Monday, May 10, 2021
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~~~ This Week ~~~
 
Tue, May 11, 10:00 am - Countywide Community Revitalization Meeting: Virtual
Tue, May 11, 1:00 pm - Create More Leads and Income by Doing Less, by SCORE PBC: Virtual
Wed, May 12, 8:30 am - Food Distribution, (For all), The Glades Initiative, Belle Glade (every Wed)
Wed, May 12, 11:00 am - US Citizenship & Immigration Spanish Information Session: Virtual
Wed, May 12, 5:30 pm - Mentor Training Session by Take Stock in Children: Virtual
Thu, May 13, 4:00 pm - Career Fair with the Clerk of Circuit Court: Online
Glades Area
Open to All: Food Distribution Every Wednesday at The Glades Initiative

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 8:30 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 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL
CONTACT: For questions, call us at 561-996-3310

Click here to learn more
Countywide Community Revitalization Team Virtual Meeting, by the Office of Community Revitalization PBC

OCR will be hosting the Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) Virtual Meeting Tuesday, May 11, at 10 a.m. via Webex.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 11, 2020 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact OCR Director Houston L. Tate, at 233-5303, htate@pbcgov.org

Click here to learn more (meeting flyer)
Click here to learn more (meeting agenda)
Create More Leads and Income by Doing Less, Presented by SCORE PBC

Client generation is the lifeblood of your business. But with so many marketing options, how do you cut through the noise and find your best strategy for growth? The good news is that by strategically doing LESS, your marketing can be MORE effective.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 11, 2020 | 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual

Click here to learn more
US Citizenship & Immigration Services Spanish Language Virtual Information Session

The USCIS Sunshine District (Tampa, Orlando, Ft. Myers, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach) will be holding a virtual Spanish language naturalization information session this Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Virtual
CONTACT: If anyone is interested in attending they can RSVP to TampaDistrictCommunityRelations@uscis.dhs.gov for link information
Mentors Make a Difference. Become a Mentor Today!

Take Stock in Children is looking for mentors to support and meet new students coming into the program in August. Mentors help our students earn a college scholarship by simply just meeting once a week at least 3 times a month during the school year. To learn more, go to our website www.takestockpalmbeach.org and complete a mentor application.

Virtual Mentor Orientation
WHEN: Wednesday, May 12 & 18, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. (May 12); 12:00 p.m. (May 18)
WHERE: Online
CONTACT: For more information or if you have any questions, contact Kimberly Briard, Mentor Coordinator, at kbriard@takestockpalmbeach.org
Virtual English Exchange

Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Presented by the Belle Glade Branch Library.

WHEN: Every Thursday | 2:00 p.m.
CONTACT: Contact for more information: Brenda Gonzalez 561-681-4074
Virtual Career Fair with the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Palm Beach County

Looking for a new career opportunity? The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County wants you to join its team.

WHEN: Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online

Click here to learn more
Hiring Event for Scosta Corp., by CareerSource PBC

Scosta Corporation is hiring laborers. The position requires no education or experience as the training will be provided. Employment applications are available on-site at the West Career Center. 

WHEN: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: CareerSource Palm Beach County, West Career Center, 1085 South Main Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430 
CONTACT: 561-829-2040 ext. 2117
Environmentally Responsible Affordable Housing, presented by the League of Women Voters

Join Chicago Architect Peter Landon as he discusses the importance of balancing context, technology, environment, and economy when designing mixed-use and affordable housing developments.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom

Click here to learn more
"Mental Health During the Pandemic & Beyond", Presented by the United Way of Palm Beach County

In recognition of Mental Health and Trauma-Informed Care Month, local nonprofit and community leaders will be having a virtual conversation about the mental health landscape in PBC and the impact of the pandemic and recent social and racial unrest on our community’s well-being. Panelists will discuss various types of trauma, how to foster resiliency skills, and local behavioral health initiatives and resources for adults, youth, families, veterans, and businesses.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online

Click here to learn more
Lead the Fight: Statewide Panel and Resource Series, by the Center for Child Counseling & Partners

From the Center for Child Counseling: Join us for the first part of our Lead the Fight statewide panel and resource series. This exclusive event for system, business, philanthropic, and civic leaders aims to combat the effects of childhood trauma and adversity on families and communities through education, discourse, action, and advocacy.

