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~~~ This Week ~~~
Tue, May 3, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, May 4, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, May 4, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, May 4, 6:30 pm - Building a Climate Ready Community at BG Library
Thu, May 5, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents 'Grow Your Business with People': Online
Thu, May 5, 2:00 pm - Catholic Charities Food Giveaway, St Mary's, Pahokee
Thu, May 5, 6:00 pm - Understanding Trauma Virtual Seminar by Healthier Glades: Zoom
Fri, May 6, 2:00 pm - FREE Drive-Thru Food Distribution, Belle Glade
Sat, May 7, 10:00 am - City of Pahokee Cinco de Mayo Event, Pahokee Marina and Campground
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The Glades Initiative Food 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 food 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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Help Fight Hunger in Our Community Through Bloomin' 4 Good Program Benefitting The Glades Initiative
The Glades Initiative has been selected as the beneficiary of the @WinnDixie Bloomin' 4 Good Program! Each time the $12.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker is purchased at the Winn-Dixie at Belle Glade during the month of May 2022 we will receive a $1 donation. $1 Donation = 10+ Meals Donated! It's as simple as that.
WHERE: Winn-Dixie, 900 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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'Building a Climate Ready Community', by PBC Library
Meet your community’s Climate READY Ambassadors! Join area high school students in FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center’s Climate READY program to hear what they have learned about how our communities can be more resilient to local climate change impacts. They will also share their personal stories about why they are involved in learning and educating others about these critical issues.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 4, 2022 | 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW Fourth St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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SCORE PBC Presents: Grow Your Business with People
Ensure your hiring and employee development practices are effective. Evaluate the best
ways to train, retain and motivate your most valuable company asset: People
WHEN: Thursday, May 5, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach Food Giveaway Events in Pahokee
Catholic Charities in St. Mary’s Center will be having food giveaway events for the coming months, please come and get a bag of food as well as get information about all the services Catholic Charities offers.
WHEN: Thursday, May 5, 19, June 9, 23, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1200 E Main Street, Pahokee, FL 33476
CONTACT: Vicky Mongrut, 561-345-2019
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'Understanding Trauma' Virtual Seminar, by Healthier Glades
Healthier Glades is partnering with Center for Child Counseling to host a virtual event about understanding trauma.
WHEN: Thursday, May 5, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.
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FREE Drive-Thru Food Distribution on Fridays in Belle Glade by Federation of Families
Federation of Families is hosting "A Family Weekend Backpack Meals of Hope" drive-thru food distribution on Fridays at 2 p.m. at the Okeechobee Center-Bewell Gathering Place in Belle Glade.
WHEN: Friday, May 6, 2022 | 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bewell Gathering Place, 19 Everglades Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Veree Jenkins at 561-518-7997 or email at veree@flfamilies.net
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City of Pahokee's Cinco de Mayo Event
The City of Pahokee is hosting a Cinco de Mayor event at the Pahokee Marina and Campground.
WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 2022 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee Marina and Campground, 190 N Lake Ave, Pahokee, FL 33476
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City of Pahokee, CareerSource PBC Job Fair
The City of Pahokee and CareerSource of Palm Beach County present a job fair a the Eddie L. Rhodes Gymnasium.
WHEN: Thursday, May 12, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: City of Pahokee, Eddie L. Rhodes Gymnasium, 360 E. Main Street, Pahokee, FL 33476
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Registration for 2022 Back to School PBC! Ends May 15
The Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) is excited to announce that registration for the 2022 Back to School PBC! is now OPEN! As in the past, registration is by invitation only,
and eligible students must register at www.backtoschoolpbc.org before Sunday, May 15, 2022 to be able to participate in the event, which will take place on Saturday, July 30, 2022. 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.
Deadline to register
WHEN: Sunday, May 15, 2022
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Cultural Council for PBC Seeks Your Input
The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is facilitating a research project to understand
the needs of the cultural sector and the specific role that the local arts agency can play to
enrich the cultural vitality of Palm Beach County. Additionally, this work will inform the Cultural Council’s next strategic plan; advocacy messages; grant and donor funding requests; and future programs and services. Your input and perspective may be valuable to this work. If you are a creative professional (working artist across all disciplines), please consider participating in the Belle Glade session (see date/time below).
WHEN: Monday, May 16, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach State College, TEC 127/128, 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Please email art@palmbeachculture.com if you can make it, and a representative will follow up with parking instructions and more information.
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Celebrating Haitian Flag Day at BG Library
Celebrate this day by reading an astonishing story and creating crafts highlighting Haitian culture. Refreshments provided. Ages 5 & up. Limit 10. (60 min.)
WHEN: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more and to see all Haitian Heritage events from the library system
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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies May 2022 Educational Calendar
Educational workshops are for pregnant women and new families. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies provides free hands-on education programs for parents and support partners. The class instructors are community partners or certified Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies staff.
WHEN: Participants can register for classes/groups on the HMHB website www.hmhbpbc.org. Check out our Calendar to view upcoming classes or groups.
WHERE: Virtual and In-person
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South Florida Regional Planning Council: Financial Assistance Available for Small and Medium Businesses
Click below to review financial assistance opportunities, presented by the South Florida Regional Planning Council.
