POST HURRICANES HELENE AND MILTON FUNDRAISER

• ·       First and foremost, Tampa Bay Free Beaches is hoping you all are unharmed and recovering from the past 2 storms which have hit many of our members and friends hard. Things are slowly coming back to a semblance of normalcy, and we must not lose track of our mission. 
• ·       As of 10/22/2024 we have raised $930.00. We thank all who have given so generously from their hearts and their billfolds to help those affected by the storms. Any donation, whether large or small, would be wonderful.  
•     We will continue this fundraiser until the end of October. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.  

“HELPING THOSE IN NEED”

Tampa Bay Free Beaches (TBFB) has a long and storied history of providing philanthropic community support. Examples include work during the COVID pandemic and more recently a collaboration with CASA in St. Petersburg who provides invaluable assistance to domestic abuse survivors in Pinellas County.

All these efforts and initiatives are successful solely because of the financial and material support of our membership and allies. Now, TBFB needs you again.

Hurricanes Helene and Milton roared past our communities leaving scores of our friends and neighbors in desperate shape.

TBFB, in conjunction with the Pinellas County Commission, Visit St Pete/ Clearwater and Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber, will collect financial contributions for the explicit purpose of “Hurricane Helene and Milton Assistance”. All funds collected will be used as the 3 above named agencies direct.

Contributions can be made as follows:

• 1.        Mailed to TBFB Hurricane Assistance, c/o Jack Clark, Treasurer of TBFB, 1705 Dorothy Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558
• 2.        Go to: www.tampabayfreebeaches.org. select “donations”. In the “Comment Box”, please be sure to indicate that the funds are for “Hurricane Helene Assistance”.
• 3.        We can arrange VENMO, PAYPAL, etc. Also, you may email jack@tampabayfreebeaches.org with any questions or concerns.
• Tampa Bay Free Beaches thanks you all for your continued support of our Ft. DeSoto East Beach mission. We remain on track and things are moving forward as hoped and planned. Let’s take a brief break from that, however, to rally together to help those in need, many of whom have supported us privately, publicly and politically to help us move our mission forward.
• Thank you so much,

Here is a perfect opportunity to lend a helping hand and reach out to the community we are part of. Maryanne and Jack will be down at Upham Beach, St Pete Beach, Tuesday, Oct 22, from 5PM to 7 PM. Thank You. 

Hello Volunteers,

I finally have a couple opportunities for cleanups that are sanctioned by the cities. Please take a look below if you are interested:

St. Pete Beach:

• Tuesday, October 22, 5:00-7:00 p.m. (Click for more info)
• Thursday, October 24, 8:00-10:00 a.m. (Click for more info)
• Sunday, October 27, 8:00- 10:00 a.m.  (Click for more info)

Alex Harsha Marketing & Communications Manager Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce W: 727-360-6957 www.tampabaybeaches.com CLICK FOR HURRICANE RESOURCES

TBFB will be manning the wine and beer booth at the Dunedin Wines the Blues Festival on November 9th at 730PM to closing. We need volunteers to help man the booth. It is a fun night of reaching out, fundraising with the tip jar and great music all throughout the city. It would be best to meet us around 7PM. If you are interested please email jack@tampabayfreebeaches.org for more details.