Day two of Operation Tampa Bay Blitz will take place at The Sustainable Living Project and Sunrise Children's Services.
SLP is best described as an urban farm and education center where people can be immersed in the world of sustainability. They implement innovative and traditional technologies that help reduce our impact on the environment. The site includes: 1-acre plot houses with 34 grow beds (10 of which are dedicated to Veteran volunteers), 3 sheds, a water catchment patio with solar panels, a greenhouse with aquaponics, a chicken coop, bee hives and a 10-stall compost station. All of these elements play a part in the exploration of what it means for our bodies, communities and planet to be healthy.
Sunrise is one of the largest, private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children’s Services prepare children at a very young age for the next stages of development, which may include on-site therapies as needed. These critical services educate parents on how to navigate the complex education and healthcare system for children with disabilities.
Together with our partners, we are spending the day:
Repairing and replacing damaged garden beds at SLP
Brightening indoor classrooms by repainting walls at SCS
Adding additional seating options for staff and students at both locations
Operation Tampa Bay Blitz:
Get ready to witness the power of a veteran-led community impact with our 9th Annual Mass Deployment! This electrifying team-based service event brings together veterans, local partners, and volunteers in a single city for an entire week of non-stop action.
From June 20-24, we will be partnering with seven local organizations to complete transformational projects that will boost the current efforts of the partner and impact local community members. Our projects will be taking place in the greater Tampa area. For more information visit our website.
Type
Service Project
What To Wear
Clothes that can get dirty, Painting clothes
Accessibility
Uneven terrain;Wheelchair accessible site and bathrooms;Handicap Parking available;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility
What to Bring
Just a positive attitude to serve- we'll provide lunch and all the tools you need
Inclement Weather
Just a positive attitude to serve- we'll provide lunch and all the tools you need
Who's Invited
Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (18+)
Event Contact
When and where
Date
June 21, 2025
Time
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM (EDT)
Location
Tampa Salvation Army Church
1100 W Sligh Ave
Tampa, FL
Parking Information
Free parking on-site
We'll meet at the Tampa Salvation Army Church and divide up from there
