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The Glades Initiative Will be Closed Nov. 24 & 25
Our office will be closed Thursday, Nov 24 & 25, 2022 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will re-open on Monday, Nov 28, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.
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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 ~~~
Mon, Nov 21, 4:00 pm - Drive-thru Food Distribution Sites in the Glades, Pahokee
Tue, Nov 22, 8:30 am - SCORE PBC Presents: Hispanic Business Roundtable: Online
Tue, Nov 22, 10:00 am - Active Parenting Workshop for Parents and Caregivers, Bridges at BG
Tue, Nov 22, 12:00 pm - Dress for Success Zoom Lunch and Learn: Online
Tue, Nov 22, 3:00 - 7 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Nov 23, 8:30 - 11 am & 2:00 - 4:30 pm - The Glades Initiative Food Pantry of Choice - open
Wed, Nov 16, 10:00 am - Food Giveaway at Hand Park, Belle Glade
Wed, Nov 16, 1:00 pm - Glades Job Fair at the Belle Glade Library
Thu, Nov 17, 12:00 pm - The Glades Initiative Potluck and Gift Exchange, The Glades Initiative, BG
Thu, Nov 17, 5:30 pm - Community Police Relations Webinar
Fri, Nov 18, 8:00 am - Feeding South Florida - Hand Park
Fri, Nov 18, 10:00 am - SCORE PBC Presents: Women's Roundtable: Online
Fri, Nov 18, 12:00 pm - Dress for Success Zoom Lunch and Learn
Sat, Nov 19, 10:00 am - Farm Share - Pahokee Deliverance Christian Center
Mon, Nov 21, 4:00 pm - Annual Thanksgiving Drive - The Q81 Foundation
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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 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. (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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Drive-thru Food Distribution Sites in the Glades
Please see below for a current list of drive-thru food distributions happening in the Glades during November.
Annual Thanksgiving Drive - The Q81 Foundation
WHEN: Monday, Nov 21, 2022 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: 900 Larrimore Rd., Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more (The Q81 Foundation flyer)
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SCORE PBC Presents: Hispanic Business Roundtable (in Spanish)
Discover how to increase your network and accomplish more than ever. In Spanish.
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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Active Parenting Workshop for Parents and Caregivers
Learn effective ways to discipline, communicate with your child, teach responsibility, courage, and other important character traits.
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: BRIDGES at Belle Glade 141 SE Ave C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Evelyn Loud at evelyn.loud@elcpalmbeach.org
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Zoom Lunch and Learn
Zoom out during your lunch break with Dress for Success Palm Beaches and CareerSource PBC West and a special guest speaker!
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 22, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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Celtic Angels Christmas at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
Get into the holiday spirit with Celtic Angels Christmas on Wednesday, November 30 at
7 pm. Paired with show-stopping world-class champion Irish dancing, Celtic Angels Christmas is sure to awe and entertain with traditional and contemporary Irish and Holiday tunes.
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022 | 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Drive, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Light House Cafe Presents World AIDS Day
Participate in a World AIDS Day, presented by Light House Cafe. HIV/HCV testing and giveaways.
WHEN: Thursday, Dec 1, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Light House Cafe, 400 SW Avenue B Place, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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Insurance and Risk Management Trends for Nonprofit Organizations
Insurance and Risk Management are critical pieces in protecting the mission of any organization. Join Ryan S. Brown and Paige Gantt with Plastridge Insurance for a rundown of the different types of insurances that may be best to protect your nonprofit from being impacted.
WHEN: Thursday, Dec 1, 2022 | 11:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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Covenant Villas Presents World AIDS Day
Participate in a World AIDS Day, presented by Covenant Villas. HIV/HCV testing and giveaways.
WHEN: Thursday, Dec 1, 2022 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Covenant Villas, 601 Covenant Dr, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Click here to learn more
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City of Pahokee Christmas Parade
The City of Pahokee's Christmas Parade returns on
WHEN: Monday, Dec 5, 2022 | 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Larrimore Road, Pahokee, FL 33476
Click here to learn more
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Community Foundation 2022-2023 Grant Seeker Information Sessions
Interested in learning more about the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties next competitive grant-making cycle? Join an information session near you.
WHEN: Friday, Dec 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 2022
WHERE: Online
Click here to learn more
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December Programs at South Bay Library
Click below to check out the December programs at the South Bay Library!
Click here to learn more
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November Programs at Loula V York Library
Click below to check out the November programs at the Loula V York Library in Pahokee!
Click here to learn more
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National Achievers Society Fall Recruitment
The Urban League of Palm Beach County is recruiting high-achieving, underserved minority students for the National Achievers Society (NAS) Program! NAS is a prestigious National Honor Society that encourages academic excellence and motivates students to pursue their goal of higher education.
Click here to learn more
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Dress for Success Turkey Gift Card Giveaway
Make an appointment for a suiting and get a chance to win a turkey gift card for Thanksgiving.
