TAMPA, Fla. — Today is Giving Tuesday, a day dedicated to giving back in communities across the country, recognized every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Organizations across the Tampa Bay area are participating through initiatives, donation drives and community events:
Mentropolitian Ministries
WHAT: Metropolitan Ministries Giving Tuesday campaign to support families this Christmas – donations matchedWHERE: Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent 2609 N Rome Ave., TampaMore information here
Current Initiatives
WHAT: Current Initiatives’ Laundry Project, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation and LaundroLab, is hosting a free laundry event for families and neighbors in St. PetersburgWHERE: LaundroLab Laundromat 4910 Central Ave., St. PetersburgMore information here
LYFT
WHAT: Every Round Up & Donate contribution in the Lyft app will be tripled, with Lyft and CEO David Risher each matching rider donations.More information here
Pasco County libraries
WHAT: Pasco County libraries are collecting and donating books for local schoolsMore information here
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
WHAT: Giving Tuesday is dedicated to “Annie’s Fund,” which supports SPCA Florida’s Foster Program that takes in and cares for underage and vulnerable puppies and kittens.More information here
Tampa Bay Rays and Rowdies
WHAT: Rays and Rowdies front office staff will volunteer with Feeding Tampa Bay at their Market at the Causeway Center in Tampa.More information here
Venice Police Department
Santa donation boxes are available to collect toys at 13 locations throughout the Tampa Bay area until Dec. 17.More information here
This is an ongoing list that will be updated throughout the day.
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