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START WITH ME, INC.

Start With Me, Inc has programs for youth ages 0 to 25 years, covering areas of Early Literacy, College/Career Readiness, Personal/Professional Development, Social and Emotional Health, Civic Engagement, and Social Justice. We have a national footprint, serving youth in several cities and states throughout the country with both in-person and virtual programs.

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Current & Upcoming Workshops/Events

  • Summer Affirmation Camp 2023
    June 5 - July 21 (No Camp week of July 4)
    Heaven Destiny Church
    June 5 - July 21 (No Camp week of July 4)
    Heaven Destiny Church, 4104 E Ellicott St, Tampa, FL 33610, USA
    A six week program designed to stimulate your child's growth and development around self-awareness and physical wellness. This camp is for youth ages 4 - 12. **SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE THAT QUALIFY**
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  • "Grow Your Money" Workshop
    Coming Soon
    Location is TBD
    Coming Soon
    Location is TBD
    Financial literacy is a lifelong journey of learning. These workshops provide young people with tools and resources geared towards building confidence around establishing better spending habits and equipping themselves with the skills to pursue and achieve their financial goals.
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  • Teen Mental Health First Aid Training
    Coming Soon
    Location is TBD
    Coming Soon
    Location is TBD
    Adolescence is a time of critical change and development, and the time when mental health challenges may first emerge. This training will prepare you to provide support to peers as well as better cope with your own mental health challenges.
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  • "Success In Spite Of" Youth Town Hall
    Coming Spring 2023
    Virtual
    Coming Spring 2023
    Virtual
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  • Music As Culture
    Coming Winter 2023
    Virtual
    Coming Winter 2023
    Virtual
    Talk show series looks at how music functions within the culture and the purpose it serves. Guests and youth will explore music and language, music and cultural attitudes, music and economics, and music and religion.
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  • Youth Leadership Workshop - Part 2 (Team Building)
    TBD
    C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library
    TBD
    C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33610, USA
    Youth leadership is part of the youth development process. Our Youth Leadership series offers tools for success when working with young people.
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WORK READINESS SUMMER CAMP

In 2021, we performed a six-week Work Readiness and Growth Industry program serving DC's Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program participants during the summer of 2021.  We worked with 54 District youth, ages 14 to 21, to provide high quality, structured workforce development trainings geared to prepare youth for purposeful and developmentally appropriate employment and career exploration opportunities. This was a fully virtual program.

