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ParentGuide Magazine
Since 1997, the award-winning and highly-respected ParentGuide magazine has been the top local media resource for families throughout the Tampa Bay area. Parents love ParentGuide for its local connection to parenting issues, special events, contests and area companies who have products and services of interest to families. ParentGuide also produces its companion website ParentGuide.com and regular e-newsletters to share updates with online subscribers.
The publishers are local small business owners who founded the magazine because they desired to make a positive difference in building healthy and happy families. However, ParentGuide is much more than a great magazine. The owners and staff at ParentGuide are family people just like their readers and continually look for ways to enhance their relationship with their community. ParentGuide builds partnerships that bring expert speakers, family-friendly events, educational opportunities, discounts and great contests to the families of Tampa Bay. ParentGuide is also proud to sponsor local organizations and events that share in the value of building strong, happy, healthy and sustainable families.
American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research. By joining AAUW, you belong to a community that breaks through educational and economic barriers so that all women have a fair chance.
Thirty five Girl Scouts interested in marine science and technology-related careers attended the Marine Science and Technology workshop where they participated in career exploration activities and interacted with women currently working in a variety of science disciplines. The event, made possible through a grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW), took place on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008.
The workshop is the result of a collaboration between the University of South Florida (USF) College of Marine Science, The Pier Aquarium, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the St. Petersburg Museum of History, Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission (FWC), the Florida Institute of Oceanography and WFLA Storm Team 8. PHOTO GALLERY | VIDEO | MORE INFO
target.com/community
Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at more than 1,600 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today’s best retail trends at affordable prices. Target gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.
Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) announced a partnership with Target® in recognition of its efforts to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The grant will be applied to virtual reading groups for girls between the ages of five and nine.
This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5 percent of its income to organizations that support education, the arts, social services and volunteerism. Today that translates to more than $3 million every week. MORE INFO
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS
Dick’s Sporting Goods is committed to supporting organizations in the community that teach children fundamental values like a strong work ethic, teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Dick’s Sporting Goods partnered with Girl Scouts of West Central Florida throughout 2008. They were a key partner in the council’s annual special events through premiere sponsorships and donated auction items that contribute to the development of nearly 30,000 girls throughout West Central Florida.
JUVENILE WELFARE BOARD OF PINELLAS COUNTY
The Juvenile Welfare Board supports the healthy development of all children and their families in Pinellas County through advocacy, research, planning, training, communications, coordinating of resources and funding.
Established in 1946, JWB is the nation’s first county-wide agency utilizing dedicated property tax revenue to better the lives of children and families. One of the largest funding sources for human services in the county, JWB does not provide direct services to children and families, but funds non-profit, government, and grassroots community groups to do so.
Please visit www.jwbpinellas.org
Please visit www.aboutpinellaskids.org
ST. PETERSBURG MUSEUM OF HISTORY
The mission of the St. Petersburg Museum of History is to collect, preserve and communicate the history and heritage of Florida with emphasis on St. Petersburg and the Pinellas Peninsula. The Museum features permanent exhibits about the World’s First Commercial Airline, St. Petersburg Neighborhoods and local heritage groups.
The museum is a community resource and is community supported! SPMOH offers a Learning Center for children of all ages. The Museum’s trained Docents demonstrate expert knowledge of Florida History to the teachers who wish to bring their students for hands-on classes in history and social studies. The Museum partners with schools and community organizations to bring students with special needs to the museum once a month. Students study under a curriculum that engages them in hands-on and problem solving activities.
For more information, please visit www.spmoh.org.
