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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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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, Dec 14, 10:00 am - Countywide Comm. Revitalization Meeting by OCR PBC: Virtual
Tue, Dec 14, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Dec 15, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Thu, Dec 16, 4:00 pm - City of Belle Glade Toy Giveaway, Towne Square, Belle Glade
Thu, Dec 16, 6:00 pm - City of South Bay presents Family Movie Night, Tanner Park, South Bay
Sun, Dec 19, 5:00 pm - Ice Skating, Caroling, Christmas Tree Lighting, Towne Square, Belle Glade
Mon, Dec 20, 5:00 pm - FAMU Recruitment Presentation Event, West Tech, Belle Glade
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The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours
We hope that the flexibility of our new “Pantry of Choice” hours helps us to serve you better. You may come to shop in the pantry once per week at any time during open hours. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines)! Food will no longer be distributed outside.
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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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, Dec 14, at 10 a.m. via Webex.
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec 14, 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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City of Belle Glade Presents 'It's a Winter Wonderland'
The City of Belle Glade presents a series of happenings at Towne Square.
Toy Giveaway
WHEN: Thursday, Dec 16, 2020 | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ice Skating Rink, Caroling in Towne Square, Lighting of the Christmas Tree
WHEN: Sunday, Dec 19, 2020 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Movie Night with PBSO
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec 22, 2020 | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fun with Christ Fellowship
WHEN: Thursday, Dec 23, 2020 | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Towne Square, at the corner of Dr MLK Blvd and Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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City of South Bay Presents a Throwback Christmas Family Movie Night
The City of South Bay is hosting a family movie night at Tanner Park.
WHEN: Thursday, Dec 16, 2020 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 105 Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493
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FAMU Recruitment Presentation Event
All Glades area high school seniors are invited to attend this informational session.
WHEN: Monday, Dec 20, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: West Technical Education Center, 2625 NW 16th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Christmas Candlelight Worship
From Community United Methodist Church: "Celebrate the new beginning that comes with the birth of our savior."
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec 22, 2021 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Community United Methodist Church, 401 SW 1st Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Race for Freedom by PBC Human Trafficking Task Force & Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches
The Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches is partnering with the Human Trafficking Task Force for the 4th Annual Race for Freedom 5K. This will be a virtual race, so you can participate anywhere. Early bird registration ends 12/15/21 so sign up now if you’d like to attend. All proceeds will support the Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches and the Task Force.
WHEN: Saturday, Jan 29-30, 2021
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Lead the Fight: Giving Children with Trauma a Voice by the Center for Child Counseling
From the Center for Child Counseling: Join us on February 22 for the launch of our 2022 Lead the Fight series! We will host a virtual, international book reading and conversation about early adversity and the power of positive childhood experiences.
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb 22, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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The Glades Initiative Pantry of Choice Hours
We hope that the flexibility of our new “Pantry of Choice” hours helps us to serve you better. You may come to shop in the pantry once per week at any time during open hours. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines)! Food will no longer be distributed outside.
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 Update - December 2021
Read the United Way of Palm Beach County's latest Hunger Relief Update.
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Mentoring Program Serves Pahokee Elementary Students, Volunteers and Mentees Wanted
Mentoring offers a fun, safe, and structured opportunity for one-on-one mentoring for the youth. Mentoring is a supervised onsite program that happens between 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mentoring is done virtually; mentors must be 18+; mentees must be students at Pahokee Elementary or Pioneer Park Elementary; mentees must be in grades 2nd - 4th.
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ECMHSP - Shannon Center now Recruiting Children and Families
Attention families who work in agriculture: Do you have an infant, toddler or preschooler? East Coast Migrant and Seasonal Head Start and Early Head Start services can help prepare your child for school success.
WHERE: 2050 Duda Road, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Recycle Your Outmoded Electronics
If the holidays have you replacing that eight-track player, upgrading your ancient Atari, or stocking up on new televisions, computers or other electronics, don’t just stow those outdated devices in your garage or attic! Instead, recycle them at the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County.
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PBC Dept. of Housing and Economic Development Serves Residents
Palm Beach County's Department of Housing and Economic Development (HED) administers programs for business development, housing, and community initiatives. This department's mission is: Changing lives and transforming neighborhoods into balanced communities.
