2nd Annual Gather & Give

Join Us for the 2nd Annual Gather & Give!

Overview

Get ready to connect, share, and make a difference at Gather & Give - an event where community spirit shines!

In the spirit of Microsoft’s GIVE month and in loving memory of our fur friend Max—who had a big heart for helping charities (with his pal Willow)—This event is more than just a day of fun—it’s a heartfelt effort to uplift our community and support three incredible local charities. Microsoft employees who attend and donate their time or money will have their contributions matched 100% by Microsoft, doubling the impact. But we don’t want to stop there—we’re inviting the entire Tampa community to join us in expanding that generosity and making this event a resounding success for all the organizations involved. Come join us as we celebrate giving back, just the way Max would’ve loved.

Admission is FREE - Bring friends, family and generosity!!

Come and enjoy: 🎵 Live music 🍝 Food & Treats 🍷 Complementary adult beverages (21+) 🎟 Silent Auction & Raffle for really nice gift baskets and other items. 🎟 50/50 raffle 🍁 Fun Fall activities for the kids, Costume contest for all ages (including pets) 🐶 Adoptable animals from the Humane Society Tampa Bay (Hillsborough & Pinellas) ALL donations will be equally split and benefiting :

Humane Society Tampa Bay (Hillsborough & Pinellas) - The mission of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay isto end animal homelessness and provide care and comfort for companion animals in need. They achieve this through programs like shelter and adoption services, providing affordable veterinary care and sterilization, managing Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) for free-roaming cats, and offering safety net programs to help keep pets in their homes.

Bikes from the Heart - Accessing or connecting with community resources can be an obstacle for many of our resource insecure Tampa neighbors struggling with poverty, especially those without reliable or affordable transportation. It may seem a simple thing, but a bicycle can help address the some of these challenges, providing that needed transportation, supporting their independence, and reconnecting them to their community’s resources.

Portico Housing Solutions -

Mission: To break the cycle of homelessness by offering housing solutions and support services specifically tailored to the needs of men in the community.

• Focus: Helping men, particularly those with histories of addiction or criminal records, find stable housing and rebuild their lives.
• Approach: Working collaboratively with local partners, government agencies, and volunteers to provide housing assistance and create pathways to permanent housing.

Food will be provided by Latam Catering - Tampa Family Owned Since 1968 "Started by Gilbert and Josephine Morejon in 1968, Latam Catering has evolved from a small, family owned restaurant in West Tampa to a large, well known catering company. David Morejon carried on the name and traditional meals while infusing some new age items over the years. After the transition to just catering, David brought on his daughter Jessica and the two now run the business as a team. Talk about the American Dream. 3 generations in and still going strong!"

Thank you to the Event Sponsors: Storch Mortgage Team | MortgageOne, The Storch Group, Mark Storch Enterprises, A.L. Commercial Inc.