Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities, an accredited Non-Profit agency since 1945, is a leader in serving the poor and vulnerable within Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. Under the auspices of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, it serves between 10,000 and 20,000 people annually through three umbrella Ministries of Mercy – Foundations of Life, Friends in Need and Shelters of Hope – with services including but not limited to providing food and shelter for the homeless, affordable housing for the elderly, migrant farm worker and low-income families, immigration and citizenship assistance, respite care and basic medical screening and care, and pregnancy and adoption assistance. Learn more at www.ccdosp.org

We also have 4 other websites:

www.foundationsoflife.org (Catholic Charities Foundations of Life Pregnancy Centers)

www.ccadoptfl.org (Catholic Charities Adoption Services)

www.pinellashope.org (Catholic Charities Homeless Shelter located in Clearwater, FL)

www.comfortcaretampa.org (Catholic Charities Perinatal Comfort Care program)

Catholic Charities mission and value statements:

Catholic Charities serves with charity and compassion to promote the sanctity and dignity of all people with God. As a member of the Church, Catholic Charities offers hope by helping those in need and unites with others in service.

Catholic Charities makes a commitment to serve all people with Respect, Compassion and Cooperation in the spirit of a unifying God.

Learn more at www.ccdosp.org

Faith Café

Serves our neighbors in need with lunch Monday through Saturday, located at 1340 N Clearview Ave, 33607. Volunteer sign-up is available at www.faithcafetampa.com For more information contact Jackie Peterson at 8135030131

Feeding Tampa Bay

Volunteer opportunities for packing and sorting essential food at the warehouse. Distribute fresh groceries and serve prepared food at Trinity Café. For more information visit feedingtampabay.org or contact the Volunteer Services Team at 8132541190 Ext. 270

Home Makers of Hope

“Because no child should sleep on the floor.” Home Makers of Hope collect donated furniture and gently used household items to furnish homes of low-income families. Volunteers are needed to do pick-ups, organize goods in the warehouse, deliver and put together furniture, decorate homes and more. To learn more visit www.homemakersofhope.com To schedule a pick-up or to volunteer contact homemakersofhope@gmail.com

Meals On Wheels of Tampa

Meals On Wheels of Tampa is a local, privately funded organization which prepares and delivers hot, nutritious meals to Tampa’s homebound and senior neighbors.  Persons quality for the service if they are 62 or older and/or they have difficulty leaving their homes and are challenged to prepare meals.  Hot meals are delivered to recipients’ homes 5 days week, between 10am-2pm by a friendly volunteers.  Frozen meals for the weekend are delivered on Friday.  There are 3 menus to select: Heart Healthy, Diabetic and Renal.  Nourishing meals are prepared daily with fresh ingredients that meet senior nutritional standards and dietary guidelines.  A volunteer driver delivers meals and provides a friendly check-in on each person, to positively impact a recipient’s well-being.  The cost of the meals is determined using a sliding scale based on income and expenses.  An affordable meal plan can be established through a telephone intake interview.  The process to get on the program is quick and easy.  Call the Meals On Wheels of Tampa office, 813-238-8410.  Meals service may begin 1-2 days after intake process is complete.

The need for Meals On Wheels of Tampa volunteers is growing!  Want to be part of a great community volunteer opportunity?  Join the team to deliver meals to senior and homebound neighbors in Greater Tampa.  Volunteer as often as your schedule allows.  Convenient pick up locations are spread throughout Tampa.  A volunteer shift takes about 60 to 90 minutes to complete.  Monday through Friday opportunities for individuals and/or groups are available.  Volunteer drives must be 18 years of age, complete an application, and attend a short orientation (in person or virtually).  Volunteer drives use their own vehicle and gas.  Community service hours are available for students delivering with an adult.

When you are a Meals On Wheels volunteer, you are delivering much more than a nutritious meal—you are delivering human connection, care, and compassion.

Seniors in Service

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At Seniors in Service, engaging volunteers is our specialty. Seniors in Service volunteers make a difference in a variety of ways. Whether you’re interested in serving remotely or in-person, tutoring children, senior companionship, serving veterans, or reducing hunger, Seniors in Service has a volunteer opportunity for you. Contact seniorsinservice.org

Volunteer Program Descriptions

Health Buddies

Provide support for homebound Tampa Bay seniors suffering from chronic illness. Loneliness can take a real physical toll, equated to smoking 16 cigarettes a day. Loneliness compounds the effects of chronic illness, increasing anxiety and causing hospital readmissions that would otherwise be preventable. Telehealth Buddies are trained to provide support and companionship through telephone reassurance. Join Health Buddies to enable seniors to self-manage their health and live independently, with dignity. For more information contact Aria Garling at 8134928931 or mpattison@seniorsinservice.org

TelePals

Support isolated and homebound Tampa Bay seniors through regular telephone calls. It’s easy to underestimate the danger of isolation: loneliness eclipses obesity and even smoking as a factor contributing to poor health outcomes. Luckily, friendships may be a cure! TelePals keep people socially connected while staying physically distant. Regular phone calls say: “You have a friend who cares.” Make a connection, build a friendship. Join TelePals today! For more information contact Nora Mederios at 8134920725 or telepals@seniorsinservice.org

Foster Grandparents (FGP)

Tutor children in literacy and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) with Foster Grandparents! A Foster Grandparent volunteer is someone who is 55+ with time, love, and understanding who enjoys connecting with children. Receive training on virtual platforms with likeminded volunteers and become that extra special support system that children need. Each year independent assessments of student progress – performed by teachers, not by Seniors in Service – consistently show that at least 95% of children we serve improve literacy and/or social-emotional skills. Join Foster Grandparents today to make an impact on children’s education! For more information contact Pam Danwing at 8134928927 or pdanwing@seniorsinservice.org

Retires & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

Support your community through volunteer opportunities! Our Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) matches volunteers who are passionate about using their skills and experience to make a difference in their community. From tutoring children, to addressing food insecurity, to helping veterans, our service opportunities are as diverse as our volunteers. Not only will you help your community, you will also help yourself. Volunteering and connecting with others increase social interaction and decreases feelings of depression and anxiety. Join Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) today to find the volunteer opportunity of your dreams. For more information contact Chris Noble at 8134928916 or cnoble@seniorsinservice.org

Society of St. Vincent de Paul