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Inmates Graduate From Veterans Resurgence Program At Jail
In August,
2019, Hillsbor-
ough County
Sheriff Chad
Chronister
launched the
Veterans
Resurgence
Program. Last
week, the Sher-
iff's Office
hosted a gradu-
ation ceremony
for the former
U. S. military
service mem-
bers currently
incarcerated,
who completed
the Veterans Resurgence Program.
On Thursday, August 13, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office hosted a graduation cere- mony for former U. S. military service members currently incarcerated who completed the Veter- ans Resurgence Program.
The Veterans Resurgence Program, was designed to help in- carcerated veterans turn their lives around by offering them ac- cess to mental health treatment, group therapy sessions, substance abuse assessments, and employment and veterans services.
Inmates who participate in the Veterans Resurgence Pro- gram are housed in a jail pod exclusively for Veterans. The pod is decorated with flags from each military branch and wall mu- rals depicting soldiers.
Twelve inmates met all requirements for completion and were presented with graduation certificates and challenge coins by Sheriff Chronister last Thursday morning during a cere- mony held inside the veterans pod at the Falkenburg Road Jail.
A total of 20 inmates are currently enrolled in the program.
Sheriff Chronister said, "As the grandson of a World War II veteran, I believe it is imperative that we provide these serv- ices to our military veterans who have earned them by bravely serving our country.
“I'm incredibly proud of the commitment these individuals have made to get their lives back on the right track. Graduating from the Veterans Resurgence Program is just the first step to restoring their pride and reducing the chance of recidivism.”
Bowling With Pros Event To Benefit Youth Football Clinic
The bowling event will generate funds to pay for low income and at- risk youth to participate during Super Bowl Week.
The Tampa Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association will host “Bowling With The Pros” on September 12, 2020. The event will be held at Pin Chasers Bowling Lane, 4847 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa 33603. The registra- tion, meet and greet and au- tograph session begins at 3 p. m., followed by bowling at 4 p. m.
Every team of 3 players will have a ‘celebrity’ captain — NFL or MLB player; shoes
MRS. LATRESA DOLEMAN ...Ms. America International
included in registration, free food and beverages; auto- graphs and pictures taken with alumni players.
The special guest ex- pected to appear during the bowling event is “Ms. Amer- ica International,” Mrs. La- Tresa Doleman (2019-2020).
Proceeds from Bowling With the Pros will allow for a free football clinic on Febru- ary 2, 2021, during Super Bowl LV Week activities.
The NFL Alumni Tampa Bay Chapter is a 501 (c) 3 non profit organizatiuon whose mission is caring for kids.
For more information on how to get involved and do- nate to this event, contact Earl Bedford at Earl.Bed- ford@nflalumni.org. The deadline to register is August 29, 2020.
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