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~~~ This Week ~~~
Mon, July 25 - Dress for Success Teacher Appreciation Event
Tue, July 26, 9:30 am - Divas in the Trucking Industry: Grants, Funds and Training Programs: Online
Tue, July 26, 3:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, July 27, 8:30 am - Free HIV and HCV Testing by Foundcare at The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, July 27, 8:30 am - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice Hours, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, July 27, 11:30 am - FWBC Presents: Money Smart for Small Businesses: Online
Wed, July 27, 12:00 pm - SCORE PBC Presents: Running a Successful Campaign: Online
Wed, July 27, 6:00 pm - Virtual Professional Empowerment Training: Zoom
Wed, July 27, 6:00 pm - Access to USDA Construction to Permanent Homebuyers: Zoom
Thu, July 28, 9:00 am - GRANT Training Session: Impact of the Palm Beaches: Online
Sat, July 30, 9:00 am - 20222 Back to School PBC Vendor Event, Dolly Hand, BG
Mon, Aug 1 - Virtual SEL Summer Institute: Online
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FREE FOOD for Anyone in Need at The Glades Initiative
The Glades Initiative's Food Pantry is available to anyone in need. Residents may come in once per week at any time during hours listed below. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines).
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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Dress for Success Second Annual Back to School Teacher Appreciation Event
Dress for Success is hosting our Second Annual Back to School Teacher Appreciation Event - free personal shopping experience for Palm Beach County teachers. Below is a link that will direct you to the page to make the appointment.
WHEN: Monday, July 25, 27, Aug 1 & 3, 2022
WHERE: 1089 S Main Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: If you do not see a time slot that works for you, please call the office (561) 983-8179 and we will try our best to accommodate you!
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Divas in the Trucking Industry: Grants, Funding & Training Programs
Divas in the Trucking Industry are presenting the topic: Grants, Funding, and Training Programs. Help clients to understand the industry, identify profitability, and more.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 26, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Online
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FWBC Presents: Money Smart for Small Business
Instructor-led curriculum for new or operating small business owners - with or without formal business training - to provide a practical introduction to aspects of starting and managing a business.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 27, Aug 3, 10, 17, 31, Sept 7, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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SCORE PBC Presents: Running a Successful Google Ads Campaign
Learn to maximize your Google search engine position through Google Ads and targeting specific keyword searches, placing your products and services front-and-center as people search online.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Virtual Professional Empowerment Training
You have the ability to bring change to your community. Join the Professional Empowerment Training series to learn more about advocating for yourself and your community on a local, state, and federal level.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Access to USDA Construction-to-Permanent for 1st Time Homebuyers
Learn about various USDA loan programs and the opportunity to build your dream home on a lot you legally own.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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GRANT: Impact of the Palm Beaches
Each year, Impact The Palm Beaches awards $100,000 grant(s) to area nonprofits to ignite transformational change in our community. Training sessions for the Impact the Palm Beaches 2022-2023 grant process will be starting in 2 weeks. Sessions and availability are on the following dates:
Grant Training Sessions
WHEN: Thursday, July 28, Aug 1, 3, 2022 | 9:00 a.m.
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2022 Back to School PBC Vendor Event
The Office of Community Revitalization and Florida Rural Legal Services. Free immunizations, free books, raffles and giveaways, 30-plus agency vendors.
WHEN: Saturday, July 30, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Register for Virtual SEL Summer Institute
You're invited to attend the virtual SEL Summer Institute where you can attend sessions that will feature various topics from dynamic local and national speakers centering around social and emotional learning. All sessions will be available 24/7 (on demand) from August 1, 2022 – Aug 8, 2022 via YouTube platform. Details will be emailed after registration.
WHEN: Monday, Aug 1, 2022 | On Demand
WHERE: Online
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Wet & Wild Back to School Bash
Our Pahokee Center is hosting a Wet & Wild Back to School Bash event. Come and join us so you and everyone in your family can enjoy a fun event before summer ends! We are going to give out backpacks, free ice cream, and free hot dogs! We are also going to do the following activities: corn hole, wet ball/sprinklers, bowling, word scramble.
