Help Those In Need Through St. Pete's Annual CareFest

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — St. Pete residents who want to give back in positive ways to their community can do so through the city's annual CareFest.

During CareFest, folks are encouraged to volunteer for local projects. It can be hosting a neighborhood cleanup, painting your elderly neighbor's house, beach cleanup, food delivery to homebound people or any way that is helping others.

Neighborhood and community-based groups, houses of worship, corporate teams, school clubs, businesses, fraternities, sororities and individuals are invited to participate in local projects from Sept. 11 through Oct. 17.

Ways To Participate

• Organize a Neighborhood Cleanup: Neighborhood leaders can contact the Community Services Department at Robert.Barto@stpete.org or 727-551-3249 for more information and to schedule. Up to two neighborhood cleanups may be scheduled in the city per weekend.

• Host a Donation Drive: Collect items to donate to local nonprofit organizations. Contact the Community Services Department at ICAN@stpete.org or 727-551-3249 for more information.
• Donate Funds: Make a donation at a Power of Change Donation Station to support homeless services. Donate to the Utility Assistance Program through a one-time or recurring donation for any amount through your City of St. Petersburg utility bill; more information and registration at stpete.org/UtilityAssistance.
• More: Contact the Community Services Department at ICAN@stpete.org or 727-551-3249 for a list of project ideas, partners, local organizations and ways to help.

Community members are encouraged to help the City of St. Petersburg track their impact by emailing ICAN@stpete.org to report how they helped the community during CareFest.

More information can be found at stpete.org/CareFest.

Any questions, contact Susie Ajoc at Susan.Ajoc@stpete.org or 727-893-7356.