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‘Drawing people together’: GYAC Turkey Giveaway brings happiness, laughter
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‘Drawing people together’: GYAC Turkey Giveaway brings happiness, laughter
by November 18 2024
GIFFORD — Turkey giveaways are not just about the food, but also about building community relationships through service ...
Retired educator honored for sowing seeds in lives of county’s youth
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Retired educator honored for sowing seeds in lives of county’s youth
by and August 02 2024
It is a peaceful space that A. Ronald Hudson finds filled with restful moments amid the citrus groves. ...
Growing Space: GYAC students learn plant science through NASA, astronauts
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Growing Space: GYAC students learn plant science through NASA, astronauts
by June 16 2023
GIFFORD — What’s the difference between plants that grow on the Earth and those that sprout to life ...
Public invited to redistricting meeting Monday at GYAC
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Public invited to redistricting meeting Monday at GYAC
by October 30 2021
GIFFORD — Residents will have a chance to share their thoughts on the county's proposed redistricting plans Monday ...
Santa visits students at GYAC
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Santa visits students at GYAC
by December 24 2019
GIFFORD — In the days leading up to Christmas, the jolly Saint Nicholas cleared up his busy schedule ...
Deputies, GYAC hand out turkeys to residents
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Deputies, GYAC hand out turkeys to residents
by November 27 2019
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Deputies got an opportunity to add a neighborly touch to their badges Wednesday morning ...
From prison to social entrepreneur: Chris Wilson tells youth about ‘Master Plan’
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From prison to social entrepreneur: Chris Wilson tells youth about ‘Master Plan’
by November 13 2019
A heart-to-heart conversation a young Chris Wilson had with his grandfather many years ago has stuck with him ...
‘Education, back-up plan a must,’ Former NFL player tells Gifford students
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‘Education, back-up plan a must,’ Former NFL player tells Gifford students
by November 11 2019
GIFFORD — Lebon Nicholas reminisced about coaching his younger brother, Stephen Nicholas, when he was growing up. Lebon ...
Video, photos – GYAC opens new education wing
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Video, photos – GYAC opens new education wing
by May 15 2019
The Gifford Youth Achievement Center officially unveiled its new education wing during a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon, ...
Teen uses healthy foods to educate youth about sickle cell anemia
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Teen uses healthy foods to educate youth about sickle cell anemia
by May 06 2019
Nazhi Forrest (center) pictured with Shakarra (left) and Italiyah (right), Photo taken April 4, 2017. Nashanta Forrest feels ...
King’s message of nonviolence still relevant today, leaders say
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King’s message of nonviolence still relevant today, leaders say
by January 21 2019
Photo provided by MLK Birthday Committee of IRC GIFFORD — The year was 1968 and community leader Larry Staley ...
Photos – Hard hat tour of GYAC expansion
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Photos – Hard hat tour of GYAC expansion
by January 10 2019
Photo provided by GYAC GIFFORD — Guests on Thursday got a first look at a local youth center's expansion ...