Thanksgiving Pot Luck Mixer at The Glades Initiative, Inc.
A couple times per year we have a tradition at The Glades Initiative, Inc., inviting all our friends from partner Glades agencies to join us for potluck luncheon. Part of the tradition includes a gift exchange game - so if you and your guests would like to participate in this fun game, please bring a gift valuing $10 that would be suitable for a man or woman.
WHEN: Friday, November 21, 201412:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade
Please RSVP to Sandy Desty at 561-996-3310 or sdesty@gladesinitiative.org by November 19 with the number of people you are bringing and the dish you will bring. Don't wait too late to RSVP, because there is only room for 30 to be seated. Hope to see you there!
Diabetes Coalition Looking for Volunteers to Conduct Risk Assessments
Help the coalition in their quest to identify individuals at are risk for diabetes - so they can get the help and access to resources they need!
the Diabetes Coalition organized for the ADA Diabetes Risk Screenings to be conducted at various churches in the Glades. Volunteers are needed to conduct the assessments after their services on November 16.
WHEN: Sunday, November 16, 2014
WHERE: St. John's First Missionary Baptist Church, Belle Glade
First United Methodist Church, Pahokee
St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church, Belle Glade - need Spanish Speaking volunteer
Edvin Marton: Prince of the Violin to perform at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
Edvin Marton to perform at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center! Emmy award-winning composer and performer, Edvin Marton, one of Europe's most electrifying and original violinists, has captured the hearts of audiences around the world. He will present his show, Edvin Marton: Prince of the Violin, blending a classic and rock sound, his unique arrangements of the greatest classical, rock and his own original hits have made him a Gold and Platinum artist in Europe, Russia and China. Edvin is a winner of the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest seen by more than 200 million people.
Other awards include a 2008 MTV Europe Award, and an American Television EMMY Award for Best Original Composition (ABC Television Network).
WHEN: Thursday, November 13, 20147:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade
City of South Bay and Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. Community Event
The City of South Bay and Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. will be hosting a Community Connection Event for the residents of South Bay and the surrounding Western Palm Beach County communities. It would be GREAT if we could have your organization's participation. The goal of this event is to promote awareness, unity, and fun. This event is not only a great opportunity to promote the services of your agency to South Bay and to the surrounding communities, but it is also an opportunity to foster relationships with the residents of those communities. We will have food, prizes, bounce house, live music, and much mor e.
WHERE: Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Haitian-American Solidarity Center Education Meeting
The Haitian-American Solidarity Center, (HASC) in collaboration with Area 6 School Board Member Marcia Andrews, St. Philip Benezi Catholic Church, the First Haitian Baptist Church of Belle Glade and a group of concerned citizens is inviting you to a brainstorming session on the state of education of the Haitian-American community in the Glades area. Please attend, because your input is of a great importance.
WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2014
3:00 p.m.
WHERE: St Philip of Benizi Catholic Church, 710 South Main Street, Belle Glade
The Glades PATCH is a program designed to help the community evaluate, plan and implement health education and disease prevention and intervention programs. PATCH helps promote the health of the community to include social, emotional and physical well-being of its citizens. PATCH is a partnership of concerned citizens and organizations. This partnership provides a forum for identifying health problems affecting the community and mobilizing the community to plan, conduct and evaluate intervention services.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Ave. C, Belle Glade
ESE Advisory Council's Annual Fall Family Forum ~ Navigating The ESE System
Ahoy Mateys! Come meet ARRR Captain of ESE, Kevin McCormick and his Crew In collaboration with Palm Beach County Schools' Department of Exceptional Student Education. Visit our Resource Fair from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Opening Presentation by ESE Director Kevin McCormick from 6:00 to 6:40 p.m., Break Out Session from 6:50-7:30 p.m. Parents can choose from the following topics: 1: ASD/EBD 2: 504 Plans 3) Charter Schools 4) DHH/Language Impaired 5) Pre-K/Child Find 6) Intellectual Disability 7) SLD 8) Transportation Impaired
WHEN: Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Santaluces Community High School, 6880 Lawrence Road, Lantana
To register, please call Ms. Marilyn Segura-Orozco at (561) 434-8740, or email eseadvisorycouncil@gmail.com.
If you need accommodations or a translator (Spanish, Creole, ASL), please let us know when you register.
