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Five Tampa Bay organizations are calling for volunteers to help with everything from youth fitness mentoring to food rescue programs. Whether you have a few hours a month or flexible time to give, there's an opportunity waiting.
From marine conservation to helping foster teens, Tampa Bay organizations are calling for volunteers to make a difference this June. These five opportunities let you give back in ways that match your schedule and interests.
Five Tampa Bay nonprofits are calling for community volunteers this April, from lake cleanups to helping kids get school clothes. The opportunities show how small acts of service create big ripples across the region.
After volunteering for over 20 years at The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Tim Traud received a $50,000 grant from the Tampa Bay Lightning to continue helping trauma survivors. The award came during the team's "Hockey Talks" night dedicated to breaking mental health stigma.
Rob Higgins, who spent two decades bringing major sporting events to Tampa Bay, received $100,000 to support five local organizations. The Tampa Bay Lightning's Community Hero program has now donated over $35 million to Tampa Bay nonprofits since 2011.
Four everyday heroes just received $50,000 each from the Tampa Bay Lightning to support local nonprofits making a difference. Since 2011, the program has now granted over $35 million to 721 organizations across the Tampa Bay area.
Five everyday heroes just received $300,000 in grants to support causes transforming Tampa Bay. The Lightning Foundation honored them in February, bringing its 15-year giving total to $35.57 million.
George and Virginia Schultz have spent two decades volunteering at Tampa International Airport's Travelers Aid desk, helping thousands of passengers facing unexpected challenges. The retired teachers were honored this week for their extraordinary dedication to making travel easier for people in crisis.
Volunteers cleaned headstones, placed flags, and spoke names aloud at Tampa's oldest cemetery, keeping memories alive since 1850. Community members joined forces to preserve history while honoring those who served.
The Tampa Bay Lightning honored eight community champions with $50,000 grants each this spring, bringing their total community giving to over $36 million since 2011. Among the heroes: a wrongfully convicted man now helping others, a Paralympic gold medalist, and an NFL star giving back.
Over 800 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to clean parks, package meals, and beautify Bay County during United Way's annual Day of Caring. Their work will feed thousands and make the community shine for months to come.
Eight Tampa Bay community champions each received $50,000 to give to their favorite local charities, thanks to the Lightning's Community Hero program. Since 2011, the initiative has now donated nearly $36 million to 730 nonprofits across the region.
Florida Power & Light volunteers rolled up their sleeves to beautify The Arc of the Bay nonprofit facilities in Panama City. The volunteer effort brought fresh life to spaces serving people with disabilities.
The Tampa Bay Latin Chamber is helping small business owners access free consulting, grants up to $15,000, and the mental tools needed to succeed. In three years, they've connected nearly 1,000 entrepreneurs with resources that are transforming the local economy.
A major business solutions center is opening in the Tampa Bay area, creating 180 new career opportunities for local residents. Philip Morris International is investing in Florida's growing workforce with this strategic expansion.
St. Petersburg College just proved community colleges are economic powerhouses, generating $3.5 billion for Tampa Bay and supporting one in every 60 jobs in the region. The numbers show what happens when students learn job-ready skills that match what local employers actually need.
When gas prices hit $4.27 per gallon in Tampa Bay, drivers like Valerie Didonato discovered electric vehicles could save them hundreds monthly. Even without federal tax credits, the math is finally making sense for everyday commuters.
Savanna Thompson helps nearly 30,000 people yearly through Echo of Brandon's resource center in Thonotosassa. The Tampa Bay Lightning just handed her a $50,000 grant to keep the mission going strong.
California newts crossing roads to breed were dying by the thousands under car tires. Now volunteers are carrying them to safety while a $650,000 tunnel project promises a permanent solution.
After back-to-back storms devastated Hawaii's North Shore, dozens of volunteers turned out to clean debris-covered Kaiaka Bay while medical teams treated cleanup workers for free. The community effort shows "aloha in action" as neighbors help neighbors recover from flooding that left many with nothing.
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