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Service Project

Operation Tampa Bay Blitz- Fri Jun 20- VOAF James Cole Village

June 20, 2025

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM EDT

Tampa Platoon

Event overview

Day one of Operation Tampa Bay Blitz will take place at The Volunteers of America of Florida - James Cole Village. VOAF is a supportive housing community in Tampa, FL, dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve stability and independence. This campus, named after Tampa Native & Army Veteran Mr. James Cole, provides safe and affordable housing while offering essential services such as case management, life skills training, and employment assistance. VOAF is committed to empowering residents by providing the resources and support they need to build brighter futures.

Together with our partners, we are spending the day:
Beautifying the campus outdoor area
Brightening indoor gathering and recreation areas by repainting walls
Adding additional seating options for guests and residents

Operation Tampa Bay Blitz:
Get ready to witness the power of a veteran-led community impact with our 9th Annual Mass Deployment! This electrifying team-based service event brings together veterans, local partners, and volunteers in a single city for an entire week of non-stop action.

From June 20-24, we will be partnering with seven local organizations to complete transformational projects that will boost the current efforts of the partner and impact local community members. Our projects will be taking place in the greater Tampa area. For more information visit our website.

Type

Service Project

What To Wear

Clothes that can get dirty, Painting clothes

Accessibility

Uneven terrain;Wheelchair accessible site and bathrooms;Handicap Parking available;Jobs available for persons with limited mobility

What to Bring

Just a positive attitude to serve- we'll provide lunch and all the tools you need

Inclement Weather

This is rain or shine; please check the weather

Who's Invited

Groups
Kids (under 13)
Teens
Adults (18+)

Event Contact

When and where

Date

June 20, 2025

Time

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM (EDT)

Location

VOA James Cole Village

4011 N 39th St
Tampa, FL

Parking Information

Free parking on-site

Who We Are

In 2025, Travis Manion Foundation (TMF) acquired The Mission Continues, bringing two best-in-class organizations together to provide more opportunities for veterans to find community, lead, and serve. Guided by the ethos “If Not Me, Then Who…,” veterans continue their service, build connections, and thrive in their post-military lives by serving as character role models to youth. As a result, communities prosper and the character of our nation’s heroes lives on in the next generation. Learn more about TMF at travismanion.org

Who should volunteer?

Our service projects are for all veterans with a desire to continue their service and for all non-veterans that want to be part of a nationwide movement to transform communities. Please note, age and accessibility accommodations can be made at any project. There is room for everyone to make an impact. 

How to volunteer 

Click “Attend” to fill in simple volunteer information. You will get an email confirmation and updates about this event through your choice of email and text messages.