Regardless of your personal feelings toward the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge campaign, the social media sensation raised awareness and money for a worthwhile cause. In line with the surge of innovative digital fundraising efforts, several non-profits are taking to the Burg to start informational dialogues with citizens about serious issues.
We couldn't be prouder of the kindness and care that composes this city. These organizations offer opportunities for citizens to get involved from the comfort of their own bed, or a nice red couch.
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#RedSofaTour In St. Pete
*Photo by American Heart Association Tampa Bay
The American Heart Association of Tampa Bay (AHA) is taking a cozy red couch, supplied by the kind folks at Ashley Furniture, around St. Pete and Tampa. The American Heart Association has several planned stops beginning today. Spectators can take a seat on the couch and engage in a conversation discussing how heart disease has affected their lives. Those on the couch can share how they champion heart health in their daily lives as well.
That's not all. The #RedSofaTour encourages individuals who take a seat on the couch to take a selfie. After you take the selfie, upload the photo to Facebook or Twitter and include a message about why heart health is important to you/who you are sitting on the sofa for. Make sure to use the hashtag #RedSofaTour when posting. By posting the photo and using the hashtag you will be entered to win 1 of 8 donated items from Ashley Furniture, including a Hindell Park Sofa.
The Schedule is as follows:
*Times are tentative. Follow their Facebook event page for up to date information.
- Wednesday, Sept. 10: The Birchwood, 340 Beach Dr NE,St. Pete
- Friday, Sept 12: The Vinoy Renaissance, 501 5th Ave NE, St. Pete
- Monday, Sept. 15: The James B. Sanderlin Center, 2335 22nd Ave S, St. Pete
- Wednesday, Sept. 17: Mary E. Bryant Elementary School, 5121 Ehrlich Rd #104B, Tampa
- Thursday, Sept. 18-22: The Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Pete
- Tuesday, Sept. 23: USF Tampa, 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa
- Thursday, Oct. 2: City Hall, 175 5th St N, St Pete
Tampa Bay Watch & Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Share Their #FLFavorites
*Photo by Tampa Bay Watch
Zephyrhills has called on Florida residents to share their favorite things about the state. The company wants you to share your thoughts on Twitter with the hashtag #FLFavorites. For each tag, Zephyrhills will donate $1 to Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and Tampa Bay Watch.
The initiative will end on September 15, with a little ways to go before meeting their $50k target. Help support these non-profit organizations by donating less than 1 minute of your time, and 140 characters from your keyboard. For more information about Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful or Tampa Bay Watch visit their official websites.
Wordier Than Thou Garners National Attention
*Photo by Florida Bookstore Day
Wordier Than Thou, a St. Pete based non-profit organization, generated some buzz a few months ago when they announced their statewide event, Florida Bookstore Day. Outlets such as Publishers Weekly and Shelf-Awareness have written about the anticipated event.
Hosting such an event is no small task and requires a particular amount of labor and attention. To help make Florida Bookstore Day an event to remember, from Sugarloaf to Pensacola, Wordier Than Thou has started an indiegogo campaign. The money raised from the campaign will help pay for the following: pay for advertising in key Florida cities, a five-poster series designed by Florida artists and inspired by famous Florida novels, promo materials and to register Florida Bookstore Day as a non-profit organization.
Each donation level comes with its own set of rewards. As of now the organization is looking to raise just $5k. Consider donating and don't forget to join their Facebook event page.
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