#GivingTuesday, Donate to The Glades Initiative, Inc.
This holiday season lend a helping hand to those in need. Make a donation or give your time by volunteering at a Glades area charity that's important to you. You can give food, time, and more.
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The Glades Initiative, Inc. Office Closing for Thanksgiving Holiday
The Glades Initiative, Inc. offices will be closed November 27 and November 28 in honor of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Glades Initiative, Inc. staff wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.
Arts, Crafts & Donated Items: Silent Auction & Sale for United Way of PB County
Come to The Glades Initiative, Inc. office to purchase or bid on these items, handmade or donated by Glades Initiative, Inc. staff. 100% of proceeds go toward our Annual United Way campaign!
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New Birth Deliverance Baptist Church 14th Pre Thanksgiving Love Agape Feast
Dinner, Hair cuts, Clothes all free, Come out for your blessing.
WHEN: Thursday, November 27, 2014, Thanksgiving Day 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: New Birth Deliverance Baptist Church, 1650 South Main St., Belle Glade
For more information call 561-261-2300
Internet Essentials Learning Zone Breakfast
Comcast and the Urban League of Palm Beach County are leading a collaboration of community organizations, schools and local governments in the creation of three Internet Essentials Learning Zones that expand access to free digital literacy training and computers in key areas of Palm Beach County. Internet Essentials Learning Zone sites are located in the cities of West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, and the tri-city area of "the Glades".
The zones complement many of the economic development, technology, and education initiatives already underway in predominantly low-income areas. Offerings include computer courses, computer based training, and/or computer lab hours for young people, seniors, families, and the community at large, with specific emphasis on workforce development. Join the Urban League of Palm Beach County and Comcast at the Glades Initiative to learn more about the Internet Essentials Learning Zone. Breakfast will be provided.
WHEN: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Begins 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: Glades Initiative, Inc., 141 SE Ave C, Belle Glade
Join us for a ribbon cutting as we open our new doors! Tour our new office and Centering Pregnancy program, visit our partners at OB/GYNSpecialists of Lakeside, meet our staff and learn about our programs in the Glades area.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 3, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: 1077A South Main Street, Belle Glade
To RSVP, call 561.665.4504 or email mgonzalez@hmhbpbc.org
Once again this year the Lighthouse Caf� is asking for your help to meet the needs of our neighbors in the Glades. The Lighthouse Caf� is aninterdenominational, non-profit organization that provides a hot nourishing meal for those in need Monday through Friday. Every year, for the past six years, they have provided Ditty Bags which are passed out during the Holiday season for those less fortunate. We need your help to provide ditty bags which are needed throughout the year.
ITEMS NEEDED:
TOOTHPASTE TOOTH BRUSHES DEODORANT
BARS OF SOAP SHAMPOO BODY LOTION
DISPOSABLE RAZORS SOCKS SHAVING CREAM
WASHCLOTHS BATH TOWELS WIDE TOOTH COMBS
If your schedule does not allow you to shop, please send a donation payable to the Lighthouse Caf� and we will be happy to do the shopping for you.
WHEN: Friday, December 12, 2014
WHERE: Community United Methodist Church, 401 SW 1st Street, Belle Glade
Please call Martha Lynn Weeks at 561-996-9020 or Mayra at the church office at 561-996-5568 and we will make arrangements to pick up your items or donations. For additional information on how you can support the Lighthouse Caf� by volunteering your time or in other ways please call 561-996-5568.
City of Belle Glade First Time Buyers' Home Ownership Program
The city of Belle Glade is advocating its First Time Homebuyer's Program; the revolving Loan Fund (RLF). The RLF program is a self-replenishing, home financing option funded through the city, to assist homebuyers in the purchase or construction of their first home. The program will provide access to a flexible source of capital that can be used alone or in conjunction with more conventional sources.
Applicants will be processed on a first come/first serve basis. Program goals include providing decent safe housing for citizens and increasing affordable home ownership by providing eligible first-time homebuyers with funding or gap funding for the purchase or construction of a home.
Eligible uses for the RLF include purchase of an existing residence or construction of a detached single family residence with a maximum of 1,200 square feet (with or without garage).
WHERE: Belle Glade City Hall Human Resources Department, 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd West, Belle Glade
Should you require additional information, you may contact the City of Belle Glade Human Resources Department at 561.996.0100
You and all of our surrounding communities are invited to attend New Hope Charities' 2014 Annual Toy Giveaway. Santa will be giving each child a toy and cookie. We will also be serving hot dogs, soda, and chips to each person present; Rain or shine.