WHEN: Monday, Aug 1, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Florida Community Health Centers, Inc, 170 S Barfield Hwy #101, Pahokee, FL 33476
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Pahokee Back to School Bash, Presented by the City of Pahokee
The City of Pahokee helps usher students back to the new school year by hosting a Back to School Bash event at the Pahokee Gymnasium.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 6, 2022 | 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pahokee High School Gymnasium, 900 Larrimore Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
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Global Health and Community Service Presents: Heart Disease and Hypertension Event
Attend the Heart Disease & Hypertension Event, presented by Global Health and Community Services online.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 6, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Back to School 'Youth Explosion' in Belle Glade
So you think you can dance or sing? Come join and be a part of a back-to-school youth explosion performance. Choirs and dance groups are welcome and cash prizes will be awarded for both singing and dance categories ($500 for 1st, $400 for 2nd, and #300 for 3rd place).
WHEN: Sunday, Aug 7, 2022 | 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: St. John First Baptist Church, 600 SW 8th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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Engagement and Advocacy Pillar Meeting: Online
Don’t forget, that advocacy can be one of the most powerful ways to impact public policy. It also plays a big role in our community’s effort to prevent and end homelessness while representing the work we do to accomplish these goals. Your voice matters and collectively we can all make a difference. Join every third Wednesday for our Engagement and Advocacy Pillar meeting at 10:00 am via zoom.
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug 17, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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FWBC Presents: The Black Business Summit on Funding
The number one issue for starting, stabilizing, sustaining and growing a business owned by minorities and women is money-funding. This summit will provide insight and introductions to potential sources of funding to start or expand a business.
WHEN: Thursday, Aug 25, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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The Florida Dept of Health in PBC is Responding to the Monkeypox Outbreak
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) is responding to the monkeypox outbreak. There are cases of monkeypox in at least 43 states and Washington DC. To date, there have been no monkeypox-related deaths outside of endemic countries. The risk of monkeypox to the general population remains low.
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for 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 LZ40, LZ30, POLE3S, and RITTAE2 water bodies.
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RFP: Multifamily Rental Housing Development
Palm Beach County is making available $13,000,000 of loan funding to developers for the new construction of Multifamily Rental Housing, serving households with incomes up to 140% of Area Median Income. Full details are contained in the RFP.
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FREE FOOD for Anyone in Need at The Glades Initiative
The Glades Initiative's Food Pantry is available to anyone in need. Residents may come in once per week at any time during hours listed below. In a “Pantry of Choice”, you choose the foods that you want and need (within guidelines).
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 Monthly Update July 2022
Every month United Way of Palm Beach County (UWPBC)'s Hunger Relief Initiative you with the latest news about Hunger Relief in Palm Beach County. Information is cur
July 15, 2022. Check out what's new and learn about ongoing work below.
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FREE Meals Available to Children in Palm Beach County During Summer 2022
School Food Service will continue to offer free meals during the summer, at various schools and libraries throughout the county. Summer BreakSpot offers balanced breakfasts, lunches, snacks or dinners at no cost for kids 18 and under. Meals will be served on site, at no cost, at places like parks, libraries, schools and churches. No identification is required.
(Children who visit a school or library that serves meals, must remain onsite while they eat their meal. Parent pickup as well as grab-and-go options will not be available, as they are no longer allowed by the United States Department of Agriculture.)
WHERE: Area schools, parks, libraries, churches and more, click on link below to find the site nearest you
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Lakeside Medical Center Graduates 10th Class of Family Medical Residents
As the need for new doctors grows nationally, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County's teaching hospital, Lakeside Medical Center, recently graduated five new physicians. The hospital's 10th class of family medicine residents completed three years of intense training during the pandemic in the underserved, rural Glades communities that
were considered a hot spot for COVID-19.
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EveryParent: Wondering What to do With Your Kids this Weekend? EveryParent Has you Covered
Explore Palm Beach County with our new ‘Things to Do’ feature on the EveryParent app. Download the app today to get weekly updates on fun, free and low-cost family-friendly activities in your community! Here are a few of the many events happening near you this weekend, now featured on the EveryParent app.
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Town of Palm Beach United Way School Supply Drive
From Town of Palm Beach United Way: "We are collecting school supplies for low-income elementary middle and high school students in Palm Beach County. Supplies will benefit clients at: Adopt-A-Family, HomeSafe, Milagro Center."
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Center for Child Counseling: How to Answer Kids' Tough Questions
Stress and loss is impacting our children's mental health and well-being. We get calls every day from parents and caregivers, needing support to help children cope and heal.
Developed by our experts in child mental health and trauma, we are pleased to offer Ways to Talk resources, at no cost, for parents, teachers, and caregivers across Florida and the nation.
