The Belle Glade Housing Authority provides affordable housing for farm workers in the "Glades"!!
Operating as usual
USDA Agricultural Research Service
Dr. Alvin Simmons, ARS entomologist, served as the first African-American to lead the Entomological Society of America, the largest organization in the world serving professional & scientific needs of entomologists & individuals in related disciplines. https://go.usa.gov/xsT3E #BlackHistoryMonth #blackhistorymonth2021
#entomology #science #agriculture
Belle Glade Housing Authority Board of Commissioner’s Regular Meeting
Where: Zoom Meeting
Time: 5:00 P.M
Date: Tuesday , February 23, 2021
Contact the office for Zoom Meeting Information
Show love today and everyday!!! #HappyValentinesDay2021
Nelson & Associates, Inc.
In honor of Presidents Day our offices are closed on Monday, February 15th! Have a great weekend!! #presidentsday2021
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Sunshine State farmers ranked first in the United States in the value of production fresh market bell peppers, grapefruit, oranges, sugarcane, fresh market tomatoes and watermelons ☀️
BG Community Updates - The Glades
These are the mornings when being a farmer is really tough! Farmers regularly invest their blood sweat and tears into their crops.
But, the sun always rises and another beautiful day insues here in the Glades. #farmersfeedamericans #keephopealive #newday
South Florida Fairgrounds to become mass COVID-19 vaccination site
Palm Beach County leaders on Friday are showing off a new mass COVID-19 vaccination center at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
Click on the link below to view the Okeechobee Center News Letter:
https://belleglade.nelsonasc.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3657/2021/02/OK-Feb-2021-Newsletter.pdf
FREE Box of PRODUCE distribution initiative w/ Older Adults (over age 60) residing Housing Authority units in Belle Glade and Pahokee.
We celebrate the joys, success, and excellence of black people this month and always. #BlackHistoryMonth
Guardians of the Glades
This week’s Team Glades Bulk Food Distribution will be held on Thursday, February 4, rather than on Friday. Please make sure that your trunks are clear so volunteers can load the food items into your vehicle. We’ll see you at Hand Park in Belle Glade on Thursday.
COVID-19: Almost a Year Later, Steps to Help Cope
This last year has been particularly stressful for everyone. During these worrisome days, the American Red Cross has information people can use to cope with the pandemic.
BID NOTICE
BGHA RFP # 2021-02
OKEECHOBEE CENTER / OSCEOLA CENTER
BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT FOR PREPARE FOR OCCUPANCY (PFO) OF VACANT UNITS
Nelson & Associates, Inc. (Nelson) on behalf of the Belle Grade Housing Authority (BGHA) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish contract(s) with qualified Contractors to perform general construction (i.e., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, cleaning, etc.) in vacant apartment units in Okeechobee Center and Osceola Center, both USDA RD Farm Labor Housing communities owned by the Belle Glade Housing Authority and located in Belle Glade, Florida. It is Nelson’s intention to establish a listing of eligible contractors to provide vacant unit prepare for occupancy (PFO) services on an as needed basis, pursuant to agreed upon pricing, provided the contractors responding to this RFP demonstrate all necessary requirements as outlined in the proposal. No proposals will be accepted after 2:30 pm, (EST) on Friday, February 26, 2021. Contractors may obtain a copy of the proposal packet at the websites below under the Bid/Jobs Tab or by contacting the Office:
http://www.bellegladeha.com/bids-jobs/
BIDS / JOBS The Belle Glade Housing Authority is committed to providing business opportunities to small, minority and women owned businesses. BGHA continuously seeks vendors and contractors that can assist in providing supplies or services for low-income families BGHA will promote full and open c...
COVID-19 vaccine are available to senior residents on Thursday at the Health Department in Belle Glade. If interested, please contact the management office at (561) 996-2140.
Nelson & Associates, Inc.
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 18, 2021, our offices are closed. Dr. King preached love and respect for all God’s children and empathy for those who are different than you. He encouraged us to dream and to do what is right!!! #mlk #martinlutherking
BID NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #2021-01
FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS, RENOVATION AND PARTIAL DEMOLITION MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Nelson & Associates, Inc. (Nelson) on behalf of the Belle Grade Housing Authority (BGHA) is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for qualified contractors to perform general construction (i.e., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, concrete, asphalt, etc.) to complete the renovations of a maintenance facility building at the Osceola Center Apartments located 1204 N.W. Ave L Terrace Belle Glade, FL. 33430. See link below for details:
https://nelsonasc-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/p/ramona_hyson/EcjY6grKwFxNqPJDxQv4Uh4BYa59uSup9T70GIDWDsjhvQ?e=nc9M8f
Palm Beach County
UPDATE 01-04-21: New #COVID19 Vaccine information For Palm Beach County. http://ow.ly/Lj7A50CZXUM
ACTUALIZACIÓN 01-04-21: Nueva información sobre la vacuna COVID-19 para el condado de Palm Beach.
