2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!Join Us as We Continue Our Efforts in 2022 to Help & Support Our Community

February 9, 2022 | 17 min read

2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!

Chargebacks911® is Committed to Giving Back to Our Community

Our original 50 in 50 Challenge is over…but our mission has just begun! We at Chargebacks911 took it upon ourselves to continue the weekly charitable donations for local organizations with our Take Charge for Charity program. We’re helping those who represent the best of our community to do what they do.

Feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, supporting the vulnerable…we’re looking to support these and other worthwhile causes. Together, we can help make our communities a better place to live for everyone!

Here are our 2022 beneficiaries:

December

2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!Cope Notes

December 28th, 2022 | Cope Notes

While the holidays can be a happy time, it can also be a struggle for those dealing with mental illness. Cope Notes give people a reason to smile and help them remember why they matter one text message at a time. That’s why it is this week’s #TakeChargeforCharity donation recipient.

Johnny Crowder started Cope Notes in Tampa and in just a few short years nearly two million text messages of support have been sent to people in 97 countries.


2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast

Every child should have a Christmas gift to open. That’s why this week’s #TakeChargeforCharity donation goes to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast, serving Pinellas County. Cb911 purchased toys, books and gift cards for the organization’s annual toy drive. Not only that, but our employees generously donated gifts and organized a caravan to transport everything to the site.


2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!Successful Jocks

December 14th, 2022 | Successful Jocks

Successful Jocks helps young athletes in the community year-round. This month, the organization is sponsoring 23 families across the Tampa Bay Area as part of its “23 Days of Christmas Blessings”. Cb911 donated 10 bikes to the cause for this week’s #TakeChargeforCharity. Thank you to Successful Jocks for making sure families have a Merry Christmas.


2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources

December 7th, 2022 | GADNR

This week’s #TakeChargeforCharity donation will help foster children in our neighboring state of Georgia have a Merry Christmas. The state’s Department of Natural Resources is hoping to provide 40 children with three gifts each.


November

Metropolitan MinistriesMetropolitan Ministries

November 30th, 2022 | Metropolitan Ministries

The holiday season can be a hard time for a lot of people. That’s why we are donating to Metropolitan Ministries for this week’s #TakeChargeforCharity. In addition to making sure families across the community have food year round and at Thanksgiving, they do an annual toy drive so that kids won’t go without a gift during the holidays.


2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!Dunedin Cares

November 23rd, 2022 | Dunedin Cares

Our #TakeChargeforCharity donation this week goes to Dunedin Cares. Its Food Pantry opened in 2015 with the mission of giving families in Pinellas County communities access to food.

That's especially important this Thanksgiving week. Cb911 was able to donate 15 turkeys (200 lbs!). Thank you to Dunedin Cares for all you do to make sure families will have food on the table this Thanksgiving and throughout the year.


2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!Books Like Me

November 16th, 2022 | Books Like Me

This week’s #TakeChargeforCharity donation goes to Books Like Me. Haili and Brooke, pictured here, started this nonprofit while they were students in Hillsborough County. Their mission is to supply students, classrooms and public libraries with diverse literature in children’s books. In just a couple of years, Books Like Me have distributed thousands of donated books to hundreds of schools! 📚


2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!The Overwatch Collective

November 9th, 2022 | The Overwatch Collective

In honor of Veteran’s Day tomorrow, this week’s #TakeChargeforCharity goes to The Overwatch Collective. TOC provides therapy for veterans, active military, first responders and their families. Founders Greg Grogan and Jesse Coulter are both veterans and host a podcast focused on their mission: To normalize discussions about PTSD, suicide awareness and mental health among our men and women in uniform. We want to thank them and all veterans for their service.


2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!Support the Troops

November 2nd, 2022 | Support the Troops

This week’s #TakeChargeforCharity donation goes to Support the Troops. This nonprofit ships care packages to 24 operating bases overseas and gives them to troops returning to the U.S. Support the Troops is run completely by volunteers and they have been serving our military for 15 years.


October

2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!Clearwater Marine Aquarium

October 26th, 2022 | Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Brightening up Tampa Bay one bouquet at a time. This week’s Take Charge for Charity donation goes to Random Acts of Flowers. The organization repurposes flowers from grocery stores, weddings, funerals and other events. Volunteers organize the flowers into beautiful bouquets before delivering them to people living in healthcare facilities. Their mission is to improve emotional wellbeing and offer encouragement to people recovering from illness, injury and the elderly.


