Tea Party is the "Bee’s Knees" for Literacy at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
The Clearwater Community Volunteers are hosting a tea party on August 17th to help gather school supplies for Bee's Learning, Inc to help underprivileged children in Pinellas County get a tailor made education with Bee's Learning mobile tutoring program. - August 16, 2019
Ready… Set… Action at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center for Short Film Screenings
In anticipation of September 28th’s 2nd Annual Humanitarian Film Festival, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center, (CCV) will host weekly short film screenings in their community center in downtown Clearwater. The screenings will help select the entries for the Festival. Volunteers have... - August 09, 2019
Lazy Days of Summer Give Way to "Being Industrious" at Clearwater Community Volunteers’ End of Summer Event
In partnership with the Way to Happiness, the staff of the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center hosted 81 children and their parents for an End of Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, August 3rd. “We wanted to encourage kids to use the rest of their summer vacation to the fullest, not just... - August 09, 2019
Nonprofit Leaders Inspired, Connected at Tampa Bay Charity Coalition Luncheon
On Wednesday, July 27, The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization hosted the bi-monthly meeting of the Tampa Bay Charity Coalition in the Fort Harrison’s Crystal Ballroom. 74 guests from nonprofits within the Greater Tampa Bay Area were in attendance to network, hear about the work... - August 01, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Gives Foster Children a Headstart for School at Back to School Bash
On Saturday, July 27th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) held a Back to School Bash benefiting foster and adoptive families in the Tampa Bay area. Over 200 families attended the event and each child left with a backpack filled with school supplies. Backpacks for all ages were handed out... - August 01, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Take Tea Time to Tackle Illiteracy
The Clearwater Community Volunteers hosted a french-themed tea party in honor of french national day to gather school supplies for their upcoming Back to School Bash for Foster and Adoptive Families. - July 20, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Prepare Foster & Adoptive Families for School
On Saturday July 27th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) will host a Back to School fair benefitting foster and adoptive families in the Tampa Bay area. More than 200 backpacks filled with new schools supplies will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. The festivities will... - July 20, 2019
Family-Friendly 4th of July Revel Bring Hundreds to Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
One of the families from the Tampa Bay area that gathered in the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center in downtown Clearwater to celebrate the 4th of July. Over 360 guests enjoyed the CCV festivities before watching the fireworks over Coachman Park. - July 13, 2019
School Supply Donations Are Our Cup of Tea at Clearwater Community Volunteers Center July 14th
In answer to an urgent need for school supplies for Pinellas County foster children, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center will host a benefit tea party to collect supplies for a back to school event on July 14th at their downtown Clearwater center. - July 13, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Takes Families Around the World of Music
On Sunday, June 30th, the “Music of the World Charity Concert” brought several dozen people together to the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center. The concert’s headliner was International singer, Judy Bachar, who performed songs in 3 different languages, representing 4... - July 06, 2019
Men and Women in Business Entrepreneurs Flaunt Their Crowning Achievements at the Historic Fort Harrison
On Saturday, June 29th, The Herman and Mary Allen Foundation held their 3rd Annual Men and Women in Business Showcase in the Crystal Ballroom of the historic Fort Harrison Hotel with over 120 guests in attendance. The showcase helps small-business owners realize their potential through personal... - July 06, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Combines the Pleasure of Music with Philanthropy for Foster Kids
The CCV Center, in partnership with the Concerned Businessmen’s Association of Tampa Bay, is putting on a fundraising concert with international performer Judy Bachar, pictured above. Funds received from the concert will be used to purchase school supplies for Pinellas County foster children. - June 28, 2019
Nonprofits Learn How to Inspire Others to Donate at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Luncheon
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center will host its monthly charity networking luncheon on June 26th featuring guest speaker Mr. Terry Hitchcock, inspirational speaker for over 10 years and recipient of the Distinguished Medal of Merit from President Reagan. - June 20, 2019
Clearwater Center Helps Community Celebrate Father’s Day
The CCV and Way to Happiness Centers of downtown Clearwater celebrate Fathers Day with a myriad of games and competitions all at no cost to local families and children. - June 19, 2019
Gentlemen’s Course Educates Locals on Human Trafficking at Historic Fort Harrison with 2019 Gentlemen’s Ball
Church of Scientology's Fort Harrison Hotel hosts 2019 Gentlemen's Ball Against Human Trafficking in partnership with the Gentlemen's Course, a youth educational program on etiquette and human rights. - June 15, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center to Pay Tribute to America’s Independence This Fourth of July
