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Important Deadlines

Why It Matters

Staying on schedule is key to a successful Paint Day. From nomination windows to supply pick-up and volunteer meetings, here are the key dates you’ll need to know. Check back often for updates or changes as Paint Day approaches.

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Key Dates and Deadlines

Below are the upcoming deadlines and events for the Paint Your Heart Out Tampa seasons. Each one plays a part in helping us serve more homeowners and run a smooth, citywide event.

Steering Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 6:30 PM

Thomas P's Sportsbar

Steering Committee Meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 @ 7:30AM

The Portico Café

Steering Committee Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 7:30AM

The Portico Café

New Team Captain Meeting

Thursday, February 19, 2026 @ 6:00PM

The David Barksdale Senior Center

29th Annual AIM High Fundraiser

Saturday, February 28, 2026 @ 8:00AM

Tampa Bay Sporting Clays

Steering Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 10, 2026 @ 7:30AM

The Portico Café

All Team Captain Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 2026 @ 6:00PM

The David Barksdale Senior Center

Steering Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 @ 7:30AM

Pach's Restaurant

Paint Pick-up

Friday, April 17, 2026

Solid Waste Parking Lot​

PAINT DAY!

Saturday, April 18,2026

Throughout Tampa Community

Paint Drop Off

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Solid Waste Parking Lot​

Sponsorship / Celebration Party

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Higgins Hall

Steering Committee Wrap-up Meeting

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Thomas P's

Why It Makes a Difference

A fresh coat of paint does more than improve a home. It uplifts the people inside and unites the community around them. Every brushstroke carries a message of care, connection, and lasting impact.

Restoring
Dignity

A freshly painted home builds pride, comfort, and renewed self-worth.

Strengthening Neighborhoods

Creates bonds across generations and cultural backgrounds.

Leaving a
Legacy

Volunteers return yearly and often continue supporting the same homes.

"Paint Your Heart Out Tampa is such a heartwarming program. It's such a wonderful opportunity to help out some of our elderly, some of our veterans."

Jane Castor, Mayor of Tampa

How to Get Involved

Our organization relies on individuals and companies just like you to continue delivering on our promise each year. Every bit counts!

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Saturday April 18th

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Day 2026

Our big day is coming up and we still have opportunities to get your house painted or volunteer to paint a house!

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WHO IS

Jerry Hansen?

​Gerald D. Hansen is the Executive Director of  Paint Your Heart Out Tampa and Office Professional for Thrivent Financial.
Mr. Hansen was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After graduating from Greenfield High School, Greenfield, Wisconsin in 1968, he attended Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, Illinois. He completed his college education at St. Leo College where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude in Sociology in 1989.

Mr. Hansen spent twenty-one years in the United States Air Force with assignments to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Yokota Air Base, Japan, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL and Zweibrucken Air Force Base, West Germany.  He retired in May 1990. Then spend twenty-three years as Executive  Director of  the Tampa Builders Exchange. He retires in August 2012.

His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters and the Air Force Commendation Medal.  He was promoted to Master Sergeant through STEPS (Stripes for Exceptional Performers) in August of 1983.  He was also named as the Tampa Military Citizen of the Year and MacDill AFB Military Family of the year for 1986. Mr. Hansen was named the Management Award recipient in 1995 from the International Builders Exchange Executives (IBEE). In 2017 was named one of the Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero and was inducted into the Buffalo Soldiers Ring of Honor. In 2024 was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Military Hero of the Game.

Served as president of the IBEE from 1995 to 1997. Has been involved with Paint Your Heart Out, Tampa from the beginning (thirty-five years).  Served on various committees and was chairperson in 1999 and 2000.  Became the Executive Director  in 2001. Served as President of the West Hillsborough of Chapter of Thrivent for Lutheran and Chairperson of Messiah Lutheran Pre School Board.
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Gerald D. Hansen is married to Pamela  Hansen  and they have eight children; Rob, Rochelle, Brenda, Bridget, Jason, Michael, Travis and Anthony.  They also have seven grandsons, two granddaughters and one Godson.