| Date and Time | Project | Location | Description | Organization | Contact |
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| January 11, 2020 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. |
Backpacks on a Mission | South Shore United Methodist Church, 11525 Big Bend Rd., Riverview, FL 33579 | Preparing backpacks and the pantry for the Backpacks on a Mission project. Essay contest at four schools. SSUMC Food Drive. | South Shore United Methodist Church | Connie Bishop 785-550-3299 connie.bishop1@gmail.com |
| January 11, 2020 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Move It to Lose It” Fighting Obesity Annual 5k Walk/Run and Family Wellness, Exercise, and Nutrition Extravaganza | Dr. Carter G. Woodson Leadership Academy 8715 N 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33604 | Focus on exercise, and creating healthy and affordable meals for the whole family. Information will educate, entertain and enthuse. | National Coalition of 100 Black Women | Antonia Barber 813-466-0034 abarberncbw@gmail.com |
| January 11, 2020 9:00 a.m. |
Homeless/Veterans and Community Day/Teen Leadership Summit | Greater Bethel Church, 1207 N. Jefferson St., Tampa, FL 33602 | Provide Financial literacy, Juvenile Civil Citation, Voter’s Education,How to be a Good Teen Leader and Motivational Speaker. | Greater Bethel Church | Gwendolyn W. Myers and Patricia Brown 813-625-6550 gwenmyers@verizon.net |
| January 11, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
A Day of Service | CFM Campus 3703 N. 30th St., Tampa, FL 33610 | Partnering with Feeding Tampa Bay to offer pantry items, SNAP referral and nutrition education. USF provides medical/health information. Popcorn, cotton candy, bounce house and music by Jitterburg Jumpersz and DJ David. | Manifestation Worldwide | Kogee M. Gray 813-520-0922 Kogee.gray@gmail.com |
| January 11, 2020 10:00 a.m. |
“You Can Do It” | Hillsborough County Jails 1201 Orient Rd., Tampa, FL 33619 | The 100 BMTB, REACHUP, and partners will guide an exercise of fathers writing notes to their children. You Can Do It by Tony Dungy, provided by the “You Can Do It” Project. | 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay, Inc | Karl Davis 813-245-4606 kadavis@fisstime.com |
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January 11, 2020 |
Passport 2 Literacy | Temple Terrace United Methodist Church 5030 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, FL 33617 |
A day designated to motivate and develop young readers with an exploration of literacy genres and buddy reading | Caribbean Community Association, Inc. | Beverley MCEachron 813-431-0065 beverley_mceachron@yahoo.com |
| January 11, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Teen Takeover 2020 | UACDC, 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613 | Supervised teens will prepare and serve the homeless a hot meal, snack bags, survival kits, assist with haircuts, manage the food/household pantry, and hand out resource books. | Hopeful, Inc. | Katina Lowery 813-793-1311 khickmom@givehopetoall.org |
| January 11, 2020 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Silver Crown Day of Joy | Palm Terrace Assisted Living Facility 5121 E Serena Dr., Tampa, FL 33617 | Provide residents of an assisted living facility an ice cream social, trivia competition, and a tech skill workshop. | Gentlemen's Quest of Tampa, Inc. | Tavys Myrick/Simone Fallen 772-577-0677 tavismyrick@aol.com |
| January 11, 2020 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. |
Medicare and You | Allen Temple AME Church 2101 Lowe Street, Tampa, FL 33605 | Educate senior citizens about Medicare and its associated parts A, B, C, and D with the focus on communities of color. | League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County | Dr. Idelia Phillips, Angela Birdsong 813-649-4309 president@hclwv.org |
| January 11, 2020 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Addressing Health Disparities in 33605 and 33610 | Mount Calvary Seventh-Day Adventist Church 4902 N. 40th St., Tampa, FL 33610 | Door to door medical and social services for elderly and home-bound residents who are transportation challenged in some areas of the 33605 and 33610 zip codes. | Brain Expansion Scholastic Training | Dr. Dexter Frederick, M. D. 813-892-2182 brainexpansions@gmail.com |
| January 12, 2020 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Envision Your Vision III | Dr. Carter G. Woodson Leadership Academy 8715 N 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33604 | Essential information for parents and students in the K-12 system, including testing strategies, ACT/SAT practice booklets, graduation information and college readiness. | Men of Vision | Chris Webb 813-404-7160 andersonmenofvision@gmail.com |
