Support the 
Guardian ad Litem Foundation 
of Tampa Bay
 
 
The Holidays are in Full Swing at the Foundation!

If you are a GAL who has nominated a child/ren, please check your email for the holiday wish/need form and fill it out at your earliest convenience.  If you did not make the deadline for holiday nominations--don't worry.  We will be having Toy Workshops in both counties where you can come and "shop" for your child/ren.  More details will be announced in November.

You can help make the holidays bright by dropping off new toys at any office! 

Some ideas of popular requests can be found on our wishlist here: http://amzn.to/2tbM8pM
Upcoming Events
Golf Tournament Sponsored by Wingman Men's Ministry of First Baptist Church of New Port Richey
Saturday, October 14, 2017, 11:15 AM
Lansbrook Golf Club
4605 Village Center Dr., Palm Harbor
Do you love to golf?  Do you love the Guardian ad Litem Program?  Here's your opportunity to do/support both!
Registration starts at 11:15am with a Shot Gun Start at 1:00pm.  Dinner & Closing Program are from 5:00pm - 6:30pm. Partial proceeds to benefit Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay.  For more information please click here.

I AM FOR THE CHILD:  TASTE OF PASCO   
Friday, October 20, 2017, 
6- 8:30 PM
Little Corona's Cigar Lounge
6324 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey
Come join us for craft beer, delicious wine and tasty bites from more than 15 different restaurants at our 2nd Annual I AM FOR THE CHILD: TASTE OF PASCO event. 

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.


Applebee's Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Saturday, October 21 8 -10 AM
7995 113th St., Seminole
Come enjoy an old-fashioned pancake breakfast sponsored by the Honorable Mayor Leslie Waters of Seminole and the GFWC Seminole Junior Woman's Club benefitting the Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay. Ticket includes pancakes, sausage, and drink for the low price of $6/person. 
Tickets are $6 and can be purchased here .

The General Federation of Women's Clubs is the event sponsor and is an international women's organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service.  

Aripeka Car Show
Saturday, October 21, 2017, 12:00 PM
Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520
9135 Denton Avenue, Hudson
Car Registration begins at 10am for a $20 fee. Show begins at 12pm. There will be plenty of food & drink, games for the kids and Music!! Top Trophies and Special Trophies will be awarded!

LEARN DAY! SEA LIFE AQUARIUM
Saturday, November 4th  10 AM- 12 PM
5250 34th Street N,  St. Petersburg
Do you have a GAL child/ren who is interested in sea life?  Come to this interactive event where children can learn more about the sea and the incredibly cool creatures that call it home.  There will be time to explore the aquariums as well as a presentation with time for questions.  If you haven't been to Sea Life it is a neat place and your GAL child/ren will love it!  Please go  here to register.  Space is Limited. Registration is Free.

ADOPTION DAYS!!!
Friday, November 3rd -Pasco
 7530 Little Road, New Port Richey

Friday, November 17th-Pinellas
14250 49th St. N, Courtroom 1, Clearwater
Come celebrate Adoption Days in Pasco & Pinellas Counties.  There will be something for everyone--food, fun, entertainment and all the feels!

FISHING TRIP
Saturday, January 6th AM 
Time & Location to be announced
Put this on your calendar now!   Capt Laura Nelson of Boat Butler has offered to take some of our young people on a fishing trip!!  As it gets closer, we will have more information, so keep checking in.  Registration will be free and space will be limited.
Resources
LEARN TO EARN PROGRAM
Learn to Earn encourages younger youth to set and obtain educational goals by providing rewards that teach the importance of delayed gratification. Goal setting and delayed gratification are important personal traits found in successful individuals. Youth in foster care struggle with delayed gratification because often times in their childhood, parents and other caregivers made promises that went unfulfilled. In partnership with their Guardian ad Litem volunteer, youth set an individualized 9 week goal based on their unique situation. Youth may choose to work on improving attendance, improving their GPA, or improving their behavior. 

The goal setting form can be found here.  Guardians will receive an email within 2 business days informing them if the goal/award has been approved.  

The Guardian will then work with their child on the goal for the specified period of time and then can complete another short form to receive either a gift card reward or an experiential reward, with the preference being an experiential award (such as a trip to the aquarium or the zoo).  Learn to Earn reward has $100 limit per goal per child.  Special thanks to the Allshouse family for supporting our children through this program. 
Children Who Have a Guardian ad Litem
Do Better in School
Have Fewer Placement Changes
Receive More Services
More Likely to be Adopted
Spend Less Time in Foster Care
Are 50% Less Likely to Return to Care 
Our Mission
To provide advocacy and support for abused, abandoned, or neglected children in the Guardian ad Litem Program of Pinellas and Pasco Counties. 
Our Vision
We envision a world where every child has a safe and permanent home with the opportunity to thrive.
Thank you SUPERHEROES!

 
Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday, September 23rd and ran, walked, or rolled to support our local children who have been removed from their homes by no fault of their own. Because of you, we were able to raise over $40,000 to help support children's needs such as tutoring, emergency clothing, beds and bedding, and extra-curricular activities that allow a kid to be a kid.
 
You can find Race Results here: http://bit.ly/2wU9yWB
 
As  photos become available from our various photographers we will post them on our Facebook Page :so bookmark it now to see updates on photos and information for next year's event.
 
Special thanks to all of our sponsors. Please support those who support our children- next time you visit tell them thank you for being a hero to a child!

Prutky Family Trust (SuperHero); Joswig Construction (SuperHero); UPC Insurance (SuperHero); BioSpine Institute (SuperHero);   McDonald's of Tampa Bay (Defender); Advanta IRA (Champion); Nolan's Pub (Defender);  Suncoast Law Enforcement Charities (Advocate); St. Petersburg Lions Club (Advocate); Rogan & Associates (Advocate); Clarity Services (Advocate); International Association of Firefighters Local 747 (Advocate);  Vmax MotorSports (PaceSetter); Pizza Gregario (Mentor); American Legion of Treasure Island and Safety Harbor (Mentor); M. Hidary & Company (Mentor); Clearwater Jetski & Parasail (Pacesetter); Camp Gladiator (Pacesetter); Freedom Bank (Friend); Long and Associates architects & Engineers (Friend); Caliber Brokers (Friend); Berkowitz & Myer Law (Friend); Jack Rice Insurance (Friend); and Atlantis International Travel (Friend).
 
In kind sponsorships include: Printworks, Rockin' Ricky DJ, Nova University, Much Foundation, Costumes for a Cause, and LaDee Da Kids Spa of Clearwater.
 
Thank you again for your support!


 
 
Thank you to the Allstate Foundation!


Thank you to Allstate volunteer Jason Kurrack for being a positive force for change in our community. Jason Kurrack gave his/her time and enabled us to receive an Allstate Foundation Helping Hands in the Community grant of $1000. The Allstate Foundation supports the causes that Allstate agency owners, financial specialists and employees care about most by providing Helping Hands in the Community grants to nonprofits where they volunteer their time to bring out the good in their communities.



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A matching gift is a charitable donation by a corporation that matches an employee's donation to an eligible nonprofit organization, most often dollar for dollar. Thousands of companies across the country have matching gift programs. To see if your company might be one of them, look here:  
If your company is not on this list, check with your HR Department to see if your company matches monetary donations or volunteer time.
Questions about Matching Gifts? Contact at Amy at AmyF@galf6.org .


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