Creating Unity in Social Betterment - The Clearwater Community Volunteer Center Accommodates New Connections
On the 12th of June, the Clearwater Community Volunteer Center hosted various members of the non-profit community for a monthly networking luncheon. Organized with the intention of creating new connections between the community activist groups, guests enjoyed a complimentary lunch buffet, followed... - June 16, 2018
Annual Gentlemen’s Ball Event Raises Funds Against Human Trafficking
On June 2, Mr. Christopher King, grandson of Blues Legend BB King, and his Gentlemen’s Course non-profit held the Gentlemen’s Ball Against Human Trafficking event in Downtown Clearwater’s Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat, raising... - June 09, 2018
Event Supports “Second Chances” for St. Petersburg Youth
On May 26, St. Petersburg’s Second Chance Life Skills (SCLS) non-profit organization held their annual Black and White Gala at the historic Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat. SCLS provides life skills to under privileged youth through their... - June 01, 2018
Clearwater Community Volunteer Center Unites Community Betterment Activists
On June 12, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center, established and sponsored by the Church of Scientology in Clearwater, will host their second monthly networking luncheon. Charities are invited to make new contacts and inform other like-minded groups about their programs with the goal of... - May 25, 2018
Devastated Students Learn Human Rights in Wake of Shooting
On May 8, Mr. Christopher King, grandson of Blues Legend BB King and founder of the Gentlemen’s Course non-profit organization, delivered human rights education to over 40 students and teachers at Durant High School in the wake of 18 year-old Grover Wills being shot and killed at a nearby gas... - May 12, 2018
Earning Their Stripes – Boy Scout Troop 313 Hosts Court of Honor
On May 7, Boy Scout Troop 313 held their semi-annual Court of Honor – a ceremony which congratulates the efforts that the boys put into their training by promotions to the next ranking, badges and other awards. The ceremony was held in the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center in... - May 12, 2018
College Exams – Success in Life Hosts Two Day Workshop
On Friday the 20th of April, Success in Life, a volunteer group that teaches people how to solve everyday problems through good communication, held their first workshop in the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center, established in Downtown Clearwater by the Church of Scientology Flag Service... - April 30, 2018
Church of Scientology Hosts Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards Dinner
On April 18, the Church of Scientology hosted the annual Volunteer Recognition Awards Dinner in Downtown Clearwater’s Historic Fort Harrison. Forty-five of the two hundred guests went on stage to receive commemorative pins, acknowledging them for their hard work to improve the... - April 21, 2018
Boy Scout Troop 313 Finds New “Campground” at New Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
Boy Scout Troop 313, based out of Clearwater, Florida, have found a new home for their weekly meetings - the brand new Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center, supported by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization. Now in its 22nd year, this Troop has made well over 30 Eagle Scouts. - April 07, 2018
Helping Those Who Help: Ready‑for‑Action New Home Opens for Clearwater Community Volunteers
At exactly 1:30 pm on March 24, 2018, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV), supported by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, cut the ribbon on the new Clearwater Community Volunteers Center in Downtown Clearwater. The site of the opening ceremony was packed with more than 500... - March 31, 2018
Honoring Community Volunteers for National Volunteer Week
Recognizing and thanking Tampa Bay area volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice and support to important causes. - March 07, 2018
Under One Roof – The Fort Harrison: Non-Profits Network to Create a Better Community
On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 about 100 guests representing 37 charitable organizations attended the first Tampa Bay Charity Coalition luncheon of the year in the Church of Scientology's Fort Harrison Ballroom. The non-profit representatives networked and helped themselves to a buffet lunch... - March 03, 2018
Church of Scientology Hosted Jazz - Themed Block Party in the Heart of Downtown Clearwater
Church of Scientology hosts block party in downtown Clearwater, benefiting 10 charities. - February 09, 2018
Butterfly Effect of Golf Hosts Night of the Scholars Banquet
On Saturday, January 20, the Butterfly Effect of Golf non-profit held their Second Annual Night of the Scholars Banquet in Downtown Clearwater’s Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s International Religious Retreat. “This night was one to remember,” said Mr. Robert... - January 30, 2018
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Focus Community Cleaning to Clearwater’s Gateway
Saturday, January 13th marks the first of a series of community clean-ups the Scientology Volunteer Ministers are undertaking this year in Clearwater’s Downtown Gateway Neighborhood, an area listed as one of the “blighted” areas in Clearwater. The clean-up begins at 9:30am,... - January 06, 2018
Charity Swing Dance Helps Create “Miracles” for At-Risk Youth
On the 21st of December, Savoy South Dance Hall hosted the monthly Swing Dance for Charity. Forty dancers gathered on this evening in the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat, to show their support to the young women in the Miracles Outreach... - December 28, 2017
Annual Love and Help Children Banquet Awards 22 Youth
On December 16th, The Way to Happiness (TWTH) Association of Tampa Bay held their 2nd Annual Love and Help Children Awards Banquet in the historic Fort Harrison, the international religious retreat for the Church of Scientology. Twenty-two youths were acknowledged for their community service in... - December 23, 2017
