Better Living for Seniors Pinellas (BLS Pinellas) is a networking group of like-minded professionals dedicated to integrate and strengthen programs to meet the needs of our local Pinellas County elderly population. Under the guidance of the Area Agency for Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. (AAAPP), we fundraise annually to offer grants to local 501c3 organizations and/or government agencies who service Pinellas County seniors. This year, we awarded $18,544 to 8 deserving organizations. 

Congratulations to our 2023 Recipients:

Organizations	Amount
Alzheimer's Association Suncoast Chapter	$1,944.00
ProMedica - Arden Courts of Largo	$600.00
City of Tarpon Springs Recreation Division	$1,000.00
Florida Dream Center	$4,000.00
Gulfport Multipurpose Senior Center Foundation	$5,000.00
Seasons Hospice Foundation	$2,000.00
Weissman Day Center	$2,000.00
Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay	$2,000.00

Applications for the 2024 grant cycle will be made available in late April or early May of 2024. You may request to be on our mailing list by email, blspinellasgrants@gmail.com.

Thank you to our committee, our community volunteer jurors, and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas for their partnership.

We had the honor to award $17,000 to 10 organizations listed below that provide services and programs to Pinellas County Seniors.

S.A.G.E.S. Theater ($1,500)

Pinellas Park Angel Fund ($3,000)

Ruth's Promise ($1,000)

Disability Achievement Center ($2,000)

Caregiver Paws ($2,000)

City of Largo - Largo PD Senior Services Program ($3,000)

Be A Santa to A Senior ($500)

Metropolitan Ministries ($3,000)

Voices of Hope for Aphasia ($500)

Morean Arts Center ($500)