I TALK TO STRANGERS ONE PERSON. ONE CONVERSATION. ONE STRANGER AT A TIME.
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I TALK TO STRANGERS FOUNDATION -
FOUNDED IN 2012, $ 150,000 IN DONATIONS FROM STRANGERS 6 COUNTRIESÂ 100+ EVENTS WORLDWIDE LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS MENTIONED IN MEDIA GLOBALLY
I TALK TO STRANGERS TEAM ACROSS 6 COUNTRIES PUSHES THE MOVEMENT FORWARD UNITED STATES CANADA ROMANIA SOUTH SUDAN SOMALIA MALAYSIA
ROBBIE STOKES JR. - Founder I TALK TO STRANGERS® Foundation - previous Congressional Events Coordinator, House of Representatives - Corporate Conference Sales Manager, Destination DC - FSU Alumni, 30 under 30
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I TALK TO STRANGERS HISTORY IN COCOA 2012-2013
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PEACE JAM , COCOA FOLLOWING THE TRAGIC DEATHS OF YOUNG COMMUNITY GOERS, ITTS FOUNDATION ORGANIZED AN EVENT ATTRACTING 300+ BREVARD COUNTY CITIZENS AND 10 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR A COMMUNITY CONCERT WITH A PEACEFUL FOCUS. WORKING WITH THE BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS, ‘PEACE JAM’ PROVIDED LOCAL COUNSELLING RESOURCES AND ANTI-BULLYING SUPPORT TO A HEALING COMMUNITY DURING ITS TIME OF NEED.
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5K MIRACLE RUN, COCOA VILLAGE ATTRACTING OVER 2,000 VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A FIRST-EVER COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER AIMED AT IMPLEMENTING A INCLUSIVE FUNDRAISING EFFORT BRIDGING FUNDING RECIPIENTS, ORGANIZERS, AND DONATORS TOGETHER FOR A DAY OF COMMUNITY CELEBRATION TOWARDS A CAUSE!
I TALK TO STRANGERS PROGRAMS FOR THE COCOA COMMUNITY 2017
MAKE BREVARD BEAUTIFUL The goal of the campaign is to restore and create key areas where the community gets together to make the county safer, healthier and more attractive to local and outside communities. Campaign includes: - Restoration of 1566 University Lane housing project, - Weekly "Sunday Fun Day" for youth and adults, with team work and soft skills development activities - Volunteer opportunities - with focus on learning by doing, building team work and communication skills
PEACE KEEPERS - HIGH SCHOOLS Attracting over 2,000 volunteers to participate in a first-ever community fundraiser aimed at implementing a inclusive fundraising effort bridging funding recipients, organizers, and donators together for a day of community celebration towards a cause!
TUESDAY TALKS WITH STRANGERS Tuesday Talks with Strangers is an evening gathering where guests are introduced to fellow strangers in their local community in a fun social-networking fashion. The event brings everyday conversation to the center-stage and participants explore how talking with other individuals leads to meaningful, lasting relationships in both their personal and professional lives.
ITTS INITIATIVES WILL HELP REDEVELOP THE COCOA COMMUNITY
DECREASE CRIME, INCREASE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH & WELL BEING Through 'Make Brevard Beutiful' Campaign, ITTS will work with underserved communities in Cocoa and: - renovate the housing project buildings to increase health and safety of the families - create community spaces for meetups and leisure with programs and activities that strengthen local community, - organize Sunday Fun Day to thank local volunteers and the community for their work and contribution to the project.
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UNDERSERVED YOUTH WILL LEARN LIFE SKILLS AND ACCESS NEW OPPORTUNITIES Through Sunday Fun Day and Peace Keepers, I Talk To Strangers will provide development opportunities for youth that will: - Â increase their learning capabilities, making learning fun and interactive, with a focus on STEM, - teach them essential soft skills, like communication, team work, responsibility and leadership, - provide positive role models and mentorship for youth to support their education and long-term growth.
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VOLUNTEERS VOCATIONAL TRAININGÂ WILL INCREASE THEIR QUALIFICATIONS With community initiatives around the city, ITTS will recruit and train local volunteers equipping them with valuable skills than include: - vocational training, - team work, communication and leadership skills. This is an attractive alternative for unemployed and underserved adults to improve their skills that can be later used in professional environment. Â
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LET'S BUILD BEAUTIFUL COCOA TOGETHER! ROBBIE STOKES JR. ROBBIE@ITTSFOUNDATIONS.ORG (321) 328-7562 WWW.ITTSFOUNDATIONS.ORG