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Birthday Greeting
CDC Of Tampa, Inc., Partners To Host Hurricane Irma Relief Initiative
On Tuesday, September 26, 4 p. m. - 6 p. m. at CDC of Tampa, Inc. office, 1907 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, 33610, the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc. will be coordi- nating a Hurricane Irma Re- lief initiative to help approximately 400 families. Sponsoring partners are Jameis Winston, quarter- back of Tampa Bay Bucca- neers and Feeding Tampa Bay.
Jameis Winston has donated 400 gifts cards of $25 each, which has been purchased from Publix Su- permarkets for the families to buy items that they may need for their homes. Many families suffered due to not having electricity for 4 or 5 days, which resulted in los- ing food in their refrigera- tors.
ERNEST CONEY
Buccaneers’ quarterback Jameis Winston will per- sonally present gift cards to the participating families.
Feeding Tampa Bay is also donating 35 pounds of food to the families. Any family in need of grocery items is invited to attend. Families are also being re- ferred by City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Eco- nomic Prosperity Center, Safe and Sound and Com-
JAMEIS WINSTON
munity Action.
“We are targeting areas of
greatest need...residents of low-income communities, families with children and seniors. The generosity of Jameis Winston, Feeding America and other local partners, allows us to con- tinue to lift spirits and help families to get back on their feet” stated Ernest Coney, CEO and President of CDC of Tampa, Inc.
Local
Happy Birthday Sweetie
SAMYA T. HICKS
You're far and away the brightest star in our lives!
We wish you, as always, a lifetime of love, joy and dreams that always come true! Happy 11th Birthday Samya T. Hicks!
Birthday wishes coming from parents, Sam Hicks, III/DJ Rabbit and Rachel Amones; grandparents, Kitty and Alphonso Shep- pard, Sr., and Eloise Smith; uncles, Terrence T. Nichols, Sr., (deceased) and Cedric Hicks; aunts, Michelle Collins and Rita Smith, as well as a host of other family members and friends.
Mayor’s Youth Corps Recruiting Teens For Class Of 2018
Tampa teens looking for an inside glimpse of how City Hall works are invited to apply for seats on the Mayor’s Youth Corps.
The Mayor’s Youth Corps is comprised of up to 40 students in grades 9, 10, or 11 who attend a public or private high school within the Tampa city limits. Applications are now being accepted for one-year terms.
Application forms are available in school Guidance Offices and will be accepted until October 20,2017at5p.m. MembersoftheYouthLeadershipCouncilreviewtheapplications,conduct interviews, and make recommendations regarding acceptance into the program.
Youth Corps members learn about and participate in city government, meet with Mayor Bob Buckhorn, conduct community service projects, and produce a youth oriented television show. Teens also learn leadership and employability skills while serving in the Youth Corps.
The Mayor’s Youth Corps provides a forum for Tampa teens to engage with city leaders, par- ticipate in their community, connect with their peers, and learn about civics and city government. It is an incredible opportunity that will give them experience and know-how to help their com- munity.
For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Youth Corps Coordinator, at 813-274-5909 or via email at molly.biebel@tampagov.net.
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