BAAA's Summer Community Service Drives
Threads for Success Clothing Drive
WHO → We invite all members, along with their residents to participate in our drive!
WHAT → BAAA is collecting gently used professional, work ready clothing, shoes and accessories.
WHEN → June 1st - July 16th at the Business Exchange
WHERE → Donations can be brought to BAAA's Professional Development Center during a scheduled class, brought to the Business Exchange event or at any of our partner community drop offs by 7/16.
WHY → BAAA's Membership Engagement Committee and CARES Committee have partnered together to help individuals re-entering the workforce be successful for interviews by looking their best. Donations will benefit Dress for Success Tampa Bay and Suit-a-Bull.
Backpacks of Hope Drive
WHO → We invite all members, along with their residents to participate in our drive!
WHAT → BAAA is collecting new backpacks and school supplies for children across BAAA's territory who would otherwise attend the first day of school empty handed. We are seeking backpacks filled with school supplies for the 2025-2026 school year.
WHEN → June 1st - July 16th at the Business Exchange
WHERE → Donations can be brought to BAAA's Professional Development Center during a scheduled class, brought to the Business Exchange event or at any of our partner community drop offs by 7/16.
WHY → BAAA's Membership Engagement Committee and CARES Committee have partnered together to help local Title I schools who often serve low-income families. Donations will benefit Backpacks Across the Bay, Hillsborough Education Foundation and the Education Foundation of Sarasota County.