Community Tampa Bay™ Highlighted as Partner with Pinellas County Schools Civic Virtue Program.

The Pinellas County Schools Civic Virtue Program is an initative of the K-12 social studies department. The Commitment to Character program, Bully Prevention office, and the Principal’s  Multicultural Advisory Committee (PMAC) are currently working together to integrate all of their programs into one initiative. The program is to serve as a resource to students, teachers, schools and the community, helping to create a safe learning environment where all children can thrive academically.

The “Civic Virtue” newsletter, highlights Community Tampa Bay™ as a partner. “Community Tampa Bay is considered a major partner in the overall program as their vision, mission, goals, core values and service delivery strategies are aligned to these programs and based on the needs of students, teachers, schools and other stakeholders” (pcsb.org).

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Apply now to be a 2012-2013 AmeriCorps VISTA with Community Tampa Bay™

 

Community Tampa Bay™ is currently seeking candidates to serve as 2012-2013 AmeriCorp VISTAs.  Candidates can expect to start in May or June, 2012. We provide a meaningful work environment and an opportunity to acquire experience that will serve you for the rest of your life!  We have a  dynamic and committed team ready to welcome you.

Two Program Assistants  will join our team under the Americorps*VISTA service learning project. These individuals are responsible for the day-to-day support, implementation, and success of our ANYTOWN™  follow-up activities and other programs on an as-needed basis.  Program Assistants are community contacts, researchers and motivators who actively promote the work of Community Tampa Bay™ through many avenues.  They report to the Director of Programs.

Requirements: A personal commitment to integrity, professionalism, and respect for diversity; flexible team player with a positive attitude; ability to work multiple locations and flexible hours, including some evenings and occasional week-ends. A passion for youth development and grassroots organizing is a plus. Candidate must have reliable transportation.  A one-year commitment is mandatory.

VISTA benefits: A monthly stipend ($840, St. Petersburg), a post-service education award to pay for past or future student loans or debt ($5,550), health care plan, personal and sick leave, student loan forbearance, and a relocation allowance (for national recruits).

For questions or applications please contact Jessica Estevez, Director of Programs at jestevez@communitytampabay.org or call us at (727)568 – 9333. All interested candidates must now apply online at www.americorps.gov; position listings for project sites have been updated on the CNCS website. You may also submit a resume electronically to: jestevez@communitytampabay.org.

If you live in the Tampa Bay area:

Please join Community Tampa Bay™ for an inspirational 1-hour Open House! Learn about the organization’s mission to promote dialogue and respect among all cultures, religions and races by cultivating leaders to change communities. Come hear stories of impact and how the organization changes lives every day. Bring a friend and find out what you can do to end discrimination.

 Sign up online or call our office for times, locations, and reservations.

Upcoming Tampa tours:  February 27 | March 26

Upcoming St. Petersburg tours:  February 22 | March 22 

www.communitytampabay.org
 Promoting Dialogue - Cultivating Leaders - Changing Communities
1499 Beach Drive, SE, Unit C | St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 | 727.568.9333

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February Newsletter Preview

Newsletter Highlights

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“Bank of America – Investment in Impact”

Bank of America supports the work of Community Tampa Bay™ through financial support, leadership and volunteerism. In 2010, Community Tampa Bay received Bank of America’s highest charitable honor, the Neighborhood Builder Award, part of the Bank’s Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Program.

“Franz Villate – Living the Mission”

Franz Villate is a current board member and dedicated Community Tampa Bay™ volunteer. Franz has served as an ANYTOWN™ volunteer since 2007.  He moved to Florida from New Jersey and recently graduated from USF’s College of Education.

“Local Foundations Support ANYTOWN™”

The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, its division in Sun City, and the Conn Memorial Foundation are three of ANYTOWN’s most committed supporters with a deep understanding and investment in the work of promoting dialogue and cultivating young leaders to change our communities.

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Be Intentional Institute: Facilitation Training

The Be Intentional Institute is Community Tampa Bay’s series of trainings for 2011 ANYTOWN™ graduates to further develop their skills of being lifelong inclusive leaders.

Community Tampa Bay™ program staff wants your input!!  We are having our next Be Intentional Institute NEXT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18th.  This workshop will be about facilitation.  We want to know what aspects of facilitation you want us to focus on.  Are there any questions that you have that we could address during the workshop?  Please reply with your input as soon as possible.

Community Tampa Bay™ invites ANYTOWN™ Graduates to the:

Be Intentional Institute:

Facilitation Training!