WHEN: Thursday, May 20, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
CONTACT: Renee Layman, Center for Child Counseling, Inc., 561-530-4545, renee@centerforchildcounseling.org

Click here to learn more
Building Resilience: Using Capital to Advance Economic Mobility, presented by PBC, Palm Health, and More

The purpose of this presentation is to discuss ways to help low-income families build social networks and use social capital to improve their well-being and opportunities for economic mobility.

WHEN: Monday, May 24, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online - RSVP at https://bit.ly/3v16sd7
CONTACT: For questions, please contact Jodie Boisvert at jboisver@pbcgov.org

Click here to learn more
Prostate Cancer Awareness Webinar, presented by Legal Aid Society

Attend a free webinar on prostate cancer awareness.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Webinar
CONTACT: For more information call 561-655-8944 ext 213

Click here to learn more
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 8:30 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 | 8:30 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

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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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School District List of Summer Feeding Sites

The summer feeding sites listed are considered open sites for children 18 and under to receive breakfast and lunch, times are determined by the school site.

Click here to learn more
Want Child Care? Apply for Scholarships (Ages 0-12)

The Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County provides financial assistance for child care and early learning through Florida's School Readiness Program. If you or someone you know needs help to pay for child care costs, please encourage them to submit an application.

Click here to learn more
2021 Back to School PBC! Accepting New Students

To be eligible to register, students must reside in one of our designated neighborhoods or in any mobile home park in unincorporated Palm Beach County.

Click here to learn more
Lake Express Pharmacy in Belle Glade Now Offering Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Lake Express Pharmacy in Belle Glade has the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 vaccine. Call for an appointment

WHERE: Lake Express Pharmacy, 25 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd E, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Please call for an appointment, 561-983-8505
Atrinity Health Center Now Carrying COVID-19 Vaccine

Atrinity Health Center has the COVID 19 Vaccine. Patients interested must call to schedule an appointment.

WHERE: Atrinity Health Center, 1417 NW Ave L, Suite 1 Belle Glade FL 33430
CONTACT: For more information call 561-983-8940

Click here to learn more (English)
Click here to learn more (Spanish)
Mental Health Awareness Month - Free Events

May is Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Informed Care Month - click to see what free events are happening.

Click here to learn more
Reentry Weekly Updates

Please see weekly reentry updates: job fair, articles and upcoming webinars for your information.

Click here to learn more
Bridges of Belle Glade May 2021 Calendar of Events

Click to see Bridges of Belle Glade's May 2021 Calendar.

Click here to learn more
Upcoming Webinars from SCORE Palm Beach County

Click to look at a number of upcoming webinars presented by SCORE Palm Beach County this month.

Click here to learn more
Individual & Community Preparedness Newsletter

May marks the beginning of hurricane season in the US, with Eastern Pacific hurricane season starting May 15 and Atlantic and Central Pacific hurricane season starting June 1.

Click here to learn more
The Friday 5 - PBC School District News, May 7, 2021

Read this week's edition of The Friday 5, news, information, and more from the School District of Palm Beach County.

Click here to learn more
The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, May 7, 2021

Get the latest update from Florida House of Representative for District 81 Kelly Skidmore.

Click here to learn more
501c News - News from Nonprofits First, May 2021

Read the latest edition of 501c News from Nonprofits First.

Click here to learn more
Fighting ACEs Newsletter by the Center for Child Counseling

From the Center for Child Counseling: We're going green! Not for recycling, not for renewable energy, but for Mental Health Awareness Month. May is a time when everyone focuses on the work we're passionate about all year long -- promoting an ACEs-aware and trauma-informed community and helping families and children heal from trauma and build resilience.

Click here to learn more
Leadership Palm Beach County Opens RFP for Engage Forward Projects

Engage Forward projects connect local nonprofit organizations to a group of highly skilled and well-connected volunteers to actively collaborate on finding solutions to issues facing the organization or the community they serve.

Click here to learn more
Take Stock in Children PBC May 2021 Newsletter

See what Take Stock in Children Palm Beach County is doing to provide mentors to area high school students by reading their latest newsletter.

Click here to learn more
McKinlay Memo - News From District 6 PBC Commissioner

Read the McKinlay Memo, a monthly newsletter from Melissa McKinlay, District 6 Palm Beach County Commissioner.

