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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-Fri, 9:00 am - FREE COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing at Lakeside Medical Center, BG
Tue, Sept 28, 10:00 am - Insurance & Risk Management by Nonprofits First: Online
Tue, Sept 28, 3:00 pm - Helping Families get the Child Tax Credit: Webinar
Tue, Sept 28, 6:00 pm - Congressional District 20 Candidate Forum, League of Women Voters: Online
Wed, Sept 29, 8:30 am - Weekly Food Distribution, The Glades Initiative, BG
Wed, Sept 29 - Extended Registration Deadline - Medical Interpreter Training at The Glades Initiative
Thu, Sept 30, 9:00 am - Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, a Symposium: Online
Thu, Sept 30, 9:30 am - Road to Success Free Career Workshops: Zoom
Thu, Sept 30, 12:00 pm - Starting a Small Business, by SCORE PBC: Online
Thu, Sept 30, 1:00 pm - Facing the Crisis Event by PBC Community Services: Online or in-person
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Still Time, Registration Ends Wednesday - Medical Interpreter Training by The Glades Initiative, Few Seats Available
This is a 40-hour basic training for bilingual individuals interested in medical or community interpreting. Participants must attend all 5 days to complete the course. Topics covered: Consecutive Interpretation; Specialized Terminology, such as Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology; Common Medical Problems; Code of Ethics; Multicultural Awareness; Interpreter Skill Development. Applications accepted through Sept 29, 2021.
WHEN: Friday, Oct 1, 8, 15, 21 & 29, 2021 (Every Friday in Oct) | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc., 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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The Glades Initiative's Food Distribution
The Glades Initiative offers food distribution to anyone. Those coming in cars are asked to line up as usual beside the office at 149 SE Avenue D for drive-through pick-up on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Both drivers and walkers will receive food bags on a first-come-first-serve basis.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 29, 2021 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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Insurance & Risk Management Trends for Nonprofit Organizations by Nonprofits First
Join us and discuss the importance of understanding current insurance and risk management trends for nonprofit organizations.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 28, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
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Helping Eligible Families Get the Child Tax Credit
The webinar will cover topics that include but are not limited to: Understanding the CTC eligibility/enrollment process; Identifying and discussing ways to engage in CTC outreach; Addressing the challenges and/or concerns organizations are facing when engaging in CTC outreach.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 28, 2021 | 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Congressional District 20 Special Election Candidate Forum, by League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters of Broward County and Palm Beach County present a candidate forum featuring candidates vying for Congressional District 20 in the upcoming special election.
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 28, 2021 | 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Healthy Mothers, Healthy Children, Healthy Life: A Symposium
From Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies: "In an exclusive partnership Center for Child Counseling, we are honored to host presentations from distinguished mental health professionals focusing on babies, children, and families. Healthy Children, Healthy Life: A Symposium. Have you ever heard of Adverse Babyhood Experiences (ABEs)—which are distinct from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)? Do you wonder how healing, prevention, and building resiliency can mitigate trauma? Then this symposium is for you!"
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 30, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online
COST: $150 (including 5 CEUs)
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Road to Success Free Career Workshops
Road to Success is an 8-week series of free career workshops for women over age 25 to
enhance their professional development. Whether you are employed, underemployed, or
seeking employment, these sessions are designed to help you.
WHEN: Thursdays, Sept 30 - Nov 18, 2021 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Zoom
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Starting a Small Business, by SCORE PBC
Identify the key components of an entrepreneurial mindset and understand how they can help launch/grow a small business, and understand the basic types of business structures and the main elements of a business plan. Presented by Bank of America as part of the Better Money Habits series.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 30, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Online
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Facing the Crisis event by PBC Community Services
Take part in this virtual and in-person gathering, hosted by Palm Beach County Community Services, as part of National Recovery Month 2021.
WHEN: Thursday, Sept 30, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Online or at Community Recovery HUB of Palm Beach County, 2120 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445
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Inter-Agency Network of PBC Meeting
The next meeting of the Inter-Agency Network of Palm Beach County will be held in October.
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 5, 2021 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Online
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2021-2022 Community Impact Grant Seeker Info Session
From Community Foundation: "Are you interested in applying for a Community Impact Grant from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties? Prospective grantees are encouraged to join one of our virtual information sessions to hear from our Community Impact team and ask questions about our upcoming grant cycle."
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct 5 or 7, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Oct 5); 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Oct 7)
WHERE: Online
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Simply English Class (English as a Second Language Class)
From the Community United Methodist Church: "For anyone who needs to learn or practice conversational English and receive God's amazing love."
WHEN: Every Thursday, starting Oct. 21, 2021 | 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Community United Methodist Church of Belle Glade, 401 SW First Street, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For more information, contact Pastor Fenel Conserve at 585-200-7112
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COVID-19: Growing Virus Risk |
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FREE COVID-19 Vaccines at Lakeside Medical Center
The Health Care District of Palm Beach County mobile bus will be providing COVID-19 vaccines free-of-charge at Lakeside Medical Center. No appointments necessary.
