Tampa Bay Program for Young Adults with Disabilities Creates and Sells Unique Holiday Cards Designed by the Clients in the Program.

Focus Forward is proud to announce the launch of its fourth annual Holiday Card Collection—now available at five community locations, including three new partners for 2025: Cigar City CrossFit, CrossFit Big Guava/Guava Athletics, and the Focus Café inside the Temple Terrace Recreation Center.

Each holiday season, young adults in the Focus Forward Adult Day Training Program come together to create a set of 10 unique, handcrafted holiday cards. Every card design is made collaboratively by program participants with developmental disabilities, offering them a meaningful way to express themselves, build skills, and share their talent with the Tampa Bay community.

“This project provides an incredible opportunity to fulfill our clients’ dreams and give them a sense of belonging in our wonderful Tampa Bay community,” said Miranda Patmagrian, Focus Forward Director. “You can feel the joy in their artwork, especially during the holidays. They want nothing more than to spread love.”

This year’s collection features all-new designs, with each card reflecting the imagination and personality of the artist who helped create it. The cards are sold in packs of 10 for $20, and all proceeds directly support Focus Forward programs and the talented young adults who participate in them.

“We love supporting organizations that are creating real change in our backyard,” said Cigar City CrossFit owner Benjamin Bunn. “CrossFit is built on community, and Project Focus and Focus Forward champion that same commitment in Tampa. We’re proud to stand with individuals and athletes of all abilities.”

Holiday card sets are available online at:
https://www.focusforwardtampa.com/copy-of-holiday-cards

Or in-person at the following partner locations:

• Cigar City CrossFit
• CrossFit Big Guava / Guava Athletics
• Focus Café (Temple Terrace Recreation Center)
• Heads and Tails
• CrossFit Hyde Park