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DRMI Frenchtown Renaissance
DRMI and the Frenchtown Planning Committee are excited to host the 2nd Annual Frenchtown Renaissance (Mind, Body & Spirit of Tallahassee Neighborhoods) community awareness and resource event on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 12-4 pm at the Carter Howell Strong Park in the historic neighborhood of Frenchtown.
If you are a 501c3 charitable organization, there is not fee. Businesses, entrepreneurs, for-profits, food vendors and organizations that are not 501c3 charitable organizations, are asked to contribute by paying low-cost fees which help to offset the additional costs of the event. You are invited to bring your own tables/chairs/tents, noting that by city ordinance we cannot put stakes into the ground to secure tents, but weights can be used. DRMI will only provide a table for Festival through Platinum level sponsors only.
If you are a 501c3 charitable organization, there is not fee. Businesses, entrepreneurs, for-profits, food vendors and organizations that are not 501c3 charitable organizations, are asked to contribute by paying low-cost fees which help to offset the additional costs of the event. You are invited to bring your own tables/chairs/tents, noting that by city ordinance we cannot put stakes into the ground to secure tents, but weights can be used. DRMI will only provide a table for Festival through Platinum level sponsors only.
- For-Profit/business/economic/employment/schools/education related vendors: $25.00
- Food vendors: $100 flat fee or $50.00 plus 5 donated plates/items valued at $10 each
- Donations, door prizes and giveaways are welcome.
- Donations for the Street Corner Giveaway including school supplies for teachers, slightly used clothing and shoes for all ages and genders; backpacks/school supplies and toys for kids – please call 877-572-3399 x2 directly for pick up/drop off scheduling during the week of July 24th-Aug 12th.
HEALTH, WEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF TALLAHASSEE NEIGHBORHOODS!
The word "renaissance" means: rebirth or renewal, and this event is designed to do just that!
The 2nd Annual Frenchtown Renaissance was held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 12 noon to 4 pm at the Carter Howell Strong Park in the historic community of Frenchtown.
is designed to ignite the mind, elevate the body and nourish the spirit by focusing on three (3) major areas to enhance the health, safety and economic stability of Frenchtown and the entire community. The purpose of the event is to empower citizens through awareness, education and experiential learning, to take action in rebounding from the pandemic and its impact, whether that is by addressing mental, emotional, environmental or physical health; learning methods for economic and financial stability; providing input on public safety; or just coming out to fellowship with neighbors and friends. The event will highlight locally grown talent, feature Frenchtown/Southside entrepreneurs, local food vendors, gardeners/climate specialists, community agencies and employers; government officials, and musical artists at this free, family friendly event.
The 2nd Annual Frenchtown Renaissance was held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 12 noon to 4 pm at the Carter Howell Strong Park in the historic community of Frenchtown.
is designed to ignite the mind, elevate the body and nourish the spirit by focusing on three (3) major areas to enhance the health, safety and economic stability of Frenchtown and the entire community. The purpose of the event is to empower citizens through awareness, education and experiential learning, to take action in rebounding from the pandemic and its impact, whether that is by addressing mental, emotional, environmental or physical health; learning methods for economic and financial stability; providing input on public safety; or just coming out to fellowship with neighbors and friends. The event will highlight locally grown talent, feature Frenchtown/Southside entrepreneurs, local food vendors, gardeners/climate specialists, community agencies and employers; government officials, and musical artists at this free, family friendly event.

2023 PANEL: COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS - SAFETY & CRIME PREVENTION
Moderated by Lanetra Bennett, WCTV Morning/Noon Anchor. Featuring: Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil, Chief Lawrence Revell/Tallahassee Police Dept., Stephanie Shumate/Executive Director of Commission on the Status of Women & Girls, Royle King II/Executive Director of Council on the Status of Men and Boys, Doris Strong/Crime Survivors for Safety & Justice, LaDarius Gammage/NAMI Tallahassee
ESTEEMED PERFORMERS: 2x Grammy Award Artist, Kendra Foster & Band, international trumpeter Dr. Longineu Parsons, Gospel Artist Anita Franklin, and Guitarist Exit Smith Master Gunnery Sergeant/US Marine Corp.
Moderated by Lanetra Bennett, WCTV Morning/Noon Anchor. Featuring: Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil, Chief Lawrence Revell/Tallahassee Police Dept., Stephanie Shumate/Executive Director of Commission on the Status of Women & Girls, Royle King II/Executive Director of Council on the Status of Men and Boys, Doris Strong/Crime Survivors for Safety & Justice, LaDarius Gammage/NAMI Tallahassee
ESTEEMED PERFORMERS: 2x Grammy Award Artist, Kendra Foster & Band, international trumpeter Dr. Longineu Parsons, Gospel Artist Anita Franklin, and Guitarist Exit Smith Master Gunnery Sergeant/US Marine Corp.
Special THANK YOU to 2023 sponsors, partners and supporters:
OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE FURTHER: DRMI is a nonprofit 501c3 organization with a mission to help all people to live more enriching lives. We accomplish our mission by partnering youth with seniors to teach/learn technology through our Geeks & Gramps Program (co-sponsored by the RRF Foundation for Aging); providing anger management, substance abuse/misuse, and other human/emotional development programs behind the prison walls, court-ordered individuals and to returning citizens. We understand that as we collaborate and partner with other community organizations, we help to build capacity, which helps us all to help individuals in our communities to live more productive, fulfilled and enriched lives.
Want to be a sponsor, participating vendor, food truck or informational table? Please complete the contact form below, use the QR code or complete the detailed online form at JotForm