Greetings! As you know, these are unique and trying times. As our parents will tell us, “Imagine feeling this way about EVERY illness.” This is the reality of what parents of sick children often deal with on a daily basis. We know that COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind. We are committed, now and in the future, to…
The State Department of Education has directed all school districts to close schools for two weeks due to concerns over the coronavirus. Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay is following this protocol, therefore our students, staff, and volunteers will postpone programming until Monday, March 30. Here are the actions JA Tampa Bay is taking immediately: The…
Everything has changed. Working from home, social distancing, toilet paper: these are just a few things we could not have imagined being important a week ago, but today they are our priorities. COVID-19 has impacted everyone in almost every way. We know that the most susceptible people are at the highest risk, like the homeless,…
The American Cancer Society continues to serve vulnerable cancer patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Its Atlanta headquarters and all the nonprofit’s employees across the country are working remotely. ACS provides resources to cancer patients through its 24-hour call center and its website. ACS has three locations in Tampa Bay. ACS offers Hope Lodges, housing for out-of-town patients…
We can’t thank you enough! The precautions put in place to ameliorate the spread of COVID-19 have significantly curbed our fundraising activities. We want to express our gratitude to those of you who chose to donate your tour or event refund to Preserve the ‘Burg. With the challenging times we all face in the months…
Saving our Seniors has had a sudden new need for the online thrift store which is launching officially on March 27.
Big Cat Rescue closed our gates to visitors on March 16, 2020. Our guided tours provided $160,000 per month which funded all of the salaries and overhead of the sanctuary. Our donors loved that 100% of their donations actually went to our programs and not to admin. Our annual budget to feed 57 lions, tigers,…
6,000 pounds of fruits, vegetables, dairy, and even mac and cheese will make its way to the tables of our neighbors, thanks to a generous donation from our friends at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Doing good for our community!
In the wake of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), its important that we step up to help those in need of food. Many of our families struggle to provide everyday meals, and with extended breaks and closures, this need is increasing to levels we’ve never seen before. To keep health and safety at the forefront during this time,…