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~~~ This Week ~~~


Mon, April 1, 4:30 pm - SCORE PBC Presents Series for Women Entrepreneurs: Virtual

Mon, April 1 - DEADLINE: Spring 2024 Scholarship

Mon, April 1 - DEADLINE: NextEra Energy Scholarship

Tue, April 2, 5:00 pm - Financial Literacy Workshops at The Glades Initiative, BG

Tue, April 2, 3 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open to anyone

Tue, April 2 - DEADLINE: 25 Scholarships from Women Executives

Tue, April 2 - DEADLINE: Alliance of Women Executives Scholarship

Wed, April 3, 8:30-11 am, 2-4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice-open to anyone

Wed, April 3, 3:00 pm - Nonprofits First Training and Events: Virtual

Wed, April 3, 4:00 pm - Teen Advisory Board at Pahokee Library

Wed, April 3, 4 - 5 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - drive-thru (cardholders only)

Thu, April 4, 12:00 pm - SCORE Presents: Small Business Banking Services: Virtual

Fri, April 5 - Free Family Weekend Meal Kits, Glades Libraries

Sat, April 6, 9:00 am - Prayer Walk: Stop the Violence, Pahokee

Sat, April 6, 10:00 am - Health Screenings at Greater Union Missionary, South Bay

Mon, April 8, 5:00 pm - Let's Get Physical, Glades Pioneer Park, Belle Glade

Glades Area

Financial Literacy Workshops at The Glades Initiative


The Glades Initiative's financial literacy workshops are open to the public. Six sessions are held on Tuesdays.


WHEN: Tuesdays, April 2 - April 9, 2024 | 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430

CONTACT: 561-996-3310


Click here to learn more

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 the 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.
  • 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday)

NEW: Wednesdays 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm – Drive through -food pantry – (current card holders only)


WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430

CONTACT: 561-996-3310


Click here to learn more

SCORE PBC Presents: 5-Part Series for Women Entrepreneurs


Calling all women entrepreneurs! Experienced financial planning and marketing expert Diane Drey will take you through ways to manage your investments more effectively, make the right financial decisions, and help you plan for the future.


WHEN: Monday, April 1, 2024 | 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Virtual


Click here to learn more

Scholarship Opportunity: Spring 2024 Scholarship


Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Mu Rho Omega Chapter Belle Glade's Spring 2024 Scholarship is available for Glades students.


DEADLINE: Monday, April 1, 2024


Click here to learn more

NextEra Energy Scholarship for Students in SECME


As part of our commitment to STEM education, we will award 10 graduating high school seniors who have at least one year of experience in SECME (Science, Engineering, Communication, Mathematics, and Enrichment) with a scholarship up to $20,000.


DEADLINE: Monday, April 1, 2024



Click here to learn more

Scholarship Opportunity: 25 Scholarships from Alliance of Women Executives


The Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) is now accepting applications for its $1500 scholarships, 25 scholarships will be offered to the Class of 2024. The applicant must be a young woman graduating from a Palm Beach County high school and planning to attend Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University or Palm Beach State College. 


DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 2, 2024

 

Click here to learn more

Scholarship Opportunity: Alliance of Women Executives Scholarship


AWE proudly offers scholarships to young women graduating from a Palm Beach County

high school who choose to continue their college education at Florida Atlantic University,

Lynn University, Palm Beach Atlantic University or Palm Beach State College.


DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 2, 2024



Click here to learn more

Nonprofits First: Training and Events


This spring learning series offers workshops to improve your Excel skills, leadership abilities, and business acumen. Register to learn from experts and take your professional skills to the next level!


WHEN: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Virtual


Click here to learn more

Teen Advisory Board at Pahokee Library


Earn volunteer service hours by sharing your ideas on teen programming for the library and beyond.


WHEN: Wednesdays | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Loula V York Branch, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee, FL 33476


Click here to learn more

SCORE Presents: Small Business Banking Services


In this workshop, business owners will learn the three most important financial documents: balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow reports. At the end of the workshop, business owners will be able to prepare or work with a professional to prepare these documents for their businesses.


