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1. Continued collaboration with Gifford Middle School academically and athletically (tutoring and basketball training in the gym through the end of the school year) 2. Continued collaboration with Storm Grove Middle School (tutoring and basketball training in the gym through the end of the school year) 3. Basketball training in the gym of Oslo Middle School. 4. We continue to volunteer, attend student lunches and communicate with parents/teachers and administrators at Beachland Elementary, Citrus Elementary, Freshman Learning Center, Vero Beach High School, Sebastian High School, and the Alternative School. 5. In efforts to raise money to create sustainability for Crossover Mission, beginning in August 2015, Crossover submitted grant applications to 10 organizations including the CSAC, Future Leaders Professional Advisors Council, Quail Valley Charities, John's Island Foundation, John's Island Community Service League, Indian River Club, Grand Harbor, Indian River Community Foundation -Enrichment Fund and the United Way. As part of the grant process we have defended each grant and conducted site visits. This exposure and outreach has greatly enhanced our position and visibility in the community. We have been awarded funding from 9 of 10 organizations that have issued awards. We are now in the second grant cycle and hope to maintain community support and expand where possible. 6. Antoine organized several basketball challenges with Crossover Mission Elementary team vs. Citrus Elementary School basketball team. 7 Crossover Mission and the Boys and Girls Club have a developing relationship in friendly rivalry in basketball and other recreational athletic activities. 8. Crossover began collaboration with the Gifford Aquatic Center (GAC) in attempts to promote swimming among our participants and to offer summer memberships for daily use of the pool. We believe it is a shame that our students cannot afford to enjoy the pool during the hot summer months and therefore we supplied these memberships through funding from Quail Valley Charities. 9. We took 14 Crossover middle and high school student players to University of South Florida (USF) for a one-week basketball camp run by USF Coach Orlando Antigua and team players. It was an extraordinary growth experience for those who participated. 10. In collaboration with the Community Church of Vero Beach (CCOVB), we created the Community Crossover Peace Camp for ages K-12 during Summer 2016. This camp is focused on understanding differences and cultural awareness Over 65 participants took part each week. 11 Crossover participated in an Environmental Learning Center (ELC) Lagoon Sleepover on the premises. Activities included a night hike through the marsh, pizza dinner, sleepover in the main hall, breakfast and morning canoe ride through the mangroves and lagoon. 12 Crossover students participated in this event. 12. Crossover started an Elite Fitness Training program for students who were willing to take on the 3x/week training. Coach Jennings and Coach Phillips conducted the training at the Vero Beach Karate Association and included beach/bridge runs, weight and resistance training, agility, endurance and strength training Crossover provided all transportation for participants who took part in the "boot camp style" course during June and July. 13. Crossover conducted a 5 -week Acceleration Camp as part of the "Crossover Academy" for 9 rising 5 -7th grade students who need help in math and science The camp started June 13. P198