Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association

This Thanksgiving, we reflect on the incredible network of support that empowers our work and impacts our community. We are deeply grateful to the Children's Board of Hillsborough County for funding our Garden and Art Wellness (GAW) program along with our summer programs; to Hillsborough County for providing our county grant, and to Hillsborough County Public Schools for their valued partnership, which allows us to provide wraparound services in schools. These collaborations make it possible for us to foster growth, learning, and well-being for the families we serve. To our team, partners, and community members—thank you for your unwavering dedication and belief in our mission. Together, we are creating brighter futures and stronger communities. Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂✨ #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #CommunityImpact #GAWProgram #PartnershipsInAction #TogetherWeThrive"

THJCA Garden and Art Wellness Program celebrated Friendsgiving at this month’s Family Night, bringing together families from both Tampa Heights and Highland Pines for a heartwarming evening! 🍂✨ 🍽️ Parents contributed delicious dishes for a potluck-style dinner, making the night extra special. 📚 We welcomed Sing Out and Read, whose incredible mission empowers young readers through the power of singing. 💡 Sheila Walker, CEO of Kids Doing Business shared valuable insights on youth entrepreneurship, no-cost tutoring, and even shared her services for helping parents start their own businesses! 👕 A big thank you to one of our parents who provided clothing, shoes, and other essentials for families in need. 🦃 Huge thank you to our THJCA Board Members and Ru Tampa for their generous Thanksgiving donations, and to Tribe Seminole Heighys for the gorgeous bouquets that brightened everyone’s evening! 💐 Thank you to all who made this night memorable for our families! 💛 Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected community. #Friendsgiving #FamilyNight #GAWProgram #CommunityLove #Thankful #Tampa #TampaHeights #Nonprofit

Happy National Epilepsy Awareness Month! Join us for the 1st Community Resource Day on November 16 from 10 AM to 2 PM hosted by Florida Epilepsy Services at Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association. This event is a fantastic opportunity for community leaders, organizations, caregivers and anyone interested in learning about epilepsy, local resources, and seizure first aid. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with a FREE seizure first aid training. You’ll also have access to valuable epilepsy resources, onsite program intakes, an onsite neurologist, and the chance to hear real stories from families in our community affected by epilepsy and more. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your knowledge and support our community. We look forward to seeing you there! Together, we can make a difference! Event: Community Resource Day   Location: 2005 N Lamar Ave, Tampa, FL 33602   10:00 am Breakfast & Networking 10:30 am "Meet FES" Program & Services Presentation 11:00 am "Our Purple Power" Lifting the Voices of Epilepsy  11:30 am "Talk with a Doc" Open Forum Q&A with Neurologist 12:00 pm Lunch & Resources 12:30 pm Seizure 1st Aid Training w/ Dr. Crystal Hall 01:45 pm Closing Remarks & "Share your Purple" Picture For more information on how to get involved please contact Camille Washington at FES@EFA.ORG REGISTER TODAY! | https://lnkd.in/eX3sVs-e

Happy National Epilepsy Awareness Month! Join us for the 1st Community Resource Day on November 16 from 10 AM to 2 PM hosted by Florida Epilepsy Services at Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association. This event is a fantastic opportunity for community leaders, organizations, caregivers and anyone interested in learning about epilepsy, local resources, and seizure first aid. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with a FREE seizure first aid training. You’ll also have access to valuable epilepsy resources, onsite program intakes, an onsite neurologist, and the chance to hear real stories from families in our community affected by epilepsy and more. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your knowledge and support our community. We look forward to seeing you there! Together, we can make a difference! Event: Community Resource Day   Location: 2005 N Lamar Ave, Tampa, FL 33602   10:00 am Breakfast & Networking 10:30 am "Meet FES" Program & Services Presentation 11:00 am "Our Purple Power" Lifting the Voices of Epilepsy  11:30 am "Talk with a Doc" Open Forum Q&A with Neurologist 12:00 pm Lunch & Resources 12:30 pm Seizure 1st Aid Training w/ Dr. Crystal Hall 01:45 pm Closing Remarks & "Share your Purple" Picture For more information on how to get involved please contact Camille Washington at FES@EFA.ORG REGISTER TODAY! | https://lnkd.in/eX3sVs-e

Grateful for the incredible energy and smiles at our CommUNITY Healing Grounds event in partnership with Tampa Heights Junior Civic Association and Smart Growth America ✨ A big thank you to everyone who participated and helped nurture this beautiful community effort! #CommunityEngagement #Storytelling #LocalArtists #TampaHeights #HealingOurHighways #PreservingHistory

