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Open to All: Food Distribution Every Wednesday at The Glades Initiative
For the past year and a half, and continuing into the future, The Glades Initiative offers weekly food distribution to anyone in need. Those coming in cars are asked to line up beside the office for drive-through pick-up on Wednesdays 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: Every Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For questions, call us at 561-996-3310
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Free Drive Thru & Walk-Up COVID-19 Testing
Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. continues to provide FREE Drive Thru/Walk-Up testing for COVID-19 (appointments are preferred).
You can still be tested even if you aren't experiencing symptoms.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 23 & 25, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Center, 170 S Barfield Highway-Suite 101, Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT: 561-924-6100
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Virtual Workshop: Tools to Live Healthier
From Healthy Living: Join other participants for the Living Health Workshop and receive information about staying healthy as we age. If you are interested please contact me so I can get you the mandatory forms as well as send you a test meeting so we can do some technology training, if necessary.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
CONTACT:
Maureen McCarthy,
Project Director, Healthy Living,
[email protected],
Office:
561-684-5885
ext.59103
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Virtual Mentor Orientation - Glades Mentors Wanted!
From Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County: We want you to make the difference in the lives of the students we serve. Our students are underserved youth in Palm Beach County and they each receive a college scholarship upon high school graduation. We are recruiting students in the Glades/Pahokee area and we are seeking mentors that can serve in those areas.
Virtual Mentor Orientation
WHEN: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 | 12:00 p.m.
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PBSC National Science Foundation Computer Network Security Programs
Palm Beach State College is announcing fall enrollment for National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer Network Security certificate programs. Most classes can be completed online, at the Belle Glade, and Loxahatchee Groves campuses. State-of-the-art computer labs and tutors are available to assist all students. Financial aid may be available to qualified students.
The Glades community is invited to attend a virtual information sessions on June 24th and July 29th to get more information. We've attached a link to our Palm Beach State College events calendar.
Information sessions
WHEN:
Wednesday, June 24 & 29, 2020
| 5:00 p.m.
CONTACT:
Doug Brown 561-993-1143 or Gloria McAllister 561-993-1175
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COVID-19 & Toxic Shock Syndrome in Children
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County invites the public to weekly conversations. This week's conversation will be on "COVID-19 and Toxic Shock Syndrome in Children."
WHEN: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 | 6:00 p.m.
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Webinar: Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 While Maintaining Access to Health and Human Services
From Palm Beach County: Please join us for our weekly COVID-19 webinar - Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 While Maintaining Access to Essential Health and Human Services.
WHEN: Thursday, June 25, 2020 | 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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School District Hosts Virtual Town Hall Meeting
The public is invited to join upcoming Virtual Town Hall Meetings where ongoing work in the School District of Palm Beach County will be highlighted, including a high-level overview of reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year.
WHEN: Thursday, June 25, 2020 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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PBC Youth Services Offering Free Race-Based Implicit Bias and Migroaggressions Training
Presenter Danniella Jones, Psy.D. will define race-based implicit bias and microaggressions while exploring their impact on youth, families, and those who work with youth. Participants will learn strategies for increasing individual awareness of implicit bias as well as treating and responding appropriately to those impacted.
WHEN: Monday, July 13, 2020 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Food Distributions in the Glades
The Glades Initiative Food Distribution Every Wednesday (Open to Everyone)
For the past year and a half, and continuing into the future, The Glades Initiative offers weekly food distribution to anyone in need. Those coming in cars are asked to line up beside the office for drive-through pick-up on Wednesdays 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: Every Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For questions, call us at 561-996-3310
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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 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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Flipany Grab 'n Go Sites (For Ages 18 and under)
Attached is a list of locations for Grab 'n Go Feeding Sites in the Glades.
WHEN: Monday - Friday | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for more information about site locations
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School Feeding Sites on Tuesdays and Thursdays (For Ages 18 and under)
The School Food Service summer feeding program begins on Tuesday, June 2, at 50 school locations throughout the School District. Food distribution is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHEN: 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
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Summer BreakSpot (For Ages 18 and under)
Palm Beach County Youth Services Department's Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) will transition from pre-summer feeding at eight locations to the full Summer Food Service Program feeding schedule. Beginning June 1, 43 sites throughout the county, including 16 Palm Beach County Library locations, will serve as meal distribution sites with additional sites added weekly. Parents picking up kits without their child present must bring identification for the child. Acceptable forms of identification include student ID, child's passport or other government-issued ID, birth certificate, adoption decree, immunization records, and school demographics.
Agencies:
If interested in having a site become a meal distribution location with the Summer Food Service Program, contact Gus Wessel by email at [email protected]
WHEN: beginning, Monday, June 1, 2020
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Hunger Relief Update - June 15, 2020
Please see the attached Hunger Relief Update for the week of June 15, 2020 as well as the press release about Summer BreakSpot FUN! an eight-week, comprehensive online enrichment program designed to accompany the free meals provided at Summer BreakSpot meal sites. Summer BreakSpot FUN! is a collaboration between United Way of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County Youth Services, PrimeTime Palm Beach County, Inc., The School District of Palm Beach County, FLIPANY, and other community partners.