WHEN: Thursday, April 4, 2024 | 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Virtual


Click here to learn more

Free Family Weekend Meal Kits


Send your kid to school on Monday ready to learn! Kits include healthy, easy-to-prepare

food for kid-friendly meals. Kit may include items like: shelf stable pasta, chicken, rice,

tuna, oatmeal, granola bars and more! Each child ages 17 and younger can receive a free

meal kit once a week while supplies last. Pick up at the children's area every Friday.


WHEN: Every Friday

WHERE: 

Belle Glade Branch, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade FL 33430

Clarence E. Anthony Branch, 375 SW 2nd Avenue, South Bay FL 33493

Loula V. York Branch, 525 Bacom Point Road, Pahokee FL 33476



Click here to learn more

Prayer Walk: Stop the Violence


A prayer walk will take place at Shiloh Missionary in Pahokee on Saturday, April 6.


WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, West 5th St/Rardin Ave, Pahokee FL 33476



Click here to learn more

Health Screenings at Greater Union Missionary Baptist


Attend health screenings at Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church in South Bay.


WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Greater Union Missionary Baptist Church, 249 NW 9th Ave, South Bay, FL 33493



Click here to learn more

Let's Get Physical


Join us for a fun evening of fitness and fellowship on the exercise circuit at Glades Pioneer Park, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation and Healthier Glades will be offering free community fitness sessions to demonstrate the fitness zone and how to utilize each piece of equipment.


WHEN: Monday, April 8, May 13, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 SR 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430


Click here to learn more

Adolescence Healthy Relationships Conference


The conference is youth-led and adult-guided and will provide teens with tools to identify unhealthy relationships and foster healthy love, including self-love. This conference will also include a live panel discussion led by teens. The conference registration is FREE and will include an opening session, luncheon, breakout sessions, and a pep rally including a game truck, concessions, raffles, and giveaways for conference attendees!


WHEN: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Palm Beach State College - Belle Glade Campus, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430


Click here to learn more

Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies April 2024 Educational Calendar


Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies offers free educational classes for expectant parents and new families. The classes are led by certified staff or community partners and provide hands-on training for parents and their support partners.  


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

CONTACT: Contact for more information: Gaelle Kenol at gkenol@hmhbpbc.org



Click here to learn more

Community ID of the Palm Beaches


The Community ID of the Palm Beaches is for ANY resident who may have limited access to government-issued forms of identification, and for those who support a diverse and inclusive community. It is not a government-issued form of ID or a driver’s license, but it is a verifiable form of identification that says you are a part of our community. It can be used as a tool by law enforcement, city agencies, health centers, schools, and businesses to better identify, serve, and protect you.


WHEN: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Belle Glade Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430



Click here to learn more (English)

Click here to learn more (Spanish)

Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)

Enroll in CHW Care Coordinator Training Program


Fulfill training requirements and grow in your career. This training program offers the full complement of education hours and content areas that the trainee needs to fulfill the training requirements (30 contact hours) for the certification application as a community health worker (CHW).


WHEN: Fridays, starting April 26, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Virtual



Click here to learn more

Healthier Glades Presents Racial Equity Workshop


This workshop is designed to develop the capacity of participants to better understand racism in its institutional and structural forms. Moving away from a focus on personal

bigotry and bias, this workshop presents a historical, cultural, and structural analysis of racism.


WHEN: Thursday, May 2-3, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Belle Glade Civic Center, 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430



Click here to learn more (flyer)

Click here to learn more (workshop registration)

Do Your Taxes at the Belle Glade Library


United Way of Palm Beach County has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide free, confidential, and secure preparation and e-filing of tax returns to qualified taxpayers. To qualify, taxpayer’s household income must have been $75,000 or less in 2023. You may be eligible for up to $7,430 in Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC).


The Taxes Filed Free Campaign gives you two options to choose from to e-file your tax return. All options are supported by IRS-Certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers.


Filed Yourself – Visit www.MyFreeTaxes.com and file your own tax return. It’s simple, fast and secure. Support is available via toll-free helpline or web chat.


Filed For You – Face-to-face tax preparation, visit our year-round tax preparation location listed below.