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PBC Animal Care & Control Celebrates the Holidays with 'Name Your Price' Adoption Fees
From PBC Animal Care & Control: "Consider giving a homeless pet the precious gift of a home for the holidays! Palm Beach County (PBC) Animal Care & Control is offering a special promotion where all pet adoption fees are the price that the adopter chooses! So, name the price! Whether looking for a dog or cat, rabbit or pig, a new best friend is waiting to be adopted!"
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Clerk Report: News from Clerk of the Court & Comptroller of Palm Beach County
Get into the spirit of the season with the return of our Money Drop December 15 at the Governmental Center Atrium - learn more by reading the latest edition of Clerk Report.
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McKinlay Memo: News from District 6 PBC Commissioner
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
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The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, Dec 10, 2021
Get the latest update from the Florida House of Representative for District 81, Kelly Skidmore.
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The Friday 5: News from PBC School District, Dec 10, 2021
Learn what the School District of Palm Beach County has been doing by reading the latest issue of The Friday 5.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Dec 13, 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.
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Community ID of the Palm Beaches
Get your Community ID at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach. Useful for law enforcement, health centers, schools, and more.
WHEN: Thursday, Dec 16, Jan 6 & 20, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
CONTACT: Call to make an appointment at 561-655-8944, ext 146
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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The Glades Initiative is Hiring!
We are hiring! Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the residents of the Glades? Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Come join us at The Glades Initiative! 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 in the title of the email.
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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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Live in PBC? We want to Hear About your Health Experiences
Please join the Health Council of Southeast Florida for one of its Palm Beach County Focus Groups via Zoom. They want to hear about your experiences and beliefs towards health & healthcare in Palm Beach County. Receive a $25 gift card for participating.
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec 8, 11, 14, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Dec 8, Dec 14 & Dec 15); 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Dec 11)
WHERE: Online
CONTACT: For questions or registration assistance, please email planning@hcsef.org or call 561-844-4220 x1600
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Free Walk-up Pediatric and Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines
Free adult and pediatric doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for individuals as young as five years of age are available at Health Care District of Palm Beach County mobile clinic sites countywide.
WHEN: Wednesday, Dec 22, 2021
WHERE:
- K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary, 3000 E. Main St, Canal Point, FL 33438 (7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
- Glade View Elementary, 1100 SW Ave. G, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.)
CONTACT: Visit www.hcdpbc.org and click the blue COVID-19 Information Center button for updates to the Health Care District’s COVID-19 vaccination schedule.
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Habitat for Humanity PBC Now Accepting Applications for a Property in South Bay
Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County is now accepting homeownership applications for one property located in South Bay.
CONTACT: If you have additional questions regarding our homeownership program or would like to have an application mailed to you, please contact Yailin Benitez, Family Services Coordinator, at 561-571-5244
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Basics4Babies Emergency Pantry Provides Formula, Infant Food, and Basic Needs for Babies
We are passionately devoted to the care of women and infants in our community.
Basics4Babies emergency pantry provides formula, infant food and other basic needs for
babies from birth to 12 months. Diapers are available for children from birth through age 3.
WHEN: Tuesdays | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1079 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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PBC Community Services Department Seeking Recipients for New Grocery Card Program
The Palm Beach County Community Services Department (CSD) has launched a new Grocery Card Program for eligible Palm Beach County residents. The department is issuing $400 pre-loaded grocery cards to be used for food purchases within the county. The department is seeking an additional 600 residents to assist.
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Great Futures Golf Classic Tournament Benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs in the Glades Area
From the Boys and Girls Club: "The Great Futures Golf Classic will be the first of its kind and one we hope will continue to grow each year. The morning will begin with registration and a boxed breakfast, followed by scramble play on a beautiful golf course. Following golf, enjoy an awards celebration with a delicious BBQ."
WHEN: Friday, January 14, 2022 | 7:00 a.m.
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert in Lake Okeechobee
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the Lake Okeechobee Pahokee Marina Boat Ramp water body.
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501c News - News from Nonprofits First
Nonprofits First publishes news and information its December newsletter.
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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 latest newsletter!
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Dec 1, 2021
Hurricane Season 2021 is over, Save The Date and register for PBC Day, Updated Redistricting Meetings, and more in this issue of Count-e-News.
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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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