Doc Ford’s boosts CASA’s outreach during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille helped advance CASA’s outreach and awareness efforts, rallying guests and staff around the organization’s mission during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Through the CASA Cooler specialty cocktail, participation in the annual scavenger hunt and a direct contribution, Doc Ford’s provided meaningful support that added visibility and momentum to CASA’s work in the community.
During October, the restaurant sold 182 purple-tinted CASA Coolers, donating $500 for CASA’s programs. Doc Ford’s was also a stop on the Oct. 25 scavenger hunt and fielded a six-person team who raised funds and raced around downtown looking for clues.
“This is the second year Doc Ford’s has stood as a partner with CASA in ending domestic violence,” said Meredith Rickards, general manager of Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille at the St. Petersburg Pier. “We support the organization’s important work and successes throughout our community.”
CASA, an acronym for Community Action Stops Abuse, is the official certified domestic violence center serving Pinellas and Marion counties with the mission “Stand Up to Silence.” Founded in 1977, the nonprofit challenges societal acceptance of all forms of domestic violence through advocacy, prevention, intervention and support services for victims. The organization operates the area’s 24-hour hotline and emergency shelter, support groups and additional services, including legal and housing assistance, a kennel for pets, and school-aged anti-bullying programs. Learn more at casapinellas.org.