Pay It Forward Tampa
Our Story
Created in Tampa. Built on community. Driven by the belief that any amount of generosity can change a persons circumstance.
Our Mission
Play. Give. Change Lives.
Our mission is simple: bring people together through sport, build community, and turn competition into an opportunity to give.
We organize competitive, community-driven events — pickleball tournaments, golf classics, and more — where every registration fee, every sponsorship dollar, and every donation goes directly to local families facing hardship.
We believe in the power of showing up — for a game, for a cause, and for each other.
How It Started
A Simple Idea That is growing into a movement
Pay It Forward Tampa was founded by business partners at Embrace Home Loans who share a strong faith in God and a desire to use the blessings we've been given to make a difference in the lives of others. Each tournament winner chooses a person, family or organization to receive the proceeds. We believe God calls us to love our neighbors, serve others, and be generous with what He has entrusted to us. Our tournaments are simply one way we can put that belief into action.
Our hope is that every event creates more than a winner. We want it to create a ripple effect of generosity - where one person's blessing becomes someone else's answered prayer and one act of kindness inspires another
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Community First
Every decision we make starts with one question: how does this help Tampa families?
Fun With Purpose
We believe giving back should feel good. Our events are competitive, social, and genuinely fun.
Transparency
We are committed to showing exactly where every dollar goes and who it helps.
Inclusive Community
All skill levels, all backgrounds — everyone is welcome at our events and in our mission.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us at our next event — as a player, a sponsor, or a donor. Every bit counts.