| January 13, 2020 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. |
Medicare and You | Allen Temple AME Church, 2101 Lowe Street, Tampa, FL 33605 | Educate senior citizens about Medicare and its associated parts A, B, C, and D with the focus on communities of color. | League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County | Dr. Idelia Phillips, Angela Birdsong 813-649-4309 president@hclwv.org |
| January 14 - 17, 2020 Time: TBD |
LINKd Kids Vote 2020 | Edison Elementary, 1607 E. Curtis St., Tampa, FL 33610 | 5th grade students at Edison Elementary will receive instruction in civics,the importance of voting, Dr. King Jr’s role in the Voting Rights Act and experience their own election process. | Project LINK, Inc. | Noel Johnson 813-276-5671 njohnson@project-link.org |
| January 15, 2020 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |
Backpacks on a Mission | Corr Elementary School, 13020 Kings Lake Dr., Gibsonton, FL 33539 | MLK Essay Contest | South Shore United Methodist Church | Connie Bishop 785-550-3299 connie.bishop1@gmail.com |
| January 17, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Suit Up and Show Up (Young Male Mentoring) | Hillsborough Community College (Ybor Campus), Student Services Bldg., 2001 N. 14th. St., Tampa, FL 33605 | Providing Leadership and Development skills to young minority male students. Involving mentors from the community and local business and churches. | CDC of Tampa, Inc. | David Jones Phone: 813-231-4362 x 3020 David.jones@cdcoftampa.org |
| January 17, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
2020 Youth Serving Seniors an Inter-Generational Connections | NFL Yet Center 3310 E. Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33610 | Provide groceries, toiletries and financial information to seniors. A pharmacist will evaluate their medications | East Tampa Civic and Business Association | Veda Virgil 813-248-3977 etbca@tampabay.rr.com |
| January 18, 2020 9:00 a.m. |
Homeless/Veterans and Community Day/Teen Leadership Summit | Greater Bethel Church, 1207 N. Jefferson St., Tampa, FL 33602 | Wellness screening, blood pressure, blood glucose, flu shots, health insurance, Voter’s education. State ID, legal representation, job opportunities and haircuts provided to homeless and veterans. | Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church | Gwendolyn W. Myers and Patricia Brown 813-625-6550 gwenmyers@verizon.net |
| January 18, 2020 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. |
Content and Character Pink Jam | Roy Haynes Park and Recreation Center, 1902 S. Village Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 | The “Content and Character Pink Jam” brings together daughters, mothers and other females for a rousing morning of life skills sessions and social networking. | Alpha Alpha Theta Omega Chapter | Cassandra Farrior 913-269-3435 cmfteach@yahoo.com |
| January 18, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
2020 Youth Serving Seniors an Inter-Generational Connection | NFL Yet Center 3310 E Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33610 |
Provide groceries, toiletries and financial information to seniors. A pharmacist will evaluate their medications. | East Tampa Civic & Business Assoc. | Veda Virgil 813-248-3977 etbca@tampabay.rr.com |
| January 18, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Live Well and Dance | Now Faith Fellowship Church Parking lot, 603 Elnor St., Plant City, FL 33596 | Community businesses/ services provide information on smoking cessation, obesity, mental health counseling, diabetes, health screening (cancer, HIV/AIDS), and substance abuse/dependence. A Zumba instructor will lead group exercise. | Now Faith Fellowship Church, Inc. | Keyah Caldwell 813-716-4758 keyahcaldwell@yahoo.com |
| January 18, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m | Empowering Families to Thrive “Neighborhood Project” | Gardens Apartments, 6008 Farmington Oaks Pl., Riverview, FL 33578 | Provide families with groceries, clothes, drop-out prevention materials, information on financial literacy, self esteem and self confidence. | Tampa Bay Mission of Hope, Inc. | Dr. Reba Haley 813-716-3996 drrebahaley@outlook.com |
| January 18, 2020 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Safe Baby, Safe Sleep | University Area Community Development Center, 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa, FL 33613 | Partner with Healthy Start to conduct workshops for parents, families and care givers on safe sleep practices for babies. Baby cribs will be given away | Tampa Guide Right Foundation, Inc. | Tim Holleman 901-672-4193 tholleman10@gmail.com |
