Florida Institute for Community Studies, Inc. (FICS)

07/29/2026

Today was our last scheduled certification for July! Luckily we have a lot more dates for August and September!

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07/21/2026

Please consider supporting our awesome student, Araceli Guzman, who needs money for books this semester! Time is of the essence!

Araceli Guzmán obtained many scholarships and grants to go to … Alayne Unterberger needs your support for Support Araceli’s Journey to St. Thomas University

07/17/2026

We’d like to extend our heartfelt thank you to Victory Temple Outreach Ministries and Senior Pastor, Dr. Laytecia McKinney, for hosting the recent Youth Mental Health First Aid training in your church hall. The atmosphere was one of genuine care and commitment, reflecting the spirit of your ministry. The participants were engaged, attentive, and deeply invested in the discussions. Their willingness to learn and support one another is a testament to the strength of your community. It was inspiring to see how faith can guide us in understanding mental health, fostering a culture of compassion and empathy within the church.
Thank you for your dedication and empowering us all to be instruments of healing and hope within our community.
With gratitude and blessings.

07/16/2026

It's official, our very on Ms. Araceli turned 18 yesterday and is off to college!

She could use some help from all of us to pay for books and other things her scholarships and grants won't cover! Let's Go! Felicidades amiga!!!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-aracelis-journey-to-st-thomas-university?attribution_id=sl:1d29bdbe-f244-42bc-9f05-b02ddefd8946&lang=en_US&ts=1784232110&utm_campaign=pd_ss_icons&utm_content=amp20_t1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

07/13/2026

Please know what to do. You can help prevent su***de! Call 988 or take our trainings for FREE! Comment below RIP to the very talented Josh

Actor Josh Grisetti, known for his role in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” has died: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/josh-grisetti-dies-the-marvelous-mrs-maisel-actor/507-2e41fb8c-f85f-4c73-b014-b1dddab470f1?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_10_Tampa_Bay

If you or someone you know needs help, the national su***de and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988.

(AP Photo/Carlo Allegri)

07/08/2026

This week we are at St John the Divine Episcopal Church in for !

We have had lots of excitement including seeing a mama gator guarding eggs. She is very large!

06/26/2026

Exciting news for July: Join us for our FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid and QPR - Su***de Prevention training. Check out the dates and don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others. Let's make July a month of learning together.