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center invites local community to celebrate a family-fun filled 4th of July. - June 14, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Honor Fathers This Father’s Day
On June 15th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center will hold a pre- Father's Day Celebration to honor dads from across the Tampa Bay Area in a series of family oriented games and competitions. - June 08, 2019
Historic Fort Harrison Will Host Gentlemen’s Ball for Raising Funds to Tackle Human Rights Abuse
On June 8th, the historic Fort Harrison hotel of downtown Clearwater will host the Gentlemen's Course 2019 Gentlemen's Ball Against Human Trafficking to raise funds for tackling human rights abuse in the state of Florida. - June 08, 2019
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Luncheon
Mr. August Ryan taught nonprofit leaders the make or break factors of picture taking that result in photos that communicate their message to the nonprofits’ communities. The seminar was held as part of the monthly luncheons at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center in downtown Clearwater. - June 01, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Teaches Youth to Have a Fun and Safe Summer
Among the activities at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center’s Pre-Memorial Day event, families and children of all ages participated in Shihan Walter Evans’ self-defense in Osceola Courtyard in downtown Clearwater. Guests also enjoyed games and refreshments. - May 31, 2019
Boy Scouts Troop 313 Pays Tribute to Clearwater’s Future Leaders in Court of Honor
Chris Lumsden, Troop 313 Scoutmaster, awarded the Scouts merit badges and rank advancements at their semi-annual court of honor to formally recognize them for their accomplishments in the last 6 months. - May 25, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Goes Down the Rabbit Hole to Acknowledge Volunteers
At the CCV Center volunteer appreciation tea party tables were set up with Alice in Wonderland quotes, red roses and “EAT ME” & “DRINK ME” signs. - May 24, 2019
Children Honor and Help Mom for Mother’s Day at Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center hosted Mother's Day Celebration to commemorate all of mom's love and care throughout the years. - May 18, 2019
Masons Set Three Years of Mother’s Day Celebration in Stone at Historic Fort Harrison in Downtown Clearwater
The Church of Scientology hosted the Third Annual Mother's Day Celebration for Stone Square Masonic Lodge No. 42 at downtown Clearwater’s Fort Harrison to honor moms everywhere. - May 18, 2019
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Shows Local Families the "Fourth" Within
Local families gather at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center to celebrate a fun and safe Star Wars Day, known as "May the 4th be with you." - May 10, 2019
Adult Leader of Boy Scouts Troop 313 Receives Silver Beaver Award from Greater Tampa Bay Area Council
Peggy Kirk, adult leader of Boy Scouts Troop 313, received the Silver Beaver Award during the 2019 Boy Scouts of America Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Banquet for her outstanding demonstration of dedication to Scouting. - May 10, 2019
Girl Scouts Enjoy Tea Time at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
The Girl Scouts Troop 2837 learned several tips & tricks from Peggy Patrick, Manners Educator, at their end of the year tea party. - April 27, 2019
Thousands of Children Revel at the Clearwater Community Volunteers’ 27th Annual Ginormous Easter Egg Hunt
Children make a dash for Easter Eggs at the Ginormous Easter Egg Hunt in Coachman Park. Sponsored by the Church of Scientology, the event provided safe family fun for nearly 8,000 children and their families. - April 27, 2019
Tea Time for Easter at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
On April 13th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) held an Easter Tea Party inside the CCV Center for nonprofit organizations, to help gather more stuffed animals for the 27th annual Ginormous Easter Egg Hunt in Coachman Park. Each guest was asked to bring a stuffed animal to the Tea as a... - April 19, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center “Eggs-travaganza” Begins
On April 16th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) had their first Easter egg stuffing session in the CCV Center in downtown Clearwater. Volunteers banded together to fill 2000 plastic eggs with candy, marking the first milestone for the 30,000 eggs needed for the 27th Annual Ginormous Easter... - April 19, 2019
Scoutmaster of Boy Scouts Troop 313 Awarded Scoutmaster of the Year at Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
On April 6th, Chris Lumsden, Scoutmaster of Boy Scouts Troop 313 was awarded Scout Master of the Year by the Miccosukee District of the Boy Scouts Greater Tampa Bay Council. The award, reserved for those Scoutmasters who demonstrate the highest level of dedication and leadership to their troop, was... - April 17, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Teaches Local Families the Importance of Preserving the Environment
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center gathered local Clearwater families to educate them on preserving the environment, starting with their backyards. - April 12, 2019
Family Fun for April Fools at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
Clearwater families gather at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center to enjoy a fun filled April fools day without the conventional mischief. - April 08, 2019
Clearwater Families Celebrate One Year of Non-Profit Collaboration at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Anniversary Celebration
Families from the City of Clearwater gathered to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center, which assists local nonprofits in their endeavors to create a safer community for all. - March 30, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Prepares for an “Eggs-cellent” 27th Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Coachman Park
