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TCYSF has worked closely with the Fort Pierce Police Department’s Courageous Kids program with the shared goal of creating a safe, supportive, and fun space for youth to grow, connect, and thrive. The starting point was a series of one day sailing opportunities offered jointly with several other community groups. The response was enthusiastic, as described by this Police Department post. “We’d like to offer a huge thanks to the Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation, the St. Lucie County Education Foundation and members of the Ocean Village Bocce and Shuffleboard Committees for putting on a special day for participants in our Resources in Community Hope (R.I.C.H.) House.

TCYSF and Ft. Pierce Police Department Join Forces

A sailing day for Courageous Kids

Fort Pierce PD keeping it safe

Courageous Kids

First, our youth tackled the seas while learning to sail, then they enjoyed a tasty lunch before learning how to play bocce and shuffleboard. They also took part in a presentation of a scholarship from Ocean Village to Ernie Small of Treasure Coast Youth Sailing Foundation and were thrilled to receive gift cards for tasty meals from Phatz Chick N Shack in Fort Pierce. Again, thank you to everyone who made this day so special. We’re sure it will be talked about for some time to come!” See the video for individual student reactions.

From this beginning, the involvement with Courageous Kids has expanded to their students becoming an integral part of the Summer Sailing Classes. With grants and donations from a variety of local businesses, civic groups and individuals to cover scholarships, Courageous Kids now make up over 40% of our student population.