When you work with “good-guys” you learn of more and more opportunities to bring your support. Many people are doing a lot of good in the world and I am so grateful to be invited to join up with them in participation of good deeds. When my dear friend, Karina Furlin of the Drug Free [...]
Keeping our youth away from harmful drugs is something we really take to heart at CES. As a sponsor of a vital Tampa Drug Prevention Summit, put on by Drug Free America Foundation, CES continues our partnering for real change and support. This annual event brings together many who are involved in drug prevention, drug [...]
At CES we really do strive to help our community. Reaching out with our hearts and our hands to assist valuable non-profit groups, aid children in literacy through tutoring programs, and help others with drug prevention education are just a few ways in which we bring our help. “Those who are happiest are those who [...]
International Women’s Day Women in the community were invited to a lovely afternoon tea party at our wonderful Clearwater Community Volunteer Center to celebrate International Women’s Day. From moms with their daughters, business owners, dedicated community activists, Girl Scout Leaders and local non-profit volunteers, we all enjoyed a delicious spread of delicate teas and finger [...]
Growing Healthy and Happy Youth Reading aloud to children is an activity that produces stellar results. Many studies have been done with irrefutable findings of this activity’s value upon a child’s literacy and security. Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world. It helps them develop language and [...]
CES works with groups and people who work at keeping the environment healthy—this includes our gorgeous beaches and our neighborhood, as well as supporting healthy and happy children. Living in sunny Florida affords us so many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Winter doesn’t mean shutting in and waiting for spring to enjoy nature. To the [...]
We have all realized that in order to get big things done we need teamwork, cooperation and partnering. A worthwhile purpose and strong passion combined with joining forces with like-minded good-guys will pretty much guarantee you success. Certainly, it will make the road smoother and filled with more happiness and perhaps even joy. When you [...]
On October 10, 2018, Hurricane Michael violently bashed the Florida Panhandle as a category 4 storm! With sustained winds of over 150 mph it pummeled the area of Mexico Beach and surrounding areas leaving ghastly devastation. The hurricane made landfall at Mexico Beach and severely destroyed the infrastructure of surrounding areas such as Panama City, [...]
Just Across the Street, Supporting Our Clearwater Community Garden Our Clearwater Community Gardens located across the street from our CES Headquarters, celebrated its 4th anniversary with its festive brunch event at the Fort Harrison Hotel. The event was a sold-out affair and featured amazing foods, fun and speakers who spoke on gardening and its rewards [...]
Summer is upon us and we spread our warmth by helping in the community. Our Community Learning Center (CLC) is quite a special place. At CES we contribute to their efforts to help many children and families. The CLC Tutoring program and the CLC Academy bring the uplifting gift of literacy to many. We have [...]
