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If you have never had the opportunity to go on a mission trip before, participating in the PET project will be as close as you can get to experiencing the uplifting feeling of contributing to another in need. Making a PET isn't complicated. If you can turn a screwdriver, operate a drill, and run other basic shop tools, you have the skills to become a PET craftsman. The simple act of tightening a bolt and packing a box provides mobility for those in greatest need but with the least resources. Many of the people who receive PET vehicles have less than $100.00 a year cash income and have struggled most of their life to just get from one place to another. The PET Project is a unique way for many to have a "mission experience" without leaving home.
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What Is A P.E.T.?
P.E.T. is an acronym for a Personal Energy Transportation vehicle. The PET was originally conceived to provide mobility to victims of land mines, polio, and other calamities that limit the ability to walk. Each PET vehicle is a sturdy hand cranked wheelchair built to withstand demanding off-road terrain. The basic construction is wood and specially formed metal components. PETs are built in many workshops around the world, and shipped to those who are in need of a transporation vehicle that accommodates full or partial impairment.
Rotary Club
Rotary Club New Tampa Noon
Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million business, professional, and community leaders. Members of Rotary clubs, known as Rotarians, provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
We're proud to have the Rotary Club of New Tampa Noon as one of our premiere PET volunteer groups. Read a message from them here.
Tampa Bay Steel
Tampa Bay Steel
Tampa Bay Steel was founded in 1980 and serves the Tampa Bay market as a major steel distribution and metal processing source. We're blessed to have Tampa Bay Steel as one of our major contributors, providing both steel and workshop volunteers to the PET Tampa workshop.
Hear from Cordreanne Richardson, who is Tampa Bay Steel's coordinator for PET Tampa.
STF
South Tampa Fellowship
South Tampa Fellowship has been a faithful supporter of PET Tampa. STF was instrumental in helping PET Tampa get established by providing the first workshop facility. Through encouragement to their congregation, STF members have contributed countless hours to produce PET vehicles.
USF BullsServe
Sponsored by USF's CLCE, USF Bulls Serve has been a strong supporter of PET Tampa. Read more about Bulls Serve here.
Young Life
We believe in the power of presence. Kids' lives are dramatically impacted when caring adults come alongside them, sharing God's love with them. Because their Young Life leader believes in them, they begin to see that their lives have great worth, meaning and purpose.
Learn more about Young Life's mission here.