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New Non-Profit
Women’s Group To
Host Fall Festival,
Free Market
BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
The 33619 Zip Code is targeted, but the commu- nity is invited to come out
A new non-profit organiza- tion, “Women - Centered 4 Success” partners with Hills- borough County Parks and Recreation to host a fall festi- val and free market commu- nity outreach event for the residents of Progress Village, Clair Mel, and Palm River.
It’s not every day you can go to an event, bring your own bags, and pick up free clothes, shoes, and gently used home décor. In addition, the Greater Palm River CDC, the Family Promise of Brandon, CareerSource of Tampa, ECHO, True Love Ministries, Dress for Success, Progress Village Academy, Absolute Luxury, Inc., and Lakewood Community Church of God will be among the many or- ganizations supporting this Community Outreach Event.
The fall festival and free market will take place on Sat- urday, November 5, 2016 from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. at the Emanuel P. Johnson Commu- nity Center, 5855 South 78thSt. Come out and enjoy the festivities and bring the kids.
The festival is a target for the residents of zip code 33619, but the community is invited. Residents from the 33619 zip code who visit each of the booths at the festival will be given a special ticket that will make them eligible for a special gift.
Women – Centered 4 Suc- cess was organized this past June by Mrs. Sheila Lewis.
“Our focus is young women 18-40 years old who we want to mentor,” stated Ms. Lynne McKinley-Pate, Secretary of the organization. “We are not a crisis-based or- ganization, we want to provide resources” she said.
“In our research, we found there are more than 7,000 non-profit organizations, but young folks are not able to ac- cess the information they need. What we’ve decided to
MRS. SHEILA LEWIS ...Executive Director, Women – Centered 4 Success
do is feature an organization each month on our website,” explained Sheila Lewis, Ex- ecutive Director.
“The mission of Women- Centered 4 Success objective is to recognize and promote the advancement of young women in our communities by connecting them with the nec- essary resources to learn skills essential for personal growth, seeking jobs, and networking to meet their real life de- mands. We stand by our motto “When She Knows, She Grows,” serving as a message for women that when equipped with the necessary resources and support, all things are possible,” Mrs. Lewis said.
Last month, the organiza- tion held its 1st Annual Goal Girls Awards Ceremony.
“This year we honored 15 extraordinary women who have excelled in their accom- plishments in their education, career progression, and their service to the community, while encouraging and inspir- ing other women to do the same,” she said.
Members of the Board Of Directors are:
Sheila Lewis - Executive Director; Jorgie Franks – Chairperson, Von Oat- man-Stephens, – Commu- nity Liaison; Shirley Davis - Treasurer; Lynne McKin- ley-Pate – Secretary; and Patsy Dean – “Life Coach” Trainer.
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