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 – December 2022
Highlights: Your Donation is Worth Twice as Much! Providing Solutions to Commnity Challenges Through Volunteering Heroes in the Classroom & Encouraging a Love of Learning Empowering Self-Sufficiency & Making Independence a Reality Friendly Calls for Social...
October 2022: CEO Corner
October 2022: CEO CornerWe are known as the “Senior Volunteer People” which will never change. We are also embracing this moment to bring people of all generations together to serve. It’s an opportunity to celebrate and learn from the unique life experiences, talents,...
Bonding Through Literacy with Becky & Barbara
Bonding Through Literacy with Becky & BarbaraOur volunteers can’t wait to share their love of volunteering with others. That’s what makes them our best recruiters! This was definitely the case with Foster Grandmas Becky and Barbara. Barbara Burnett has been a...

Generations Serving Together for Social Change
Generations Serving Together for Social ChangeWhat happens when you bring people of multiple generations together to serve their community? You unleash a multigenerational force for good. We are proud to announce that we are an Encore.org Generations Serving Together...

Learn to Thrive with Purpose
Learn to Thrive with PurposeIf your loved one was having a stroke would you recognize the signs? Nearly 92 million Americans are living with some form of cardiovascular disease or the effects of stroke. Our very own Sun City Center Coordinator, Michelle Mason,...

Seniors Who Serve Together Stay Together
Seniors Who Serve Together Stay TogetherNobody wants to feel alone and thanks to Senior Companions, no one has to. This couldn’t be truer for Shirley Hosey and Asleen Griffin. According to a report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine...

Social Emotional Learning Support for Students
Social Emotional Learning Supports for StudentsWe’re honored to be among the first recipients of funding from the newly formed Smith & Associates Real Estate Foundation. Smith & Associates has been involved in the Tampa Bay Community for over 50 years. In...

Bringing the Sunshine with Womenade
Bringing the Sunshine with WomenadeAffectionately known as “Mr. Sunshine,” this Veteran usually shares his beaming personality with the world. Rainclouds began to move in after weeks of walking in the sweltering Florida heat to his James A. Haley VA job due to a lack...

Geared Up News – October 2022
Highlights: Generations Serving Together for Social Change Learn to Thrive with Purpose Bonding Through Literacy with Becky & Barbara Seniors Who Serve Together Stay Together

Vote for Us to Win a Good ‘Burger Award!
Vote for Us to Win a Good 'Burger Award! How do you know you've made a difference in St. Petersburg? You become a finalist for the Good 'Burger Awards!Here’s how our mighty army of over 300 dedicated, caring volunteers are making a difference in the ‘Burg: Struggling...