Introduction to The Friends of the Carrollwood Cultural Center, Inc.

The Friends of the Carrollwood Cultural Center is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization that is tasked with managing the Carrollwood Cultural Center. The Friends are now focusing on further support of the County's effort by raising funds for needed enhancements which are not covered in the County budget. The purpose of the Friends of the Carrollwood Cultural Center is to provide and continue work to enhance the center and be the conduit for creativity within the community. This board and committee members are all volunteers who joined the organization to help achieve its goals. In the past three years membership in the organization has grown by 500%. The Friends support the Center with fundraising and membership activities.

History

The Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department provided for the acquisition of the building and land for the creation of a cultural center for the residents of Hillsborough County which is located in the heart of the Carrollwood area. The Carrollwood Cultural Center, which opened in March 2008, is a resource to allow various Arts, Entertainment and Vocational activities to flourish within a climate of inclusion. The Friends of the Carrollwood Cultural Center have worked hand in hand with Hillsborough County in the planning and development of this project.