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Tuesday, September 8, 2020
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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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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 9:30 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 | 9:30 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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Support The Glades Initiative by Purchasing a Reusable Bag at Winn Dixie this September!
Looking for a way to support the local community in this uncertain time? Local non-profits are in need of donations to provide others with support. You can give back to The Glades Initiative by picking up a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Winn Dixie located at 900 South Main Street in Belle Glade in September. We will receive a $1 donation for every bag sold this month.
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Walk-Up Testing at C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic at Lakeside Medical Center
C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic at Lakeside Medical Center is offering COVID-19 walk-up testing for residents. Testing is by appointment only for any age; patients need not be symptomatic.
WHEN: Monday-Friday (by appointment only) | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: C.L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics at Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-642-1000
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Zoom: Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches
From the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches: Our September speaker will be Kelly Everson (Licensed Psychologist at Palm Beach Behavioral Health &
Wellness). She will be speaking on substance use by youth and connections to human trafficking.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 9, 2020 | 10:00 a.m.
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Zoom: The New Reality of Corporate Philanthropy Post-Pandemic
Join for a Philanthropy Update from Pat Morris, Community Affairs Officer - South Florida for Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 9, 2020 | 12:00 p.m.
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Zoom: Glades S.T.A.R. Meeting
The Glades STAR System of Care meeting will be Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 3pm-5pm. We have prepared a Zoom video and phone call meeting for everyone to participate.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 9, 2020 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CONTACT: If you have any questions please contact 561-506-7144
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Wednesday Conversations with the League
From the League of Women Voters: Please join us as we hear from EMT and Rescue workers on the frontline responding to emergencies in our community. What has changed, how are their experiences affecting their roles, and how these factors are affecting their personal well-being. Come with your questions for tonight's guest speaker.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 9, 2020 | 6:00 p.m.
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Webinar: Start an Online Business for Next to no Money
There has never been a better time to start a business online than right now. Find out everything you need to know to launch the dream, including:
- The Shoestring process
- The different types of online businesses you can start
- Finding the money
- Making money
- Business nuts-and-bolts, and more!
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 10, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Philanthropy Tank: Do You Have What it Takes?
If you are in Grades 8-12 and have a social service, activism, or community impact idea, join a virtual workshop to learn how to structure a competitive application.
Virtual Application Workshop Dates:
WHEN: Saturday, Sept 12, 16, 26, 30 & Oct 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 2020 | Wednesday workshops start at 2:00 p.m.; Saturday workshops start at 10:00 a.m.
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Zoom: PATCH Monthly Meeting
P.A.T.C.H. (Planned Approach To Community Health) will resume via Zoom. If you serve the Glades, please join us and share what and how you are helping during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 15, 2020 | 9:00 a.m.
Click here to learn more and for meeting information |
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Donate Blood at Lakeside Medical Center
Donate blood, receive a wellness checkup, COVID-19 antibody test, and more by attending the Donate Blood event at Lakeside Medical Center.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 16, 2020 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Your Health Matters: Health Literacy Workshop Series
LORHN is starting our first VIRTUAL workshop! We're brining the Your Health Matters: A Health Literacy Workshop Series to you, from wherever you find comfort and good internet connection to join us! This is a 3-week series and we highly encourage interested participants to join all three sessions to get all of the information.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 16, 23, 30, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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14th Annual Sickle Cell Disease Research & Education Symposium & Nat'l Sickle Cell Disease Scientific Mtg
The Symposium is an exciting three-day meeting inviting more than 400 leading researchers, physicians, clinicians, stakeholders, advocates, and social workers with the common goal of finding better treatment, and ultimately, a cure for sickle cell disease.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 23 - 25, 2020
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Webinar: Grant Writing Training for All Levels
Gain an understanding of the overall process for seeking and applying for grant funding; delineate key terminology used by funders in grant applications; and more by participating in this workshop.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 29, 30 and Oct 1, 2020 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Sept 29); 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Sept 30); 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Oct 1)
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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 | 9:30 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 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 Sites Free Meal Distribution Tuesdays & Thursdays (For Ages 18 and under)
Free Meal Distribution Continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays - BreakSpot Grab 'n Go Meals are FREE to anyone 18 years of age and younger (22 years of age and younger for ESE students), regardless of financial need.
The School District of Palm Beach County is extending and expanding the BreakSpot Grab 'n Go Program, starting August 31. Student grab-and-go meals will be available at
173 District-operated and charter schools throughout the County. Distributions will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WHEN: Tuesdays & Wednedays | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Hunger Relief Update - August 31, 2020
Below you will find (1) information about the Palm Beach County Food Finder Map (2) a list of food resources (3) additional food resource news and (4) resource and stakeholder updates from DCF.
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Food Assistance Available through the CARES Act
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, through its Community Services Department (CSD), is providing direct assistance for food to eligible residents of Palm Beach County under CARES Act. Palm Beach County will issue pre-paid debit cards to approved residents to purchase food. Eligible residents who experienced a loss of income as a direct result of COVID-19 and who are at or below 140% Area Median Income (AMI) may apply. The one-time benefit allowance is based on household size, and maximum amounts is listed. Only one card will be given out per household, and all expenditures must be made by December 30, 2020.
