The Achieva Foundation announces its inaugural Home for the Holidays: Gingerbread House Decorating Competition
DUNEDIN, FL (August 8, 2024) — The Achieva Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Achieva Credit Union, is excited to announce its inaugural Home for the Holidays: Gingerbread House Decorating Competition to benefit charities in Tampa Bay. This festive event will bring the community together for a day of fun and creativity where more than 200 participants will compete in decorating gingerbread houses, with a chance to win $5,000 for a charity of their choice in the financial literacy, education, or health and human services sectors.
The event is set to take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club (11 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701). Companies who would like to participate are encouraged to secure their table now as space is expected to fill up quickly.
“We’re excited to bring the community together for a day of holiday cheer and a little friendly competition to support charities that are so in need at the moment,” said Teresa Hibbard, Executive Director of the Achieva Foundation. “According to Giving USA, overall charitable contributions dropped 2.1 percent last year when accounting for inflation. At the same time more families are struggling in this economy, and charities are receiving more requests for help. A donation of $5,000 can be incredibly impactful for these organizations that are doing so much for others.”
Sponsorships are available at various levels, with 10 spots open at each competing table. The day will include a Parade of Icing led by Drew Garabo at 102.5 The Bone, refreshments and a cash bar. Any additional funds raised at the event will support the Achieva Foundation and go towards addressing childhood hunger in our communities through organizations including Feeding Tampa Bay and the Salvation Army.
The Achieva Foundation would like to send a special thanks to this years premier sponsors Duke Energy, Beth and John England and Hibbard Wealth Management.
For more information and to secure a sponsorship please contact Teresa Hibbard at 727-698-5264. For media inquiries contact Ashley Pontius at 813-409-4091.
For more information on Achieva Credit Union and the Achieva Foundation, please visit www.achievacu.com.
About The Achieva Foundation
The Achieva Foundation was established in 2012 as a charitable extension of Achieva Credit Union. We believe in providing financial, humanitarian, and educational solutions to support our community.
About Achieva Credit Union
Achieva Credit Union was founded in 1937 in Pinellas County. Today, it is rated a Superior 5-Star credit union by Bauer Financial and has more than $2.8 billion in assets and over 25 branches serving more than 194,630 members. Anyone who lives or works in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, and Sarasota Counties, or whose family member has an Achieva Credit Union account can bank with Achieva. For more information, visit
www.achievacu.com.