2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!Random Acts of Flowers

October 19th, 2022 | Random Acts of Flowers

Brightening up Tampa Bay one bouquet at a time. This week’s Take Charge for Charity donation goes to Random Acts of Flowers. The organization repurposes flowers from grocery stores, weddings, funerals and other events. Volunteers organize the flowers into beautiful bouquets before delivering them to people living in healthcare facilities. Their mission is to improve emotional wellbeing and offer encouragement to people recovering from illness, injury and the elderly.


2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!Hudson Cobras Cheer Team

October 12th, 2022 | Hudson Cobra Cheer Team

We are donating once again to the Hudson Cobra Cheer Team. This funding will go towards a two-day cheer competition this month. Parents will be serving drinks and snacks. Last year we donated to the team, covering the cost of uniform cover-ups. This is a nomination by an employee whose daughter is on the team. Go Cobras!


#TakeChargeForCharityA personal donation to Mirsada and her family as her aunt is battling cancer

October 5th, 2022 | GoFundMe

This #TakeChargeForCharity donation is a personal cause for one of our employees, whose aunt has been battling cancer for a couple of years. While she was initially responding well to treatment, we're heartbroken to share that her situation has taken a turn for the worse. Our contribution will help pay for medical bills and we are hopeful that she is able to find some comfort during her time at home with family.


September

2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!Celebrate Birthdays

September 28th, 2022 | Celebrate Birthdays

Birthdays are a reason to throw a party, but not every family is able to afford one for their child. This week’s #TakeChargeforCharity donation goes to the nonprofit Celebrate Birthdays in Tampa. They provide everything from party packages to single gifts at no cost to parents who request them - all at no cost.


2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!
Pasco County Retired K-9 Classic

September 21st, 2022 | Pasco County Retired K-9 Classic

For this week’s #TakeChargeforCharity donation, we are proud to have been a sponsor at the annual Retired K9 Classic over the weekend. This golf tournament raises funds to help K9s that were once serving along officers on the force. Our Chief Commercial Officer, Eric Deraspe and Account Executive Brent Horn represented Chargebacks911 out on the course.


2022 ‘Take Charge For Charity’ Challenge!
Successful Jocks

September 14th, 2022 | Successful Jocks

Inspire, motivate and empower student athletes. That’s the mission for this week’s #TakeChargeforCharity donation recipient, Successful Jocks. This organization was started by Kim Murphy and her son, Tampa Bay Buccaneer CB Sean Murphy-Bunting. The two of them want to equip young athletes with the resources and support needed to become successful on the field and in their communities.


Stephanie Underwood
Stephanie Underwood

September 7th, 2022 | Stephanie Underwood

This week’s #TakeChargeforCharity is personal for us. Earlier this year, Cb911 employee, Stephanie Underwood, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.  Stephanie was recently married and shares two young children with her new husband, Ben – also a Cb911 employee. We are donating to her GoFundMe page as she undergoes treatments that could potentially save her life. We are inspired by Stephanie’s fight and will honor her as our company takes part in the Miles for Moffitt race in Tampa this coming November.


August

St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul

August 31st, 2022 | St. Vincent de Paul

Making homeless brief for anyone who faces it. That’s the mission for St. Vincent de Paul – South Pinellas and the reason why Chargebacks911 donated as part of our weekly #TakeChargeforCharity campaign. It’s “Housing First” initiative is dedicated to finding stabilized housing for people within 30 days and connect them with the resources to assist them with any needs.


Feeding Tampa Bay
Feeding Tampa Bay

August 24th, 2022 | Feeding Tampa Bay

This week’s #TakeChargeforCharity donation goes to Feeding Tampa Bay. This nonprofit is working hard to end hunger across the area. When individuals or families struggle to put food on the table, that’s when Feeding Tampa Bay steps in to help. They believe that making sure people don’t go hungry will lead to a happier and healthier community.


Feeding the Fosters
Feeding the Fosters

August 17th, 2022 | Feeding the Fosters

Founded by sisters Samantha and Laura, these teens recognized there was a need for families fostering children to have enough food at home. They began cooking in their own kitchen to help a few families but now provide 65 with multiple meals each week. With the help of volunteers, more than 40,000 meals have been served by this incredible organization since 2019.