When: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 from 1pm - 5:30 pm
Where: New Hope Charities, Inc. 7450 SR 15 US 441 N, Pahokee
Home for the Holidays at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center
Established in 2004, the American Big Band has thrilled audiences with its show-stopping synthesis of big band and Broadway. This highly acclaimed touring show is back with an all new Christmas production, Home for the Holidays! American Big Band will perform all-time holiday hits from Bing to Bubl�, for the ever-popular Christmas performance at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center.
An amazing eleven-piece big band along with eight outstanding singers and dancers will fill the stage with majestic and lush arrangements of Christmas favorites. Glorious, colorful costumes in a grand Christmas setting will enhance the exciting choreographic routines as the joy of Christmas comes to you and yours.
WHEN: Thursday, December 18, 2014 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade
The Palm Beach County Community Action Agency's (CAA) mission is to collaborate with other organizations to remove barriers and create opportunities for low income individuals and families that will enable them to become more self-sufficient.
WHEN: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 6:00 p.m. - until
WHERE: (Basement conference room) 810 Datura Street WPB, FL 33401
For more information, please contact James Green at jgreen1@pbcgov.org or (561) 313-1146.
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Learn how you can get your taxes done free and honestly at a VITA Site. You can avoid falling prey to the prey tax preparers and avoididentity theft. Our Guest Speaker from the IRS will update you on tax credits, provide tips on Affordable Care Act, tax returns and tax pitfalls for this 2014 tax season. Avoid tax-time stress- come to this meeting!dator
WHEN: Friday, December 5, 2014 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Prospect Place Building, 3111 South Dixie Highway, Suite 229A, West Palm Beach
RSVP is required- only 70 seats available. Email lcelucien@cp-cto.org or call 561.996.2479 to reserve your seat. Sorry- no children under 12.
For those of you interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds, our Local EFSP Board recently announced that Phase 32 applications will be made available at www.unitedwaypbc.org under "Our Work - Apply for Funding".
This decision has been made even though the EFSP National Board and has still has not allocated funds to any local jurisdictions. Legal Notices regarding these funds appeared in The Palm Beach Post and the Sun-Sentinel on Sunday, November 16, 2014. National EFSP Guidelines indicate that "Prior years' funding decisions must have no bearing on the selection of agencies." NO AGENCY IS GUARANTEED FUNDING OR RENEWAL OF ANY KIND.
WHEN: Friday, December 12, 2014 12:00 p.m. (Deadline)
WHERE: United Way of Palm Beach County, 2600 Quantum Blvd., Boynton Beach
Though mailed-in submissions are allowed, hand-delivered submissions are strongly suggested. NO LATE PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED! No funds will be available to any successful Phase 32 applicant until the National Board provides Palm Beach County with the official Award Amount.
If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact Kasha Owers at (561) 375-6617 or Tamara Worley at tamaraworley@unitedwaypbc.orgor (561) 375-6630.
Children's Services Council Releases Child First Request for Proposals
Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County released a Request for Proposals (RFP) November 14, 2014, seeking 1-2 nonprofit agencies and/or government organizations to replicate and implement with fidelity the evidence-based Child First intervention in targeted zip codes throughout Palm Beach County. Child First is an intensive early childhood home-visiting intervention that works within an early childhood system of care to decrease the incidence of serious emotional disturbance and learning problems, and abuse and neglect, among high-risk, very young children and their families. Deadline for submission is
WHEN: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 2:00 p.m. (Deadline)
The Vickers House has created a New Citizenship class which will prepare you to pass the Citizenship Exam but will also focus on Educating New Immigrants in our Community on how to become good neighbors as well as good citizens. This is an 8 week course to prepare you to pass the Citizenship Test. You will also receive assistance in filling out your N-400 Form (Application for Naturalization & Citizenship). You will receive a certificate of completion ONLY if you attend all 8 sessions!
- Please bring a notebook and pen or pencil
- Please be advised that there will be a $5 donation paid directly to the teachers the first day of class, this will cover materials used in class. Thank you for your cooperation.
WHEN: Friday, January 9, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. through Friday, February 27, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: 3801 Georgia Avenue, West Palm Beach
8 Sessions: January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27
All participants must Speak, Read, Write & Understand Basic English-the class is taught in English
Call Vickers House South prior to January 9 to register For more information call (561) 804-4975
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
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
Thanksgiving Food Drive
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
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:
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 holiday gift for all who attend.
WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 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
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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
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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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