in voice and perspective: respected leaders who are as interested in professional growth and expanding their capacity as you are.
WHEN: Beginning Friday, Aug 5, 2022
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EveryParent: Summer Reading Tips for Your Child
Summer is still a great time for your child to keep learning! Keep them reading this summer with tips and advice from EveryParent. For more helpful tips, expert advice and local resources to raise a strong reader, visit EveryParentPBC.org and download the free EveryParent app to create your free family profile today
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Take Stock in Children Mentor Orientation Session
Summer is a great time to join us for a Mentor Orientation and become a mentor for Take Stock in Children. This summer, we will bring in dozens of students who will need a mentor. You will be assigned a mentee and begin mentoring in September. Go to www.takestockpalmbeach.org to complete a mentor application and learn more about the program.
WHEN: Thursday, July 27, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. (July 14 & 27)
WHERE: Zoom
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Center for Child Counseling: Building Child Resilience During Times of Stress
Research shows that an estimated 160,000 children lost a parent or caregiver during the pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death among Americans in 2021, so many children also lost extended family members or close family friends.
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District Times: News from the Palm Beach County Health Care District
From the Health Care District of Palm Beach County: "We’re excited to launch this newsletter as a helpful resource to learn more about the Health Care District and the many services our unique healthcare system provides in Palm Beach County. We believe that today’s healthcare is a team effort—and, it starts with our patients and employees at the center."
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PBC Advisory Commission on Women Partners with PBC Victim Services to Assist Victims of Crime
Anyone can be a victim of crime. Seeking help is an important step in accessing support and services. Some barriers to seeking help are concerns about confidentiality, trust and stigma. To help break down barriers, the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Opportunity’s Advisory Commission on Women partnered with Palm Beach County Public Safety Department’s Division of Victim Services to create a short video showing the initial intake process.
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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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