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SPIFFS is the only independent multi-ethnic organization of its kind in the
United States and has been named as a local legacy by the
Library of Congress.

Services offered by SPIFFS members:

• The Annual Folk Fair, - in recent years being held the first weekend in November.
• The member groups highlight the culture, ethnic crafts, foods, and entertainment from their respective cultures.
• The Speakers Bureau - Folk Artists and ethnic resource volunteers visit schools
  and other community venues to discuss the heritage of their
  ethnic group, share their music, dance, arts and crafts, and sometimes demonstrate
  ethnic food specialties.
• The Language Bank - More than 100 individuals handling more than
  30 different languages and dialects serve as translators and interpreters
  for the community in courts, hospitals and schools and assist local city and
  county officials with translations for visiting dignitaries.
• Folk Dance Groups - Many of the member groups have dance groups
  which are available to perform throughout the community

Join SPIFFS! - Are you a member of an ethnic group or club in the Tampa Bay area? Would you like to get "in touch" with your ethnic roots and join one of our member groups?