Keeping it Together
Greetings!

Before the pandemic, The Portico Cafe was a small and mighty team of baristas and catering managers.

For many this was their second "shot" at rebuilding a life for themselves and their families.

We were on our way to being a sustainable social enterprise.

And then the pandemic shook things up.

Coming out of the shutdowns, we had to pivot in a major way. The number of baristas had been drastically reduced; and yet there was still more work to be done.
All In Together Now

We are grateful to those who have answered the call to volunteer in the cafe. These baristas enable us to lift up, strengthen and restore our mission to make way for the next new hire.

Volunteer hours are the bond that keeps us working in our mission to bridge people from homelessness and addiction to job training and employment.

They also allow our team to better serve you.

So the next time you're in The Cafe, please be sure to thank a volunteer for their outstanding community service.

Their service helps fuel change.

Grace and peace,

Chalette M. Davis
Events & Missions
Chalette@ThePortico.org
O: 813.222.2299 | M: 813.951.6974
1001 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602
Conversation. Connection. Community Change.
Coming Soon... Aug. 14
2nd Sunday Potluck Brunch
The Gathering at 10:01 a.m.

Beginning August 14, gather every 2nd Sunday for a brunch-style, community potluck where we build relationships, have conversations about life and scripture, practice silence, and serve together.

Please bring a dish, side or dessert that will complement this Sunday brunch experience.

If you’d like to volunteer or help prepare the main dish, email Chalette@theportico.org.
Serve Day: Community Meal
11:30 a.m. Aug. 14
The Community Hall
FREE & Open to Public

Immediately following The Gathering at 10:01 a.m., our monthly meal with folks from The Gathering and anyone who is hungry or unsheltered.

Set up, serving, clean up, and break down opportunities.


Connect more on Facebook.
Art + Open Mic
6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26
The Portico Cafe

The Portico Cafe celebrates this back-to-school season by welcoming local artists to share their talents with downtown Tampa during this special Fourth Friday event.

ABOUT OPEN MIC NIGHT
Acoustic musicians, poets and performers are welcome to perform and collaborate.
Limited 15 minute sets available.
Performers sign-up here: https://bit.ly/3t8mmUT
** Family-friendly Entertainment Please **
**Beginning at 6 pm: Buy One Specialty Coffee Drink and Receive a Free Muffin**
Free and open to the public!
Check out our menu at ThePorticoCafe.org

ABOUT THE ART | Artist Statement
Demetasphere is an artist who is exploring the juxtaposition of the microcosm within a macrocosmic environment. She creates acrylic art that is influenced by her fascination with microbiology and the observable universe. She wants observers to get a glimpse into the microbial universe that exist in and all around us.
Read more about our cafe artist Demetasphereart.com 

EVENT HOST | Jasey Soulz
For many years Jasey Soulz has hosted open mic events in the Tampa Bay area– most notably at the Bamboozle Tea Lounge in downtown. A talented performer himself, Jasey has also co-hosted and judged several local talent shows within the New York metropolitan area.
 
This event is free and open to the public.
WE'RE ON A MISSION!
THE PORTICO CAFE IS OPEN
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesdays - Friday
HELP US MEET OUR MONTHLY GOAL!

Coffee On A Mission

As of Wednesday, July 13: 21 Bags Sold 

The Mission: 100 Bags in 30 Days 

The Coffee: Locally-roasted Portico Blends and Don Carlos Espresso

The Cause: Stand against homelessness with every gift or purchase.

Buy, give or donate at: ThePorticoCafe.org.

We ship ANYWHERE in the U.S. coast to coast ($5 delivery in Hills. Co.). 
THE PORTICO CAFE IS OPEN!
Menu Items:
Breakfast
Morning Cuban 
Breakfast Burrito
Avocado Toast
Cuban Toast
Lunch
Turkey Club
Portico Cuban

Full Menu
Every time you give or make a purchase at The Cafe, you bring us closer to our goal to bring back a fully operational cafe with a mission: to help the formerly addicted and homeless onto employment ladders and into safe affordable housing.
Yoga Mondays
Community Yoga
5:30p.m. Mondays
The Community Hall
FREE & Open to Public
Midday Meditation
12:30 p.m. Tuesdays
The Henderson Chapel

Refresh your soul and connect with The Divine during this brief mediation practice each Tuesday.

Join us Tuesdays in The Portico's Henderson Chapel.

For more information contact Justin@theportico.org.
BOOK A SMALL MEETING SPACE AT THE PORTICO
Book one of our small meeting rooms for business meetings and small gatherings.

The Board Room, our newly renovated space, was designed exclusively for business-style meetings. It is one of six meeting/event spaces currently available to suit your small gathering needs (30 persons or less).

Book your meeting now at ThePortico.org/ReserveSpace.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS

6 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 | Burnt Offerings

10:01 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14 | 2nd Sunday Potluck Brunch

10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 29 | EJI Memorial Marker Dedication

For more info on upcoming events, visit ThePortico.org/Event.
The Portico | 1001 N. Florida Avenue | 813.222.2299 | ThePortico.org