WHEN: Monday-Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lakeside Medical Center Parking Lot, 39200 Hooker Hwy, Belle Glade, FL 33430
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The Glades Initiative's Food Distribution
The Glades Initiative offers food distribution to anyone. Those coming in cars are asked to line up as usual beside the office at 149 SE Avenue D for drive-through pick-up on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Both drivers and walkers will receive food bags on a first-come-first-serve basis.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 29, 2021 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 149 SE Avenue D, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: 561-996-3310
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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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Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Oct 2021 Educational Calendar
HMHB Educational Classes Continue Virtually. Small Steps Great Parents workshops for pregnant women and new families. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies provides free hands-on education programs for parents and their support partners through our Small Steps Great Parents program. Classes are taught by trained and/or certified Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies staff, as well as community partners throughout Palm Beach County.
WHEN: Participants can register for classes/groups on the HMHB website www.hmhbpbc.org. Check out our YouTube Channel for Small Steps, Great Parents presentations, or our Calendar for a full list of our upcoming Zoom meetings!
WHERE: Virtual via Zoom
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Hunger Awareness Day, by United Way of PBC
Hunger Awareness Day will bring public awareness to the struggle faced by millions of low-income Americans to simultaneously avoid hunger, afford nutritious foods, and stay healthy.
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PBC Animal Care and Control to Offer $5 Rabies Vaccines in Honor of World Rabies Day
In honor of World Rabies Day, Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control will be offering discounted rabies vaccines and license tags for county pets on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021.
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert in Multiple 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 water bodies.
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Self-Care Awareness Month, Center for Child Counseling
Self–Care Awareness Month is a time to remind us that taking care of ourselves, first and foremost, is essential. Self-care is often neglected in our everyday lives, especially for those of us in the helping or healing professions. We tend to put others’ needs before our own and it is crucial to remember, that we cannot fill another’s cup from our own empty vessel.
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Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach Sept 2021 Newsletter
Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach has published its latest quarterly newsletter - click below to learn more.
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Count-e-News: News from Palm Beach County
Read the latest updates from Palm Beach County!
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Palm Health Foundation Sept Newsletter
Read the newest edition of Palm Health Foundation's newsletter focusing on Train the Brain: Connecting Brain Science, Community & Care.
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Securing Our Future Chronicle, Sept 2021
Read about Securing Our Future's latest updates.
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The Friday 5: News from PBC School District, Sept 24, 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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Chamber Chatter: News from the BG Chamber, Sept 2021
Catch up with the latest news from the Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce!
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CSC: Monday Morning Update, Sept 27, 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
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Small Business Training & Coaching by PBC Office of Equal Business Opportunity
Participate in a training event hosted by the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity. The event will be held across four evening sessions.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept 29, Oct 6, 20, Nov 3 & 17, 2021 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Office of Equal Business Opportunity, 50 S Military Trail, Suite 202, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
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Community Job Fair by Her Movement & Black Intelligence
Her Movement and Black Intelligence are hosting a community job fair in Clewiston. The job fair will consist of agencies surrounding the Glades to introduce their company and advertise they are hiring. The agencies may provide brochures and applications on hand. Her Movement and Black Intelligence will also be assisting individuals prepare for the job fair by creating resumes and cover letters. Assistance with birth certificates and Florida identification will also be provided.
WHEN: Friday, Oct 15, 2021 | 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: 7th Street (Tree Park), Clewiston, FL 33440
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Previous Postings - Glades Area
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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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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations at PBC Libraries
From PBC Library System: "The Palm Beach County Library System invites you to the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. We celebrate our community’s cultural diversity, the beautiful traditions of Latin American countries, and the contributions Hispanics have made to American society. Join us for a wide variety of events for the entire family. For a complete list of events and to register, visit our Hispanic Heritage Month www.pbclibrary.org/hhm2021 page."
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Dress for Success Clothes Women With Confidence
From the Palm Beach Post: "At the corner of South Main Street and Southeast Avenue K, Dress for Success shares an office building and a common goal with CareerSource Palm Beach County, an organization that works to reduce unemployment in the community with a job-search database, job fairs and job-readiness workshops."
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Health Officials Issue Blue-Green Algae Bloom Alert in Multiple 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 the Lake Okeechobee PELBAY3, PALMOUT3, L007, L006, LZ30, and LZ40 water bodies.
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Healthier Glades Newsletter - Sept 2021
Read the latest edition of the Muck Gazette to learn more about Healthier Glades' efforts in the community.
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The Skidmore Scoop: House District 81, Sept 17, 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, Sept 17, 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, Sept 20, 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.
Families First
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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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