IMPACT Connector
To Make An Impact
Help PetPal Animal Shelter find Kylie a new home
Pet Pal Animal Shelter, a no-kill rescue in St. Pete, needs help finding Kylie a loving home. Here’s what the shelter said about Kylie on its Instagram page: “Kylie may only have three legs, but she doesn’t let that stop her! She loves to play and run around the yard with her favorite toys. She is also the sweetest girl with a vibrant personality. She will make a great companion. Kylie is a 15 lb, 6-year-old Chihuahua mix.” Visit Pet Pal’s website for more info on adopting. The shelter is located at 405 22nd St. S. and is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sign up for summer environmental workshops for kids
Keep Pinellas Beautiful has opened registration for its 6th annual Youth Environmental Leadership Workshop series. This program will engage high school students (grades 9-12) with hands-on skill-building activities that will empower them to become environmental leaders in their community. Students will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of marine debris and other environmental issues, engage with experts in the environmental field and participate in hands-on activities like canoeing, cleanups, hikes, invasive removals, etcetera. This is also a great way for students to earn Bright Futures Scholarship hours. Registration is available online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-youth-environmental-leadership-workshop-at-brooker-creek-preserve-tickets-868348613077
Join the ‘Good Guys’
Men who are motivated to give back are invited to join 100 Good Guys, a giving circle in Pinellas County. The format is simple: 100 people get together and watch a five-minute pitch from three local nonprofits, after which the crowd selects a winner and donates $100 each to the chosen charity, expanding their giving power and getting to know the people and organizations doing great work in the community in the process. The organization invites new members to join and participate in the next meeting May 14 at Bayboro Brewing. The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m.
Phyllis Wheatley Rise To Read Campaign
We need committed Board Members to attend a 2hr meeting once a month, to assist with the New World Reading Initiative meetings with parents, to attend Habitat for Humanity home dedications where the receiptants have school age children and to volunteer at local Literacy Festivals. We are working to increase reading scores for Pinellas County students, especially survivors of the African Diaspora.
Financial Literacy Instructor for Refugees and Immigrants
Project Prosper is seeking individuals passionate about helping refugees and immigrants in the greater Tampa Bay Area as they learn about acclimating to life in the United States. Volunteers are needed to teach English language learning classes and help newcomers in achieving their American dream. Visit this website to learn more and sign up: https://www.volunteermatch.org/s/srp/orgOpps?orgsearch=true&org=196986&l=St.+Petersburg%2C+FL
AARP Driver Safety Instructors and District Coordinators
AARP is searching for volunteers to organize and teach AARP Smart Driver classroom courses at local community centers, libraries, hospitals and senior centers. Volunteers are asked to be able to dedicate at least 10 hours to the program each month, have internet access and an email account. While the volunteer positions are unpaid, volunteers are reimbursed for approved out-of-pocket expenses, such as mileage, parking and basic supplies. Visit this website for more information: https://www.volunteermatch.org/s/srp/orgOpps?orgsearch=true&org=838551&l=St.+Petersburg%2C+FL