Current Projects

Seeds in Springs-Gardening Projects
Seeds in the Springs (SITS) is a youth-centered community based urban agriculture project in Sulpher Springs.

Adult Art Classes

PHOTOSHOP SUMMER CLASSES
August 13th - September 3rd, 2009
Thursdays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
August 15th- September 5th, 2009
Saturdays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$135 PER PERSON
$35 LAB FEE

PRINTMAKING SUMMER CLASS
August 14th - September 4th, 2009
Fridays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$125 PER PERSON
$30 LAB FEE

Painting

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SULPHUR SPRINGS INFO

Saving children, youth, and community lives through the arts and gardening.

Sulphur Springs Info

Sulphur Springs is a Tampa Neighborhood

44% of the Springs population are 19 and under, over half of the residents, approximately 3,300 children and youth
25% of the households earning less than $10000
25% of the households earning less than $10000
Over 30% earning between $10000 and $24,999

Education

We have a tremendous population turn over. All our elementary students go to Sulphur Springs Elementary School, one third of the students who begin the year do not end it and another third has taken their place.
98% of children attending Sulphur Springs Elementary School receive free or reduced lunches
85% of adults have not completed High School or have a GED
67 to 90% Dropout rate (depending on the study)

Comparison of Sulphur Springs Neighborhood to Tampa

Children

In the Springs, 44% of residents were children.
In the City of Tampa, 28% of the residents were children.

Population

African- Americans are

In Sulphur Springs: 60% of the population,
In City of Tampa: 26%

Whites are:

In Sulphur Springs: 30%
In City of Tampa: 64%,
Hispanics/Latino about 10%

Income

In Sulphur Springs: per capita income is $10,549,
The City of Tampa: is $21,953

Poverty

In Sulphur Springs: 40% of residents are below the poverty level,
In Tampa: 14%

Housing

In Sulphur Springs: 57% of housing units are rental and 43% are occupant owned
In City of Tampa: 55% of housing units are occupant owned and 45% are rentals