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Past Events

  • Spring Break Career Connection Workshop (St. Petersburg, FL)
    March 13 - March 17 - 9am - 12pm
    Campbell Park Resource Center
    March 13 - March 17 - 9am - 12pm
    Campbell Park Resource Center, 701 16th St S, Building 7, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
    A one-week program providing youth ages 16 to 24 with training and employment opportunities with Publix Super Markets.
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  • Youth CPR and First Aid Training
    Sat, Apr 15
    Heaven Destiny Church
    Apr 15, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
    Heaven Destiny Church, 4104 E Ellicott St, Tampa, FL 33610, USA
    Get certified in CPR, First Aid and AED. Start With Me is partnering with Ready 2 Transition to offer this free training for youth ages 8 to 17. Teaching youth today, so they can be ready tomorrow.
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  • Child Abuse Prevention Forum
    Thu, Apr 13
    Highland Pines Park Rec Center
    Apr 13, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Highland Pines Park Rec Center, 4505 E 21st Ave, Tampa, FL 33619, USA
    National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Join us for a discussion on ways to recognize and prevent child abuse and neglection. Register now!
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  • "Minipreneurs" Workshop (St. Petersburg, FL)
    Tue, Mar 07
    Campbell Park Resource Center
    Mar 07, 5:00 PM – Apr 27, 7:00 PM
    Campbell Park Resource Center, 701 16th St S building 7, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
    A 8-week program providing youth ages 14 to 18 with quality, structured workforce development trainings geared toward business exploration and entrepreneurship. (St. Petersburg, FL)
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  • Cupcakes & Literacy - Dr. Seuss Edition
    Sat, Mar 04
    George Bartholomew Center
    Mar 04, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
    George Bartholomew Center, 8608 N 12th St, Tampa, FL 33604, USA
    Join us for a deliciously fun event! The cupcake class will cover the basics of cupcake sculpting and decorating. It's open to kids of all ages, even the kid at heart!
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  • Kid's Cake Pop Workshop - Valentine's Day Edition
    Sat, Feb 18
    Maple Street Biscuit Company (Brandon)
    Feb 18, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
    Maple Street Biscuit Company (Brandon), 127 W Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511, USA
    Join us for a deliciously fun event! This 2-hour workshop will cover the basics of cake pop making including sculpting, dipping, and decorating these tasty treats. It's open to children ages 8 -12.
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  • Moms with Boys - Virtual Conversation
    Feb 07, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST
    Virtual
    Now that your "baby' is getting older, you may feel the distance between you getting larger and larger. Join moms, just like you, for an open discussion on the challenges, affects, and shifting dynamics between you and your son as he gets older.
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  • Literacy Toolkit Giveaway!
    Sat, Jan 14
    Blythe Andrews Public Library
    Jan 14, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
    Blythe Andrews Public Library, 2607 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33610, USA
    Join us for a fun and educational event! Kits are free!
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  • Youth Leadership Workshop  - Part 1 (Self-Awareness)
    Sat, Aug 27
    C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library
    Aug 27, 2022, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33610, USA
    Youth leadership is part of the youth development process. Our Youth Leadership series offers tools for success when working with young people.
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  • Healthy Communication Skills
    Aug 11, 2022, 7:00 PM
    Virtual
    Good communication is vital to the health of any relationship. Join us for a youth led discussion on finding ways to become a more effective communicator with the people you care for.
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  • Back-to-School Event
    Sat, Jul 30
    Tampa
    Jul 30, 2022, 11:00 AM
    Tampa, 2101 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33610, USA
    Our 2022 Back-to-School event went very well. Thank you to our youth leaders, community partners, and newest partner Tarence Kinsey Foundation for showing up and supporting our young people as they prepare for the new school year.
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  • Summer Affirmation Camp
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jul 16
    Heaven Destiny Church
    Jul 16, 2022, 8:00 AM – Aug 13, 2022, 2:00 PM
    Heaven Destiny Church, 4104 E Ellicott St, Tampa, FL 33610, USA
    A free five week program designed to stimulate your child's growth and development around self-awareness and physical wellness.
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  • Teen Dating Violence
    Wed, Feb 23
    Zoom
    Feb 23, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
    Zoom
    Join us for an intergenerational discussion on dating violence and toxic relationships. How to recognize when you're in an abusive situation.
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  • Civic Engagement - Your Responsibility To Community
    Nov 18, 2021, 7:00 PM EST
    Virtual
    Civic engagement begins with using your gifts and talents to organize and create the world you want to see.
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  • Mindful Movement - Student Athlete Mental Wellness Summit
    Nov 15, 2021, 2:30 PM
    Lakewood High School, 1400 54th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA
    Normalizing and destigmatizing seeking mental health help for student athletes.
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  • Speak Your Truth - Tough Conversations
    Oct 27, 2021, 7:00 PM
    Virtual
    An open and honest discussion on ways to break down barriers in communication between parents and their teenage children. This session will discuss tools, rules, and resources to aid in creating better channels of communicating about difficult subjects.
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  • Teen & Young Adult  Summit
    Fri, Jul 09
    Saint Suzanne CRC Resource Center
    Jul 09, 2021, 10:00 AM
    Saint Suzanne CRC Resource Center, 19321 W Chicago, Detroit, MI 48228, USA
    Developing K.I.D.S. hosted it's annual Youth Summit in Detroit. Participants learned about the importance of youth leadership and civic engagement! This was an awesome opportunity to connect with some dynamite youth and community leaders!
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  • A Seat At The Table - I'm Not Your Superwoman
    May 06, 2021, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
    Virtual
    A facilitated discussion on the humanization and preservation of black women and girls in the midst of ingrained racism (Misogynoir).
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