Do you ever feel like a first year law student trying to figure out the rules and regulations around HIPAA and FIPA? Join us on Nov. 14 at 9am for a workshop with John Foley, Esq. that will clear up some details. For Behavioral Health Providers and Attorneys. Here is more information:
This workshop on November 14 with John Foley of Legal Aid Society will bring behavioral health providers and attorneys up to date on the newest changes to HIPAA and the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA). FIPA overlaps with HIPAA and significantly increases regulations for providers. The new guidelines are stricter and reporting has quicker time frames with harsher penalties to providers. Continuing education credits are available for attorneys (CLEs) and behavioral health professionals (CEUs).
Who Should Attend? All behavioral health and medical providers, Attorneys, All are welcome!
Cost $25 for Members $30 for Nonmembers
WHEN: Friday, November 14, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, 2300 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach
For questions please contact: info@mentalhealthpbc.com 561-832-3755
A lunch and learn workshop for professionals, caregivers, friends and people living with PTSD. Experts who help Veterans with PTSD and Veterans living with PTSD will provide a greater understanding of PTSD and some of the vital resources available.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach, 411 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
Homeless Coalition Palm Beach County Project Homeless Connect Event
The Homeless Coalition Palm Beach County is working to spread awareness for National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Month with a mega focus on Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. There are some great activities in which we are planning including, Project Homeless Connect!!!
WHEN: Saturday, November 22, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Gaines Park Community Center, 1501 N. Australian Ave, West Palm Beach
Tickets $3.00* Kids Shoots, Ladies Shoots, Regular Shoots, Big Money Shoot $$, Split Pot, (Yellow) Gun Drawing *MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN Wednesday, Remington Model 597 22 LR with 10Rd Mag. Thursday, Mossberg Model 835 12 Gauge Shotgun. (Green) Additional Raffle *PRESENCE NOT NECESSARY TO WIN Remington Model 700 Bolt Action Rifle 270 wsm. Drawing to be held November 20. Tickets $5.00 each. Pahokee Rotary Club will be selling food and refreshments. All shells are provided. 410, 20, and 12 gauge guns are available for your use.
WHEN: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 & Thursday, November 20, 2014 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The C. L. Brumback Health Center on State Road 80 in Belle Glade continues,
as it has for almost 70 years, to serve the health needs of the people living in and around the south Lake Okeechobee communities.
Many of you are aware that the Health Center's namesake Dr. Carl Brumback was a true leader in bringing health services to the people in Belle Glade going back to the 1950's. Today, we continue the work begun by Dr. Brumback.
The health center provides appointments and walk-in services for maternity care, Family Planning, Prenatal Health Insurance Assistance, immunizations, communicable disease screening and treatment, WIC Services, and referral services to local hospitals and primary care providers.
I invite the members of our community to stop by and let us help with your health needs. If you need public transportation Palm Tran will bring you to our door. Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County and its Health Centers will continue to serve the health needs of our county residents for many years to come.
Alina Alonso, MD, Director, Florida Department of Health, Palm Beach County
SAME HEALTHY PLACE FOR ALMOST 70 YEARS Always ready to serve your health needs C.L. BRUMBACK HEALTH CENTER
The C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinic site in Belle Glade at 941 SE 1st Street behind Kentucky Fried Chicken is a Federally Qualified Health Center owned and operated by the Health Care District of Palm Beach County.
CL Brumback Primary Care Clinic ~ Health Care District of PBC
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays
The C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics offer adult medical care five days a week in each of its four convenient locations. We want to be the medical home for all our patients and encourage our patients to consider us their primary care provider for all their medical needs.
Medical Evaluations
Yearly Physicals
Laboratory Services
Diabetes / Hypertension Screenings
Mammogram and Specialty Care Referrals
Mental Health Counseling
Adult Immunization
Employment, School and Housing Physicals
Pharmacy Services
Health Care for the Homeless and Agricultural Workers
Pediatric Care
The C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics offer pediatric medical services five days a week at all four of its convenient locations.
Well Child Visits
Sick Child Visits
Referrals for Specialty Care
School and Sport Physicals
Childhood Immunization
Hearing and Vision Testing
Mental Health Counseling
Laboratory Services
School Forms DH 680 and DH 3040
Our Medical Staff
Our highly-trained, qualified and professional medical staff is comprised of clinicians who are Board-certified in the primary care specialties of Family Practice, General Practice, Pediatrics and Mental Health Services. Assisting the clinicians are nurse practitioners and family practice residents who work together to provide high-quality medical care. Registered Nurses work with Certified Medical Assistants using technologically-advanced health care equipment and treatment programs.
A Patient Financial Counselor and Case Manager will refer patients to other social and health care services.
We want to be your medical home for all of your primary care needs.
