Tampa Housing Authority Proudly Hosts HUD's Strong Families Event in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. - June 25, 2025 - Tampa Housing is proud to host HUD's Annual Strong Families Event in Tampa, on Friday, June 27, at the Oaks of Riverview Community Center. 150 kids, elementary to high-school students, from families in assisted housing will participate in several fun activities all day. 

WHO: 150 kids from families in assisted housing, HUD, Tampa Housing Authority 

WHAT: HUD's Annual Strong Families Event 

WHEN: Friday, June 27, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

WHERE: Oaks of Riverview Community Center, 110 E Kirby Street, Tampa FL, 33604 

TICKETS: Not a public event 

PARTNERS: Tampa Fire Rescue, Tampa Police Department, Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library, Lightning, and Buccaneers 

ACTIVITIES/VISUALS: Health screenings, food, balloon entertainment, basketball, book giveaway, caricature artist, community vendors, connect four, cornhole, DJ, dunk tanks, face painting, family portraits, hair styling , petting zoo, potato sack race, stilt walking, trackless train. 

ABOUT: The Tampa Housing Authority was incorporated in 1937. Its mission is to cultivate affordable housing while empowering people and communities. Beyond managing federal Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs, the Authority works with local governments and partners with public and private organizations to carry out entrepreneurial urban development projects that expand accessible housing options in the Tampa area through mixed-income residences paired with commercial developments, and augmented by community service programs that improve the quality of life for all Tampanians. Learn more at https://www.thafl.com.

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