The Clearwater Community Volunteers invite one and all for another fun-filled Easter egg hunt in Coachman Park on April 21st. - March 30, 2019
Nonprofit Leaders Furnish Tools for Success at Tampa Bay Charity Coalition Luncheon
Charities from across the Tampa Bay Area gather at the Charity Coalition to network and learn tools for success from veteran nonprofit leaders. - March 23, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Celebrates Year One of Helping Those Who Help Others
The Clearwater Community Volunteers to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the grand opening of their community center for nonprofit organizations. - March 23, 2019
Tea Party Held at Clearwater Community Volunteers Center to Honor International Women’s Day
The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center hosted a complimentary Tea Party for local women in recognition of International Women's Day with a talk by community activist Lynn Posyton of the Concerned Businessmen's Association of Tampa Bay and an etiquette lesson from Peggy Patrick, Manners educator of the Florida School of Etiquette - March 15, 2019
Church of Scientology’s Charity Coalition Fosters a United Force for Good
Church of Scientology creates a format where nonprofits can band together, creating a united force for good with the upcoming Charity Coalition Luncheon inside the Crystal Ballroom of the Fort Harrison Hotel. - March 15, 2019
Foster Families "Read Across America" at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
On March 2nd, The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center hosted foster families from local foster care agencies for a free event in celebration of Read Across America Day. The National Education Association established the day in honor of children’s book author Dr. Seuss. And in that vein,... - March 09, 2019
Toastmasters Compete for District Competitions at Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
On February 23, five Clearwater Toastmasters clubs held their Area Speech Contests at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center, sponsored by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization. Contestants competed against each other in contests based on their speech content, delivery and... - March 02, 2019
Homeless Have Rights Too – Human Rights Seminar on How to Help Homelessness
The United for Human Rights (UHR) Florida Center, located at 29 N. Fort Harrison Ave. in Downtown Clearwater, is inviting the public to learn how to combat human rights abuses with a seminar on March 2nd at 1:30pm. It will focus on the local problems of homelessness and how anyone can be a part of... - February 23, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Provide Education and Potential Partnerships at Networking Luncheon
On February 27th, The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center is hosting its monthly networking event for nonprofit organizations from the Tampa Bay Area. After a talk by Lynn Posyton, board member of the Concerned Businessmen’s Association of Tampa Bay, charities will have the... - February 23, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Hosts the Funniest Contest in Town
On February 23, members of the Talk of the Town Toastmasters Club of Downtown Clearwater will gather for their annual “Humorous Speech Contest” in the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center, sponsored by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization. The Toastmasters compete... - February 16, 2019
Teenagers at Risk on Social Media, Seminar Explains Why
On February 16, Veterans for Child Rescue is holding a seminar on how to talk to kids about online predators in the United for Human Rights (UHR) Center in Downtown Clearwater. United for Human Rights is a non-governmental, non-profit organization sponsored by the Church of Scientology... - February 16, 2019
Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Gives Nonprofits Tools for Social Media
The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center is launching a month of educational seminars on how to use social media for fundraising and communicating a group’s message. Barry Coziahr, experienced marketing professional of 30 years, is delivering the seminars – specifically for... - February 09, 2019
“Safe City, Safe Neighborhood” Initiative Creating a Safe City for All
On February 2, 2019 volunteers of the Way to Happiness Association Tampa Bay went door-to-door in Clearwater’s Gateway Neighborhood, informing residents on the initiative to make Clearwater the safest city in the US by distributing a booklet called The Way to Happiness, a non-religious moral... - February 09, 2019
Tampa Bay Nonprofits Find Partnerships, Learn Leadership at Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
On January 30th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center brought together 15 Tampa Bay nonprofits to network and see how they can work together to help the community. Ms. Lynn Posyton of the Concerned Businessman’s Association spoke about the importance of nonprofit groups in social... - February 02, 2019
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Awarded for Outstanding Disaster Response
On January 27th, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers (VMs) of Florida held their Volunteer Recognition Awards Banquet to acknowledge those volunteers who have given thousands of hours to help their neighbors in recent disasters. The event was held in Downtown Clearwater’s Fort Harrison, the... - February 02, 2019
Cub Scouts Off to the Races at Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
On January 19, 81 members of Cub Scouts Pack 43 gathered at the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center for their annual Pinewood Derby, which teaches the young Scouts basic physics and woodworking skills. The Scouts learned these skills by creating the fastest, and most imaginative, cars from... - January 26, 2019