THE CHARITIES WE SUPPORT
Egypt Shriners The Shriner's objective is to support their Children's Hospitals which provide quality medical treatment at no charge for any child to age 18. Shriner's Hospitals provide medical care at 19 orthopedic units and 3 burn centers throughout North America. One of the newest Hospital Units is located in Tampa at the University of South Florida Campus. The Thieves of San Lorenzo have a variety of events and projects benefiting the Egypt Shriner's. Ronald McDonald House The Ronald McDonald House program has provided a "home away from home" for nearly 4 million family members since its beginning in 1974. Today, more than 220 McDonald Houses in more than 20 countries offer more than 5,000 rooms each night to families needing comfort and care while there child is in the hospital. The Thieves of San Lorenzo volunteer making meals at the Tampa and St. Petersburg RMH locations. Crisis Center of Tampa Bay The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay offers help, hope and healing to all people experiencing life's problems and challenges, big and small, regardless of income or ability to pay. By dialing 2-1-1 anyone can receive the help you need 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Crisis Center can help individuals and families cope with the devastating trauma of sexual or physical violence, domestic violence or abuse, depression and despair, substance abuse, financial problems, family issues or whenever life's challenges start to weigh someone down. Every Christmas, the Thieves of San Lorenzo donate over 300 gifts to the Crisis Center's Secret Angel Project. |