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.
Volunteer for Arthritis Foundation’s Soiree by the Bay
The Tampa Bay chapter of the Arthritis Foundation is holding its fourth annual Soiree by the Bay fundraiser Saturday, April 11 at Nova Southeastern University’s Tampa Bay regional campus in Clearwater.
“Moonlight in Bloom,” this year’s theme, will feature tasting stations, an open bar with signature cocktails, live and silent auctions and entertainment. The organization is seeking volunteers who are experienced with food service to help set up and maintain the tasting stations throughout the evening.
Volunteers are needed starting at 4:30 p.m.; the event begins at 6 p.m.
Nova Southeastern University is located at 3400 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater.
To learn more about volunteering, click here or contact mhughey@arthritis.org.
For tickets to the event or to donate to the Arthritis Foundation, click here.
Gulfport Grassroots’ Beyond the Beach cleanup
Gulfport Grassroots, in cooperation with Keep Pinellas Beautiful, is holding its next monthly “Beyond the Beach” cleanup, Saturday, April 11 from 9 until 11 a.m.
Volunteers are needed to help remove trash and debris from the Gulfport beach and waterfront area.
All materials, such as pails, pickers, bags, gloves, insecticide, sunscreen and water are provided.
Volunteers meet at Shelter #4 on the Gulfport Beach.
To join, click here.
The Arc Tampa Bay seeks volunteers
For 61 years, The Arc Tampa Bay has been supporting and empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The organization provides adult day training, supported employment and residential habilitation programs, as well as the Richard B. Funk Center for Great Expectations, an applied behavior analysis clinic serving children ages 1 to 12 with autism spectrum disorder.
Many volunteer opportunities exist, including working as a classroom helper and assisting teachers with reading, math, art and cooking classes; helping the event team prepare and set up for large events; and supporting music, recreational and leisure activities.
Volunteers must be 18 years or older and be able to pass a background and fingerprint check.
The Arc Tampa Bay is located at 1501 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater.
If you are interested in volunteering, click here to fill out a submission form or contact Margaret Bauer at 727-799-3330, Ext. 7647.
Wine Tasting benefits Dive Care, Inc.
Dive Care is a St. Petersburg nonprofit founded in 2007 that offers scuba and snorkeling programs for disabled children, adults and veterans. The programs are designed to help build confidence, independence and the ability to face life’s challenges and begin to overcome barriers.
Run by a group of instructors certified by Scuba Diving International and the Handicap Scuba Association, the corporation provides regularly scheduled scuba classes and training and dive trips.
Dive Care is hosting a wine tasting Thursday, April 23 at Vino Simpatico in South Pasadena to benefit its programs. Tickets include two glasses of premium wine or craft beers, hors d’oeuvres and a raffle.
Vino Simpatico is located at 722 Pasadena Avenue S.
Tickets are available here.
Become a food pantry team member
Bayview Baptist Church of Clearwater is seeking volunteers to commit to a few hours per week to work in its food pantry.
Tasks include unloading trucks and organizing deliveries, welcoming and assisting guests, distributing food to families and keeping the pantry clean.
Food distribution takes place Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Trucks are unloaded Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. No experience is needed.
Bayview Baptist Church of Clearwater is located at 825 Howard St., Clearwater.
To learn more, fill out this form or contact Tiffany at bbcfoodpantry2@gmail.com.
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.
