Tales of Our Volunteer Heroes and Life-Changing Community Service Programs
Want ideas for volunteering in the Tampa Bay area? Enjoy articles and volunteer and contributor spotlights that offer insights and firsthand experiences with our programs.
Geared Up News- February 2024
Highlights: Shine Bright, Shine Far, Be a Star! CEO Corner & New Upgrades Coming Soon! A Mission to Keep Veterans Warm & Staying Connected During the Holidays Middle School Boys Need Male Role Models for Success Compassionate Care Creates a Change of ...
Geared Up News- December 2023
Highlights: Double Your Impact with Suncoast Credit Union Message From our CEO and 2023 Awards 2023 Awards and Recognition Impact Overview Impact Overview, continued Teachers Praise Classroom Grandparents Volunteers Help Seniors and Veterans Thrive ...
Shine Bright, Shine Far, Be a Star!
In December, we took time to celebrate and honor our volunteers’ service and dedication at our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. It's the highlight of our year! Seniors in Service volunteers are the stars of Tampa Bay, providing a guiding light to lead others...
CEO Corner
At Seniors in Service, setting goals and resolutions is not just a beginning of the year tradition. In fact, our team sets intentional SMART goals to help us stay focused EVERY SINGLE WEEK. We meet each Monday and share our goals as a team to be brave, hold ourselves...
A Young Hero is on a Mission to Keep Veterans Warm this Winter
When a young boy named Grayson learned that Tampa Bay’s homeless veterans struggled to stay warm through the winter months, he jumped into action to help Operation: Veteran Connect collect winter clothing for our annual Warmth for the Winter Campaign. Grayson created...
Staying Connected During the Holidays and Beyond
For many, holidays are beloved for the sense of togetherness they instill. It’s a time to rest, spend time with family, friends, and loved ones. But for others, it’s not quite as joyful due to loneliness and isolation. Thankfully, our TelePals program matched 78...
Middle School Boys Need Male Role Models for Success
For the past two school years, members of the Bryan Glazer Family JCC Men’s Club have served as mentors for 20 eighth grade boys at Ben Hill Middle School. Their impact is undeniable. Mentees showed improved confidence in the classroom, increased school attendance,...
Compassionate Care Creates a Change of Heart
Our volunteer Kitty helps veterans learn how to use the internet to access and track their VA benefits in the Veteran Service Office (VSO). When she offered to help Joe create his account, Joe abruptly responded, "No, and I don't want one! I am old school and I like...
We’re Making Students Cry?
Our Readers in Motion program includes passing out backpacks full of educational supplies to newly registered students in K-2nd grade. Last month, when we were finishing up in Ms. Todd’s class, she instructed all the students to put their new items away, so they could...
“Are You Depressed?” Flipped to Service and Purpose
‘Are you depressed?’ My doctor would ask that question EVERY visit. I was tired of being alone, disabled and not being part of a community. Every day I sat in my chair trying to figure out what to do with my time. Then I met Carmen with Seniors in Service. She told me...