Disabled Veterans Tear It Up Both On And Off The Ice

Pinellas Park, FL (August 4, 2021) – This past Saturday a volunteer crew from The Tampa Warriors Hockey Program fulfilled their demolition dreams when they ripped out old cabinets, bookshelves, and kitchen fixtures in the administrative office of Girls Inc. of Pinellas. The crew’s work paves the way for new furnishings and fixtures to be delivered and installed as part of Girl Inc. of Pinellas’ re-model.

 “We are fortunate to be in the Tampa Bay region where community support and engagement is the norm.  As we partner with the Tampa Warriors and likeminded organizations, we are together, creating a foundation from which the girls we serve can succeed.” shared Darla Otey, Executive Director of Girls Inc. Pinellas

Girls Inc. newly elected board member, Ryan Patrick, is the Executive Director of the Tampa Warriors whose purpose is to serve the disabled veteran community, the hockey community, and the community at large in the Tampa Bay region. Their mission is to provide both a recreational and competitive environment/team that is therapeutic and educational for members so that they serve each other and the communities.  “Helping our community is the most important work that our members do as a Tampa Warrior. Our veterans get just as much in the form of healing off the ice as they do on the ice.” said Patrick.

Girls Inc of Pinellas is the leading non-profit that inspires and benefits 500 girls annually through services designed to teach all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.  Girls Inc.’s approach to STEAM enrichment inspires girls through hands-on, interactive workshops and exposes them to leaders in fields of study in which women, particularly women of color, are underrepresented.  STEAM programming takes place daily across all age groups, with a focus on middle and high school students.