Five ways to give back and make a difference in St. Pete
If you’re searching for a way to give back to your community, the Catalyst’s Impact Connector is here to help. Each week, we feature five organizations in the Tampa Bay area that need your input, whether that’s time, talent, items, funding or simply awareness. We’re certain you’ll find something here that matches your interests and will positively impact the community.
Hurricane Milton and Helene recovery
Keep Pinellas Beautiful (KPB) is opening several programs to assist the community. For large group efforts organized by KPB, please watch the nonprofit’s Upcoming Events page.
KPB is also opening its office and collecting supplies for those impacted by the hurricanes. Materials will be distributed to partners in the heaviest hit areas. Donations accepted include cleaning supplies and non-perishable food and drinks. Items can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the following locations:
- The KPB Office: 5090 66th St. N., St. Petersburg
- Melendy Real Estate: 100 Indian Rocks Rd., Suite 12
If you are in need of hurricane relief supplies, call KPB at 727-533-0402.
Help serve thousands with St. Pete Free Clinic
St. Pete Free Clinic (SPFC) served 2,000 families in the week after Hurricane Helene, before having to pivot to prepare for Milton. These families received food, water, diapers, hygiene supplies, medications and information about critical recovery resources.
The numbers of those facing extraordinary needs will only climb in the coming weeks and months, and SPFC and its team of staff and volunteers will be there to serve and support. If you are able to give, your donations will help the nonprofit respond to the needs of our neighbors at this time of loss and uncertainty. You can donate online here. If you are able to volunteer, SPFC will need more helpers than ever as recovery continues. Learn more about volunteering here.
High winds toppled hundreds of trees onto homes and vehicles in St. Petersburg during Hurricane Milton. Photo by Mark Parker.
Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund
The Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund is taking donations that will be matched up to $250,000. The fund is a partnership between Pinellas Community Foundation, Foundation for a Healthy St Petersburg, Allegany Franciscan Ministries, and United Way Suncoast.
The funds collected will be pushed out to local nonprofits helping those in need. Pinellas Community Foundation is the fund administrator.
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Babycycle Diaper Bank
Babycycle’s mission is for no child to go without necessities like diapers, wipes, clean clothing and other basic items. The nonprofit prides itself on being Pinellas County’s only community diaper bank. Donate here: https://babycyclefl.org/
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Donate clothes to foster children in need
Suncoast Voices for Children provides for the unmet needs of abused, abandoned and neglected children in Pinellas and Pasco Counties. Many children enter foster care with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The nonprofit’s “Style Voiced” clothing program consists of five locations within offices in Largo, New Port Richey, Trinity and Dade City to provide free, immediate access to four outfits, toiletries and other supplies to children entering into foster care or at risk of entering care. You can shop online to help stock the closets for the “Style Voiced” program here.
In-person volunteers are needed Oct 30 from 1-3 p.m. to help make grab-and-go bags for the clothing closet. To get involved, email Shawn Burns at sburns@suncoastvoices.org.
By engaging in these five impactful ways to give back, we can empower our communities and contribute to a more compassionate society. If your organization is seeking volunteers, donations or awareness, click here to submit your opportunity. We’ll get the word out to our readers.
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