CONTACT: 561-983-8179
Click here to learn more
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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 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. (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 (English)
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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November Glades Drive-Thru Food Distributions
Please see below for a current list of drive-thru food distributions happening in the Glades during November.
Click here to learn more
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League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County Newsletter
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County provides an update in its latest newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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501c News - News from Nonprofits First
Learn more about Nonprofits First by reading their latest newsletter.
Click here to learn more
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Services now Available at CPSFL
Community Partners of South Florida now provides psychiatric care to uninsured and underinsured children and individuals (beginning at age five). We are currently accepting referrals. To learn more about mental health services for children, call 561-906-3221 or visit our website.
Click here to learn more
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Palm Beach County Continues to Respond to MonkeyPox
The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County continues to respond to monkeypox cases and reminds communities of symptoms, prevention, and treatment. To date, there have been no monkeypox-related deaths outside of endemic countries. The risk of monkeypox to the general population remains low. DOH-Palm Beach is reminding communities of prevention and treatment of monkeypox.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Animal Care and Control Shelter is Over Capacity
Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety’s Division of Animal Care and Control (PBC ACC) is urging the community to foster or adopt a pet as the number of animals in the shelter has risen to over 350. More than 30 animals were owner-surrendered to PBC ACC in a two-day span. With numbers like this, capacity for care is stretched to the limit, making the plea for adoptions/fosters more important than ever.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Board of County Commission Briefs - Nov 15, 2022
At the Nov. 15, 2022, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took action on a number of items - click below to learn more.
Click here to learn more
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County, Nov 17, 2022
Inside PBC News: Senior pets don’t do well in a shelter environment, they tend to thrive in a home snuggled up with their human family. ’Tis the season for Tropical Holiday Trees at Mounts botanical garden. The calendar may show we are working our way towards December, but, air conditioners will likely still be needed to keep cool in Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County received $12.5M in rental assistance funding
Click here to learn more
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Don't Overpay for Copies of Your Deed and Other Public Records
Connecting you with services that save you money is one of my top priorities as your Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. Our free Official Records search and new service to purchase electronically certified official records are two ways that our office is here to help you save money and time.
Click here to learn more
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PBC Commissioner Melissa McKinlay Memo: Nov 18, 2022
Commissioner Melissa McKinlay (PBC District 6) shares news from her office.
Click here to learn more
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Nov 21, 2022
Read the latest from the Children's Services Council: CSC Statement and COVID-19 Resources.
Click here to learn more
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Securing Our Future Economic Mobility Summit Rescheduled to Dec 5, 2022
On Dec. 5, 2022, the Palm Beach County Citizens Advisory Committee and the Birth to 22 Alliance will host the Securing Our Future Economic Mobility Summit at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33401, from 9 am to 4 p.m. Government, nonprofit, foundation and business leaders are invited to attend this event.
WHEN: Monday, Dec 5, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33401
Click here to learn more
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Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research Invites you to an Open House
Please join us on December 7th from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm, for an Open House meet and greet with Dr. Lanetta Bronte-Hall and the Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research.
WHEN: Monday, Dec 5, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research and Academy of Neurosurgical Physicians, Inc., 1685 S State Road 7, Unit #4, Hollywood, Florida, 33023
Click here to learn more
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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November is Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month
Palm Beach County (PBC) Department of Public Safety’s Division of Animal Care and Control is celebrating National Adopt-A-Senior-Pet month by offering low-cost adoption prices for all dogs and cats age six years and older.
Click here to learn more
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Inter-Agency Meeting
The next Inter-Agency Network of Palm Beach County Meeting will be held in January.
WHEN: Tuesday, Jan 3, 2022 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Mounts Auditorium, 531 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
Click here to learn more
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KIN Support Project
Raising A Loved One’s Children? Know Someone Who Is? Don’t Know Where To Turn? The KIN Support Project is available to assist.
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: 1500 NW Avenue L Suite B, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: Kimberly Richardson - 561-324-1114, https://familiesfirstpbc.org/kin-support/
or Intake@familiesfirstpbc.org
Click here to learn more
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Florida KidCare Available for Residents
Florida children from birth through the end of age 18 rely on Florida KidCare for the head-to-toe coverage they need. It’s not just about the numbers, it’s about the real people whose lives are made better through access to quality, affordable, child-centered health insurance.
CONTACT: For more information, visit the Florida KidCare website at https://www.healthykids.org/
Click here to learn more
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Report: How a Rural South Florida Community is Facing the Alzheimer's Crisis Together
"The Glades is a rural area located south of Lake Okeechobee in portions of Glades, Hendry and Palm Beach counties and home to just over 44,000. Like many rural areas in Florida, the communities that make up this region are impacted by a lack of resources. However, they have used what they have to address many of these challenges."
Click here to learn more
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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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