Philanthropy

Buddy Brew Coffee presents donation check to onbikes

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Buddy Brew Coffee co-founders, Dave and Susan Ward, presented a donation check for $6,435 to onbikes. The donation represents proceeds from two annual coffee collaborations, Joy Ride Roast, which comes out late fall, and Shipwreck Roast, which comes out each spring. “We love onbikes because their mission is so simple, yet so profound,” said Dave … Read more

Jennifer Locklear: Nurturing diverse leadership and the community

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Jennifer Locklear is passionate about nurturing diverse leadership. As chief talent officer of ConnectWise, and co-founder of Fe League (alongside Keri Higgins-Bigelow), a Tampa Bay area women in leadership group to advance women in corporate roles, Locklear knows diversified leaders strengthen a company. As she explains, “you want the people you hire to reflect the … Read more

Neighbors chip in to help the people around them

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Neighbors helping neighbors: It’s more than just the motto of the Pinellas County-based senior-care nonprofit organization, Neighborly. It’s a value that shows “everything that’s right,” as the executive director of Neighborly, David Lomaka, explains. “We always read in the news about what’s wrong with the world, or wrong about the country, but in the Neighborly … Read more

On the Scene: Meals donated to AdventHealth Wesley Chapel

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Suburban Propane Partners (NYSE: SPH), a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil and related products, and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, delivered 750 Jersey Mike’s Subs meals to AdventHealth in Wesley Chapel. This initiative is part of Suburban Propane’s SuburbanCares platform, which highlights its continued dedication to giving back … Read more

Breweries partnering with National Pediatric Cancer Foundation to serve craft beer with a cause

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Breweries, in more than 30 states, across the United States have partnered for the second year of Brewing Funds the Cure, an initiative created to help raise funds for the Tampa-based National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. In October, craft brewers worked to create the signature craft beer Rising Hope, an IPA that will be sold on … Read more

Virtual Connect: COVID-19 and the impact on philanthropy (VIDEO)

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The Virtual Connect Forum is designed to bring together individuals that hold strategic leadership positions in the Tampa Bay area. These events will provide an outlet for leaders to collaborate, discuss issues, exchange ideas and share insights with an invitation-only audience.

PANELISTS:

Dr. Shahnaz Ann Kazi

Medical Director, Population Health, BayCare Physician Partners Family Medicine, BayCare Medical Group, BayCare Primary Care Collaborative, Chair Clinical Lead, BayCare Medical Group COVID-19 Clinics

Angela McCauley

Regional Leader, Florida, Alzheimer’s Association

Pratima Persuad

Market Director, American Diabetes Association

Brant Woodward

Executive Vice President, Southeast Region, American Cancer Society

 

 

Kevin Kiermaier honored as 2020 Dreammaker of the Year

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Kevin Kiermaier, a center fielder for the Tampa Bay Rays, was named 2020’s Dreammaker of the Year by the Children’s Dream Fund. Kiermaier was recognized at the organization’s virtual 2020 Dreammaker Luncheon for his work with the Kiermaier’s Kids program. With a $25,000 donation to the Children’s Dream Fund, Kevin Kiermaier, and his wife, Marisa, … Read more

Keeping it real: ACS sustains its vibrant passion on virtual platforms

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Zoom confined their images to rectangles, but the virtual meeting room could not contain their passion. The American Cancer Society’s Southwest Florida team recently gathered a dedicated group of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer leaders, from Naples to New Port Richey, to swap tips, gain inspiration and emotionally connect for the cause. The Zoom meeting … Read more