Students, faculty and families of St. Anthony Catholic School, in Lakeland are donating items to Tampa Hope to benefit people in our community who have suffered losses during Hurricane Helene and Milton. 

*News Release*

When: Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:   9:30 a.m.
Location: Tampa Hope 3704 E. 3rd Avenue, Tampa
Contact: Lou Ricardo, lricardo@ccdosp.org | (727) 270- 0318

Visuals/Elements:
Teacher arriving in her truck to deliver donated items. Items include pet food, baby items, personal hygiene items and more.

Interview Opportunity:
Sarah Fowler, 5th grade teacher, St. Anthony Catholic School, Lakeland
Sarah spearheaded the collection because when she heard about the difficulties in Tampa Bay following the hurricanes, she said “It weighed on my heart.”

Additional Information:
Tampa Hope is a shelter operated by Catholic Charities Diocese of Saint Petersburg serving up to 234 homeless adults with plans to expand to 335. Our goal is to assist these women and men in achieving permanent housing and self-sufficiency.