Support Life-Changing Veteran’s Elder Care in Tampa Bay

Empath Health is proud to announce the creation of its Veteran’s Adult Day Center (ADC) at 330 49th Street in St. Petersburg. The ADC and medical clinic will focus on serving veterans age 55+ living in southern Pinellas County, allowing them to stay in their homes rather than move to a facility. The ADC will also be available to non-veteran Pinellas County residents.

Transportation will be provided to and from the ADC, and participants will enjoy healthy meals and snacks, daily activities, specialized veterans honor and support, and medical care in the clinic. The goal of the ADC is to reduce social isolation, alleviate pressure on caregivers and reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and hospitalizations.

Empath Honors

Empath Health has robust veteran’s services through its Empath Honors program. We are a Level 5 Partner, the highest level available, in the We Honor Veterans program and a partner in the AmericCorps Legacy Corps program. We also actively participate in the Honor Flight program and have a wonderful corps of Veterans Serving Veterans volunteers.

Your Gift Will Honor and Support Veterans in Our Community

Our campaign goal is $1,700,000 and we have already had generous community members step forward to support this project. Please help us achieve our vision of providing expert care, support and honor for southern Pinellas County’s veterans through a multiyear pledge or a one-time gift. Naming opportunities are available.

Learn more about making a gift by calling Karen Van De Putte, Suncoast Hospice Foundation’s Director of Philanthropy at (727) 523-3422 or email KarenVanDePutte@EmpathHealth.org.

Partnership Opportunities

Support Empath Health’s vision for a Veteran’s Adult Day Center with one of the following gift opportunities in your name or the name of someone you would like to honor. Fill-out the form below to support this project now.

$1,000,000 - Reserved

Adult Day Center Campus Destination Naming
Name will be used on all exterior signage and print materials and referred to as destination for all programs and services

$500,000

Adult Day Center Building

$250,000

Medical Clinic
Activity Room

$100,000

Adult Day Center Lobby

$50,000

Garden Room
Exam Room (2)
Kitchen
Staff Front Desk Work Area

$25,000

Quiet Room
Nurses’ Station
Staff Office

$5,000-$15,000

Recognition as a Transformative Partner in the Lobby

The Center

  • 5,000 square feet once renovated
  • A welcoming lobby with a check-in station and client day-storage area
  • A large, open activity room equipped with tables and comfortable chairs
  • Staff front desk work area
  • Office space for day center staff
  • Warming kitchen to be used for food storage, meal prep and cleanup
  • Restroom facilities with available shower
  • Laundry facilities
  • Quiet room with comfortable recliners
  • Gardening area
  • Covered drop-off/pick-up area outside

Empath Health’s ADC Difference

  • Empath Adult Day Center is a medical ADC with a fully-functioning clinic on the premises
  • Transportation is provided to/from the ADC
  • Personal care and additional treatment services, including Reiki, podiatry and hair care
  • Trained staff to address mental health concerns connected to military service
  • AmeriCorps volunteers provide respite care supporting veterans and their caregivers