TAMPA, FL, March 02, 2013 (Press-News.org) The First Baptist Church of Tampa will provide volunteers and monetary donations to Current of Tampa Bay, Inc. to help wash the clothes of those less fortunate. The Laundry Project will be held on Sunday, March 3 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Big Wash West Tampa, 1724 W Main St. Tampa, FL 33607.
This is the first time that First Baptist Church of Tampa is partnering with Current. The church will be the financial and fundraising sponsor for the Laundry Project and will provide all of the volunteers.
"It is really refreshing to see so many organizations reaching out to offer their assistance to us and supporting our mission," said Current's Founder and President Jason Sowell. "Volunteering has multiple benefits; not only do they have an opportunity to serve the community, but they also get a chance to promote a cause they deem important. We are grateful for the support of the First Baptist Church of Tampa and their fundraising efforts for this project."
The Laundry Project always seeks donations of quarters (rolls of $10), coloring books, crayons, laundry baskets and laundry detergent. Donations can be brought to the event on the morning of Sunday, March 3 or contact Jason Sowell at 727.537.9082. More information about this event can be found online at http://www.LaundryByCurrent.org.
About Current
Current is a faith-based organization that started with young adults committed to educating others on current social initiatives and mobilizing them to bring about change. Current establishes college campus groups for awareness and education, organizes local projects such as the Laundry Love Project and the Hope for Homes Project, and leads yearly domestic and international mission trips. To learn more about Current of Tampa Bay visit http://www.engagethecurrent.org or to see photos of past Laundry Love Projects, visit us at http://www.laundrybycurrent.org.
For more information, contact:
Jason Sowell, Executive Director/President of Current of Tampa Bay, Inc.
727.537.9082 or Jason@EngageTheCurrent.org
http://www.laundrybycurrent.org
Media interested in covering this event should contact:
Lisa Noury of Vistra Communications
813.961.4700 or Lisan@ConsultVistra.com
http://www.ConsultVistra.com
Local Church Offers Support to Tampa Based Nonprofit Organization in Order to Provide Clean Laundry to Residents
The First Baptist Church of Tampa will provide volunteers and monetary donations to Current of Tampa Bay, Inc. to help wash the clothes of those less fortunate.
2013-03-02
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[Press-News.org] Local Church Offers Support to Tampa Based Nonprofit Organization in Order to Provide Clean Laundry to ResidentsThe First Baptist Church of Tampa will provide volunteers and monetary donations to Current of Tampa Bay, Inc. to help wash the clothes of those less fortunate.