Ebony Awakening Celebrates Black History Month Event at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
On February 16, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center was host to an event in honor of Black History Month. The event was organized by Ebony Awakening, a nonprofit organization that seeks to assist African American communities to exist in peace, safety, prosperity and happiness. Several... - February 22, 2020
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Prepares to Celebrate Second Anniversary of Community Center Opening
On March 21 the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) will celebrate the second anniversary of the opening of their community center located at 133 N. Fort Harrison. Known for their annual Ginormous Easter Egg Hunt and Winter Wonderland, the CCV has hosted over 100 different charities for meetings... - February 22, 2020
Colorful Cause for a Tea Party at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center helps local Girl Scouts troop to gather supplies for their community project benefiting group homes using tea party. - February 14, 2020
Tampa Bay Charity Coalition Goes Purple for International Women’s Day
On March 18th, the Tampa Bay Charity Coalition will have their bi-monthly luncheon. In celebration of International Women’s Day, attendees are invited to wear purple. The luncheon will promptly start at 11:30AM and networking will follow. There is no cost to attend the luncheon. The luncheon... - February 01, 2020
Girl Scouts Paint for a Cause at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
Girl Scouts Troop 32827 takes to the canvas in an art workshop sponsored by the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center on January 26th. The troop intends to sell their paintings in a charitable art exhibition, donating all proceeds to a local group - January 31, 2020
BB King’s Grandson Fights Human Trafficking with January Gentlemen’s Ball
On January 18th, Mr. Christopher King, President of United for Human Rights and the grandson of Blues legend BB King, held the Gentlemen’s Ball Against Human Trafficking. The event was held at the Fort Harrison, the international religious retreat for the Church of Scientology. With 350... - January 25, 2020
Scouts Get Prepared for Any Emergency on the Road to Eagle at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
With merit badge workbooks in tow, 10 Scouts and their families converged at the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center in downtown Clearwater to earn the Emergency Preparedness merit badge on January 18th. Hailing from four different troops they learned what it takes to “Be... - January 25, 2020
Tampa Bay Charity Coalition Ring in the New Year with First Luncheon for 2020
On January 15th 2020 the Tampa Bay Charity Coalition held their first meeting of the decade with some 30 different charities in attendance. The bi-monthly luncheon was held at the iconic retreat of the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, the historic Fort Harrison. The Tampa Bay... - January 23, 2020
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Gets the Green-Thumbs Up with Gardening Workshop
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center (CCV) will host a Gardening Workshop and Plant Giveaway on January 11th at 2 p.m. to educate young people on the environment. - January 11, 2020
Jive Aces "Swinging in the Rain" at Clearwater’s Winter Wonderland
On December 21, United Kingdom’s Jive Aces brought holiday cheer to Downtown Clearwater’s Winter Wonderland with a concert performance for all to enjoy. Despite the rain, dancers took the opportunity not only to sing in the rain, but to swing as well. The Jive Aces are a 6-piece swing... - December 28, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Brings Christmas Early to Foster Families
On Saturday, December 21, the iconic Winter Wonderland in downtown Clearwater rang with the laughter of nearly 200 foster children for the 4th Annual Holiday Fun for Kids. Hosted by the Clearwater Community Volunteers, the event attracted foster children and their parents from as far away as Pasco... - December 28, 2019
Tampa Bay Children Invited to Make Resolutions and Flourish in 2020
On December 28 at 2:00pm, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center and the Way to Happiness Association Tampa Bay will host a Children’s New Year’s party, with a special New Year’s Ball Drop included. Families and children are welcomed to participate in an assortment of... - December 28, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Bring Holiday Cheers to Lealman Families
On Saturday, December 21, starting at 10 am, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) will give away 30 full Christmas Dinners to families at the Sheriff’s Police Athletic League (PAL) in Lealman. It is a tradition for Winter Wonderland, CCV’s iconic family winter village, to collect... - December 21, 2019
Clearwater’s Own Winter Wonderland Brings Joy to Foster and Adoptive Families in December
Right in time for Christmas, the Clearwater Community Volunteers will be holding their annual Holiday Fun for Foster and Adoptive Families event on December 21. The event will be held at the Osceola Courtyard, located at the corner of Fort Harrison Avenue and Drew Street in downtown Clearwater. The... - December 21, 2019
Christmas Story Tea-Time for Toys at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center hosted a tea party to gather toys for their Christmas toy drive for foster children on December 14. All toy donations will be given away at their 4th Annual Holiday Fun for Families Event on December 21. - December 20, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Celebrates a Year of Community Partnership
With over 100 community partnerships bringing some 10,000 attendees to events just in 2019, it has been quite a year for the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center. Located on the corner of Drew Street and North Fort Harrison Ave., the center is available to area non-profits for their meetings and... - December 14, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Lights Up Downtown Clearwater for Winter Wonderland Grand Opening
On Saturday, December 7, a couple thousand families gathered in the Osceola Courtyard located at the corner of N. Fort Harrison Avenue and Drew Street for a very special reason: the grand opening ceremony of the 27th annual Winter Wonderland. The opening kicked off two weeks of the now iconic... - December 14, 2019
