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              December 1, 2014
Glades Community Updates
Stay Connected!  See What's Going on in the Glades this Week
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 8:00 a.m. Internet Essentials Learning Zone Breakfast, The Glades Initiative, Inc., BG
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 10:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. FL Health Community Focus Group, CL  Brumback Center BG
Wednesday, December 3, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Open House, BG
Saturday, December 6, 2014 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED, BG 
Saturday, December 6, 2014 7:30 p.m.26th Annual Living Christmas Tree,Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, BG
Sunday, December 7, 2014  3:00 p.m. 26th Annual Living Christmas Tree,  Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, BG
Monday, December 8, 2014 5:00 p.m. 2014 Annual Pahokee Christmas Parade, Pahokee
GLADES AREA

#GivingTuesday, Tomorrow! 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.
 
Want to know more about #GivingTuesday?  Watch Video
 

                                                                                  

 

 

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!

 

Check out our Facebook page to view our items:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153359422162782.1073741844.79171807781&type=1 

 

 


Shopping Online for the Holidays? Shop at AmazonSmile and help The Glades Initiative, Inc.  

 

 

 

Switch from Amazon.com to AmazonSmile.com and proceeds from your purchases go to support a charity of your choice.  Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice.


AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support The Glades Initiative, Inc. every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support.
To shop at AmazonSmile simply click on the link to the right, and bookmark the page.

internet 

 

Volunteer Opportunities with The Glades Initiative, Inc. and Partner Agencies

 

 

The Glades Initiative, Inc. posts volunteer opportunities online for our partner agencies in an attempt to develop a pool of willing volunteers toassist with needs in the Glades.  We utilize two very popular volunteer opportunities websites: The United Way of Palm Beach County Volunteer Opportunities and Volunteermatch.org.  See our current listings on the links below, and please share:  

 

http://volunteer.truist.com/uwpbc/org/opp.aspx?agency_id=10543070884

If you are are local organization with a volunteer need that you would like posted, please email Carol Rodriguez at crodriguez@gladesinitiative.org with the specifics.   You must agree to check frequently and respond to email inquiries from potential volunteers.   

 

 

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

 

Please RSVP with Kate Watt at kwatt@ulpbc.org

focusgroup 

 

Florida Heath - Palm Beach County: A Community Focus Group

 

Florida Health-Palm Beach County will be hosting two focus group sessions to get feedback from our Western Palm Beach residents concerning ways the Health Department can improve Health Services. Your VOICE counts! Free $20 Winn Dixie Gift Card!

 

WHEN: Tuesday, December 2, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

WHERE: CL Brumback Health Center, 38754 State Road 80, Belle Glade

 

For more information please call Linda at 561.779.6734 or email at linda.warren@flhealth.gov 

 

Link to flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.01.14/FocusGroupFlyer.pdf 

healthymothers 

 

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Open House

 

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

 

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.24.14/OpenHouse.pdf

parade 

 

2014 Annual Pahokee Christmas Parade

 

The Pahokee Chamber of Commerce and the City of Pahokee would like to invite you to join us in this wonderful event! If you are a past participant you know how much fun this will be and if you have never participated in the Annual Pahokee Christmas Parade this is your opportunity to join in the fun. Floats can be as elaborate as your imagination can conceive or as simple as riding in a car with a sign on the side. This year we are encouraging motorcycles and gold carts to be a part of our parade. Walking is always encouraged if that will work for your group or organization.

 

Let's all come out and participate in this holiday event and watch for the smiles of the "children" young and old as the parade passes by and they know Santa Claus is Coming to Town!

 

WHEN: Monday, December 8, 2014 6:00 p.m. (Line-up at 5:00 p.m.)

 

WHERE: Parade Line-up on Larrimore Road across from Pahokee High School

 

If you or your organization would like to be a part of the Annual Pahokee Christmas Parade, please contact us at the Pahokee Chamber of Commerce for an application.

 

View link for Parade press release and application: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.01.14/2014ChristmasParadePackage.pdf 

 

 

Palm Beach County Department of Economic Sustainability Notice of Meetings

 

Palm Beach County Department of Economic Sustainability (DES) is in the process of developing the Consolidated Plan for 2015-2019 for the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This document will identify community needs in relation to housing, community, and economic development, and will establish goals for local use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program funds.