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Animal Care & Control Partners with Best Friends Animal Society to Clear Shelters
Palm Beach County’s Animal Care and Control (ACC) Division is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society to offer free dog and cat adoptions from July 22 to 24, 2022. In light of the current crisis in animal shelters all across the country, ACC and Best Friends Animal Society have joined together to create an event to encourage more people to adopt a pet and help clear the county’s shelter.
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Black Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
The Black Chamber of Commerce Newsletter has published its July newsletter - click to read more!
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Dress for Success Newsletter
Dress for Success of the Palm Beaches provides an update in their latest newsletter.
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AHA Community Health Improvement Newsletter
AHA Community Health Improvement presents news and information.
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BCC Briefs for July 12, 2022
At the July 12, 2022 Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took action on a number of items.
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Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of PBC
If you’ve ever wondered about your family history, and they have a connection with Palm Beach County, the Clerk’s office is here to help with resources to assist you in your genealogy journey.
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League of Women Voters Newsletter
Get the latest information from the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County by reading the newest edition of their newsletter.
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, July 21, 2022
Inside PBC News: The Drowning Prevention Coalition is reminding adults that children as young as two can learn to swim. Animal lovers – listen up. If your house is already full of cats, dogs, and birds ... Entrepreneurs ages eight to 18 – The Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity is hosting a Mind Your Business forum. and more in this issue of Count-e-News.
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501c News: News from Nonprofits First July 2022
Nonprofits First shares news and information in this edition of 501c News.
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McKinlay Memo: July 25, 2022
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, July 25, 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
The Glades Initiative, Inc.
Families First
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Florida Women's Business Center Presents: Business Plan
The Florida Women's Business Center has partnered with the Boynton Beach City Library to provide free hands-on business plan writing series workshop. Each week will build on the previous week's information.
WHEN: Saturday, July 30, Aug 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022
WHERE: Boynton Beach City Library, 100 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
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Start, Get Funding, Grow and Run a Successful Business, Presented by FLWBC
The Florida Women's Business Center presents the topic, Start, Get Funding, Grow & Run a Successful Business. This workshop covers the services offered by FLWBC to support you in achieving your goals, including 1 on 1 counseling.
WHEN: Friday, Aug 12, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Park Public Library, 529 Park Avenue, Lake Park, FL
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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NEW Job Opportunities - WE ARE GROWING - Come Join our Team!
Looking for meaningful work making a difference? Come see the career opportunities at The Glades Initiative, Inc.! 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 DIRECTOR in the title of the email.
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the word Navigator-“Your name” in the subject line of the email.
TO APPLY: Send an email resume and cover letter to jobs@gladesinitiative.org with the Subject line: Senior Coordinator-“Your NAME”.
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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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My Health Matters Presented by Global Health and Community Service, Inc.
Global Health and Community Service, Inc. has named Kitty Lundan as the new host of My Health Matters. Ms. Lundan was recognized by Legacy Magazine as one of South Florida’s Most Influential and Prominent Women. She is a songwriter, media personality, creative director, public speaker, and visionary.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 6, Sept 10, Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3, 2022 | 12:00 p.m.
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Take Stock in Children Mentor Orientation Session
Summer is a great time to join us for a Mentor Orientation and become a mentor for Take Stock in Children. This summer, we will bring in dozens of students who will need a mentor. You will be assigned a mentee and begin mentoring in September. Go to www.takestockpalmbeach.org to complete a mentor application and learn more about the program.
WHEN: Thursday, July 27, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. (July 14 & 27)
WHERE: Zoom
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EveryParentPBC: 6 Quick Tips to Get Kids Reading
Help your child develop strong reading skills and set them up for success! Watch our video above for tips to encourage your child to get excited about reading. For more helpful tips, expert advice and local resources to raise a strong reader, visit EveryParentPBC.org and download the free EveryParent app to create your free family profile today:
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RCMA Belle Glade CDC is Currently Recruiting Children Ages 0-5 Years Old
Attention families who work in agriculture. Do you have an infant or toddler that needs daycare services from infant to 3 years old? Do you have children ages, 3-5 years old? RCMA Belle Glade CDC can help prepare your child for school success. Hours are from 7 am - 5:30 pm.
WHERE: RCMA Belle Glade CDC 20 Carver Street Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Maria, Griselda, Wilmide 561-992-2060, Lic # 50-51-01136
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert for Lake Okeechobee Locations
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Okeechobee.
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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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