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New Student Registration at Gove Elementary is Open
Gove Elementary is now open to register new students & incoming kindergarten students through appointment only. If your child already attends Gove Elementary, your child is registered for next year.
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 23, 25 & 30, 2020
CONTACT:
Please Call/Email Ms. Nava to arrange your appointment 561-993-8700 or 561-993-8704 [email protected]
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Susan G. Komen Treatment Assistance Program
Susan G. Komen Florida has a Breast Health Navigator available for navigating screening obstacles and assisting and supporting those in need who have been diagnosed with cancer. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has limited in-person support, our Breast Health 101 education sessions are still available one-on-one via telephone or through Zoom for larger groups.
CONTACT:
For more info, please reach out to Fanny Jackson, Komen's Breast Health Navigator via Lakeside Medical Center located at the intersection of Hooker Highway (SR80) and Main Street (SR441) in Belle Glade. Our Breast Health Navigator's contact number is 561-788-9889.
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Sign Up for Eight Workshops Through Nonprofits First
Nonprofits First is offering eight workshops, free for members, covering a variety of topics.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 23-25, 2020
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Does Your Nonprofit Have a Project That Could Use Some Help?
Leadership Palm Beach County will hold a virtual collaborative workshop on June 16 to discuss Engage Forward, the civic engagement program designed to connect your organization with leaders in our community.
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PBC Operations Coronavirus Update
Learn about Palm Beach County's latest efforts with regard to COVID-19.
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Dept. of Elder Affairs Update & Disaster Resource Guide for Older Adults
The Department of Elder Affairs provides an update on its efforts, and a link to its 2020 Disaster Resource Guide for Older Adults.
Click here to learn more (Disaster Resource Guide)
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Learn About Prime Time's Virtual Summer Camp
Keep your children learning and having fun this summer with new sessions every week that will include live interactive programming and hands-on learning activities provided by local content experts. Prime Time's Virtual Summer Camp is free and open to the public, no registration is required.
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Nonprofits First - COVID-19 Resources June 19, 2020
Nonprofits First publishes updates for its COVID-19 Resources.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, June 22, 2020
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Resources.
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Highridge Family Center Provides Free Trauma-Informed Day Program for Youth
Palm Beach County Youth Services Department's Highridge Family Center is providing a 4-days-per-week trauma-informed program for youth ages 11-16, who are experiencing problems at home, school, with friends, and in the community. The program is free of charge for Palm Beach County residents. Family therapy and group therapy are required components of the program. Daily sessions are held through July 9 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
WHEN: Daily sessions through July 9, 2020 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CONTACT: For more information or to apply for services, please call 561-625-2540
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Online SCORE Workshop: Legal and Tax Implications of Starting a Business
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. Many new business owners do not spend enough time to ensure that they choose the right legal entity when formally setting up their business.
WHEN: Wednesday, June 24, 2020 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Previous Postings - The Glades Area
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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.
CONTACT: 561-996-3310 (Services available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole)
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The Glades Initiative's New Program Increases Financial Stability
Do you need a job or want to find a better-paying job? Do you want a better understanding of your financial situation? Need tips for saving money or creating a budget? The Glades Initiative has a program to help low-income families in Palm Beach County increase their financial stability. Contact us today - 20 slots available.
CONTACT: Contact Marilu Baltazar to make an appointment by calling 561-996-3310
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Real Talk: Support Group for Teens via Zoom
On June 17, the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department's Youth and Family Counseling program will begin hosting REAL TALK, a virtual support group for Palm Beach County teens ages 13-18 via Zoom Video. The six-week support group is designed to be a safe space where participants can learn to recognize and manage their emotions, develop self-awareness, practice mindfulness, and support other participants.
WHEN: Every Wednesday (excluding holidays) | 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CONTACT: To sign up, or for more information, call 561-242-5714
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Champions for Healing Mobile Primary & HIV Provider
Champions for Healing is a mobile primary care and HIV care provider. Champions for Healing sees patients by phone or Internet and accepts Medicare, Medicaid and Florida Blue. The organization also offers Direct Primary Care cash based and discounted membership programs for the uninsured and those who have high copays, premiums or deductibles.
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LORHN: Prescription Assistance Programs
If you, or someone you know, is not taking a prescribed medicine because the cost is too high, please call us Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network's (LORHN) for an appointment to discuss your options. LORHN provides one-on-one help identifying and applying for cost-savings programs for many prescriptions. Call today to see if we can help. Eligibility requirements vary for each medication and program.