The Backpack Lady Project
The Backpack Lady Project

August 10th, 2022 | The Backpack Lady Project

Rob Ditro started The Backpack Lady Project years ago after his mom died. He found out days before her funeral that she secretly donated backpacks to a church in Dunedin. Since then, thousands of students have benefitted from the project. Chargebacks911 was proud to purchase nearly 50 of them. Many of our employees donated supplies and volunteered their time filling backpacks so they would be ready before the first bell rings! Good luck to all the students starting school this week!


Dawning Family Services
Meals on Wheels Tampa

August 3rd, 2022 | Meals on Wheels Tampa

This nonprofit works to help families who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. It originally began in 1981 offering refuge to women and children or pregnant women. In 2018, its services expanded to include all families with children. This organization helps some of the Tampa Bay area's most vulnerable adults find sustainable careers and housing stability. Thank you for making a positive impact in our community!


July

Dawning Family Services
Dawning Family Services

July 27th, 2022 | Dawning Family Services

This nonprofit works to help families who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. It originally began in 1981 offering refuge to women and children or pregnant women. In 2018, its services expanded to include all families with children. This organization helps some of the Tampa Bay area's most vulnerable adults find sustainable careers and housing stability. Thank you for making a positive impact in our community!


Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer's Association

This week's #TakeChargeforCharity donation goes to the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. This chapter serves 16 counties providing education and support for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, as well as their families and caregivers. It also funds research and resources for health care professionals. Thank you for all that you do to fight this heartbreaking disease.


St. Pete Free Clinic
St. Pete Free Clinic

July 13th, 2022 | St. Pete Free Clinic.

When people in Pinellas County fall on hard times, this organization doesn’t let that stop them from receiving proper healthcare, food and access to affordable housing. One of our employees nominated this nonprofit after volunteering with them. Thank you to the St. Pete Free Clinic for everything you do to better our community.


K9 Partners for Patriots
K9 Partners for Patriots

July 6th, 2022 | K9 Partners for Patriots

This week's #TakeChargeforCharity donation goes to K9 Partners for Patriots in Brooksville. Their mission is to end veteran suicide with the help of service dogs. Veterans are paired up with a dog and supplied with crates, bowls, leashes, food and given training. Counseling services are also available for veterans and their family members. Thank you for all you do to help our brave servicemembers!


June

Finish Line for Scholarships
Finish Line for Scholarships

Mike and Suzanne Mannino have a passion for running and they have turned that passion into providing scholarships for students across the area. Their “727 Can Race” program offers everything from fun runs to 5 and 10k’s. Some proceeds from each participant goes toward youth clubs, teams and scholarships for teens throughout the area.


Windsor Academy Prep School
Windsor Academy Prep School

June 22nd, 2022 | Windsor Academy Prep School

This prep school serves infants as young as six weeks old through high schoolers. Its middle school program allows students to earn high school credits. High schoolers are given opportunities to prepare for college and career paths.


Florida Food Force
Florida Food Force

June 15th, 2022 | Florida Food Force

This organizations works to provide nutritional food products and other resources that will sustain and enhance the quality of life for everyone receiving help. It believes providing hunger relief will strengthen the families and communities it serves.


American Lung Association
I Support the Girls

June 8th, 2022 | I Support the Girls

Feminine hygiene products and undergarments are some of the most needed products for women and girls experiencing homelessness, but are often times the least donated. The organization collects these items for shelters across the country, including right here across Tampa Bay.


C & C Lemonade Factory
C & C Lemonade Factory

June 1st, 2022 | C & C Lemonade Factory

Caroline Gallagher was diagnosed with leukemia at just 18 months old. Now she is in remission. Her and her sister, Charlotte, started a lemonade stand six years ago to raise money for childhood cancer research. The first summer they raised $50. By their third summer, they raised over $13,000.


May

Compassionate Hearts UNITED Foundation, Inc.
Compassionate Hearts UNITED Foundation, Inc.

May was Mental Health Awareness Month. Based out of Polk County, Compassionate Hearts United Foundation works to stop the stigma when it comes to struggling with mental health through its "Give a HEART" program. It offers free resources for members of the community who may need some extra support and promotes positive social change by reminding everyone to be kind to each other.


The Spark Initiative
The Spark Initiative

May 20th, 2022 | The Spark Initiative

The organization offers free services and support for local youth. They also help at-risk adults through sex-trafficking support groups, domestic violence outreach and those in the criminal justice system.


American Lung Association
American Lung Association

May 10th, 2022 | American Lung Association

American Lung Association works to rid the world of lung disease through education, advocacy and research.