Click here to learn more
League of Women Voters News

Read about the League of Women Voters' Virtual Earth Day Challenge and more in their latest newsletter issue.

Click here to learn more
Clerk Report: News from Clerk of the Circuit Court PBC

Watch a step-by-step guide to the divorce process and much more by reading the latest Clerk Report!

Click here to learn more
Nonprofits First - COVID-19 Resources, May 7, 2021

Read the latest information on COVID-19 resources from Nonprofits First.

Click here to learn more
CSC: Monday Morning Update, May 10, 2021

Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.

Click here to learn more
Job Opportunities

In the Glades

The Glades Initiative, Inc.

Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network

Other Areas
Previous Postings - Glades Area
The Glades Initiative is Accepting Applications for Two Positions

Front Desk Position (full time): Click here to learn more
Do you enjoy working with people? We are looking for someone at our Front Desk. If you have excellent customer service skills, enjoy multi-tasking, and have meticulous attention to detail, you might be a good fit! If you are interested, be sure to email your resume and cover letter in an email- titled Front Desk Position to jobs@gladesinitiative.org

Cooking Matters Nutrition Education Program Coordinator (part-time)
Do you enjoy teaching adults and children about how to eat healthy and shop on a budget? We're looking for someone with education and/or experience in the area of nutrition. This part-time position is 10-20 hours a week. If you are interested, be sure to email your resume and cover letter in an email- titled Nutrition Education to jobs@gladesinitiative.org

WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 
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., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
U.S. Sugar Donates Produce Boxes to
The Glades Initiative

Thank you to U.S. Sugar for providing last week's produce at our weekly food distribution here at The Glades Initiative! We are grateful for their donation!

Click here to learn more
Mask Order Modified to Incorporate CDC Changes

Palm Beach County has modified Emergency Order 2020-12 to incorporate guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), on April 27, about mask usage for fully vaccinated people.

Click here to learn more
Attend ESOL Classes Online

Attend English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes online by enrolling in a new summer term.

Click here to learn more (John I Leonard/Project Transition sessions)
Click here to learn more (Rolling Green Elementary sessions)
Update for Clinicians: Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine

If you are a clinician, you are encouraged to watch an update regarding the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine and Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.

Click here to learn more
Mortgage Assistance Available to Homeowners in PBC

Up to 6 months of assistance (not to exceed $10,000) will be provided to income-eligible households who are at least one month delinquent (after February 29, 2020) in their home mortgage, escrow payments (PITI) and/or condominium and homeowners’ association payments.

Click here to learn more
Mandel Public Library: Online Computer Classes

Click on link below to learn all about this month's library events, presented by the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach online.

Click here to learn more
PBC Library System Celebrates Haitian Heritage Month

The Palm Beach County Library System is proud to honor Haitian culture, history and language during Haitian Heritage Month in May, a month that includes the important holiday of Haitian Flag Day on May 18.

Click here to learn more
May is Mental Health Awareness and Trauma-Informed Care Month in Palm Beach County

Birth to 22: United For Brighter Futures, in partnership with the Becoming a Trauma-Sensitive Community Action Team, is working to address current mental health concerns and statistics through its countywide Get Your Green On campaign.

Click here to learn more
Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter - April 2020

The Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) helps identify, recognize, educate, and support students who care for chronically ill, injured, elderly, or disabled family members. This allows caregiving youth to achieve success, have fun, and make new friends, while promoting academic and personal growth.

Click here to learn more
April 2021 Digital Inclusion Initiative Newsletter is Now Available

Please read the April Issue of the Digital Inclusion Initiative Newsletter to learn how this initiative is funded by Federal CARES Act dollars and generous donations from Community Partners. Also, learn how students become eligible for Free Wifi.


Click here to learn more
Chamber Chatter - News from BG Chamber of Commerce

Find out what the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce has been up to by reading their May 2021 newsletter.

Click here to learn more
The Friday 5 - PBC School District News, April 30, 2021

Read this week's edition of The Friday 5, news, information, and more from the School District of Palm Beach County.

Click here to learn more
The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, April 30, 2021

Get the latest update from Florida House of Representative for District 81 Kelly Skidmore.

Click here to learn more
CSC: Monday Morning Update, May 3, 2021

Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.

Click here to learn more
Posting Information
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 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