December 2nd Brings 25th Annual Winter Wonderland to Downtown Clearwater
On December 2nd at 6:00pm, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) and the Church of Scientology open the 25th Annual Winter Wonderland on Drew St. and N. Fort Harrison Ave., in Downtown Clearwater. Hundreds of children and families will see Santa Claus plug in the 100,000 twinkling lights that... - November 25, 2017
Charity Coalition Celebrates 3 Years of Partnerships at Church of Scientology’s Fort Harrison
On November 15th, the Church of Scientology hosted the Tampa Bay Charity Coalition’s 3rd Anniversary Banquet in the Fort Harrison Auditorium. Seventy different non-profit organizations, including Children with a Vision, PACE Center for Girls, Pinellas County Foster and Adoptive Parents... - November 18, 2017
Cub Scout Pack 313 Celebrates “Ichabod Crane Night” in Downtown Clearwater
On October 30th, Cub Scout Pack 313, chartered by the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, celebrated their annual "Ichabod Crane Night" at Downtown Clearwater's Fort Harrison Park. Cub Scouts participated in a Jack-O-Lantern contest where everyone wins and enjoyed roasting... - November 04, 2017
Swing Into Fall with Dance Benefit for At-Risk Youth
On November 16th, the Savoy South Dance Hall is hosting their monthly Swing Dance for Charity Fundraiser benefiting the Butterfly Effect of Golf non-profit organization in Downtown Clearwater’s Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat. A donation of $15... - October 28, 2017
Humanitarian Program Centers Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
On October 14th and in addition to the festivities at Coachman Park, the Church of Scientology sponsored humanitarian program centers along North Fort Harrison Ave. celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month in the Osceola Courtyard in Downtown Clearwater. Around 300 passersby learned about each of the... - October 21, 2017
Swing Dance Fundraiser to Benefit Pinellas County Foster Children
On October 19th The Savoy South Dance Hall is hosting their next monthly Swing Dance for Charity event in Downtown Clearwater’s Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat. A donation of $15 is requested to participate. All funds go directly to the... - October 14, 2017
Miracles Outreach’s “From Runaway to Runway” Fashion Show Highlights Victims Turned Victors
On September 30th, more than two-hundred supporters of Miracles Outreach, a non-profit organization housing at risk youth to reduce factors leading to juvenile delinquency, gathered in the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s International Religious Retreat, to hold their 5th annual... - October 07, 2017
United for Human Rights Presents “Where is Your Child?” Seminar on Online Safety
On October 17th, United for Human Rights will host their “Where is Your Child” seminar on online safety. Deputy Jessica Hughey of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will share what has happened in the past and what parents can do to protect their privacy and the privacy of their... - September 30, 2017
Fort Harrison Hosts “From Runaway to the Runway” Fashion Show Gala
On September 30th Miracles Outreach, a non-profit organization housing at risk youth to reduce factors leading to juvenile delinquency, is holding their annual “From Runaway to the Runway” Fashion Show Gala in the Historic Fort Harrison. The event starts at 6:00pm and tickets are $45.00. - September 23, 2017
Community Celebrates 3rd Anniversary of Tampa Bay Charity Coalition
On September 20th, the Tampa Bay Charity Coalition will be celebrating its third anniversary at the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat, with a complimentary dinner, guest speakers and live entertainment. The event is at 6:00pm and is open to all... - September 09, 2017
Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Florida Respond to Texas Floods
50 volunteers from the Scientology Volunteer Ministers of Florida left Clearwater this week to join the growing number of people in Houston to help in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. “Hurricane Harvey has affected over 30,000 people so they need all the help they can get,” said Ms. - September 01, 2017
Nathan Mitchell Jazzes Up Fort Harrison for World Humanitarian Day Concert
On August 19th, Nathan Mitchell, acclaimed musician living in the Tampa Bay, performed a concert celebrating World Humanitarian Day in the Historic Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat. He was joined by local artist, Janeane Ponder. The evening’s... - August 25, 2017
Church of Scientology Continues Human Rights Campaign at Anti-Hate Vigil in Tampa
Among representatives from organizations and faiths, Reverend Pat Harney spoke to hundreds at an anti-hate vigil in Downtown Tampa. - August 19, 2017
Church of Scientology Hosts an Evening of Latin Jazz
On Saturday, September 9th, Harlem Nights Benefits is presenting an evening of Latin Jazz in the Historic Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat, to benefit the Clearwater Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. The event features the Terry Edwards Latin... - August 12, 2017
Church of Scientology Commemorates World Humanitarian Day with Concert
Nathan Mitchell, performer of Gospel, R&B, Funk, Blues and Smooth Jazz, will be featured at a concert dedicated to World Humanitarian Day at the Historic Fort Harrison. - August 04, 2017
Summer Charity Coalition Luncheon Unites Tampa Bay
On July 19th, the Church of Scientology hosted their Summer Charity Coalition Luncheon in the Fort Harrison’s Crystal Ballroom. There were 100 guests who learned about Operation HOPE, the featured charity, and got to know each other during the special speed networking segment. After a... - July 29, 2017
Thousands in Downtown Clearwater for Church of Scientology’s Community Block Party