| January 18, 2020 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Mind, Body and Soul Health Fair |
Bethel A.M.E. Church 5001 Cumberland Drive, Tampa, FL 33617 |
Community health event featuring prevention and health screening that could save or change a life for the better. | Bethel AME Church of Tampa | Rev. R. A. Polk 813-285-0818 conie.d@gmail.com |
| January 18-19, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
“Seeds of Awareness” | Curtis Hixon Park 600 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL 33602 |
Opens dialogue among families. "Fears" will be planted in a planter and covered with dirt and topped with solutions on painted rocks. Families will take the planters home to continue the dialogue. | TB Black Heritage Festival, Inc | Connie Hicks 813-507-1362 connie.hicks38@gmail.com |
| January 20, 2020 6:45 a.m. |
40th Annual TOBA Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Breakfast | Hilton – Downtown 211 N. Tampa St., Tampa, FL 33602 |
The annual TOBA MLK Leadership Breakfast brings together 1,000+ from government, business, education, religious, civic, law enforcement, etc., to honor the principles and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. | Tampa Organization of Black Affairs (TOBA) | Carla Hills and Mr. James Ransom 813-276-2938 info@tobanetwork.org |
| January 20, 2020, 4:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith Service | Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, 2101 E. Lowe Street, Tampa, FL 33605 | Featuring five choirs, soloists, and prayers for peace and friendship from various ethnic and religion traditions. Join us for a free ethnic meal following the service. | Allen Temple/Interfaith Service Collaboration | Roy Kaplan Phone: 813-334-3133 hrkaplan@live.com |
| January 21, 2020 9:00 a.m-11:30 a.m. | “Read to Learn” An African American Read-In-Project | Legacy Preparatory Academy, 302 E. Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, FL 33612 | D.E.L.T.A., Inc. will collaborate with Legacy Preparatory Academy, to implement the “Read to Learn” project. featuring literature by African American authors and featuring African Americans in the story lines. | Delta Enriches Life through Training & Awareness (D.E.L.T.A.), Inc. | Iowana Whitman-Tims 813-469-5604 deltainctampabay@hotmail.com |
| January 21, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Neighbor Project (Food Pantry) | Love First Christian Center, 12847 Balm Riverview Rd., Riverview, FL 33579 | Provide nutritious food to individuals and families in the Riverview, Ruskin, Sun City, Wimauma and surrounding neighborhoods. | Love First Christian Center | Vincent C. Grant 813-533-5614 ministervince@lovefirstchristiancenter.com or pastorjomo@ifccfl.org |
| January 22, 2020 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Backpacks on a Mission | Summerfield Elementary School, 11990 Big Bend Rd., Riverview, FL 33579 | MLK Essay Contest | South Shore United Methodist Church | Connie Bishop 785-550-3299 connie.bishop1@gmail.com |
| January 23, 2020 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Backpacks on a Mission | Summerfield Elementary School, 11050 Fairway Meadow Dr., Riverview, FL 33579 | MLK Essay Contest | South Shore United Methodist Church | Connie Bishop 785-550-3299 connie.bishop1@gmail.com |
| January 24, 2020 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Backpacks on a Mission | Dawson Elementary School, 1261 Boggy Creek Dr., Riverview, FL 33579 |
MLK Essay Contest | South Shore United Methodist Church | Connie Bishop 785-550-3299 connie.bishop1@gmail.com |
| January 24, 2020 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. |
Medicare and You | Cyrus Greene Center, 2101 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 33610 | Educate senior citizens about Medicare and its associated parts A, B, C, and D with the focus on communities of color. | League of Women Voters of Hillsborough County | Dr. Idelia Phillips, Angela Birdsong 813-649-4309 president@hclwv.org |
| January 24, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Student Food Pantry Project – Theme: Drive Out Hunger | Kids Community College High School, 10550 Johanna Ave. Riverview, FL 33578 | Four local high school students will provide food for up to 130 pantry boxes with a hot meal, an MLK Activity Book, and T-shirt. | Women Centered 4 Success | Sheila F. Lewis and Kiana Romeo 813-951-4268 wc4s2016@gmail.com |
| January 24-25, 2020 6:00 p.m. |
