Class Project Guidelines
Each Leadership Pasco class is responsible for designing and completing a Class Project that creates a meaningful, positive impact in our community. Your challenge is to bring together charitable people, partners, and resources to address a specific social, educational, economic, environmental, or cultural need in Pasco County.
These guidelines are designed to help your class successfully plan, execute, and complete its project.
Project Planning & Approval
Each class must submit a Plan of Action to the Leadership Pasco Board of Directors by the January Board of Directors meeting, through the Class President and/or Vice President.
Board approval is required to:
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Ensure the project aligns with Leadership Pasco’s mission and goals
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Avoid duplication or conflict with existing initiatives
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Confirm the project can be completed within the program timeline
Once approved, the class is expected to submit monthly written progress reports to the Board.
Project Completion & Responsibility
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All Class Projects must be completed prior to graduation in May.
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The Leadership Pasco Board of Directors does not assume responsibility for projects created by the current class.
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All resources, including funding, materials, and volunteer support, are the responsibility of the class members.
Past classes have successfully funded their projects through fundraisers, sponsorships, and community grants.
Any funds raised beyond the needs of the designated project will be deposited into the Leadership Pasco, Inc. operating budget to help offset future program costs.
Presenting Your Project for Approval
The Leadership Pasco team is available to provide guidance as your class develops and presents its Class Project case statement to the Board of Directors.
Contact: administration@leadershippasco.com
Grant Opportunities
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
In 2002, the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay launched the Philanthropy In Action Grant, aligning funding with strategic community service goals. Through this program, Leadership Pasco classes may be eligible for up to $2,000 annually, depending on the approved project.
Important reminders:
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Swift project decisions are necessary to meet grant deadlines
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Applications should be submitted no later than the end of January in your class year
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Funding must be received prior to graduation
For grant application access and login credentials, please contact: administration@leadershippasco.com
Past Class Projects
Leadership Pasco classes have a long history of impactful, community-driven projects. Below are highlights from recent years:
2024
Funds Raised: $37,500
Beneficiaries:
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$30,000 – Metropolitan Ministries Pasco CREATE Program
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$5,000 – Premier Community HealthCare (New Port Richey)
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$2,500 – NAMI Pasco (Mental Health Trail at Starkey Park)
Sweat Equity: Summer camp kit preparation and classroom renovations
Fundraiser: Clays for Community
2023
Funds Raised: $23,034
Beneficiary: Sunrise of Pasco County (domestic violence shelter)
Impact: Creation of a new pet-friendly space
Sweat Equity: Habitat for Humanity of West Pasco & Pinellas
Fundraiser: Clays for Sunrise
2022
Funds Raised: $35,378
Beneficiary: Girl Scouts of West Central Florida
Impact: Renovation of the Log Cabin Lodge kitchen at Camp Indian Echo
Fundraiser: Clays for Community
2020
Funds Raised: $20,000
Beneficiary: Suncoast Voices for Children
Impact: Renovation of intake room at Pasco Sheriff’s Office Child Protection Division
Fundraiser: Grass Roots Campaign
2019
Funds Raised: $30,000
Beneficiary: A.F.I.R.E and Sunrise of Pasco County
Impact: The class was able to paint the interior of the Sunrise of Pasco County facility, and to make exterior improvements and beautification changes for A.F.I.R.E.
Fundraiser: Taste of Pasco
2018
Funds Raised: $15,000
Beneficiary: Metropolitan Ministries
Impact: Renovating the Community Outreach Center and Community Meeting Facility by replacing the carpets and sprucing up the facilities of Metropolitan Ministries.
Fundraiser: Taste of Pasco
2017
Funds Raised: $27,749
Beneficiary: Sunrise of Pasco County, The Runaway Alternatives Project (RAP) House, and the Pasco Sheriff's Family Support Network
Impact: Gazebo/garden/patio and path for residents, security systems, and bed bug system at Sunrise of Pasco County, The Runaway Alternatives Project (RAP) House (monetary donation), and The Pasco Sheriff’s Family Support Network (monetary donation)
Fundraiser: Taste of Pasco
2016
Funds Raised: $23,000
Beneficiary: Pasco Kids First, PACE Center for Girls, and The Angelus
Impact: Furniture and Fixtures at Pasco Kids First, Setup new Furniture at PACE Center for Girls, and house painting at the Angelus.
Fundraiser: Taste of Pasco
2015
Funds Raised: $40,000
Beneficiary: Salvation Army DVS Storage Shed, Metropolitan Ministries, Leadership Pasco
Impact: DVS Storage Shed at Salvation Army, Housing Projects and Student Survival Computer Lab at Metropolitan Ministries, and (2) LP Scholarships for next class.
Fundraiser: Taste of Pasco
2014
Funds Raised: $35,000 (Net funds raised included donations of nearly $30,000 in cash and $5,000 of in-kind products.)
Beneficiary: West Pasco Pregnancy Center, Youth & Family Alternatives/RAP House and Pasco County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit.
Fundraiser: Taste of Pasco
2013
Funds Raised: $20,000 (Net funds raised included donations of $17,000 raised during Taste of Pasco and $5,000 grant from United Way of Pasco)
Beneficiary: NAMI for Pasco.
Fundraiser: Taste of Pasco, grant
2012
Funds Raised: $22,000
Impact: Stock the mobile medical unit full of the necessary supplies needed to serve the homeless.
Fundraiser: Taste of Pasco
2011
Beneficiary: Pasco County Sheriff's Office
Impact: The 37 member class raised money to build a 1,186 square-foot K-9 Kennel on the Pasco County jail property in Land O’ Lakes, next to the new helicopter hangar. The building will provide short-term shelter and basic amenities for the dogs and their handlers, as well as training space that will be used by law enforcement agencies countywide.
Fundraiser: Sponsorships, Engraved brick pavers, Taste of Pasco event, individual donations.
2010
Funds Raised: $44,000
Beneficiary: The Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County
Impact: The Hygiene for Humanity Project for two, commercially manufactured three-and-a-half-ton mobile shower trailers with self-contained utilities. The showers help children, women and men of all ages maintain their dignity and their health.
Fundraiser: Duck Race, Sponsorships, individual donations.
2009
Beneficiary: Center of Independence
Impact: The Transportation Project to put toward a travel van to transport disabled adults throughout Pasco County.
Fundraiser: Class sold meal-tickets for the Taste-of-Pasco event, secured business and non-profit sponsorships.
2008
Beneficiary: The Angelus
Impact: Created a paved fantasyland for cerebral palsy victims.
2007
Beneficiary: Healthy Families
Impact: Class landscaped and painted their building in Hudson.
2006
The class raised $20,000 for the missing and abducted children command center.
2005
The class built a playground in a poor area of Dade City known as Tommytown.
Thank You
The Leadership Pasco Board of Directors thanks each class, in advance, for your leadership, creativity, and commitment to service. We look forward to seeing how your project will continue to strengthen and improve the quality of life in Pasco County.