Tea Time for Toys at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
On December 14 at 2:00pm, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center promises to fill tea-cups with Holiday cheer and bellies with delicious delicacies at their upcoming charity tea party. There is no cost to attend, but guests are asked to bring a new unwrapped Christmas toy as their admission. - December 14, 2019
Holiday Cheer for Foster Children Collected at Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
Interested in helping spread holiday cheer to Pinellas County youth? Tonka Trucks, purses, Legos and dolls are just some of the items being sought by the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center for their annual toy drive. The toys will be distributed to at-risk children and foster children at... - December 07, 2019
Church of Scientology Scout Troop 313 Celebrates a Year of Accomplishments
It has been quite a year for Scout Troop 313 chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization. In between camp outs, events and troop meetings, the Scouts have kept themselves quite busy. This year, these Scouts earned more than 100 merit badges, participated in 12 summer camps and... - December 07, 2019
Volunteer Elves Work Overtime and Iconic Archways Rise Over Clearwater’s 27th Annual Winter Wonderland
Volunteers assemble the iconic archways to the 27th annual Winter Wonderland holiday food and toy drive to spread holiday cheer. Winter Wonderland is set to open on December 7 with a sneak peek Friday on December 6. - November 21, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Preparing for a “San-tastic” Opening
On December 7th the Clearwater Community Volunteers will open the iconic Winter Wonderland Village at the Osceola Courtyard, located at the corner of Drew Street and Fort Harrison Avenue in downtown Clearwater. The grand opening will feature Santa, the Grinch, live entertainment and the lighting... - November 16, 2019
"Whisking" You a Merry Christmas for Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Gingerbread and Décor Party
On Sunday 1st December the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center (CCV) welcomes all for a Christmas and cookies décor party to jump start the holiday season. The celebration will start at 6pm. Guests are invited to bring gingerbread to decorate and to wear an ugly Christmas sweater or,... - November 16, 2019
A Safe and “Spook-tacular” Halloween Movie Night Held in Downtown Clearwater
On Halloween night, monsters, ghosts, princesses and scarecrows of all kinds gathered at the 2nd annual Halloween Movie Night organized by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization. Families enjoyed a not so-spooky event featuring safe trick or treating, a family-friendly movie, an... - November 08, 2019
November Tampa Bay Charity Coalition Luncheon to be “Un-be-leafable”
On November 20th, the Tampa Bay Charity Coalition will wrap up 2019 with a bang as the Holiday season begins. The luncheon will be held at the Fort Harrison, the iconic religious retreat of the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, starting at 11:30AM on the 20th. “I love coming... - November 08, 2019
Pre-Thanksgiving Potluck Unites Community Leaders on November 23
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center to unite nonprofits at pre-Thanksgiving potluck on November 23 to celebrate the spirit of giving to the community. - November 08, 2019
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center is Getting the Party Startled for Halloweentown Movie Night
On October 31 starting 6PM, as Halloween monsters start roaming the streets, young ghosts and goblins and their families are invited to join the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center (CCV) for a safe trick or treat event plus Halloweentown Movie Night. There is no cost to attend. The event is... - November 01, 2019
Real-Life Elves Sought to Bring Winter Wonderland to Clearwater
On November 7, the Clearwater Community Volunteers will begin the month-long construction of their now iconic Christmas Winter Village located in the Osceola Courtyard at the corner of Drew Street and Fort Harrison Avenue. Hundreds of hours of volunteer work, organized by the Clearwater Community... - November 01, 2019
International Chefs Day Celebrated with Healthy Food Workshop at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
In honor of International Chefs’ Day, the World Association of Chefs Societies brought fun and nutrition to the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center this past Monday. Two schools took part in the event, which featured two award-winning chefs, Rene Marquis, President of the American Culinary... - October 25, 2019
Folk Dancers from "Heaven" Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
Hispanic Heritage Month was celebrated in grand style this past Sunday - the 13th of October with an appearance by the Grupo Folkloriko Mahetzi at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center. Groupo Folklorico is an all volunteer non-profit organization that teaches youth traditional Mexican dances... - October 18, 2019
Tampa Bay Community to “Raturn to Afraka” to Spur West Tampa Re-Development
On Saturday, 19th October downtown Clearwater’s Fort Harrison will host Urban Progress Alliance for their first charity fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held in the Crystal Ballroom and the reception starts at 5pm. Tickets are $20 each, with all of the funds going to Urban Progress Alliance. - October 18, 2019
Church of Scientology Troop 313 Helps Scouts Reach New Heights with Climbing Merit Badge Class
On Saturday, November 24, the Scouts Troop 313 chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization will gather a couple hundred Scouts at St. Petersburg Vertical Ventures for an epic Merit Badge Class. The class costs $20 and Scouts from all troops are welcome to join the... - October 12, 2019
Fall Luncheon Inspires Non-Profits to Thrive During the Holidays at Tampa Bay Charity Coalition
On Wednesday, November 20 at 11:30am, charities from across the Tampa Bay area will meet at the Historic Fort Harrison Crystal Ballroom for the last Tampa Bay Charity Coalition Luncheon of 2019. The event will feature a Fall-themed menu, networking and an educational segment. The event is open to... - October 12, 2019
Donated School Supplies Are Sweeter Than Honey to Bee’s Learning, Inc.