Angels Against Abuse
Angels Against Abuse

Angels Against Abuse was created to provide assistance to children beyond the scope of basic services covered by the foster care system.
Brookwood is dedicated to providing troubled teen girls with an alternative living environment and therapeutic program encompassing education, employ-ability skills, independent living training, and counseling to prepare them for self-sufficiency or a successful family reunification.


April

Noah’s Ark Potbelly Pig Sanctuary Inc
Noah’s Ark Potbelly Pig Sanctuary Inc

Noah’s Ark Potbelly Pig Sanctuary creates a safe haven for the more than 60 pigs under their care. Our own HR manager rescued a couple of pigs from this organization, making room for others to be taken in.


Gamers on the Edge
Gamers on the Edge

April 20th, 2022 | Gamers on the Edge

Gamers on the Edge takes helping sick kids to a new level. They raise money for children going through tough times by taking care of hospital bills and building full gaming PCs to keep their minds off of chemotherapy.


Sunstate Orchestral Program
Sunstate Orchestral Program

April 13th, 2022 | Sunstate Orchestral Program

Because of Sunstate Orchestral Program, children are introduced to music at an early age. It helps promote a love for making music and sets them up for success in life.


The Kind Mouse
The Kind Mouse

April 6th, 2022 | The Kind Mouse

The Kind Mouse works to make sure children have food to eat on the weekends and holidays. Since 2012, this organization has filled more than 619,000 hungry tummies.


March

Plato Academy Tampa
Plato Academy Tampa

March 23rd, 2022 | Plato Academy Tampa

This week’s charity goes to Plato Academy Tampa. This donation is personal for one of our employees. Her child attends the preschool and K-6 charter school. We love supporting our local educators and students!


American Heart Association
American Heart Association

March 16th, 2022 | American Heart Association

Allison Kropff has been nominated as a “Go Red Woman of Impact.” After her grandmother died from complications of stroke, she's dedicated much of her time to informing women about the importance of heart health. We are joining Allison’s national campaign to bring awareness and raise money locally for medical research.


Armed Forces Families Foundation
Armed Forces Families Foundation

This organization not only cares about our men and women serving overseas, but their families as well. They make sure the families have a sense of community. This local nonprofit received all the proceeds from the Skyway 10K on March 6.


Project Dynamo
Project Dynamo

March 2nd, 2022 | Project Dynamo

This week’s charity donation goes to Project Dynamo. This Tampa-based nonprofit helps evacuate Americans and our allies from warzones. Most recently, they have been helping people escape Ukraine.


February

The Kimberly Home
The Kimberly Home

February 23rd, 2022 | The Kimberly Home

The Kimberly Home provides hope and resources for struggling mothers. This transitional housing program offers budgeting and parental skills, helping women to be the best moms they can be.


Warrior Wellness
Warrior Wellness

February 16th, 2022 | Warrior Wellness

This week’s donation goes to Warrior Wellness Program. A new mission aimed at local veterans. Warrior Wellness provides alternative therapies and engagement for veterans impacted by the traumas of war.


Girls Rock St. Pete
Community Action Stops Abuse

February 9th, 2022 | Community Action Stops Abuse

The mission of Community Action Stops Abuse is to challenge all forms of domestic violence. The organization focuses on advocacy, prevention, intervention, and support services.


Girls Rock St. Pete
Positive Coaching Alliance

February 2nd, 2022 | Positive Coaching Alliance

PCA encourages young athletes to play the right way through valuable life lessons. They also provide parents and coaches with training and education to reinforce safe and positive competition.


January

Tampa Rough Riders
Tampa Rough Riders

January 19th, 2022 | Tampa Rough Riders

The Rough Riders are a living memorial for the accomplishments of President Teddy Roosevelt. The group provides assistance through college scholarships, academic awards, & home restorations for physically challenged members of the community. They are also known for their famous Teddy Bear Runs.


Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

January 12th, 2022 | Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay responds to community members in crisis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. By dialing 2-1-1, support is just a phone call away. A new center to help sexual assault victims is also planned for the southern part of Hillsborough County.


Girls Rock St. Pete
Girls Rock St. Pete

January 5th, 2022 | Girls Rock St. Pete

“Guitars shredded. Faces melted. Friends forever.” Girls Rock St. Pete is making “herstory” to promote self-confidence, creativity, and a sense of community among girls aged 8-17 years. Participants form bands and write original songs to perform live for hundreds of fans.


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