Help Us Rebuild Our Community

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The Candle Pour and 2 others are organizing this fundraiser.

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In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many families and businesses in our community are struggling to rebuild. At The Candle Pour, community is at the heart of everything we do. As a locally owned business based in Tampa, we believe in giving back to the people who make this area so special. That’s why we’re committed to helping those affected—and we’re inviting you to join us in making a meaningful difference.

We’ve identified two families and a nonprofit organization that urgently need assistance. Your contributions will help provide critical resources like building supplies, furniture, appliances, and medical equipment, as well as enable Chassé Your Dreams to continue their work with youth in our community.

Meet Those We Are Supporting:

The Belcher Family

Phillip and Brittni Belcher welcomed their first child in July, but their joy turned to hardship when Hurricane Milton caused severe flooding in their home. Most of their furniture was destroyed, and both their house and garage sustained significant damage. Despite these personal losses, Phillip remained committed to his community, serving on the rescue task force during the storm. The family urgently needs building supplies, furniture, and appliances to rebuild their home and start fresh.

The Correa Family

The Correa Family's story is one of resilience. Natalie Correa, a dedicated school teacher at Winthrop Charter School in Riverview and a single mother of two, lost her mobile home to Hurricane Milton's devastating floods. Nearly all their belongings were destroyed, and the family was forced to move into a garage. They urgently need furniture, appliances, and essential medical equipment for her son, who has severe medical disabilities. Your support can help them rebuild and find stability again.

Chassé Your Dreams Nonprofit

This nonprofit, which empowers underprivileged youth in the Greater Tampa Bay Area, suffered significant damage to their office, halting their ability to youth support programs. With our help, they can restore their space and continue volunteering and serving the youth in our community.

With your support and ours, we can help these families rebuild their lives and enable Chassé Your Dreams to keep making a difference. Every dollar matters—whether it’s $5, $50, or $500, your kindness will create lasting change. Together, let’s bring hope, relief, and strength back to our community.

Do you have items to donate?

Our families and organization are also in need of both new and gently used items to help rebuild their homes and restore their mission. Please check our list of needed items to see if you can help fulfill any of the needs for the Belcher & Correa families or Chassé Your Dreams.