When: Saturday, February 18th 2012

Time: 9 AM-3:30 PM

WhereCommunity Tampa Bay™

  1499 Beach Dr SE

  St. Petersburg, Fl 33701

Who: ANYTOWN™ Graduates 

What: We will be using all of the skills we gained at the previous Be Intentional Institute and learning new skills to facilitate! 

 

For more details or to RSVP please contact Nicole Dufva or Tom Earl at Community Tampa Bay at (727) 568-9333

 

Please spread the word throughout your ANYTOWN™ community!

 

 

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ANYTOWN™ 2011 Graduate Negar Sabet to Film “Education Under Fire” Video

 

Negar at Community Night

Negar Sabethematabadi is an ANYTOWN™ 2011 graduate and a junior at Pinellas Park High School. Negar was born in Tehran, Iran. She says that ANYTOWN™ helped her to become an advocate and an ally.  Negar told her story at this summer’s ANYTOWN™ Community Night, a night when youth are able to show their families, friends, and Community Tampa Bay™ supporters some of the things that they have learned about prejudice, stereotypes and discrimination. During her testimony, Negar revealed that she is Baha’i. She shared that she has faced many obstacles in her life because of her faith, but that does not discourage her from practicing. Continue reading “ANYTOWN™ 2011 Graduate Negar Sabet to Film “Education Under Fire” Video” »

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HYC Goes to State Capitol for Children’s Week

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hillsborough Youth Collaborative (HYC) visited the state capitol  for Children’s Week.” A true grassroots event since its inception, Children’s Week is supported by over 100 different non-profit, corporate, philanthropic, faith based, state agencies and organizations. Children’s Week develops and implements over 200 community events and activities statewide, bringing thousands of parents, children, policy makers, professionals, community leaders and concerned citizens together to share valuable knowledge and information about children’s issues in each community across the state and at the State Capitol.” (http://www.childrensweek.org/) Continue reading “HYC Goes to State Capitol for Children’s Week” »

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ANYTOWN™ 2011 Grad, Michael Peabody Wins Volunteer Of the Year

Michael Peabody is a 2011 AT graduate and is currently attending Gibbs High School.  He won recognition for being “volunter of the year” for region 4 in Pinellas County Schools. He was one of 4 high school students in the county to receive this tremendous honor. He describes himself as “motivated and dedicated”.  Community Tampa Bay™ would like to congratulate Michael for his hardwork and dedication to making a difference in his community.

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ANYTOWN™ Graduate , Kanika Tomalin, Honored at Friends & Flowers Event

Yesterday, Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg hosted their 5th Annual Friends and Flowers event.  Academy Prep is celebrating fifteen years of making dreams come true for their students. Founded in a neighborhood where less than 37% of students were graduating from high school, 95% of Academy Prep’s graduates are currently in high school, college, or have already begun successful careers. The organization’s mission is to inspire and empower students qualifying for need-based scholarships to be future community leaders through a rigorous middle school program coupled with ongoing graduate support.

This year marks the first year the instituition recognized Five Fabolous Females, “outstanding role models who are honored for their person and professional achievements that help create a stronger community.” ANYTOWN­™ graduate, Kanika Tomalin along with four other extraordinary women: Dr Kim Costello, Pam Iorio, Beth Morean, and Lynn Stamer were honored for their “leadership and commitement to excellence”.

Kanika (2nd from l) and the other honorees

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Read This Quarter’s Be Intentional Newsletter

Do you like reading inspiring stories of impact? Then, take a look at this quarter’s Be Intentional Newsletter.

The Be Intentional Newsletter provides a way for Community Tampa Bay’s program staff to keep ANYTOWN™ graduates connected and engaged in the organization’s mission. The newsletters are a great example of youth adult partnerships because they are written by both ANYTOWN™ graduates and adult volunteers.

This quarter’s newsletter features stories from ANYTOWN™ 2011 graduates, Noe Mehu and Negar Sabethematabadi. Maria Clara Naranjo, ANYTOWN™ graduate and volunteer, is also recognized for her many efforts. Find out about all that is going with CTB programs, highlights from past events, and bulletins about what is to come.

Click here or select “Youth Newsletters” under the Newsletters tab.

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Rotary Club Of Largo Supports Community Tampa Bay™

Stacie and Rotary Club Members

Rotary Club of Largo is known for their annual Death By Chocolate fundraiser to help support local youth and empowerment initiatives. The club has organized the fundraiser for 15 years, raising  a total of over $275,000 , and $20,000 annually.  Each year, patrons gather in Largo Central Park to sample delectable desserts provided by local Tampa Bay restaurants and businesses. There are a number of programs that benefit from this fundraiser, and Community Tampa Bay™ is one of them. Continue reading “Rotary Club Of Largo Supports Community Tampa Bay™” »

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