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University Area CDC Offers Free Mental Wellness Sessions
Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., the University Area CDC (Com- munity Development Corpora- tion) is offering free live, online, closed-group, support sessions for mental wellness and self care through its Get Moving! Program.
Guided by Licensed Cogni- tive Behavioral Therapist Crystal Clark, these “Coping with the Quarantine” support sessions aim to help residents take care of their minds, bod- ies and souls during these stressful times.
Clark will address chal- lenges and answer questions, as well as provide tips for homeschooling, living peace- fully with others, dealing with anxiety and depression, and more.
“It’s so important that we provide live, online support
CRYSTAL CLARK ...”Coping With The Quarantine”
sessions to residents battling anxiety, depression and stress. Our goal is to provide a safe, confidential environment where participants can express themselves, build community and receive helpful tips for
self-care and self-manage- ment,” said Erica Nelson, deputy director of Operations.
To join the Zoom meeting, visit uacdc.org/zoom1 just prior to start time each Thurs- day, 6-7 p. m. A Zoom account is not required for participa- tion. For individuals with Zoom accounts, the Meeting ID is 532 239 435.
Please note that each ses- sion will close to new partici- pants at 6:15 p. m. Participation is voluntary and confidential.
For more information, contact Erica Nelson at enel- son@uacdc.org.
More information about University Area CDC, a 501(c)(3) public/private part- nership, is available by calling 813.558.5212 and by visiting www.uacdc.org.
Get It Straight Foundation Assists With Drive Through
Food Bank
Get it Straight Foundation members joined New Bethel Church for its drive through food bank. New Bethel gave out bags of food for the East Tampa community and Rechi Butler, founder of Get It Straight, joined in with hygiene bags. Pastor Reginal Webb, left, is shown loading up bags.
“Thanks Pastor Webb and 1st Lady Webb for hands-on working in the East Tampa community. They were on site doing everything like the volunteers,” Butler said.
Local Community Mosque Serving Hot Meals
In Sulphur Springs
Masjid An-Nasr, in conjunction with Islamic Society of Tampa Bay and Islamic Circle of North America Relief, is gear- ing up to serve hot meals every Saturday during the Holy month of Ramadan. This is one of the major Holidays that the Muslims fast for 30 days, refraining from food, water and sex with their legal mates. This is a time for reflection, prayer and the reading of the Holy Quran.
During this COVID-19 Crisis, Ramadan will be different be- cause of the restrictions of going to the Mosque each day to do Iftar (breaking of the daily fast). The Holy Quran teaches us feeding people during the Month of Ramadan is great blessings.
So to that end, the Board Chairman and Founder of Masjid An-Nasr, Brother Richard Muhammad went to work to or- ganize this outreach effort to feed the community in Sulphur Springs, one of the most challenged communities in the City of Tampa.
Jarvis El-Amin, Co-Chairman and Outreach Director said, “We at Masjid An-Nasr are committed to our Mission to be in- clusive of the Community and continue our outreach efforts.”
This will be a Drive-Through process, all the participants will have masks, gloves on and practicing Social Distancing. The first Saturday distribution was April 25, 2020, at Masjid An-Nasr, 905 East Skagway Avenue, Tampa, 33610, at 5 p. m. till all the meals are gone. There will be no walk ups.
This is a volunteer effort to uplift the community, For those who would like to contribute to this cause, $Masjidnasr, or call Brother Jarvis El- Amin 813-787-6652.
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