Check out the recap from Sunday’s CommUNITY Healing Grounds event at THJCA in partnership with Conscious Community Connectors. We had such a great time and it was beautiful to see so many people come together from all walks of life to laugh, dance, and share stories📚 At THJCA, it’s such a pleasure to host and be a part of these wonderful healing spaces! See you next time!✨

Last month we had the awesome opportunity to take some students to the Youth Environmental Summit in St.Pete! 🌱🌍 Our students had so much fun exploring the interactive tables, learning about the environment, and even hosting their own workshop on environmental justice! 💪✨ Connecting with others who understand the importance of centering youth in environmental justice reminds us just how powerful young voices are in shaping the future. The energy and enthusiasm were contagious! 🌟 We’re incredibly proud of our students and honored to be part of this greater work. Being part of the Roots & Shoots Alliance with the Jane Goodall Institute and collaborating with so many passionate groups shows that together, we are truly hope in action. We can’t wait to continue this journey toward a healthier planet! 🌿💚 #YouthLead #EnvironmentalJustice #RootsAndShoots #THJCA #HopeInAction #CommunityAction

If you didn't know, THJCA has had the amazing opportunity of being the Community Consultant for the Community Air Monitoring Network with Plan Hillsborough. We’re excited to share that Plan Hillsborough is hosting a Community Air Monitoring Summit on World Car-Free Day on September 22, 2024! As part of their ongoing Community Air Monitoring Network program, this summit is designed to empower residents to take an active role in monitoring air quality and promoting environmental wellness across Hillsborough County. Event Details: Date: September 22, 2024 Time: 9 am – 12 pm Location: Encore (Ray Charles Boulevard) This is a great opportunity to support Plan Hillsborough’s mission while learning about the critical role air quality plays in our community's health. At the summit, you can: - Discover the Importance of Air Quality Monitoring and how it guides informed decisions for the county - Engage in Interactive Demonstrations of air monitoring - Participate in Educational Activities focused on air quality and sustainability - Learn How to can get Involved in efforts to improve air quality - Access Materials about air quality and Plan Hillsborough’s initiatives Why Attend? Air quality directly impacts the health and well-being of our community. By participating in this initiative and attending our event, you will learn more about the topic and collaborate with us to advocate for better policies and practices. Don’t miss this important event! We look forward to seeing you there as we work together toward a healthier future for our community. For more information about World Car-Free Day, visit: https://lnkd.in/ePjWr3NV For more information about the Community Air Monitoring Network, visit: https://lnkd.in/efvEw-HW

As part of the Roots & Shoots Youth Environmental Summit’s “Day of Action,” THJCA teamed up with Conscious Community Connectors to host the second part of our CommUNITY Mosaic project! Together, we cleaned up the green space behind the community center, making it a welcoming spot for both pollinators and people. 🌼🐝 We added fresh native plants to the pollinator boxes, repainted the park benches, cleared debris, pulled weeds, and laid down fresh mulch to bring the space back to life. All of this is part of our ongoing Healing Our Highways initiative, where we’re transforming the spaces around the highway to be more community-centric, beautiful, and healthy. From murals to native landscaping, we’re dedicated to creating spaces that bring art, nature, and people together—our very own CommUNITY Mosaic. ✨ #HealingOurHighways #CommUNITYMosaic #PollinatorGarden #Placekeeping #YouthEnvironmentalSummit #RootsAndShoots #TampaHeights #CommunityBeautification

As part of the Roots & Shoots Youth Environmental Summit’s “Day of Action,” THJCA teamed up with Conscious Community Connectors to host the second part of our CommUNITY Mosaic project! Together, we cleaned up the green space behind the community center, making it a welcoming spot for both pollinators and people. 🌼🐝 We added fresh native plants to the pollinator boxes, repainted the park benches, cleared debris, pulled weeds, and laid down fresh mulch to bring the space back to life. All of this is part of our ongoing Healing Our Highways initiative, where we’re transforming the spaces around the highway to be more community-centric, beautiful, and healthy. From murals to native landscaping, we’re dedicated to creating spaces that bring art, nature, and people together—our very own CommUNITY Mosaic. ✨ #HealingOurHighways #CommUNITYMosaic #PollinatorGarden #Placekeeping #YouthEnvironmentalSummit #RootsAndShoots #TampaHeights #CommunityBeautification