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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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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
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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.
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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
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Mental Health Awareness Month - Free Events
May is Mental Health Awareness and Trauma Informed Care Month - click to see what free events are happening.
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Reentry Weekly Updates
Please see weekly reentry updates: job fair, articles and upcoming webinars for your information.
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Bridges of Belle Glade May 2021 Calendar of Events
Click to see Bridges of Belle Glade's May 2021 Calendar.
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Upcoming Webinars from SCORE Palm Beach County
Click to look at a number of upcoming webinars presented by SCORE Palm Beach County this month.
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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.
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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.
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The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, May 7, 2021
Get the latest update from Florida House of Representative for District 81 Kelly Skidmore.
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501c News - News from Nonprofits First, May 2021
Read the latest edition of 501c News from Nonprofits First.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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McKinlay Memo - News From District 6 PBC Commissioner
Read the McKinlay Memo, a monthly newsletter from Melissa McKinlay, District 6 Palm Beach County Commissioner.
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League of Women Voters News
Read about the League of Women Voters' Virtual Earth Day Challenge and more in their latest newsletter issue.
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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!
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Nonprofits First - COVID-19 Resources, May 7, 2021
Read the latest information on COVID-19 resources from Nonprofits First.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, May 10, 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.
Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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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
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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., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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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!
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, April 30, 2021
Get the latest update from Florida House of Representative for District 81 Kelly Skidmore.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, May 3, 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
In the Glades
Summer Hunger Relief AmeriCorps VISTA Jobs
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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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