DES will host two public meetings to present information on the development of the Consolidated Plan and to receive input from all interested parties in the community. You are invited and encouraged to attend one of the meetings listed below:

 

WHEN: Tuesday, December 9, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 

WHERE: East County Meeting, Risk Management Training Room, Room 1-470, 100 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach

 

WHEN: Thursday, December 11, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

 

WHERE: West County Meeting, Belle Glade Civic Center, Meeting Room "A", 725 NW 4th Street, Belle Glade

 

The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) is the annual performance report on progress the County has made in carrying out its current Consolidated Plan and Action Plan objectives with respect to the CDBG, ESG, and HOME Programs and certain other Federal and State funded programs. DES will review such program accomplishments for FY 2013-2014 during the two regional meetings listed above. The draft CAPER will subsequently be posted online at www.pbcgov.com/des and will also be available for review at the DES office at 100 Australian Avenue, Suite 500, West Palm Beach, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments will be accepted at the DES office through December 19, 2014.

 

View link for flyer: http://www.pbcgov.com/des/pdf/5%20Year%20Plan/Meeting%20Notice.pdf 

 

 

 

Chamber Holiday Mixer

Hosted by the Belle Glade & Pahokee Chambers of Commerce.  Music, Food, and Prizes.  

WHEN:  Thursday, December 11, 2014  5:30 p.m.

WHERE:  PNC Bank, Pahokee

For more information, call 996-2745 or 924-5579


 
Belle Glade Walk the Street Outreach Campaign

The Belle Glade Walk the Streets outreach event will be partnering with Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and handing out bags of travel-size toiletry items along with the human trafficking hotline information.

 

WHEN: Thursday, December 12, 2014 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

 

WHERE: West County Victim Services building, State Road 80 in the West County government center, Belle Glade

 

Rebecca Coward is the contact person for this event. You can reach her by emailing racoward@gmail.com or cell 561-693-8697 if you are interested in volunteering to hand out information with the group.

 

 

 

Lighthouse Caf� Christmas Ditty Bags

 

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

 

View link for program flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.24.14/FirstTimeBuyers.pdf

 

 

 

New Hope Charities Annual Toy Giveaway

 

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

  

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.17.14/NHCChristmasFlyer.pdf



 

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

View link for press release: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.24.14/HomefortheHolidays.pdf  

 

VITA Program of United Way of Palm Beach County is Recruiting Volunteers

 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is a national program staffed by local volunteers to provide free tax preparation and e-filing of returns to qualified taxpayers. The VITA Program is an invaluable service United Way of Palm Beach County has been providing to the community for the last eleven years. It targets individuals and families with low-to-moderate incomes who are eligible for tax credits. The program processed more than 95,000 tax returns yielding over $152 million in refunds and providing an estimated $226 million economic impact for Palm Beach County.

 

Volunteers are the key to the VITA Program's success. As we enter the program's twelfth year of service, United Way needs your help recruiting 200 volunteers in November and December. Tax season is January through April 2015. No experience is required and there are opportunities that don't involve preparing taxes.

 

If you would like additional information about the VITA Program or this volunteer opportunity go to www.taxesfiledfree.org or contact the United Way of Palm Beach County's Director of Volunteer Services, Donna Pulda at (561)375-6621 or donnapulda@unitedwaypbc.org.

 

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.01.14/2014VITAVolunteerRecruitmentFlyer.pdf 

 

 

Fortin Family Development Center New Phone Numbers

 

As of October 8th, 2014 the Fortin Family Development Center is no longer under the auspices of NOAH Inc./Fortin Family Development Center @601 Covenant Dr. Belle Glade, FL; phone number was 561.996.2300.

 

The new numbers are thus:

 

561.996.6871

561.996.6872

561.996.6873

561.996.6874 (Fax)

 

If you have any questions please contact us at one of the phone numbers above or email us at bspence63@outlook.com or medwardsfortincenter@hotmail.com 

 

 

Indeed Job Search for Belle Glade

 

To view link for jobs: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.01.14/IndeedJobSearch.pdf

 

 

 


OTHER AREAS

 

You Can Survive Tax Season 2014

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.