WHERE: Belle Glade Branch Library, 725 NW 4th St, Belle Glade, FL 33430 (for other areas in Palm Beach County, click on the link below)



Click here to learn more

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 the 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.
  • 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Wednesday)

NEW: Wednesdays 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm – Drive through -food pantry – (current card holders only)


WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430

CONTACT: 561-996-3310


Click here to learn more


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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

American Association of Caregiving Youth Treasure Talk


From AACY: "Spring is in the air, and this school year is in its final weeks! If you are just on the edge of a good grade, take a deep breath, call on your growing inner strength, and reach your grade goals! There is something special about each of you; you have unique qualities that your noncaregiving peers don't have; you may not even realize it today - but tomorrow you will!"


Click here to learn more

Lake Okeechobee Rural Health Network Newsletter


From LORHN: "I hope you are enjoying this change to beautiful warm, but not too hot, weather and the nature around us blooming back to life. We are pleased to provide you with updates about LORHNs work in the region, rural health news and articles that affect us and the state, and resources for you or your clients."


Click here to learn more

Rep Frankel's Office - FY25 Community Project Funding Guidelines


As we work on wrapping up federal funding for Fiscal Year 2024, we are already starting to think about Fiscal Year 2025. While we don’t have guidance yet for FY25 Community Project Funding (CPFs), we anticipate receiving guidance shortly and once we do, having a very quick turnaround to submit requests to the Appropriations Committee.


Click here to learn more

Clerk Report: Help Spread the Word About Operation Green Light


Operation Green Light puts the brakes on collection agency fees to help drivers with unpaid traffic tickets and overdue court fines get back on the road.


Click here to learn more

Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, March 28, 2024


Receive our weekly county news. Send any feedback or questions to public@pbcgov.org.


Click here to learn more

Job Opportunities


In the Glades


CareerSource Hot Jobs

Indeed Jobs

U.S. Sugar

Other Areas

Inter-Agency Network of PBC Meeting


The next meeting of the Inter-Agency Network of Palm Beach County will be held at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach.


WHEN: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Mounts Auditorium, 531 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415


Click here to learn more

Dept of Public Safety Division of Safety Services, An Interactive Survivor's Experience


Join us for a unique and enlightening interactive experience where we delve into the world of those who have been affected by sexual assault.


WHEN: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: 4210 North Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407


Click here to learn more

Community ID of the Palm Beaches


The Community ID of the Palm Beaches is for ANY resident who may have limited access to government-issued forms of identification, and for those who support a diverse and inclusive community. It is not a government-issued form of ID or a driver’s license, but it is a verifiable form of identification that says you are a part of our community. It can be used as a tool by law enforcement, city agencies, health centers, schools, and businesses to better identify, serve, and protect you.


WHEN: Thursday, April 4, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: 411 Clematis St-3rd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL



Click here to learn more (English)

Click here to learn more (Spanish)

Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)

League of Women Voters: Why Vote 2024


Share your voting stories and reasons why you vote, with us.


WHEN: Saturday, April 6, 7, 13, 14, 2024

WHERE: Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th St South, Boca Raton, FL 33431


Click here to learn more

LWVPBC Annual Meeting


All members are invited to join our Annual Meeting. We will celebrate the achievements of the past year, plan for the next, and enjoy reconnecting with friends over lunch.


WHEN: Wednesday, April 12, 13, 2024

WHERE: Dress for Success Boutique, 2459 South Congress Ave - Suite 204, Palm Springs, FL 33406


Click here to learn more

LWVPBC Annual Meeting


All members are invited to join our Annual Meeting. We will celebrate the achievements of the past year, plan for the next, and enjoy reconnecting with friends over lunch.


WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach FL 33406


Click here to learn more

CCRT Meeting Scheduled for April 9 Cancelled


The Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) will resume the CCRT meetings on May 21, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. This meeting will be held both virtually and in person at the Vista Center Hearing Room 1E-60, 2300 N Jog Rd., in West Palm Beach, FL.


Click here to learn more

Youth Summit of Palm Beach County: Making Waves for Change


The Youth Summit of Palm Beach County returns - participation is free to middle and high school students. The Youth Summit is asking for dynamic presenters to facilitate workshops for middle and high school teens. Desired topics to fall under “Future Steps & Life Skills” category. Please complete the attached presenter proposal.


WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Palm Beach Lakes High School, West Palm Beach, FL


Click here to learn more

Click here to learn more (Workshop Proposal Form)

Previous Postings - Glades Area

Learn About The Glades Initiative's Services!


Are you in need of emergency food assistance, or help navigation service applications? Are you a senior who needs additional support or someone who needs helps accessing women's health services? We offer these and many other services at The Glades Initiative! Click below to learn more! 


Navigation Services (English/Creole)

Navigation Services (English/Spanish)

Senior Support Program (English/Spanish)

Women's Health Care Program

Food Pantry Services

Level II Background Screenings


CONTACT: For more information, call The Glades Initaitive at 561-996-3310

Farm and Food Worker Relief Program


PBC Community Action in partnership with Coalition of Florida Farmworker Organization, Inc. is assisting in providing this one time $600 payment from the USDA to eligible farmworkers. The relief is intended to defray costs for reasonable and necessary personal, family or living expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These payment will be available to eligible farm and food workers who performed work in farming activities and meatpacking during the period 1/27/2020 – 05/9/2023. Workers will need to provide sufficient proof of employment during the period and also identity when applying.


WHEN: Must call to make an appointment and have required documentation. No walk-ins.

WHERE: Palm Beach County Community Action Program, 38754 State Road 80, Belle Glade, FL 33430

CONTACT: For more information: 561-993-9655



Click here to learn more (English)

Click here to learn more (Spanish)

City of Pahokee City Events Schedule Feb - Aug 2024


Click for the City of Pahokee's event schedule for Feb - Aug 2024.



Click here to learn more

Activities and Classes at BG Library April 2024


Unless noted, activities are on a first-come, first-served basis. For events requiring registration, please visit www.pbclibrary.org.



Click here to learn more

RFP Housing Bond Loan Program


Palm Beach County is making funds available to Developers for the creation of Affordable

Housing units to expand the local inventory of Multifamily Rental Housing Units for

Housing to serve households with incomes no greater than 80 % of Area Median Income.

Full details are contained in the RFP.



Click here to learn more

Applications Open for Youth Services Department Youth and Family Counseling Mental Health Family Day Camp


The Palm Beach County Youth Services Department – Youth and Family Counseling Program is accepting parent applications for its Mental Health Family Day Camp until April 12, 2024.



Click here to learn more

Dress for Success Women's Month


Throughout the month of March Dress for Success invites all women, from all walks of life, to come in for a free outfit and get entered into a raffle.


CONTACT: Call the office to make an appointment 561-983-8179 at the Belle Glade Boutique to learn more



Click here to learn more

YSD Scoop: Newsletter of the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department


Youth Services Department celebrates its ninth anniversary and bids farewell to inaugural

director. 


Click here to learn more

Biden-Harris Administration $39.4 Million in Funding Opportunities for Grants Addressing Behavioral Health


Today, SAMHSA announced notices of funding opportunities for grant programs addressing behavioral health across the country. The grant opportunities total $39.4 million and are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s priorities to beat the overdose epidemic and tackle the mental health crisis – two key pillars of the President’s Unity Agenda for the nation. 



Click here to learn more

League of Women Voters of PBC - March 2024 News


"This month we celebrate the achievements of women, with the theme of “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” The National Women’s History Alliance website says the theme “recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions.”


Click here to learn more

Summer Camp Scholarships Available Now in Palm Beach County


Did you know that more than 3,000 Palm Beach County children received scholarships to attend camp last summer? Do you have a child or do you know a child who would benefit from summer camp? Now is the time to apply for summer camp scholarships that cover ALL costs at select camps throughout Palm Beach County! The scholarships are for children ages 5 through 17.


DEADLINE: Friday, April 12, 2024



Click here to learn more

I Love Pahokee Day 2024


I Love Pahokee Day 2024 will take place at Commissioners Park on Saturday, April 13.


WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Commissioners Park, Pahokee, FL 33476



Click here to learn more

Black Gold Jubilee Parade


If you’d like to enter your business into the Black Gold Jubilee Parade, please complete the following and get it turned in ASAP.


WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2024



Click here to learn more (Flyer)

Click here to learn more (Registration form)

Our Health, Our Legacy


This event will include free wellness checks for adults and teens, pre-& post HIV/ STI screenings, and PrEP/PEP education; also, there will be a Nurse Practitioner on-site to provide hypertension and diabetes screens, and a nutritionist to provide education on healthier eating. Other agencies that provide services to the community will be distributing information and available resources. Refreshments and incentives will be provided. We would like to invite you to participate by attending and sharing information regarding your organization.


WHEN: Saturday, April 13, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: 524 S.W. Ave C Place, Belle Glade, FL 33430

CONTACT: You can contact Caroline Granison- Triple H Community Center at 561-255-7711 and/or Ashley Vickers- The Florida Department of Health at 561-679-7335 for more information.



Click here to learn more

Community Event in the Park


Take part in the first ever Community Event in the Park on Sunday, April 14. Barbecue from Okeechobee Steakhouse, animals, mini horses, and more.


WHEN: Sunday, April 14, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: 105 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, South Bay, FL 33493



Click here to learn more

Moms in the Muck: Maternal Health Support Group, Hybrid Meetings


MOMS IN THE MUCK will be meeting again on March 20th!!! This month's topic is physical health and pregnancy. Join us! Do you/did you exercise during pregnancy? Do you know what exercises/ stretches can be done during pregnancy and postpartum? Do you know what foods are best and what to avoid during pregnancy and postpartum? Refreshments and Giveaways will be provided. Translation services will be available 


WHEN: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Bridges at Belle Glade

REGISTRATION: In person registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moms-in-the-muck-maternal-health-support-groups-tickets-858287841037?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Zoom registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudeutqjMtHNyk69w8IsG32ZTA5tLTiStr



Click here to learn more (English)

Click here to learn more (Haitian Creole)

Click here to learn more (Spanish)

CILO: Don't Forget Me, a Disability-Centered Response to Mass Violence


In honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2024, CILO invites you to attend a virtual webinar about centering disability in response to mass violence.


WHEN: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Zoom



Click here to learn more

Open for Business Belle Glade CRA Discussion and Networking Event


The City of Belle Glade and the Belle Glade CRA present "Open for Business" a discussion and networking event.


WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Banyan Tree Restaurant, 301 West Avenue A, Belle Glade, FL 33430



Click here to learn more

Back to School PBC! Registration Now Open!


For your information, the event will be held this year on Saturday, August 3, 2024. In addition to the backpacks and school supplies, and depending on the location and resource availability, participating students may also receive haircuts, school uniforms, sneakers,

socks, blood tests, biometric health screenings, vision screening, hearing tests, and other health-related resources.


REGISTER BY

WHEN: Wednesday, May 1, 2024



Click here to learn more (English)

Click here to learn more (Spanish)

City of South Bay Health and Wellness Fair


The public is invited to participate in a Health and Wellness Fair sponsored by the City of

South Bay for all their residents. The surrounding cities (Pahokee, Belle Glade and Clewiston) can also participate. The purpose of the Health Fair is to raise awareness of health options and to encourage residents to make healthy lifestyle choices.


WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Tanner Park, 105 West Palm Beach Road, South Bay, FL 33493



Click here to learn more

Office of Community Revitalization OCR Community Therapy Dog and Fitness


Paws Be With You will present to the CCRT Communities the benefits of pet therapy for physical, mental, and emotional health.


WHEN: Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Glades Pioneer Park, 866 State Road 715, Belle Glade, FL 33430



Click here to learn more

Neighborhood Engagement and Transformation (NEAT) Grant


The Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) is accepting applications for its NEAT grants program. NEAT provides grants of up to $10,000 to neighborhood-based groups and/or organizations for resident-driven neighborhood improvement projects proposed within designated Countywide Community Revitalization Team (CCRT) areas and theGlades region, including the municipalities of Belle Glade, South Bay and Pahokee.


DEADLINE: Wednesday, May 15, 2024



Click here to learn more

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. 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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*If you want to submit a posting please email us at updates@gladesinitiative.org
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