I Too Have a Dream Retreat | Brandon Rotary Camp 1915 Florida Rd., Brandon, FL 33510 | Provide 100 teenage girls with three (3) days and two (2) night retreat focusing on mental health, wellness and positive outlets. | Urlinked Charities, Inc. | Sophia O’Hara 813-707-3267 sn.ohara@outlook.com |
| January 25, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Addressing Health Disparities in 33605 and 33610 | St John Ministries 3401 E. 25th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605 | Door to door medical and social services for elderly and home-bound residents who are transportation challenged in some areas of the 33605 and 33610 zip codes.. | Brain Expansion Scholastic Training | Dr. Dexter Frederick, M. D. 813-892-2182 brainexpansions@gmail.com |
| January 25, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Financial Wellness Conference “Take Hold of your Finances” | First Baptist Church of Progress Village, 8722 Progress Blvd., Tampa | Help veterans, retirees, etc. improve their short and long term financial situation. | Progress Village Civic Council, Inc. | Antonia Barber 813-466-0034 abarberncbw@gmail.com |
| January 25, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Fearless: The workshop (boys Empowerment) | Springhill Park Center, 1000 E. Eskimo Ave., Tampa, FL 33604 | Youth empowerment workshop for middle and high school students 13 -18 years old. | Voice THE Movement, Inc. | Ivy Box 941-685-1783 ibox2@hotmail.com |
| January 25, 2020 10:00 a.m -11:3 0 p.m. | Student Food Pantry Project – Theme: Drive Out Hunger | Kids Community College High School - 10550 Johanna Ave. Riverview, FL 33578 |
Four local high school students will provide food for up to 130 pantry boxes with a hot meal, an MLK Activity Book, and T-shirt |
Women Centered 4 Success | Sheila F. Lewis and Kiana Romeo 813 951-4268 wc4s2016@gmail.com |
| January 25, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Dream Big, Lets Read! | Robles Elementary School, 4405 E. Sligh Ave., Tampa, FL 33610 | Community youth will receive books and listen to books that relate to their lives, Each child will learn the importance of reading in daily life. | Abundant Life Enrichment Church | Toni Mabein 813-679-9119 Alec4701@gmail.com |
| January 25, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | The Money Makeover | New Hope M.B. Church 3005 E Ellicott St., Tampa, FL 33610 | Financial Freedom Legacy Workshops will be conducted in partnership with local certified Financial Planners who will share information on saving, investing and retirement planning. | Gamma Theta Omega, Inc. of AKA | Elaine Bryant 813-417-1115 elainehayesbryant@gmail.com |
| January 25, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | “You are Important! Empowering Tampa’s Youth” | NFL YET Center 310 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33610 |
A day of empowerment for Tampa students and parents including sessions that focus on parent involvement and techniques to help students remain successful in school. | Jackson Heights Neighborhood Assoc | Fran Tate 813-675-7532 Jhnw2014@gmail.com |
| .February 25, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Keeping the Dream Alive Community Festival | Robles Elementary School, 4405 E. Sligh Ave., Tampa, FL 33610 | Provide food to families, inspire youth and families to keep Dr. King’s dream alive in their lives with a focus on reading, writing and school achievement. | Kingdom Kids of Tampa Bay, Inc | Bonnie James 813-900-0767 kingdomkidstampa@gmail.com |
| January 25, 2020 11:30 a.m -12:30 p.m. | Student Food Pantry Project – Theme: Drive Out Hunger | Blessed Sacrament Manor, 6801 12th Ave. S, Tampa 33619 | Four local high school students will provide food for up to 130 pantry boxes with a hot meal, an MLK Activity Book, and T-shirt. | Women Centered 4 Success | Sheila F. Lewis and Kiana Romeo 813 951-4268 wc4s2016@gmail.com |
| January 25, 2020 12 noon - 3:00 p.m. |
OneChurch Community Outreach | Lake Kathy Apartments, 2231 Kendall Springs Ct., Brandon, FL 33510 | A low-income apartment community will receive shoes, clothing and essentials to 60-100 residents. Partners will provide basic dental services, health screenings and information. | One Church | Vanessa Davis & Tina Beasley 216-324-1220 or 813-326-7537 debsplace7@gmail.com |
| January 26, 2020 12:00 p.m. |
I Too Have a Dream Retreat | Brandon Rotary Camp,1915 Florida Rd., Brandon, FL 33510 | Provide 100 teenage girls with three (3) days and two (2) night retreat focusing on mental health, wellness and positive outlets. | Urlinked Charities, Inc. | Sophia O’Hara 813-707-3267 sn.ohara@outlook.com |
