APA Florida Announces Partnership with OASIS
Opportunities for FPC24 Volunteer Opportunity

Conference attendees, all members asked to donate time, items to help Tampa students.

 

APA Florida is excited to announce a partnership with OASIS Opportunities during the upcoming Florida Planning Conference to pack hygiene kits for local students. OASIS is a Tampa-based nonprofit working to ensure Hillsborough County Pre-K – 12th Grade students have access to the clothing and hygiene items that empower them to attend school every day, fit in with their peers, and fully engage in their learning.

 

There are multiple ways all APA Florida members can contribute before, during, and after FPC24!

 

@ FPC24. Conference attendees can sign up to volunteer when registering for FPC24. Activation days will be packing hygiene kits on Wednesday or Thursday, Sept. 4 or 5. Attendees can bring items to donate as well. (List below)

 

There will also be a station where attendees can create inspirational note cards that will be included in clothing orders.

 

Amazon Wishlist. Donations purchased through Amazon will be sent directly to OASIS.

Clothing Hygiene

 

Snail mail. Send a check or money order to:

OASIS Opportunities

16057 Tampa Palms Blvd.

W #315

Tampa, FL 33647-2001

 

We know APA Florida members will heed this call to action! Please contact the chapter office if you have any questions.

What to donate:

Hygiene items (full size):

  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrushes (kid + adult sizes)
  • Toothpaste
  • Soap
  • Shampoo + conditioner

 

Most Needed New & Gently Used Clothing

Boys’ and girls’ youth sizes 4-18 + men’s/juniors S – 5XL

  • Shorts
  • Jeans + pants
  • T-shirts (long + short-sleeved)
  • Uniform shorts, skirts, and pants
  • Uniform short-sleeved polo shirts
  • Jackets +coats
  • Sweatshirts + hoodies
  • Belts

 

Tennis Shoes/Sneakers

  • Youth sizes 1 – 6
  • Men’s/women’s sizes 6-10 (Nike, Adidas, Converse, and Vans preferred).

 

Download needed items flier here.