MIZAJOU 01-04-21: Nouvo enfòmasyon sou vaksen COVID-19 pou rejyon Palm Beach.
Nelson & Associates, Inc. is hiring Maintenance Persons for affordable housing communities located in Vero Beach, Florida (Victory Park and Orangewood Park Apartments) and Belle Glade, Florida (Okeechobee Center and Osceola Center). See attached link:
#happyindependenceday
Wishing the Haitian Community a Happy Independence Day! Independence Day is a public holiday in Haiti on 1st January. Although celebrated by many Haitians as New Year's Day, the date commemorates the declaration of independence from France that was made on 1 January 1804.
Nelson & Associates, Inc.
Wishing all a Happy, Safe and Healthy New Year! Our offices will close at 2:00 on New Years Eve and will be closed on New Years Day!
Belle Glade Housing Authority Board of Commissioner’s Regular Meeting
Where: Zoom Meeting
Time: 5:00 P.M
Date: Tuesday , January 19, 2021
Contact the office for Zoom Meeting Information
Palm Beach County Community Services Department
We are hiring! To apply to the positions available, go to www.pbcgov.com/jobs.
Guardians of the Glades
Tomorrow is an opportunity for youth that did NOT receive anything for Christmas to receive something from Florida State Senator Tina Polsky. 3pm at Tanner Park in South Bay; DRIVE-THRU ONLY. First come - first served. Child MUST be in the vehicle!
We APPRECIATE you, Sen. Polsky!
#merrychristmas 🎄
The Glades Initiative, Inc.
TOMORROW! Our weekly drive-thru food distribution returns tomorrow to provide food to our families in the Glades! If you or someone you know is in need of food, please come by!
WHEN: Every Wednesday | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: The Glades Initiative, 141 SE Avenue C, Belle Glade, FL 33430
CONTACT: For questions, call us at 561-996-3310
Wishing all who celebrate a Merry Christmas🎄🎄🎄
Guardians of the Glades
City of Belle Glade FREE Drive-Thru Toy Giveaway - TOMORROW! 6-8pm.
* Due to COVID-19, you must be in a vehicle.
Don’t Be A Holiday Super Spreader
Listen up: the holidays are here and we want to celebrate with all of our family and friends. That move is not in the playbook this year! We need to do the r...
Congratulations !!
Affordable Housing for Farm workers!!!
A good way to understand the definition of a farm worker is to bear in mind the sequence of activities in the agricultural economy. Fundamentally, it consists of 5 stages:
1. The raising of the commodity on the Farm
2. The commodity’s transportation after harvest
3. The commodity’s post-harvest handling, storage and
packaging
4. The delivery to market
5. The market itself (which may either be whole sale or retail market as long as the commodity is a fresh market commodity
1. Catching/Netting
2. Planting
3. Grading
4. Packing
5. Storing
6. delivering
Call now:
OSCEOLA CENTER 561-996-2140
OKEECHOBEE CENTER 561-983-8945
The CARH Scholarship Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2021 scholarships – the James L. Poehlman, Gordon L. Blackwell, Jack Godin, Jr., CRHD Founders, Scholarship Foundation, and CARH Scholarships! The Scholarship Foundation is providing these six scholarships to deserving residents of CARH-member affordable rural housing properties. Each scholarship will be $1,500 per semester for educational expenses, with a maximum four years of funding
Qualified applicants must be a resident of a CARH-member property; a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident; hold or be a candidate for a high school diploma or equivalent; demonstrate scholastic or work achievement; demonstrate financial need; and be accepted at or currently enrolled, as a full-time under-graduate student at an accredited 2- or 4-year college or university; or accepted at or attending a technical, trade, or vocational school or program.
Applications can also be downloaded from the “Scholarship Foundation” menu option of the CARH website, www.carh.org. Applications must be received by the Scholarship Foundation no later than April 30, 2021
Congratulations to Assistant Principal Altoria Wells Henley on making finalist and representing the Glades Region!
#TheGladesRegion
Meet our first-ever Assistant Principal of the Year finalists!
⭐ Altoria Henley, KEC/Canal Point Elementary
⭐ Dr. Andrea Walker, Lincoln Elementary
⭐ Jeannie Placil, Banyan Creek Elementary
⭐ Justin Arnone, Palm Beach Central High
The winner will be announced in January 2021. Read more about the nominees' incredible accomplishments here: https://bit.ly/3gqKeLh
K E Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary School Banyan Creek Elementary School Palm Beach Central High School
CareerSource Palm Beach County
Friendly reminder! #HiringEvent tomorrow with Retreat Behavioral Health! Visit http://ow.ly/SdJM50CEAzQ to register and for more information.
1204 N.W. Ave L Terrace
Belle Glade, FL
33430
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