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10,000 Gifts Distributed At Raymond James Before Christmas
Several community partners, led by the Elder Automotive Group, distributed 10,000 gifts 2 days before Christmas.
Hundreds of families converged on Raymond James Stadium where the gifts were distributed on December 23rd.
The special guest for this 8th Joy of Giving event was Thaddeus Bullard, also known as WWE’s Superstar Titus O’Neil. (Photos by Frederick Harris)
The Revealing Truth Marching Band performed for those in attendance.
Financial Literacy
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On Saturday, January 13th, residents are invited to attend a Financial Literacy Workshop. The workshop will take place at the NFL YET Center, 3310 E. Lake Av- enue, beginning at 9 a.m.
This is the 4th Annual MLK Day of Service Finan- cial Literacy Workshop. Sev- eral organizations are joining the East Tampa Business and Civic Association to sponsor the event.
Ms. Dianne Hart, CEO of the East Tampa Business & Civic Association said, “This event is free and open to anyone in the community who would like to gain a bet- ter understanding of their personal finances. It is inter- generational.
“This year, our guest speaker will be Dr. Vonda- lyn Crawford, PharmD, of Health Matters Pharmacy. Dr. Crawford will explain how medications work and we are encouraging everyone to bring their medications with them.”
The Financial Literacy Workshop is part of the orga- nization’s “Fourth Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service, A
DR. VONDALYN CRAWFORD ParmD
Day On, Not A Day Off.”
“We will focus on Finan- cial Literacy and explain why it is better to have a bank ac- count than to patronize check-cashing facilities,” she said.
During the workshop, residents of all ages will be able to benefit from the in- formation available. In addi- tion to the information, each person attending will receive a bag of groceries and cloth- ing will be available as well.
Those planning to attend the Financial Literacy Work- shop are asked to pre-regis- ter as soon as possible.
Anyone wishing to regis- ter can call the East Tampa Business & Civic Association at (813) 248-3977; or visit their web site at www.etb- catampa.org.
Hakeem
Floyd, Tatyana Salter and Shineay Griffin with bikes they received.
Workshop
Murphy, Christian
James Bolton, Jr., Rhonda Bolton and LaRhonda Jones enjoyed the event at the stadium.
Mia Saffore, Cobi Dozier, B. J. Gilchrist and Rosa Royal-Riggins were recipients of some gifts.
Stephanie Brown and Treyvon Brown were among the Joy of Giving volunteers.
Gina Jones, Jonas Guerrier, Ariel Delva and Mahomie Sylvester.
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