Impact
Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.
If you’re searching for ways to give back, 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.
CASA Scavenger Hunt fundraiser
Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA) Pinellas is holdings its 4th Annual Scavenger Hunt, kicking off Saturday, Nov. 7 at noon with an afterparty starting at 3 p.m.
Individuals and teams race through downtown St. Petersburg to complete challenges, earn points and discover new spots. Clues will be spread out between Beach Drive and the Grand Central District.
Tickets are $35 and include entry to the scavenger hunt, an event T-shirt, lunch and the afterparty at Good Night John Boy.
Prizes are awarded for top fundraising teams, scoring teams and best team costume.
The Scavenger Hunt starts at Welcome to the Farm, 242 1st Avenue N., and check-in begins at 11:30 a.m.
All proceeds benefit CASA’s mission of standing up to silence and creating a violence-free Pinellas.
For more information and to register, click here.
4th Street S. Community Clean-up
St. Pete Innovation District, in partnership with Keep Pinellas Beautiful, is leading a community clean-up along 4th Street S. between 11th and 18th Avenues in St. Petersburg, Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. until noon.
Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and bring water. Cleanup supplies, including garbage bags, litter pickers and gloves, will be provided.
All volunteers must sign a liability waiver on-site, and anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian.
Volunteers will meet at 300 13th Avenue S., St. Petersburg and may join the cleanup at any time throughout the three-hour period. Parking is free.
Volunteer Shell Lab at Weedon Island
Florida Public Archaeology Network is hosting a Volunteer Shell Lab, Friday, Nov. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.
Volunteers will work alongside professional archaeologists, helping to clean, sort and identify artifacts and years of human history uncovered at Weedon Island.
No experience is necessary.
Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center is located at 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg.
Click here to reserve your spot.
Friends of Strays Casino Night fundraiser
Friends of Strays Animal Shelter is hosting a “Catsino Night: Playing with the Big Dogs” fundraiser, Saturday, Nov. 7 from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Lealman Exchange Center.
This event will feature authentic Las Vegas gaming tables, including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and Poker; music by DJs for Paws; heavy hors d’oeuvres; and beer, wine and specialty cocktails.
Tickets are $75 per person. Players will receive $200 in casino chips and more can be purchased for a donation. At the end of the evening, winnings can be exchanged for raffle tickets to win prizes.
The Lealman Exchange Center is located at 5175 45th Street N., St. Petersburg.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Safety Harbor Public Library seeks volunteers
The Safety Harbor Public Library is seeking adult volunteers to assist with maintenance of the Tool Library, technical help, afternoon circulation help and program preparation.
The library also accepts applications for teen volunteers, ages 14-17, to assist with various library events and services. A minimum of 25 hours per school year is required.
The library is located at 101 2nd Street N., Safety Harbor and is open seven days a week.
The adult volunteer form can be found here.
The teen volunteer form can be found here.
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.
