The Glades Initiative

Address

149 Southeast Avenue D
Belle Glade, FL 33430

(561) 996-3310

http://www.gladesinitiative.org

AKA:

The Glades Initiative

Description:

Improves the coordination and effectiveness of the health and human service delivery system in the Glades area of Palm Beach County. Increases access to health and human services by removing the barriers that both residents and providers encounter within the system of care.

Hours:

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

July 1, 2024

Address Listings

Mailing

149 SE Ave D
Belle Glade, FL 33430

Physical (Primary)

149 Southeast Avenue D
Belle Glade, FL 33430

Contacts

Karis Engle

Primary Contact

President/CEO

updates@gladesinitiative.org

Food Program

http://www.facebook.com/gladesinitiative

Phone Numbers

MAIN SITE PHONE

(561) 996-3310

Fax

(561) 996-3349

Description

Improves the coordination and effectiveness of the health and human service delivery system in the Glades area of Palm Beach County. Increases access to health and human services by removing the barriers that both residents and providers encounter within the system of care. Provides navigation and eligibility services for individuals needing Medicaid/Medicare, SNAP (Food stamps) health care coverage and other emergency application assistance. Provides food thru weekly food pantry distribution. Food distribution every Tuesday 3-7 pm; Wednesday 8:30-11 am and 2-4:30 pm. Weekly grocery deliveries for eligible seniors on Thursdays. For other emergency food contact agency. Coordinates the Glades Area Food Bank and distributes healthy food to 10 partner agencies in The Glades area. Provides economic stability case management for low income residents seeking to increase their household income. Provides services for vulnerable seniors enabling them to remain in their home and age in place with dignity. Produces the Glades Area Resource Guide. A comprehensive, listing of over 175 service providers in the Glades. Provides the Glades Community Updates. A weekly email newsletter with valuable information about Glades program services, resources and events - subscribe at www.gladesinitiative.org Provides trainings to strengthen the community. - Cooking Matters Nutrition Education Program teaches residents how to shop for and cook healthy meals on a low budget. - Medical Interpreter Training teaches providers how to deliver quality interpreter services to clients through a 40-hour training session. - Financial Literacy training teaches residents fundamental banking concepts and to avoid predatory financial practices. Provides Background Screening. Level II (FBI) background screening services to organizations and residents with this requirement.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

Required Documents

Contact by phone.

Eligibility

Contact agency.

Fees

Contact agency.

Intake Procedure

Contact by phone.

Languages

English, Spanish, Haitian Creole.

Service Area

Glades Area, Palm Beach County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Palm Beach County
      • Belle Glade
      • Canal Point
      • Pahokee
      • South Bay

Contact

Name:
Karis Engle
Title:
President/CEO
Email:
updates@gladesinitiative.org

Telephone Numbers

Number:
561-996-3349
Type:
Fax
Name:
Fax
Number:
561-996-3310
Type:
Service Phone
Name:
MAIN SITE PHONE
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Description

Provides the Glades Community Updates. A weekly email newsletter with valuable information about Glades program services, resources and events - subscribe at www.gladesinitiative.org. Email to updates@gladesinitiative to share information. Produces the Glades Area Resource Guide. A comprehensive, listing of over 175 service providers in the Glades.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

Required Documents

Contact by phone.

Eligibility

Contact agency.

Fees

No fees charged

Intake Procedure

Email updates @gladesinitiative to share information and subscribe at www.gladesinitiative.org

Languages

English

Service Area

Glades Area, Palm Beach County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Palm Beach County
      • Belle Glade
      • Canal Point
      • Pahokee
      • South Bay

Contact

Name:
Karis Engle
Title:
President/CEO
Email:
updates@gladesinitiative.org

Telephone Numbers

Number:
561-996-3349
Type:
Service Fax
Name:
Fax
Number:
561-996-3310
Type:
Service Phone
Name:
MAIN SITE PHONE
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Description

Food Pantry.

Hours

Tuesday / 3 pm-7 pm; Wednesday / 8:30 am-11 am and 2 pm-4:30 pm; Thursday Senior delivery

Required Documents

Valid ID or Glades Initiative Food Pantry ID

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

One time per week.

Languages

English, Spanish, Haitian Creole.

Service Area

Glades Area, Palm Beach County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Palm Beach County
      • Belle Glade
      • Canal Point
      • Pahokee
      • South Bay

Contact

Name:
Food Program
Title:
Food Coordinator
Email:
food@gladesinitiative.org

Telephone Numbers

Number:
561-996-3349
Type:
Service Fax
Name:
Fax
Number:
561-996-3310
Type:
Service Phone
Name:
MAIN SITE PHONE
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Description

Provides help with applications for SNAP (food Stamps).

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

Required Documents

Contact by phone.

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Contact agency. Call for appointment.

Languages

English, Spanish, Haitian Creole.

Service Area

Glades Area, Palm Beach County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Palm Beach County
      • Belle Glade
      • Canal Point
      • Pahokee
      • South Bay

Contact

Name:
Karis Engle
Title:
President/CEO
Email:
updates@gladesinitiative.org

Telephone Numbers

Number:
561-996-3349
Type:
Service Fax
Name:
Fax
Number:
561-996-3310
Type:
Service Phone
Name:
MAIN SITE PHONE
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-6000.2000-220) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Provides navigation and referrals with Medicaid applications.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

Required Documents

Contact by phone.

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Contact agency. Call for appointment.

Languages

English, Spanish, Haitian Creole.

Service Area

Glades Area, Palm Beach County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Palm Beach County
      • Belle Glade
      • Canal Point
      • Pahokee
      • South Bay

Contact

Name:
Karis Engle
Title:
President/CEO
Email:
updates@gladesinitiative.org

Telephone Numbers

Number:
561-996-3349
Type:
Service Fax
Name:
Fax
Number:
561-996-3310
Type:
Service Phone
Name:
MAIN SITE PHONE
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-5000.5000-520) and related services within the Service Tree.

Description

Provides navigation and referrals for Medicare enrollment.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

Required Documents

Contact by phone.

Eligibility

No restrictions.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

Contact agency. Call for appointment.

Languages

English, Spanish, Haitian Creole.

Service Area

Glades Area, Palm Beach County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Florida
    • Palm Beach County
      • Belle Glade
      • Canal Point
      • Pahokee
      • South Bay

Contact

Name:
Karis Engle
Title:
President/CEO
Email:
updates@gladesinitiative.org

Telephone Numbers

Number:
561-996-3349
Type:
Service Fax
Name:
Fax
Number:
561-996-3310
Type:
Service Phone
Name:
MAIN SITE PHONE
Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-8000.5000-560) and related services within the Service Tree.

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