Community Involvement

2012 Derby Deeds

This year TRD is proud to have provided sponsorship to an eclectic list of charities. From Labradors to veteran support to books for literacy,TRD has utilized the resources of its large membership to provide help for these organizations. In addition to charitable sponsorship, TRD has striven to make itself a known presence in Tampa Bay by appearance in several community events. Here is a monthly summary of this year's derby deeds.

February, TRD provided an information booth for the Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida at its pre-season Bruise Crew bout.

March, TRD collected clothing, toiletries, and other household items for The Spring which provides support to victims of domestic abuse.

April, TRD collected school supplies and toiletries for PACE of Pasco county which provides an educational center for girls.

May, TRD collected office and cleaning supplies for the Deaf and Hearing Connection of Tampa Bay's community center.

June, TRD collected books for Blue Bird Book's literacy program.

July, TRD provided an information booth at it's July bout for the Be The Match Foundation to sign up potential blood marrow donors.

August, TRD collected school supplies for the Kids Charity of Tampa Bay which provides school supplies to foster children in Hillsborough County.

September, TRD collected toiletries, clothing, and household linens for the Athena House which provides support for female veterans.

In addition, TRD also raised over $700 and several hundred pounds of food for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

 

TRD's 2012 community appearances included:

St.Pete Pride Parade 2012

Temple Terrace 2012 July 4th Parade

USF 2012 Children's Festival

And this month, TRD will be participating in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Habitat for Humanity!

This was a great year for Derby Deeds and next year is sure to bring more exciting news in community outreach, stay tuned!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Featured Charity - Bluebird Books

Bluebird Books is a literary-themed mobile project space housed in a converted short bus – part bookshop, part art house, it's a vehicle where readers of all ages can explore the written word.

Donation-based sales of gently-used books, locally designed artist books, handmade notebooks and ephemera support our pending non-profit arm, created to organize cultural events such as play readings, book-art exhibits, poetry readings and bookmaking workshops for the community at large.

Bluebird Books is now accepting donations of gently-used books in most genres, with a particular interest in:

  • Art, film and photography
  • Children's and young adult titles
  • Design and architecture
  • Culturally significant fiction and poetry
  • Counterculture and feminist literature
  • Exceptional cookbooks
  • Unusual nonfiction


Pending acceptance of our 501(c)3 application, your book donations will be tax-deductible.

Due to our limited space, some books may not be chosen for display or sale. Textbooks and books "For Dummies" are among those we must politely decline. Unused books from our inventory are in turn donated to Tampa Bay area charities.

Visit their website - TheBluedBirdBus.com

Deaf and Hearing Connection for Tampa Bay

Come to our May 5th bout and bring something from this wish list to receive a $2 off voucher:

  • Toner for printers - 920XLBLK,  920 Color, HP64096A
  • Copy Paper
  • Paper Products - Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Kleenex
  • Liquid Hand Soap
  • Trash Bags
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Gift Cards (Walmart, Target, Staples, Office Depot, Publix)
  • Dish Soap
  • Batteries
  • Office supplies - Staples, Paper Clips, Markers, High lighters, push pins
  • Light Bulbs
  • Scanner

The mission of the Deaf and Hearing Connection is to EMPOWER people affected by hearing loss to function as productive, independent and self-reliant citizens. The Deaf and Hearing Connection is a non-profit organization that relies on gifts from individuals to fund successful, cost effective programs to address the issues associated with hearing loss in our community.

TRD will also have an interpreter at this bout to translate the commentary into ASL.