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center donates enough school supplies to Bee's Learning, Inc. to satisfy the educational needs of 40 low-income children within the mobile tutoring program. - October 11, 2019
Scouts Trade in Screen Time for Life Skills at Merit Badge Academy
On Saturday September 28, 2019, Scout BSA troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, held a Merit badge Academy for troops all across the Tampa Bay Area. - October 10, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Celebrate Halloween with Old-Fashioned Entertainment and Tea Party
On October 26, the Clearwater Community Volunteers will host a spooky tea party in their center located on 133 N. Fort Harrison Avenue. The tea party will feature an old fashioned radio-style reading of a thrilling story presented by the East Coast Theater. The event will start at 5PM sharp and... - October 05, 2019
Church of Scientology Hosts Family-Friendly Halloween Movie Night at Clearwater’s Osceola Courtyard
On October 31st at 6pm, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization will celebrate Halloween by turning the Osceola Courtyard and Humanitarian Centers into a Halloween village. There, families can safely trick or treating and meet their favorite Halloween characters. The main event will be... - October 05, 2019
Christmas in September for the Clearwater Community Volunteers
Though we are just starting to feel the barest hint of Fall weather, the Clearwater Community Volunteers are already thinking with Winter – Winter Wonderland that is. The annual holiday village that attracts thousands to downtown Clearwater in December placed their order this week for a very... - September 27, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Help Youth in Style at 16th Annual Fashion Show
On September 21st, 2019 the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV), held their 16th annual Fashions with Flair Fashion Show at the Historic Fort Harrison’s auditorium. Over 330 attended the charity fundraiser. This year’s proceeds benefited the Pinellas Sheriff’s Police Athletic... - September 27, 2019
Veteran Scout Leader Soars to Earn Wood Badge with Church of Scientology’s Troop 313
On September 23rd, 2019 Scout BSA Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, celebrated a one-of-a-kind accomplishment for their Scout Commissioner… who earned his Wood Badge. , The celebration was held at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center located... - September 27, 2019
Tampa Bay Charity Coalition Awards Volunteers and Celebrates Five Years of Community Collaboration
The Tampa Bay Charity Coalition celebrated its 5th Anniversary on September 14, in the Auditorium of the Historic Fort Harrison. Over 100 different charities from across the Tampa Bay area were represented. - September 20, 2019
Church of Scientology’s Troop 313 Joined the Race to Have Their First Girl Eagle Scouts
Scout Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, launched their first girl troop on Monday, September 16. The troop meetings will be held every Monday evening at 7PM at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center, which already hosts a boy patrol for Troop 313. The... - September 20, 2019
Church of Scientology’s Troop 313 Earning Their Stripes in Preparation of Merit Badge Academy
On Saturday September 7th, the Boy Scout Troop 313 chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization held their merit badge classes in the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center. The classes presented were Electronics and Finger Printing & Crime Prevention. It was the first... - September 13, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Offers a Cuddly Afternoon to Foster Families for Teddy Bear Day
On September 7th 2019, the Pinellas County Foster and Adoptive Parents Association celebrated National Teddy Bear Day in style at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center (CCV). Over 50 foster families attended the event, where kids had the opportunity to pick a stuffed bear, dress it up and... - September 13, 2019
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Florida Prepare Aid for Hurricane Dorian Victims
As hurricane Dorian left the Bahamas in direction of the US coast, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Florida Chapter (VM) are preparing hundreds of hygiene kits containing the basics necessities for those Dorian victims who had to move to shelters. Any donations of hygiene supplies can be dropped... - September 07, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Celebrates Grandparenthood
On Saturday 31st August grandparents were the guests of honor as the Clearwater Community Volunteers celebrated National Grandparents’ Day with a tea party at their center in downtown Clearwater. The event recognized and celebrated the importance of the elderly and their unique contributions... - September 07, 2019
Tampa Bay Charities Celebrate and Honor Those Making a Difference at Charity Coalition’s 5th Anniversary
On September 14, the Tampa Bay Charity Coalition will celebrate 5 years of service to the community at their Anniversary Banquet. Hosted by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization at the historic Fort Harrison, over 100 charities are expected to participate. The Charity Coalition... - August 30, 2019
Calling All Tampa Bay Area Scouts - Church of Scientology’s Troop 313 to Present Merit Badge Academy on September 28
On September 28 Boy Scout Troop 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, will host a Merit Badge Academy for troops from all across the Tampa Bay area at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center. The Center is located on 133 N. Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater FL,... - August 30, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Opens Doors to Tampa Bay Non-Profits
Now well into their second year of operation, the staff of the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center is reaching out to additional non-profits, inviting their staff, volunteers or representatives to tour their downtown Clearwater Facility. The Center is open from 10am to 10pm daily, except for... - August 24, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Gives Pinellas PAL 13,000 Reasons to Continue Helping Children
The Clearwater Community Volunteers donate over $13,000 to the Pinellas PAL program in their continuing effort to support families and children in Pinellas county. - August 23, 2019