The strategy has been the force around the change, she said. “Other partners and residents can be involved and volunteer to make a difference in terms of community impact.” “We thought it was so incredibly important to launch a neighborhood transformation strategy to showcase and forecast for what changes we will make,” said Sarah Combs, the CDC’s CEO and executive director. The Neighborhood Transformation Strategy allows that to move forward seamlessly. Its primary mission is the redevelopment and sustainability of areas surrounding University of South Florida’s Tampa campus. It’s a place that offers support for thousands of Tampa residents through youth programs, adult education and resource assistance. The University Area CDC has been at it for 23 years. You can buy tickets online or by calling 81, Ext. The stragegy focuses on resident and community engagement, attainable housing, the University Area Cultural Campus and Harvest Hope Park. The funds will support the Neighborhood Transformation Strategy to support a holistic approach to community development and engagement. The theme was A Masquerade Affair: Aladdin. Fentrice Driskell, the Community Hero AwardĪ photo from last year’s gala.

Darlene Staunko, the Community Advocate Award.

Ross Fabian, the Vincent Jackson Community Champion Award.

Special awards will be presented to three individuals who have contributed to the mission of the CDC over the past year: This is half the cost of running its private park and community garden.

This year’s event will feature an exclusive high roller reception, casino gaming, a silent auction, magician Antwon Towner, Prodigy Cultural Arts youth, live entertainment, dancing, an art gallery, dinner, dessert and a martini bar. University Area CDC, or Community Development Corporation, funds community projects to support the low-income area. This gala is the University Area CDC’s largest fundraiser of the year, used not only to celebrate the organization’s accomplishments but also to raise contributions for operations and programs.

The gala theme is Casino Royale and it will be on Saturday, November 5. The University Area CDC is gearing up for its 2022 gala.

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