Treasure Coast nonprofits looking forward to more CARES Act money for residents
Treasure Coast Food Bank officials say the need for assistance still remains
Assistance for families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic could soon be on its way.
and last updated 2021-03-12 23:56:05-05
STUART, Fla. â Assistance for families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic could soon be on its way. I m hoping in the next two weeks we ll hear something because I know these programs really need help, said Carol Houwaart-Diez, CEO at United Way Martin County.
President Biden s new COVID relief plan includes money for local governments to distribute.
Palm Beach County Emergency Rental Assistance portal closes temporarily due to high volume of applications
Portal closes Friday, March 12, at midnight
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and last updated 2021-03-12 21:30:46-05
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â The Palm Beach County Community Services Department announced Wednesday that its
portal for Emergency Rental Assistance has reopened. However, just a couple of days later, the county said in a tweet that the portal would close Friday, March 12, at midnight due to the high volume of applications for rental and utility assistance.
Applicants will still be allowed to resubmit documents requested by case managers, said the tweet.
Staff will be processing applications during this time and the portal should reopen in a few days, according to the county.
New manufacturing facility will bring hundreds of jobs to Belle Glade We have a lot of jobs with a lot of different skill sets, builder says One of the largest manufacturing companies in Florida is expanding its operation to Belle Glade.
and last updated 2021-03-11 18:48:10-05
BELLE GLADE, Fla. â One of the largest manufacturing companies in Florida is expanding its operation to Belle Glade.
Next week, Finfrock will break ground on a 140 thousand sq. ft. facility at Glades Gateway Commerce Park.
âRoad to economic recovery for the Glades community,â Melissa McKinlay, Palm Beach County Commissioner said.
Leaders from around the county gathered for the announcement at Lomax Harrelle Pavillion at the Belle Glade Marina, Thursday. Finfrock a design-builder and manufacturer, is transforming 100 acres of the park into a concrete manufacturing facility.
Food insecurity at its peak now 1 year into coronavirus pandemic
Community organizations come together to help those most in need
The coronavirus crisis caused food insecurity to surge, but many in the community have been stepping up to help those most in need.
and last updated 2021-03-10 09:43:25-05
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. â As South Florida shut down to curb the spread of the coronavirus, scores of people lost their income, making it more difficult to feed their families.
Food insecurity is an ongoing crisis made much worse by the pandemic, but many people in the community have stepped up to help.