The health care provider who serves as your medical home becomes a home base for your medical and non-medical care. A medical home is a partnership between the patient, family and personal physician primary care provider in cooperation with specialists and support from the community.
Your medical home is built around you and your family, coordinates all of your health care needs and ensures you get the care and support you need when you need it.
Billing for services
The C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics serve patients regardless of ability to pay. Your financial responsibility for services will be based on your financial classification, the services you receive, and any insurance co-payments.
CareerSource Palm Beach County Names Charles Duval West Career Center Manager
CareerSource Palm Beach County announced today that Charles Duval was named center manager for the West Career Center located in Belle Glade. Mr. D uval will have the overall operational responsibility of the West Career Center where area residents are assisted with job search activities such as developing a resume and interviewing skills. In addition, he will act as community liaison for the Glades communities.
Mr. Duval began his career with Palm Beach County's workforce development board in 2009 as a youth outreach career consultant in the Belle Glade center working with a summer youth employment program where he was instrumental in placing approximately 350 Glades area youth in temporary jobs. Most recently he was an account manager helping area businesses fill their open positions with qualified, local candidates. A graduate of the University of Florida, Mr. Duval earned a bachelor's degree in sociology and a master's degree in education. He is a Palm Beach County resident and lives in Royal Palm Beach.
More than 11,000 visitors each month receive help from the specialized services at two career centers in West Palm Beach and Belle Glade. Services include:
For career seekers: Classes and facilities for job search; career development/consulting/ placement services; grants for job training for those who qualify; assessments; programs for persons with disabilities and priority of service for U.S. military veterans. There is no cost to career seekers for services. For employers: Recruitment/assessments/referrals of qualified candidates; space and staff assistance for screening/interviewing candidates; grants for training new or existing employees; outplacement assistance; talent supply/salary/demand information.
More information is available at careersourcepbc.com or at our West Career Center-1085 S. Main Street, Belle Glade (561) 829-2040
It is approximated that 17 million American households, including 4 million seniors, struggled to put food on the table. It is important that we face this problem head on! Throughout the months of October and November, Representative Rader will be working with Dot and Ruby Helping Hands to host a Traditional Thanksgiving Meal for families in the Glades Community.
What kind of items can you donate?
Canned Goods, including but not limited to gravy, broth, green beans, corn, squash, greens, pumpkin, cranberry sauce, apples, evaporated milk, etc. Dry Goods, including but not limited to bagged or boxed ma shed or scalloped potatoes, stuffing mixes, biscuit bread mixes , boxed baked good mixes, rice, pasta, dried beans, etc.
Where can I drop off my donations?
Drop off Location in Glades Area: Representative Kevin Rader Office, 110 DR. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Belle Glade
Drop off location in Other Area: Representative Kevin Rader Office, 9045 LA Fontana Blvd, Suite 117
Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center to Offer FREE Outdoor Concert
The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center is kicking off its free outdoor concert series with Derrick Hadley & the Motowners! Take a walk down town with the sounds of Motown. This up-beat show is a song and dance tribute to The Temptations, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye. The show also includes a tribute to other class soul artists of the 60's and 70's. Come out early and enjoy a great dinner from one of Gourmet Truck Expo's excellent food trucks! The food trucks will begin serving at 6:00 pm, with the concert starting at 7:00 p.m.
WHEN: Saturday, November 22, 2014 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 College Drive, Belle Glade
For more information call the box office: 561-993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Schedule for the Glades
First Aid/CPR/AED for Workplaces, Communities, Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers. Two-year certification, Choice of free digital or affordable print materials Digital refreshers.
WHEN: Saturday, December 6, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Belle Glade Service Center, 149 SE Avenue D Belle Glade
View link for more detail on prices and how to register
2014-15 PBC Legislative Delegation Public Hearings and Workshops
To be placed on the official agenda of a Delegation hearing, presenters must have completed a Participation Request Form (a copy of which is enclosed ) and have submitted all printed materials to the delegation office 5 business days prior to the scheduled hearing. 15 copies of printed material should be submitted to be included in Members' Hearing folders. Please note: The Delegation Office is not responsible for printing out materials for the presenter. Maximum time allotted for each presentation is THREE minutes. This time limit will be strictly enforced as a courtesy to all scheduled speakers. Those presenting local bills should meet personally with members of the Legislative Delegation prior to the hearing at which they will make their presentation. At least one delegation member attending the hearing at which you are present should have a prior working knowledge of your request. The DEADLINE for submission of Local Bills to the Delegation Office is Monday, December 1, 2014 at 12 Noon
Public Hearing
WHEN: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Alzheimer's Community Care Center, 470 East 1st Street, Pahokee
View link for more information and submission form:
Diabetes Coalition Looking for Volunteers & Sites to Conduct Risk Assessments
Help the coalition in their quest to identify individuals at are risk for diabetes - so they can get the help and access to resources they need!
