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.
Horses for Handicapped Foundation Wine Tasting Fundraiser
The Horses for Handicapped Foundation of Pinellas County is holding a wine tasting fundraiser Saturday, March 28 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Parkview Room in Seminole.
Founded in 1981, the all-volunteer foundation exists for the purpose of promoting and teaching recreational horseback riding and care to special needs citizens in Pinellas County. The program helps riders develop self-awareness, build self-confidence and improve concentration and coordination.
The evening will feature a guided wine tasting with Jeff Ottman, a wine consultant with Bella Vino Wine & Cheese Market in Belleair Bluffs, along with light appetizer pairings.
The Parkview Room is located at Seminole City Park, 7464 Ridge Road, Seminole.
To purchase tickets, click here.
MAR seeks volunteers for post-St. Patrick’s Day cleanup
Mindful Action for Regeneration (MAR) is hosting a post-St. Patrick’s Day Pinellas Trail cleanup, Wednesday, March 18 from 5:30 until 7 p.m.
The cleanup will take place from 49th Street S. to 34th Street S., beginning at Trailhead Park, 3800 Fairfield Avenue S., St. Petersburg. Parking for approximately 30 cars is available, along with residential street parking.
Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes and bring a water bottle. All cleanup supplies will be provided, including buckets, pickers and gloves. Anyone wearing green will be entered into a raffle to win prizes.
A.L. Anderson Park Rain Garden Workday
Pinellas County, in partnership with Keep Pinellas Beautiful, is working to restore the Anderson Park Rain Garden in Tarpon Springs and welcomes volunteers to help prepare the space for planting Tuesday, March 24 from 9 a.m. until noon.
Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe shoes and clothing they don’t mind getting dirty. Long sleeves, a hat, sunglasses and a refillable water bottle are recommended. All supplies and tools will be provided.
It’s a great opportunity for participants to get their hands in the soil, meet fellow gardeners and help beautify the area for the community to enjoy.
A.L. Anderson Park is located at 39699 U.S. 19, Tarpon Springs.
Volunteer at the SPCA Tampa Bay Pet Walk
The SPCA Tampa Bay is holding its 35th Annual Pet Walk, Saturday, March 28 from 8 a.m. until noon at the SPCA’s campus, 9099 130th Avenue N., Largo, and volunteers are needed to fill a variety of spots.
Funds raised through the Pet Walk support programs such as a pet food bank, vaccine clinics and senior pet care packages, Proceeds also help the SPCA rescue, rehabilitate and rehome homeless pets while providing medical care for injured and orphaned wildlife.
Volunteer opportunities include event and registration set-up beginning at 5:30 a.m.; refreshing dog bowls and kiddie pools, taking photos of guests, working in the VIP – Top Paw Pavillion and cheerleading along the route throughout the morning; and event and registration breakdown ending at 1 p.m.
Participants must be 16 years and older and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
To view volunteer descriptions and choose your spot, click here.
Indian Rocks food pantry seeks help
Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc. is seeking volunteers to help with the Beach Community Food Pantry in Indian Rocks Beach.
Various opportunities are available, including picking up and unloading food and other pantry items, marking inventory and sorting through donations, shopping, cleaning, gardening support and other tasks.
Most jobs take place Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with other offering flexible timelines.
The Beach Community Food Pantry is located at 191 13th Ave., Indian Rocks Beach.
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.
Dan Hester
March 14, 2026at5:50 pm
Why would anyone want to support any organization that has pled guilty to animal cruelty? The SPCA Tampa Bay is guilty of such a despicable citation. For you non-believers, here it is, right on the public records of Pinellas County.
COUNTY – ORDINANCE 25-11699-CO 08/11/2025 STATE OF FLORIDA vs. SPCA TAMPA BAY
1 CRUELTY TO ANIMALS