Meet The Community Outreach Committe
Left to right: Chris Preston, Nicole Beaupre, Sam Bracero, Serita Cronin, Stacy Ketthavong, and Katee Morales
Random Acts of Kindness
After receiving a donation of a candy truck from one of our amazing employees, Roxanne DePew, we raffled it off and used the money for Random Acts of Kindness in our local community. The picture is one of my favorites. The dad was speechless that we wanted to just hand him money and wish him a Merry Christmas. His son was just adorable.
Angel Tree
TM employees sponsored 30 local children in need through the Angel Tree. Employees chose tags on the tree with items for each of the children. Each child had sizes for clothing, shoes, and then 3 of their wishes for Christmas. Each child received at least 2 of the 3 wishes, with almost all of them getting the three wishes!
Adopt-A-Mile
Our sign went up showing the Tampa Microwave Outreach Committee is keeping Pinellas Beautiful by volunteering to Adopt-A-Mile of roadway and keep it cleaned up for the next two years. Way to go team!
Baker of the Year
Caleb Lawrence and Chance Lawrence making a plate of goodies to judge TM’s 1st Annual Baker of the Year fundraiser. For a donation, you were able to try every desserts and then vote your favorite!
Carolynn, Katee Morales’ mom and TM’s 2024 Baker of the Year!
“What’s in the Mystery Can”?
Katee Morales was the lucky winner of a hammock chair to relax in after a long workday or on the weekend.
The Outreach team also had a fundraiser called, “What’s in the Mystery Can”? This can, without a label, was found while volunteering. For $1.00 employees gave their best guess as to what was in the can. We had a pizza lunch and opened the can in front of everyone. It was black beans. There were 4 people who guessed correctly so they each got a ticket. The winner was drawn for a hammock chair, generously donated by Tampa Microwave. This was a fun way to raise a few dollars toward purchasing lunch for Pinellas Hope. This not-for- profit is a temporary shelter for homeless men and women. They offer three meals a day, which are possible through generous donations by local businesses. Each person has a case manager to assist them with their pursuit of self-efficiency by providing them with services like adult education, mental health services, medical services, and much more. This non-profit, like so many, is struggling to stay afloat. We hope to ease their burden a little by providing lunch for about 140 homeless people.