Empath Health, Nurse Next Door, and UNITY Moffitt Unite to Host Thanksgiving Dinner in St. Pete for Seniors

In the spirit of gratitude and community, Empath Health, Nurse Next Door, and UNITY Moffitt are joining forces to host the Nurse Next Door Thanksgiving Dinner, a free Friendsgiving celebration open to seniors in the community on Tuesday, November 25th, from 6:00–8:30 PM at Empath in St. Petersburg.

The evening will feature live entertainment, warm conversation, and a shared meal designed to foster compassion and connection among people. Seating is limited; early arrival is encouraged for this special community event.

Nurse Next Door, a home care/home health care agency serving Pinellas and Pasco Counties, is the sponsor and collaborator of this event — continuing its mission to make lives better and brighten the holidays for local families and seniors.

“We’re thrilled to partner with UNITY Moffitt and Empath Health to create something significant for our seniors. This partnership with Unity Moffitt and Empath Health is more than just a Thanksgiving Dinner Party— it’s about celebrating connection, caring for one another, and showing gratitude for the people who make our community strong,” said Bret Freeman, Partner at Nurse Next Door. “And, in times like these, with the weight of uncertainty and isolation, a strong community becomes more important than ever!”

Nurse Next Door partners, Bret Freeman, Esq., and Dr. Timothy Hembree, recognized the growing needs of the aging population in Pinellas and Pasco Counties. They established Nurse Next Door to help fill the gap in compassionate home care. This Thanksgiving Dinner celebration reflects a shared mission among all three organizations — to uplift, empower, and connect individuals through acts of kindness, collaboration, and care.

“Thanksgiving reminds us that joy is found not only in what we receive, but in what we give. At Nurse Next Door, our mission has always been to make lives better — and that begins with a genuine human connection. This event reflects our belief that caring for others is the ultimate expression of gratitude. When we come together as a community to share a meal, a smile, or a story, we celebrate the very heart of Happier Aging — purpose, belonging, and love for life,” said Timothy Hembree, Partner at Nurse Next Door.

Event Details:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
6:00 – 8:30 PM
Empath Health, 3050 1st Ave S · St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Live entertainment | Free & open to the community | Limited seating

RSVP Required to Attend. To RSVP, please email Pinellas@NurseNextDoor.com by November 19th, as space is limited to the first 75 people.