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Facing Eviction? The Legal Aid Society Provides Free Legal Assistance
The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County provides free legal assistance and representation in landlord tenant matters to eligible tenants who have been impacted by COVID-19 in Palm Beach County.
Click here to learn more (Landlord Tenant Assistance) |
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PBC Approves Needle & Syringe Exchange Program
From Palm Beach County: "Our needle exchange program is long overdue," said Commissioner Melissa McKinlay. "It is the result of lawmakers finally understanding these programs address a public health issue, not a moral failing. Ultimately, our goal is to end addiction. In the meantime, we must react responsibly in our community to reduce the spread of infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis while offering access to resources in a compassionate environment."
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PBC Office of Equal Opportunity's Work Continues
The Palm Beach County Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) is continuing to enforce equal employment, housing and places of public accommodation laws while ensuring that all of our activities are consistent with public health guidelines. The OEO closed its physical office to the public but our work continues.
CONTACT: If you would like to begin the process of filing a charge or complaint of discrimination, you are encouraged to visit the OEO's website: www.pbcgov.com/equalopportunity to complete the applicable questionnaire.
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PBC Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Palm Beach County Library System invites residents to the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. The Library System will be celebrating our community's cultural diversity, the beautiful traditions of Latin American countries and the contributions Hispanics have made to American society. All events are offered on Zoom.
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Tell Your Story: Veteran Spouses & Pet Dogs, Earn $20
We are seeking spouses of veterans with mental health challenges, such as PTSD, who own a dog and would like to share their story about the relationship with their dog. If eligible, you would fill out a questionnaire and participate in a virtual or phone interview. After completion, you would receive a $20 Amazon gift card.
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Dress for Success Open for Suitings by Appointment
Dress for Success of the Palm Beaches is once again open for suitings.
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Nonprofits First - Community Update Sept 4, 2020
Read Nonprofits First's latest COVID-19 Community Update.
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501c News - September 2020
Catch up on the latest news from Nonprofits First by reading the latest edition of 501c News.
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For the Record: News from PBC Clerk & Comptroller
Click the link below to read the latest updates from the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller's Office.
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Center for Child Counseling Newsletter
The Center for Child Counseling discusses "Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and Play" in their latest newsletter edition.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Sept 8, 2020
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
Other Areas
Catholic Charities
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Previous Postings - The 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., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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Support The Glades Initiative by Purchasing a Reusable Bag at Winn Dixie this September!
Looking for a way to support the local community in this uncertain time? Local non-profits are in need of donations to provide others with support. You can give back to The Glades Initiative by picking up a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Winn Dixie located at 900 South Main Street in Belle Glade in September. We will receive a $1 donation for every bag sold this month.
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Youth Services and Early Learning Coalition Provide Child Care Scholarships to Working Families
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners will provide funding through its Youth Services Department to the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County to provide child care scholarships for qualifying families with school age children grades K-5 who may be participating in the School District of Palm Beach County's distant learning curriculum.
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PBC Community Services Dept. to Temporarily Suspend Rental and Utility Assistance Applications
On Sept. 1, 2020, the Palm Beach County Community Services Department (CSD) will temporarily suspend the acceptance of rental and utility applications to allow sufficient time to process applications currently in the queue. The county will reopen the application portal in October if funds are still available. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 31 in order to be processed.
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Upcoming Virtual Diabetes Self-Management Classes
Do you or someone you care for have diabetes or prediabetes and would benefit from learning self-management strategies? Take action to control Diabetes - Now Enrolling for Diabetes Self Management Program Fall Classes -- No Cost to Participate.
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HCSEF Focus Group Sessions - Earn $25 Gift Card
From The Health Council of Southeast Florida (HCSEF): HCSEF continues to engage community members willing to participate in an anonymous 30-minute phone interview as part of the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative. We will be conducting these interviews until September 11th. Participants will receive a $25 gift card for their time. As a reminder, residents do NOT have to be HIV positive to participate.
CONTACT: Health Council of Southeast Florida, 561.844.4220 ext. 2900
Click here to learn more (English, Haitian Creole, Spanish) |
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Skate Parks, Water Fountains, Campgrounds Open Countywide with New Emergency Order
From Palm Beach County: As this order pertains to playgrounds; according to the CDC, outdoor areas generally require routine cleaning and less disinfection than indoor spaces. However, playgrounds are higher-touch facilities and due to the pandemic, PBC Parks personnel will provide a higher level of service to help keep them clean and sanitized as shown in this video. In reopening park playgrounds to the public, the following additional procedures are being carried out each day.
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Emergency Repair Program for COVID-19 Impacted Homeowners in Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) program on August 25 to establish the Emergency Repair Program to assist eligible homeowners whose households demonstrate a direct impact due to COVID-19. Online applications to be accepted starting September 6.
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Nonprofits First - Community Update Aug 28, 2020
Read Nonprofits First's latest COVID-19 Community Update.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, August 31, 2020
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
Alzheimer's Community Care
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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 updates@gladesinitiative.org
or (561) 996-3310.*
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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