WHEN: Monday-Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., nights and weekend appointments available as needed
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LORHN: Assistance Enrolling in Health Insurance
Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network's (LORHN) staff are trained to assist individuals and families enroll in, and maintain, health insurance coverage via the Marketplace, Medicaid, and KidCare. All appointments are currently conducted via telephone.
WHEN: Monday-Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., nights and weekend appointments available as needed
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Youth Services Dept and Community Partners to Launch Summer BreakSpot FUN!
Beginning Monday, June 15, Palm Beach County Youth Services, in collaboration with United Way of Palm Beach County, Prime Time Palm Beach County, Inc., the Palm Beach County School District, FLIPANY and other community partners will launch Summer BreakSpot FUN, a comprehensive online enrichment summer program. The eight-week program is designed to accompany the free meals provided at Summer BreakSpot meal sites.
WHEN: Sessions are held Monday through Friday | 2:00 p.m.
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Helping Children and Families Cope with COVID-19
Click for a guide to help children cope with the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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South Bay Jaguars Youth Football & Cheerleader
Registration has started for the 2020 season for youth ages 5 years to 14 years. A child must be 5 years old by July 31, 2020 and 15 years after July 31, 2020 to be eligible to participate. There is a registration fee.
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PBC Animal Care & Control Resumes Spay/Neuter Services and Drive-Up Vaccine Clinic
In an ever-evolving effort to continue essential operations, Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control will resume appointment-based spay and neuter services for Community Cats (feral and free-roaming) only, on a limited basis, in addition to re-opening the drive-up vaccine clinic for owned pets.
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PBC Libraries to Offer Additional Hours
Beginning on Monday, June 15, the Palm Beach County Library System will offer some evening and Saturday hours. All locations will be closed on Sundays. The Bookmobile is running on a limited schedule.
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Does Your Nonprofit Have a Project That Could Use Some Help?
Leadership Palm Beach County will hold a virtual collaborative workshop on June 16 to discuss Engage Forward, the civic engagement program designed to connect your organization with leaders in our community.
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Join Conversation About Ending HIV in PBC, Earn $30
Share your experiences and perspectives related to issues impacting the HIV epidemic in Palm Beach County to inform a plan to improve HIV prevention and treatment. All participants who complete the interview will receive a $30 gift card.
CONTACT: Schedule a call today by emailing
[email protected]
or calling 561-844-4220 ext 2900
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Take PBC Community Health Survey, Chance for $15
As a part of the community engagement process for the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP), the Health Council of Southeast Florida (HCSEF) has developed the Palm Beach County Community Health Survey. This survey is designed to glean the community's perspective on the Community Health Improvement Plan and how COVID-19 has impacted the health of the community. To incentivize participation, HCSEF will have a $15 gift card drawing for residents who complete this 10-15 minute survey.
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Scholarship Opportunity: Betty Bell
Families First of Palm Beach County is currently accepting applications for the Betty Bell Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an individual who is currently enrolled in a Masters' of Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy or Counseling program in an accredited university in Florida.
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Nonprofits First - COVID-19 Resources 06/12/20
Nonprofits First publishes updates for its COVID-19 Resources.
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Rep Tina Polsky - Legislative Updates June 11, 2020
Representative Tina Polsky provides the latest information, as of June 11, 2020, regarding legislative updates.
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Birth to 22 June 2020 Newsletter
Birth to 22 publishes the latest edition of its newsletter.
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McKinlay Elected Florida Assoc. of Counties President
Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay was elected as President of the Florida Association of Counties (FAC) today during the Association's virtual Board of Directors Meeting. Commissioner McKinlay previously served as President-Elect, 1st Vice President, and 2nd Vice President for the Association.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, June 15, 2020
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates and Resources.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
American Association of Caregiving
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Previous Postings - Other Areas
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PBC Libraries Connect Residents to Food Programs
The Library System is partnering with the Palm Beach County Food Bank will be at several Library branches to register residents for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Benefits specialists from the PBC Food Bank will assist with the application process and conduct the food stamp interview. Specialists can also help with other benefits applications available through the ACCESS Florida system including Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Applicants must call a benefit specialist to schedule an appointment.
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Posting Information: eBlast and Volunteers
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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.
*If you want to submit a posting please email us at [email protected]
or (561) 996-3310.*
If you would like to submit your volunteer opportunities on our site below, please email us at [email protected]
Check the
Glades Community Calendar
for
additional activities scheduled in
the Glades area:
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Check out Volunteer Opportunities at the Glades Initiative
or opportunities with our Partners in the Glades
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Donate to the Glades Initiative, Inc.
SOLICITATIONS UNDER THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES REGISTRATION #CH16445 BENEFIT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THE GLADES INITIATIVE, INC. INFORMATION ABOUT THE GLADES INITIATIVE IS AVAILABLE AT (561) 996-3310, OR AT www.gladesinitiative.org 'A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES AT WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM OR BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.' The Glades Initiative, Inc. a not for profit tax exempt organization receives 100% of each contribution.
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