The Thomas Promise

08/31/2026

This past Friday our Director Joe was invited to attend the Tampa Bay Rays game against the Padres for our foundation to celebrate with the other 19 2026 Community Fund Recipients.
We cannot thank the Rays enough, and it was great to watch them beat the Padres.
Their contribution to the foundation will purchase close to 10,000 meals for children in need!

08/31/2026

To all my Thomas Promise volunteers, we will start packing bags on September 14th at 9:00. I will not be able to be there but I know you will get it done without me. Thank you, Mary Hammond 678-644-9831 (if you have questions )

08/19/2026

Please consider making a major impact on a child's life and becoming a monthly sponsor of the foundation. All you have to do is scan the qr code and select your monthly amount! All proceeds go to our Backpacks for Hunger program.

08/19/2026

Great opportunity in Dade City for anyone needing community service hours!

Calling all those who wish to volunteer. If you can wipe,swipe, mop or haul trash to the trailer, we need you. Cleaning morning
9 am-11am Saturday August 22, 2026.
No ladders or climbing involved. Do only as much as you want. Stay only as long as you want. Cleaning supplies will be provided. Every little bit helps.If you need volunteer hours bring your form. Contact if you have questions 352 424-5778

08/17/2026

Note from the Director,
Thank you to everyone that was part of this years event and made it so special and successful!!
We will be able to provide 140,000+ meals for children from this weekends 6th Annual Thomas Promise Dinner and Concert with The Bellamy Brothers!
Huge thank you to The Bellamy Brothers and their band for being so supportive of the foundation and putting on such an amazing performance!!
Grateful to First National Bank of Pasco for being our title sponsor once more.
J.T. Curtis for being an amazing opener and bringing that magic.
To the Zephyrhills FFA and Mrs. Leann for working so hard getting this event put together. Mr. Allan John for another great dinner!
Missy McAdams Lea, Mel, Stephanie and the rest of the crew working the front/merchandise.......You are amazing!
Our dear friend Melissa for running the back of house so smoothly, Mindy Schneider for the Desserts, Amanda Roberts Burns for helping with deserts and running the 50/50 (Congrats Robbie Lopez!)
To the great Mrs. Janet for making sure everyone had a cold drink that needed one......Thank you for being you!
To the Thomas Family (Wade, Dianna, Brooke, Andrew for believing in me to keep putting this thing together and starting the foundation.....Thank you my friends!
To Diane Joyce....I cannot say enough about my right hand woman at the event.....I swear she works harder than me at it!
To everyone that came out, bid on the auctions, bought a table, had a kind word, danced, and even bid on me to shave off the beard (I know you all and what you did to me! lol) I cannot express how honored I am to keep doing this with you!
Sincerely,
Joe Simmons
Executive Director

P.S. August 21st, 2027 Save the date!

08/16/2026

08/13/2026

Our interview with Erik Waxler will be airing tonight at 5pm on Tampa Bay 28 - WFTS.

08/13/2026

Happy 813 Day!
Don't miss out on this 813 For the Bay Clothing Co. bundle we have in this years auction!
Visit this and more at bellamys.givesmart.com to register and bid!

08/12/2026

Some of the exciting live auction items at this years 6th Annual Thomas Promise Dinner and Concert with The Bellamy Brothers
For our Lightning fans out there, this Club Level 4 person Lightning package is from our friends at OMNI Services. You will have two great games to choose from! These and more in the live auction at this years event!

08/12/2026

Some of the exciting live auction items at this years 6th Annual Thomas Promise Dinner and Concert with The Bellamy Brothers
This amazing family portrait experience from the world renowned Bradford Exchange. Portraits, amazing stay, and time with your family! These and more in the live auction at this years event!