MAY ENGAGEMENT: PREPARING FOR SUMMER
Summer is a critical time for children, especially ALICE families. Without school, many children lose access to meals and learning opportunities, widening achievement gaps. A child that does not read on grade-level by the end of 3rd grade is four times more likely to drop out of school. Children who are involved in quality summer care programs, have access to books and engagement activities, and are supported with appropriate instruction can maintain the skills acquired during the school year. This month, we're focusing on volunteer opportunities that help our community prepare for summer - stocking food pantries, supporting early learning programs, and beautifying outdoor spaces.
VOLUNTEER
- YMCA Veggie Van
- The Tampa Metropolitan YMCA Veggie Van's goal is to improve overall well-being by distributing fresh and nutritious fruits and vegetables directly to communities. Volunteers will pack produce bags that will be distributed to community members. View available shifts here.
- Stamp Out Hunger
- Hope Villages of America partners with the National Association of Letter Carries to collect food items for our community. Sign up here.
- Oasis Opportunties
- OASIS opportunities strives to improve the lives of children that need basic necessities such as clothing, shoes, and hygiene items. Volunteers will launder clothing donations at home for Oasis Opportunties to add to their clothing closet. Sign up here.
- View our opportunity calendar for other ways you can volunteer in our community. View calendar.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Corporate or civic partners are invited to sponsor and create one of the below kits as an engagement opportunity for their team of volunteers:
DIY OPPORTUNITIES
Community volunteers are invited to create the below kits that would be distributed in the Suncoast region.
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