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ONE CHURCH, ONE CHILD
FAMU Day At The Capitol
Child Of The Month
From left to the right: Florida A&M University National Alumni Association Government Relations Chair, Dr. Carolyn Collins; Florida A&M University Student Government Association, Shenyah Ruth; Florida A&M University Student National Alumni Association Vice President, London Camel; and Florida A&M University National Alumni Association Government Relations Committee Member, Dr. Shandale Terrell.
Meet CARMELO Age: 8; Child ID#: 103661493
Carmelo is an energetic and active little boy who loves to run, jump and climb! When he enters the room, along comes an infectious, bubbling energy. It could be his singing or clapping or just his happy smile, but you can’t help but smile back when sharing space with Carmelo.
He’s friendly and outgo- ing, curious about the world and the people around him.
While he is currently un- able to communicate verbally, he shows great potential for the future, and he finds other ways to communicate, such
as signing or gestures. One distinctive quality that Carmelo already demon- strates is determination. With communication or other skills, Carmelo never gives up.
His positive attitude also finds its way in his determi- nation to be better and spread happiness. He recently learned how to stack Legos by color and he practices his pronunciation for speech every day. There’s a lot of pride in Carmelo’s progress and his incredible potential. Sweet, loving, and kind, Carmelo truly shines. As his caregiver notes, “you just can’t help but love this little boy.”
Consider this: Are you the family for Carmelo?
Show and share your love, care and family with this child; give him the opportu- nity for a brighter future that comes with a loving family.
Contact One Church One Child of Florida, SunCoast Region, Kimberly Dickens, Recruitment Coordinator, (813) 597-3294, Kimberly Dickens@ococfl.org or www.ococfl.org.
“Florida A&M University Day At The Capitol” was held on Thursday, February 24th. Florida A&M Univer- sity National Alumni Associ- ation Government Relations Chair, Dr. Carolyn Hep- burn Collins; Florida A&M University Student Govern- ment Association, Shenyah Ruth; Florida A&M Univer- sity Student National Alumni Association Vice President,
London Camel; and Florida A&M University Na- tional Alumni Association Government Relations Com- mittee Member, Dr. Shan- dale Terrell were at the Capitol advocating funding for students at Florida A&M University.
Florida A&M University is a Historical Black College and University (HBCU) and a state of Florida Institution
of Higher Education. The ob- jective each year is to advo- cate funding for students’ success, which will enhance the learning environment that empowers students to engage in their own learning, leverage university resources to achieve academic and ca- reer success, in order for stu- dents to be competitive in today’s global marketplace. The event was a success.
FYI
Applications Open For East Tampa CAC
The East Tampa Commu- nity Revitalization Partnership (ETCRP) is seeking applicants to serve on the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC is seeking members for two-year term positions.
The ETCRP election will be held on September 13, 2022. The CAC consists of 13 mem- bers with a minimum of four residents, one business owner, one property owner, one not- for-profit representative and
several at-large members. All interested parties are encour- aged to apply.
Applications are due at the East Tampa Redevelopment Office by 5 p. m. on Mon- day, May 16, 2022. Applica- tions will be available at the East Tampa office and the website: https://www.tampa.g ov/document/east-tampa-cra- cac-application-april-2022- 95856
Hand delivery or Postal Mail to: East Tampa Redevelopment Office, 3808 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, FL 33610.
Fax to: East Tampa Re- development Office, (813) 242-3830.
Email to:Eva.Hughes
@tampagov.net
For further information/- questions, please contact Eva Hughes at 813-242-3807 or Eva.Hughes@tampagov.net
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