Citizens Alliance For Progress Inc

Programs: The citizens alliance for progress is funded by the juvenile wellness board. Activities include: -kaboom! Play space/playground - installed fencing, security cameras and artificial grass/turf;-boley centers, inc. - cap partnered with boley centers, inc. To hire program teen aides, age 15 - 17, in order that they might gain work experience and continue to maintain academic excellence/achievement;- parent academy (p2acc)/pinellas county schools representatives work with parents in the community - cap has over 40 parents actively engaged for the betterment of their children and to become more informed about the workings of the school system - parents with perfect attendance were awarded a certificate;-union academy family center/cap has had security cameras installed and taken other security measures to safeguard the site and the children who attend;-bi-lingual interpreters are present at each parent meeting (2nd monday of each month) and on site once a week;-karate classes, cooking classes, coding/programming classes were taught with over 50 participating students in summer camp; -local newspapers published programs and events offered for youth, children and families at cap. Media sources work with agency for best press release presentation; and pinellas county schools media department post events on their website;-the academic enhancement program (aep) participants/children, families and staff participated in the city of tarpon springs christmas parade (12/10/2016); the mlk, jr. Parade and march (01/14/2017); st. Petersburg college tarpon springs campus awareness "fair;-honor roll students were recognized and celebrated for their academic achievement and behavior - in school and in the academic enhancement program (aep) - over 15 students participated and attended a field trip;-cap oratorical contest, in partnership with st. Petersburg college tarpon springs campus, had over 25 participants to prep and 17 participants to deliver speeches which were judged by six (6) citizens from various pinellas county communities and agencies. Offices represented were: senator jack latvala, pinellas county schools media section, and st. Petersburg college professors, over 70 attendees;-vita/tce (volunteer income tax assistance/ tax counseling for the elderly) - served over 303 citizens/preparing tax returns and providing tax counseling, where applicable; -first united methodist church and cap have formed a partnership to engage staff, volunteers, children and families in their operation backpack event every august, over 200 citizens in attendance;-intergenerational luncheon was attended by over 55 citizens of the service area/community. Youth served and the presenter, c. Mathews, outreach coordinator, kinship care engaged the audience in a question and answer session as she spoke about "grandparents caring for their grandchildren and how to obtain assistance; members of the audience gave "kudos" to the youth who served and attended to their needs at the luncheon;-awards night, in partnership with tarpon springs elementary school was attended by over 403 students, parents, families, board members, principals, staff, and other community stakeholders-fifth annual community baby shower was successful where several family support plans, a target measure category, were established with citizens in the community and attendees were able to connect with vendors, other agencies and citizens for support and lasting relationships. Vendors present were: healthy start coalition of pinellas county, inc. , pregnancy center, a midwife from florida hospital north pinellas, the shepherd center, and wellness ministries;-health and wellness fair - collaborating with florida hospital north pinellas and the greater federated woman's club (gfwc) of tarpon springs - there were over 72 adults, 75 children, 15 vendors, and 27 volunteers in attendance. Wellness ministries and volunteers, medical students, healthcare companies, doctors, dentists and agencies/vendors disseminated information and performed screenings for attendees to continue to focus on their health! The following is scheduled took place: free school/screening physicals, backpack distribution with school supplies, a healthy meal, adult health screenings, and health/wellness information available for children and families; -family fun day - this event was collaborated and planned with the chapel to bring the community together for fun, education awareness, and fellowship; for them to explore and learn about the resources available in north pinellas county that may be beneficial to them and others. Oil changes were performed on over 13 vehicles by professional mechanics from the chapel. There were over 88 adults, 58 children, 11 vendors and 37 volunteers on site. This collaborative effort allowed everyone to access service providers/resources. Activities included: haircuts for children, games to play, vendors to connect with/resources to learn about, various foods to eat, etc. -youth summit - sponsored by peace4tarpon, the youth summit focused on learning to overcome: building resiliency against violent experiences. Youth completed a conflict resolution survey as they registered, which reflected that most of them are aware of how disputes and conflicts should be handled and how to respond accordingly. Before the youth summit ended, youth were given another survey to capture the level of satisfaction with their experience at this summit - majority of the ratings were from "good to excellent. " there were over 72 youth in attendance, along with the boley centers, inc. Representatives who held their oratorical contest with the youth in this setting. Representatives in attendance were from the following: peace4tarpon, boley centers, inc. , pinellas county sheriff's office, pinellas county schools, city of tarpon springs police department and juvenile welfare board.