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“Communities Creating Racial Equality and Ending Disparities”

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By Kimberly Brown-Williams, Community Services Supervisor

C.R.E.E.D. hosted their 2nd

Annual Holiday Social on De-

cember 10th at All Children’s

Education and Conference Cen-

ter. This annual event brings

community agencies, C.R.E.E.D.

and community members to-

gether to celebrate the year’s

accomplishments, plan new

strategies and network. The

event also included member

recognition, of the men who

participate in the “Raising your

Mentality” men’s group. The

highlight of the evening can be

attributed to the children who

attend many of the C.R.E.E.D.

meetings with their parents.

Carole, a longstanding

C.R.E.E.D. member worked with

the children to open the pro-

gram. Their song was set to the

tune of ‘We wish you a Merry

Christmas’, with a twist. They

did an awesome job, sharing

the holiday spirit and reminding

attendees why C.R.E.E.D. works

so diligently throughout the

year.

Lyrics of the song below:

We wish you a Merry Christ-

mas, We wish you a Merry

Christmas, We wish you a Mer-

ry Christmas and a Health-filled

New Year. Good Tidings we

bring to new and old friends,

Good Tidings for communities

where disparities end.

C . R . E . E . D . ’ S 2 0 1 2 H O L I D A Y S O C I A L

I F N O T U S , T H E N W H O ? C . R . E . E . D .

“No One can do Everything,

But Everyone can do

Something.”

-Anonymous

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C A T C H U P W I T H C R E E D

Mother, Sierra and daughter, Kayla

enjoying the festivities.

Next CREED Meeting:

February 11, 2013

Monday @ 6:00 pm

All Children’s

Education & Conference

Center,

701 4th Street South,

St.Petersburg, FL 33701

“Coming together, sharing together,

working together, succeeding together.”

~Unknown

Santa Claus, Rashid with his little

helpers, Malcolm and Julia.

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N A T I O N A L B I R T H D E F E C T S P R E V E N T I O N M O N T H

Information from March of Dimes (www.marchofdimes.com)

Birth defects are health conditions that are present at birth. They change the shape or

function of one or more parts of the body. They can cause problems in overall health, how

the body develops, or in how the body works. There are thousands of different birth defects.

About 120,000 babies in the United States are born each year with a birth defect. The most

common birth defects are heart defects, cleft lip and cleft palate, down syndrome and spina

bifida. While there’s been lots of research, we still don’t know the causes of some birth de-

fects. If a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, her baby may have a birth defect.

Some street drugs and some prescription drugs can cause birth defects too. Also, if a wom-

an gets certain infections during pregnancy, such as cytomegalovirus or a sexually transmit-

ted infection, her baby may develop a birth defect. Some birth defects are caused by genetic

conditions. Genetic conditions are passed from parents to children through genes. The baby

could get something from his mother, his father, or both parents that can cause a birth de-

fect.

Birth defects can cause

disabilities and even death.

Alcohol and drug use can

cause birth defects.

Ask your provider what you can

do to prevent birth defects.

To view full article, please visit

http://www.marchofdimes.com/baby/birthdefects.html

C . R . E . E . D . S O C I A L E V E N T P H O T O S

“Get Involved,

Have Your Say,

Make a

Difference."

Event photos of C.R.E.E.D. Members, Project Staff, Family & Friends of the St.Petersburg Community

BIRTH DEFECTS: WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW THEY HAPPEN

Miss Toniya Scruggs

Are you interested in Volunteering with C.R.E.E.D.?

C.R.E.E.D. is a Community Action Group where volunteers can gain experience

with great opportunities! Volunteers may also gain a sense of community service

within a positive group and share the spirit of generosity with others.

For more information, please contact Amber @ 727.767.4731.

Scan code with Smartphone!

Interests:

Outreach

Advocacy

Fundraising

Training

And More!

M E M B E R O F T H E M O N T H

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F O L I C A C I D A W A R E N E S S

Toniya is a teen member of

C.R.E.E.D. Her mother, Octavia

TeHarte, began instilling the im-

portance of community service in

Toniya at a very early age. She have

been actively involved in the con-

sortium for several years. We con-

gratulate Toniya for her commit-

ment and positive attitude to make

a difference in her community.