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.24.14/SurvivingTAXSEASON2014.pdf  

 

2014 Florida Silver Gloves Boxing Championship

 

Cops Helping Kids Inc. is hosting a statewide youth boxing tournament in West Palm Beach on 12/6/14 and 12/7/14. We are offering various sponsorship levels in an effort to raise funds to those in the tournament as well as funding holiday meals, Christmas gifts, scholarships for "truly needy" children, and other needs as they arise. Belle Glade and Pahokee boxers will be participating as well as youth boxers from throughout Florida.

 

WHEN: Saturday, December 6, 2014 6:30 p.m. & Sunday, December 7, 2014 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Palm Beach County Westgate Recreation Center, 3691 Oswego Avenue, West Palm Beach

For further information go to www.CopsHelpingKidsFlorida.com  

 

Phase 32 Applications Available

 

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.

 

For more information view link: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.17.14/Phase32.pdf 

 

 

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)

Those interested in submitting a proposal should visit www.cscpbc.org/openprop.

 Citizenship Classes

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  

To view flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.17.14/CitizenshipClasses.pdf 

 

Making Democracy Work Awards Nomination

 

The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County celebrates community leaders - members, individuals and organization that have envisioned a way to improve Palm Beach County and have mobilized others to work with them to affect a change that has benefited the broader county. These awards below will honor individuals and/or organizations/coalitions that have, in the League tradition, helped to make Palm Beach County stronger, more vibrant and fairer. These awards will be conferred upon during the LWVPBC Annual Luncheon April, 2015.

 

AWARDS CATEGORIES:

 

*             Effective Membership Engagement and Recruitment Award

*             Strengthening Democracy Award

*             High Impact Visibility Award

*             Education Award

*             Community Connection Award

*             Young Professional of the Year Award

*             Presidential Award

 

Deadline for Application is January 31, 2015. To request an application email secretary@lwvpbc.org 

 

View link for flyer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.01.14/LeagueWomenVoterPBC.pdf 

 

 

Monday Morning Update from the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach 

http://www.cscpbc.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=emailsignup.preview&MessageId=1048 

 

Employment Opportunities for the 15th Judicial Circuit- Palm Beach

The 15th Judicial Circuit- Administrative Office of the Court (Palm Beach), is accepting applications for the following positions:

 

Court Reporter II: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.01.14/COURTREPORTERII.pdf

 

Digital Court Reporter: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.01.14/DIGITALCOURTREPORTER.pdf

 

Manager of Law Library: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.01.14/MANAGERLAWLIBRARY(COUNTY).pdf

 

Senior Programmer: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/12.01.14/SENIORPROGRAMMER.pdf

 

The job descriptions are posted on the homepage of our Judicial Circuit's website: www.15thcircuit.com  (links to blank application are also available via the website).  To view the job descriptions and application links, scroll down to the bottom of the homepage. 

 

Previous Postings Glades Area

 

Two CL Brumback Center's in Belle Glade?  Don't be Confused...

The C.L. Brumback Health Center Located on the corner of 38754 State Road 80 in Belle Glade houses the Palm Beach County Department of Health

 

CL Brumback Health Center PBC Department of Health

7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M,W, Th, & F.

7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tu.

 

Address:  38754 State Road 80, BG

                View Map Here 


Phone:  1-855-438-2778 or (561) 625-5180

 

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

Services offered:

 

Family Planning/Sexual Health

Post Partum Check-ups

Pregnancy Testing

Variety of Birth Control Methods

Mammogram Referral

HIV/STD Prevention

Teen Clinic

 

Gynecology

GYN Evaluation (for fibroids, ovarian cysts, etc.)