On July 15th, over 2,500 people attended the summer Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization’s carnival-themed block party on Cleveland Street in Downtown Clearwater. Guests enjoyed food and activities including face painting, train rides, carnival games and more, all paid for by the... - July 19, 2017
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Help Greenwood Take Back Its Community
This week, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers announced a 500-man community clean-up in Clearwater’s North Greenwood neighborhood to be held on Saturday July 29th. Volunteers will meet at 8:00am for a complimentary continental breakfast before starting. All are welcome to participate. Over... - July 14, 2017
Church of Scientology Lets Freedom Ring, Celebrates with Festivities in Downtown Clearwater
On Tuesday, the 4th of July, the Church of Scientology in Clearwater celebrated America’s Independence with a large park fair and a dinner with their community partners in the Fort Harrison’s Crystal Ballroom. At Osceola Park, on the corner of Fort Harrison Avenue and Drew Street,... - July 08, 2017
Sounds of Juneteenth’s Freedom Ring True at Church of Scientology Gospel Concert
On June 24th, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization held a Gospel concert in the Historic Fort Harrison’s Auditorium. The event was held in celebration of Juneteenth, a national celebration commemorating the official end of slavery in America. The featured act was Au’Niece... - June 28, 2017
Church of Scientology’s Family-Friendly Block Party Provides “Something To Do” This Summer
The Church of Scientology in Clearwater is hosting their next Community Block Party with face painting, bouncy houses, train rides, carnival games and free food on Saturday, July 15th. - June 22, 2017
Gentlemen’s Ball Community Fundraiser Raises Awareness on Human Trafficking
On June 3rd, Christopher King, humanitarian and grandson of the Blues Legend B.B. King, hosted the “Gentlemen’s Ball” charity benefit at the Historic Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat. The event’s beneficiary was anti-human... - June 10, 2017
Community Charity Coalition – Inspiring the Next Generation
On Wednesday, May 24th, over 100 guests gathered for the May Charity Coalition luncheon in the Church of Scientology’s Fort Harrison Crystal Ballroom. Guests were treated to a 5-star meal and an afternoon of inspiration on how greater coordination between like-minded charities help improve... - June 06, 2017
Faiths Unite to Commemorate Memorial Day at Fort Harrison
The Scientology Choir opened the interfaith celebration for Memorial Day with a performance of their original song “Peace on Earth” at Clearwater’s Fort Harrison. 140 guests of all faiths attended the event. - May 31, 2017
Seventeen Years of Second Chances Celebrated at Fort Harrison
On Saturday, May 20th, the non-profit organization Second Chance Life Skills held a banquet at the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s International religious retreat. Nearly 250 guests supported the organization while enjoying a 5-star quality night in celebration of 17 years of... - May 27, 2017
Mother’s Day Celebrated “Mason Style” at Fort Harrison
On May 13th, the Stone Square Masonic Lodge held their first annual Mother’s Day Celebration in the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat. The 160 mothers, husbands, sons and daughters enjoyed hearing about how “mothers matter,” the topic... - May 20, 2017
National Day of Prayer Calls for Interfaith Summit
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and United for Human Rights came together with over 150 guests and religious leaders in honor of National Day of Prayer at the Franciscan Center in Tampa. - May 11, 2017
Volunteers Awarded for Service to Community
On April 26th, the Tampa Bay Charity Coalition hosted the Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards Banquet at the Fort Harrison. Forty community volunteers were awarded in front of 185 guests, representing over 50 organizations. Dylan Pires, Community Affairs Director for the Church of Scientology in... - May 06, 2017
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Prove That Something Can be Done About It in Greenwood Neighborhood
Addressing a situation that is spiraling out of control, on April 22nd the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Florida Chapter went to the Greenwood Neighborhood in Clearwater to pick up trash for the third week in a row. “People are bringing their trash to Greenwood and dumping it there. It... - April 29, 2017
Downtown Clearwater Spring Block Party Preparations Underway
On May 6th 2017 from 6:00-10:00pm, the Church of Scientology is sponsoring their third Downtown Block Party for the community. The event will be on the corner of Cleveland Street and Fort Harrison Ave. Preparations are well in progress. “We are looking forward to the next party,” said... - April 22, 2017
Charity Provides Scholarships to Needful Youth
Herman and Mary G. Allen Community Outreach Organization awards scholarships to two high school students for their hard work in school and in the community at the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s international religious retreat. - April 15, 2017
National Volunteer Appreciation Month Spurs Banquet to Acknowledge Volunteers
On Wednesday April 26th, the Church of Scientology and the Charity Coalition are hosting the Volunteer Recognition Awards Banquet at 5:30pm in the Historic Fort Harrison in honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Month. Nominated guests will receive certificates and a special award acknowledging... - April 08, 2017
Human Rights Advocate takes on Human Trafficking in Florida
Gracia Bennish, the President of United for Human Rights Florida, a non-religious, non-profit organization sponsored by the Church of Scientology, went to Tallahassee on March 27th to support bills which collectively forward human rights and stifle human trafficking. According to the Florida... - March 31, 2017