Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation

08/28/2026

Meet Megan Welt, a Board Member of the Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation! Megan is a Pinellas County Schools educator and works directly with students to guide their success.

Join Megan in supporting our community by visiting UTBEF.org to learn more!

08/24/2026

Meet Jason Sanders, a Board Member of the Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation! Jason is an Oldsmar business owner, and works to support investing in the future success of our local community.

Join Jason in supporting our community by visiting UTBEF.org to learn more!

08/24/2026

The Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation (UTBEF) is pleased to invite you to our Rise & Shine STAR Grant Breakfast, where we will celebrate the educators and schools making a positive difference in the lives of our students.

With your support, local schools will receive STAR Grant awards and school supplies to assist teachers, enhance classrooms, and fund student programs. These gifts are made possible through the generosity of local businesses, sponsors, and community partners who share our commitment to educational excellence.

We invite you to consider a 100% tax-deductible donation of $550 to support one of our local schools. Your sponsorship will directly impact students and educators while helping us continue our mission of strengthening educational opportunities throughout our community.

We would be honored to have you join us as we celebrate a local school, present a STAR Grant award, and come together to Rise & Shine for Education! Your $550 sponsorship includes:

· One ticket to the Rise & Shine STAR Grant Breakfast
· Sponsorship of a breakfast ticket for a local school principal
· The opportunity to personally present the STAR Grant award during the event
· Recognition in multiple UTBEF social media posts and email communications

Individual tickets are available starting at $40.00 each.

Thank you for all that you do to support our students, schools, and community. We look forward to celebrating with you and making a lasting impact together.

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08/21/2026

The Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation (UTBEF) is pleased to invite you to our Rise & Shine STAR Grant Breakfast, where we will celebrate the educators and schools making a positive difference in the lives of our students.

With your support, local schools will receive STAR Grant awards and school supplies to assist teachers, enhance classrooms, and fund student programs. These gifts are made possible through the generosity of local businesses, sponsors, and community partners who share our commitment to educational excellence.

We invite you to consider a 100% tax-deductible donation of $550 to support one of our local schools. Your sponsorship will directly impact students and educators while helping us continue our mission of strengthening educational opportunities throughout our community.

We would be honored to have you join us as we celebrate a local school, present a STAR Grant award, and come together to Rise & Shine for Education! Your $550 sponsorship includes:

· One ticket to the Rise & Shine STAR Grant Breakfast
· Sponsorship of a breakfast ticket for a local school principal
· The opportunity to personally present the STAR Grant award during the event
· Recognition in multiple UTBEF social media posts and email communications

Individual tickets are available starting at $40.00 each.

Thank you for all that you do to support our students, schools, and community. We look forward to celebrating with you and making a lasting impact together.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rise-and-shine-star-grant-celebration

08/08/2026

Thank you, Oldsmar! With your donations, in collaboration with Walmart Oldsmar and Life is a Donation, we have outfitted 100+ students with Fall Back To School Supplies!

We appreciate our community members and businesses that participate in our efforts to bring bright futures to our local students!

07/23/2026

Support your community from July 22nd - August 7th at Walmart Oldsmar for our Back to School Supplies Drive!

In collaboration with Life is a Donation, we will be collecting supplies in preparation for the upcoming school year.🍎📝📓

07/08/2026

📚🍦 Join us for our Back to School Supply Giveaway & Ice Cream Social! 🍦📚

We're excited to help local students get ready for a successful school year with FREE school supplies for all ages (while supplies last), ice cream, and scholarship information for middle and high school students.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this event with friends, neighbors, and families in our community. We can't wait to see you on August 7! 💙✏️📓

🍨 Happy National Ice Cream Sundae Day! 🍨

Today is the perfect excuse to enjoy a scoop (or two!) of your favorite ice cream—and we've got another sweet reason to celebrate coming soon!

Join us for our Back to School Supply Giveaway & Ice Cream Social at Let'sCo! Oldsmar!

📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Let'sCo! Oldsmar
301 Woodlands Pkwy, Suite 3, Oldsmar, FL 34677

👉 Register here - https://forms.gle/uHQHAENLfJRvSydQA

Thanks to the Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation, we'll be providing FREE school supplies for students of all ages while supplies last, including:
✏️ Pencils
📓 Notebooks
🖍️ Crayons
🖊️ Markers
🧴 Glue
…and more!

Plus, enjoy a free ice cream treat, connect with other local families, and learn about scholarship opportunities for middle and high school students.

A huge thank you to our community partners, Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation and Conci Realtors, for helping make this event possible.

So go ahead—enjoy your favorite ice cream sundae today for National Ice Cream Sundae Day, then treat yourself again on August 7 at our Ice Cream Social while picking up free school supplies and celebrating the start of a fantastic school year! 🍦📚

06/16/2026

Mark your calendars!🍦

The Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation is please to host our Back to School Supply Giveaway with an Ice cream Social on August 7th from 3pm-6pm.

Please join us to support our community this Fall!

03/16/2026

Join the Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation for our Community Mixer—an evening of networking and connection as we bring together community leaders, educators, and supporters who are shaping the future of Upper Tampa Bay students.

📅 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 4:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Hosted at Let's Go!
301 Woodlands Pkwy Ste 3, Oldsmar FL

Come learn about the opportunity to contribute to scholarship success,classroom innovation, and how you can get involved!

📲 Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

03/13/2026

⭐ A big thank you to Joe Brauning with Florida Pool Tech and his team!

We are so grateful for their STAR Grant donation to the Upper Tampa Bay Education Foundation in support of Cypress Woods Elementary PTA.

With this incredible support, Principal Stevens, the staff, and students at Cypress Woods can access whatever they need to inspire learning, celebrate achievements, and add a little extra fun throughout the year.

Community partners like Florida Pool Tech make a real difference for our students, and we truly appreciate their support! 💙📚

Florida Pool Tech
www.floridapooltech.com