In preparation for Diabetes Week 2014, the Diabetes Coalition is in need of Glades area organizations and churches that already have a large number of people coming to your facility who may be at-risk for diabetes - willing to serve as a site to perform diabetes risk assessments during the week of November 10 through November 16. They are also in need of volunteers to help individuals complete the risk assessment - which is a paper questionnaire, offered in English, Spanish, and Creole. Training is available for volunteers in how to complete the assessment. Each person screened will receive a resource bag.
WHEN: Monday, November 10, 2014 - Sunday, November 16, 2014.
WHERE: Glades Screening Sites TBD
If you would like to volunteer and/or your organization would like to serve as a screening site during Diabetes Week, please contact Carol Rodriguez at crodriguez@gladesinitiative.org
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Business Institute Series Kick Off for Owners and Directors of Childcare Programs
Come share your valuable perspectives and concerns about the challenges of the child care business with colleagues, peers and business leaders who are committed to making child care center businesses more successful, profitable and fiscally viable.
At this exciting kickoff you will be invited to apply for The Business Institute Class of 2015. The series, which takes place one Saturday per month in January through April, in partnership with Wells Fargo, is provided for free to a select group of early learning childcare center owners, directors, family child care home providers and those planning to be owners!
Community Event Honoring World Aids Day ~ Health Fair/Business Expo
Lunch, Health & Business Information Tables, Entertainment, HIV Testing, Fun Activities, Raffles, Health Lectures, Games, Health Screening, and Make New Business Connections. Holiday in November. A free gift for all who attend.
WHEN: Saturday, November 29, 2014 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Wells Recreation Center, 1621 West Blue Heron Boulevard, Riviera Beach
For more information call Linda or Caroline Hill: 561-779-6734 or 561 255-7711
211's Snapshot is a monthly report highlighting select statistics related to 211 Helpline's overall call volume from residents of Palm Beach County, Martin County, St. Lucie County, Okeechobee County, and Indian River County.
This snapshot provides a summary of demographic data while reflecting the problem/needs of those individuals who contacted 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast in search of information, assessment, referrals, telephone counseling, crisis intervention and/or suicide prevention services.
Our September 2014 Snapshot is now available for your review:
Mary Byron Project Announces 2015 Roth Award for Domestic Violence Programs
One Roth Award will be presented annually in addition to the other four Celebrating Solutions Awards. Eligible programs may be nominated for both the Celebrating Solutions and Roth awards but may receive only one $10,000 grant. To be eligible for the award, a program's primary focus must address the issue of intimate partner violence. The nominated program, agency or organization, and the core components of the program being nominated, must have been operating for a minimum of three years (established no later than September 2010 for the 2013-14 award year); be operating when the nomination is made; and be part of a nonprofit 501(c)(3) or government agency. The program should be replicable, or, if it is national in scope, should have applications for individual communities, regardless of their size or ethnic population.
Visit the Mary Byron Project website for complete program information, application guidelines, and nomination materials. Link to Complete RFP
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. If you want to submit a posting please email us at updates@gladesinitiative.orgor (561) 996-3310.
If you would like to submit your volunteer opportunities on our site below, please email us at volunteer@gladesinitiative.org
Check the Glades Community Calendar for Check out Volunteer Opportunities at the Glades Initiative
additional activities scheduled in the Glades area: or opportunities with our Partners in the Glades:
Donating to The Glades Initiative, Inc.
If you would like to show your appreciation for the services of The Glades Initiative, Inc., please consider making a tax deductible donation. You can click on the link below or send a check made out to The Glades Initiative, Inc. to 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430. Thank you in advance.
If your place of work has a United Way giving campaign, you can keep your donation in the Glades by designating your contribution to The Glades Initiative, Inc.
SOLICITATIONS UNDER THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES REGISTRATION #CH16445 BENEFIT THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THE GLADES INITIATIVE, INC. INFORMATION ABOUT THE GLADES INITIATIVE IS AVAILABLE AT (561) 996-3310, OR AT www.gladesinitiative.org "A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE." The Glades Initiative, Inc. a not for profit tax exempt organization receives 100% of each contribution.
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