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New Behavioral Technician Health High School Curriculum Launching Pathway to Profession
The State Board of Education has announced the new Behavioral Health Technician Program, a first-of-its-kind secondary curriculum created and designed by the School District of Palm Beach County. The program helps prepare high school students for employment immediately after graduation and set them on a path to lifelong careers.
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PBC Animal Care and Control: Don't 'Kit-Nap' this Kitten Season!
Kitten season has started again in sunny South Florida, and chances are good that tiny
newborn kittens will be seen outdoors in bushes and protected places. Don’t touch those kittens – their lives depend on it!
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Purchasing a Home in PBC? The Clerk Can Help You Protect Your Investment
If you’re purchasing a new home in Palm Beach County – whether it’s your first time or you are upgrading or downsizing – the Clerk’s office has you covered with vital services to help protect your investment.
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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 food 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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COVID Testing Sites in the Glades
Click below for an updated listing of locations offering COVID testing. Many local pharmacies also offer testing.
WHEN: Monday-Sunday (7 days a week) | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430
WHEN: Tue & Thu | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Florida Community Health Centers, 170 S Barfield Highway, #101, Pahokee, 33476
Click here for more information and to access testing sites throughout the county
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The Friday 5: News from PBC School District, April 29, 2022
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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McKinlay Memo: April 29, 2022
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
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Tax Talk with Anne Gannon May 2022 Newsletter
Tax Collector Anne Gannon provides an update in the newest edition of Tax Talk.
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, April 28, 2021
Inside PBC News is now weekly! Save on gas, get your paradise pass, and more in this issue of Count-e-News.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, May 2, 2022
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
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Job Opportunities
In the Glades
PEPPI Head Start
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Small Business Week Events in Palm Beach County
In honor of the Palm Beach County Small Business Community, the Office of Equal Business Opportunity is celebrating Small Business Week 2022.
OEBO Advisory Board Small Business Week Kickoff
WHEN: Monday, May 2, 2022 | 8:00 a.m.
Lunch & Learn: Small Business Tips
WHEN: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 | 11:30 a.m.
Small Business Week Networking Mixer
WHEN: Wednesday, May 4, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.
Lunch & Learn: PBC Vendor Certification
WHEN: Thursday, May 5, 2022 | 11:30 a.m.
Multi-Departmental Design and Construction Conference: Hard Hats & Suits
WHEN: Friday, May 6, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
CONTACT: For more information, please contact Antonia Smith, PBCOEBO Outreach and Public Information Coordinator, at 561-712-6671 or asmith5@pbcgov.org
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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. What to bring: proof of ID (passport, etc.), proof of residency (bill, etc.), $20 fee.
WHEN: Thursday, May 5, 19, June 2 & 23, 2022 | 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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Red Flags for Parents, Presented by PBSO
This presentation will inform parents and members of the community on the warning signs of negative child/teen behavior and provide successful strategies.
WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Airport Hilton, 150 Australian Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
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Drive Green Fleet Expo in Hollywood
It is a free & must-attend event for government officials, commercial and municipal fleet managers, corporate sustainability officers, and clean-energy professionals, who want to learn how to use cleaner, low and zero-emissions fuels and technologies, while saving money. Advanced vehicle technologies, electric vehicles, and alternative fuels will be showcased. Attendees also get the chance to test drive vehicles!
WHEN: Thursday, May 26, 2022
WHERE: Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL
CONTACT: For more information, please contact Alisha Lopez at 954-924-3653 or via
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PBC Presents: Economic Summit 2022, Housing and Transportation
The summit features a presentation by an Economist, keynote speakers, housing & transportation panel discussions and a networking reception afterwards.
WHEN: Thursday, June 2, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Economic Summit program), 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Networking Reception)
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative
Free HIV and HCV testing will be available to residents every Wednesday, starting Feb 23. Services are offered through Foundcare. Services will be offered in the back of the building near the food pantry entrance.
WHEN: Wednesdays | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Dress for Success Belle Glade Hires its First Employee
From Dress for Success: "We hired our first Belle Glade employee earlier this month. Please see below for a brief introduction to Alexandra Ramos, our Belle Glade Office Administrator. Born and raised in Belle Glade, we just know she is going to help us spread the word about how we can help women in the western communities!"
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PBC Victims' Rights Coalition Presents Rights Access Equity
Virtual workshops offered to teens and parents during the “National Victim’s Rights Week.” Presented by Palm Beach County Victims' Rights Coalition.
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FREE Insurance Enrollment Help through Epilepsy Florida
From questions on eligibility, exemptions, and all things having to do with Florida's Health Insurance Marketplace, Epilepsy Florida will help you sign up for the Marketplace and navigate the system.
CONTACT: 1-877-553-7453
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Creating Awareness about the Problems of Under-representation of Black People in Autism
FAU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is leading an initiative to create awareness among the community, educators, and health care providers about the problem of under-representation of Black people in Autism. Research indicates that Black children are being misidentified, delay identified and under-identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Robin Jones, Outreach Specialist with FAU CARD, would love to present this initiative to schools, private organizations, faith-based organizations, community agencies, and/or special interest groups.
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LSF PEPPI Head Start Recruitment Video
From LSF PEPPI Head Start: "LSF PEPPI Head Start in Belle Glade is enrolling children and families for the new school year. Come take a virtual tour of our remodeled center!"
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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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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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