Did YOU KNOW?...

A R E A S L O C A T E D I N

S O U T H S T . P E T E R S B U R G

H A V E H I G H I N S T A N C E S

O F I N F A N T M O R T A L I T Y

( I N F A N T D E A T H S ) .

What Is Folic Acid?

Folic acid is a B vitamin. Our bodies use it to make new cells. Everyone needs folic acid, but

it is particularly important for women who can become pregnant! If a woman has enough

folic acid in her body before she is pregnant, it can help prevent some major birth defects of

the baby's brain and spine. These birth defects are called neural tube defects. CDC and the

US Public Health Service urge every woman who could become pregnant to consume 400

micrograms (400 mcg) of folic acid every day.

How can I get enough folic acid?

By taking a multivitamin or a small, single supplement of folic acid daily. Folic acid pills and

most multivitamins sold in the United States have 100% of the daily value of folic acid; check the label to be sure. You have

options! Multivitamins now come in chewable chocolate or fruit flavors, and large oval or smaller round pills. Many stores

offer a single folic acid supplement for just pennies a day. Eating a serving of breakfast cereal every day that has been en-

riched with 100% of the daily value of folic acid. Not every cereal has this amount however. Check the label on the side of

the box, and look for one that has "100%" next to folic acid. (Picture at right)

When should I start taking folic acid?

Neural tube birth defects of the brain and spine happen in the first few weeks of pregnancy, often before a woman finds out

that she is pregnant. All women should get in the habit of taking folic acid daily even when they are not planning to get preg-

nant. For folic acid to help, you need to take it every day - start before you become pregnant and continue taking it during

pregnancy.

To view full article, please visit

http://www.cdc.gov/features/folicacid/

Information from Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

FOLIC ACID HELPS PREVENT NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS

All events are free

and open to the public!

S T . P E T E R S B U R G H E A L T H Y

S T A R T F E D E R A L P R O J E C T

U P C O M I N G C O M M U N I T Y

C L A S S E S & E V E N T S Please visit us on the web @

www.allkids.org/healthystart Class/Description Date/Time/Location

Raising your MENTALITY Men’s Group

*Come out and gain support, community

resources and network with like-minded

men.

January 12, 2013 @ 10am

All Children’s Education and Conference

Center, 701 4th Street South,

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Tampa Bay Job & Career Fair

*Come on out to the employment event of

the season, the Tampa Bay Job and Career

Fair. It's a great day to meet over 50 local

employers, and you could have a new job by

the end of the day.

FMI call 727-893-8111 or visit http://

tampabayjobfair.com/info.html

January 15, 2013 @ 10am-3pm

The Coliseum, 535 4th Ave North,

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

For more class information, please visit website or call 727.767.6780.

Published January 2013 by Amber Tellis, Consortium Coordinator & Kimberly Brown-Williams, Community Services Supervisor.

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Creed Community Consortium

@CreedConsortium

*Creed Meeting: February 11th, 2013 @ 6pm , Location: All Children’s Education & Conference Center

(701 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701), Remember to bring a friend!

For more information about C.R.E.E.D.

or how to get involved, contact-

Amber Tellis, Consortium Coordinator

Phone: 727-767-4731

C O M M U N I T Y E V E N T S

St.Petersburg Glow Run 5K,

Saturday, January 12th

~Located at the Downtown waterfront

and Albert Whitted Park (480 Bayshore

Drive SE, St.Petersburg, FL 33701),

event begins at 6pm

FMI: www.glowrun5k.com

28th Annual MLK Awards Banquet,

Sunday, January 18th

~Located at the St.Petersburg Marriott/

Radisson Hotel (12600 Roosevelt Blvd,

St.Petersburg, FL 33716) ,

event begins at 7pm

FMI: www.mlknationalparade.org

28th Annual National MLK Battle

of the Bands,

Sunday, January 20th

~Located at Tropicana Field(1st Tropi-

cana Drive, St.Petersburg, FL 33705),

event begins at 4pm

FMI: www.mlknationalparade.org