WHO IS PalmettoBUILD?

PalmettoBUILD is a faith-based initiative that was launched in 2013 with the vision of
building a better future by strengthening men, marriages and families in the greater Palmetto area. The advisory council is composed of pastors, business and community leaders who represent the ethnic diversity in Palmetto and the surrounding area. PalmettoBUILD’s goal is to unify the body of Christ through works of service.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY

  • Partner with CityCommit to host weekly men’s groups to support the men in our area.
  • Co-hosted a men’s breakfast with NASCAR team owner and Super Bowl Coach Joe Gibbs for more than 700 men.
  • Co-hosted a nationally renowned marriage seminar for more than 350 husbands and wives from the local community.
  • Sponsor the Palmetto National Day of Prayer task force, ensuring the committee’s ethnic diversity reflects the body of Christ.
  • Manatee County Fair – PalmettoSTATION
    o Sponsored free admission for families on PalmettoBUILD Day.
    o Prayed over the fair, fair workers and community.
    o Assumed ownership of PalmettoStation, which includes praying for individuals upon request and providing an environment in which the local body of Christ works together toward a common goal and vision for the duration of the fair.
    o Sponsor the Veterans Parade and Program at the Fair – Honoring Veterans
  • Hosted a family-night movie at Sutton Park/Family Fun Zone at the 4th of July.
  • Sponsored Palmetto High School students and paired them with mentors for a screening of “Woodlawn” and other Faith Based Movies and Events.
  • Partnered with Christian Care Alliance to Start the Good News! Grillers to come alongside ministries/churches and other organizations to reach into the community.
  • Sponsor Volunteer Chaplain to the Palmetto Police Department.

 ADVISORY BOARD AND STAFF

Jim Corbett – Executive Director
Reggie Bellamy – Executive Director Palmetto Youth Center
Peter Van der Noord – Riverhouse Waterfront Restaurant & Urban Taco
Dan West – Director of Fair Boards
Alfred James – Pastor
Fidel Diaz – Pastor/Chaplain
Kevin Washington – Pastor
Keith Thomas – Local Business owner
Kim Corbett – Chaplain