Non-Profit News & Needs

North Shore Park. Photo by City of St. Petersburg

Many of St. Petersburg’s not-for-profit organizations provide vital services to our community. If you have time or resources to give, it can go a long way. To submit ‘news or needs’ for publication, email hello@ greenbenchmonthly.com.

Citizen Science: St. Pete Tree Map

St. Pete Tree Map is a tree inventorying tool that’s fun, free to the public, and easy to use. With your help, the City will have the information needed to manage, maintain, and grow a healthy urban forest. Once you are familiar with the process, it only takes a few minutes to add a tree to the map. To set up your account with St.

Pete Tree Map, get resources for tree identification, and learn tips on measuring tree size, visit https://pg-cloud.com/StPeteFL/.

The Kind Mouse Announces “Baby Mouse Nibbles” Program

The Kind Mouse is now collecting donations of baby formula: all sizes, brands, and types accepted. The Kind Mouse saw a 38% increase in tummies fed in 2020. They need your support to help feed babies too! The Kind Mouse assists families in transition and their chronically hungry children while developing the next generation of volunteers to carry on the mission of The Kind Mouse.

The Kind Mouse is located at 1801 16th Street North, Suite B. To coordinate a donation drop-off, email info@thekindmouse.org or call (727) 575-7834. For a list of items needed, or to make a cash donation visit thekindmouse.org/donate.

Safe Paws Rescue Needs Foster Parents

Safe Paws Rescue is a small private, volunteer-only pet rescue operation. Their mission is to rescue, help, rehabilitate, and re-home pets in need. They are looking for foster parents to care for dogs in need of a temporary home. Safe Paws will cover all expenses; you just need to provide the love! Email safepaws.florida@gmail.com, or

visit safepawsrescue.com.