Pap Tests, Mommogram Referral

Colposcopy, Infertility Evaluation

HIV/STD Screening

Post Menopausal Evaluation & Treatment

Laboratory Testing, LEEP Procedure

 

Maternity

(PRENATAL & POSTNATAL SERVICES)

Prenatal Risk Assessments

Maternity Check-ups  

Referral to Local Hospital

Maternity Education & Counseling

Laboratory Testing

Pre-natal Health Insurance

Assistance (SOBRA / PEPW)

 

 Immunization Services

School Vaccines

Rabies Post Exposure Vaccine

Hepatitis A & B Vaccine

Pneumococcal and Flu Vaccine

 

Nutrition Services

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Diabetes Education

Therapeutic Food Pantry

 

Dental Services (561)-996-1636  Hours: M - F,

        8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Emergency Dental Care, including Extractions

Restorative Dental Care (Fillings)

Preventive Dental Care (Cleanings, Fluoride Treatments, Oral Hygiene,Dental Sealants)

 

Removable Prosthetics (False Teeth)

 

Communicable Disease (561) 996-1600

  
        Hours: Tue: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM  Thur: 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Primary Care, Case Management

Confidential HIV Counseling &Testing

Substance Abuse Coordinated Care

Nutrition Assessment & Counseling

ADAP, Ryan White Referral Services

 

Health Education, Parenting Childbirth Education

 

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

 

Address: 
941 S.E. 1st Street, Belle Glade
(View full-size map) 

 

Phone:  (561) 996-6156
(All day and after hours)

 

Services Offered: 

 

 

Adult Care

  

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.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 
Job Opportunities 
 
Glades Areas:

 



 

Florida Community Health Centers  http://www.fchcinc.org/employment 

 

Health Care District  http://hcdpbc.hodesiq.com/joblist.asp 

 

Lakeside Medical Center http://hcdpbc.hodesiq.com/joblist.asp 

 

City of Pahokee http://www.cityofpahokee.com/Employment%20Opportunites/Employment%20Opportunity.htm 

redcross 


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

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/10.20.14/BelleGladeServiceCenter.pdf  

 christmastree

 

The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center 26th Annual Living Christmas Tree

 

Come and see how the community comes together to save the spirit of Christmas and their annual Christmas concert!

 

Come early on Sunday afternoon for free pictures with Santa in the lobby!

 

WHEN: Saturday, December 6, 2014 7:30 p.m.

               Sunday, December 7, 2014 3:00 pm

 

WHERE: The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, 1977 SW College Dr, Belle Glade

 

View link for more information: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.10.14/LivingChristmasTree.pdf

 

 

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: 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/10.06.14/2014-2015HearingInformationSheet.pdf 

  

View link Hearing Schedules: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/10.06.14/PublicHearingSchedule.pdf 

 

 

Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center Newsletter November 2014

 

http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.10.14/CulturalConnections.pdf

  

Lutheran Services, Florida PBC Head Start/South Bay ~ Now Enrolling 3 & 4 Year Old Students

 

This is a FREE Head Start program. We provide a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack.

 

WHERE: LSF/South Bay Head Start, 990 US 27 North, South Bay

 

View link for more information: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.10.14/LutheranServicesHeadStart.pdf

 

 

Open Enrollment for Health Insurance on the Federally Facilitated Marketplace

 

Get help enrolling in the Marketplace and answering your questions about the Affordable Care Act.

 

WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2014 - Sunday, February 15, 2015

 

To view link in English: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.10.14/FederallyFalicitatedMarketplaceEnglish.pdf

 

To view link in Spanish: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.10.14/FederallyFalicitatedMarketplaceSpanish.pdf

 

To view link in Creole: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.10.14/FederallyFalicitatedMarketplaceCreole.pdf

 

 

Indeed Job Search for Belle Glade

 

View link for jobs: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.10.14/IndeedJobSearch.pdf

 

 

 

 

 

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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

 

View link for more details: http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.17.14/HealthFair.pdf

 

 

211 Regional Snapshop Report:  September 2014

 

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
 

Monday Morning Update - November 3, 2014    


 

Job Opportunities

 

Community Partners  http://www.gladesinitiative.org/downloads/11.03.14/CommunityPartners.pdf 

 

Children's Services Council http://www.cscpbc.org/csc-jobs 

 

Children's Home Society  https://chsfl.hua.hrsmart.com/hrsmart/ats/JobSearch/search 

 

Families First  http://www.familiesfirstpbc.org/portal/careers#.VFerKmp0wlI 

 

Palm Beach Medical Society http://www.cscpbc.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.details&ArticleId=762&returnTo=provider-agency-employment 

 

United Way of Palm Beach County  http://www.unitedwaypbc.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=employment.main& 


Posting Information to our Eblast & Volunteering

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.org or (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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