Hopesgiving 2025 Runs September 8-12!

This fall, we celebrate 40 years of Spirit FM planting seeds of hope in the hearts of listeners across Tampa Bay and beyond! When you give, you’re not just making a donation - you’re planting a harvest that changes lives.

Every gift to Spirit FM is like planting a seed. It may start small, but with faith and care, it begins to grow. As that seed of hope grows and takes root, it becomes part of something bigger: a ministry that lifts spirits, strengthens families, and draws people closer to God. And in time, it bears fruit - hope shared, lives impacted, and a stronger, more faithful community.

Your gift starts the cycle. Will you plant a seed of hope today?

Planting Seeds of Hope

When you make a gift during the precampaign weeks of Hopesgiving, you’re planting a seed - one that can grow into a life changed, a heart lifted, a soul brought closer to Christ.

Your early gift will also be used to inspire others to give. It could become a matching challenge during our on-air fundraiser, helping multiply your impact and encouraging more hearts to join the mission.

Special Guests During Hopesgiving

All week long, Spirit FM will welcome local priests on-air to share encouragement, reflections, and prayers with our listeners. These special guests will help us plant seeds of hope in the community by reminding us of God’s presence in our daily lives.

On Monday, September 8, you’ll hear from Fr. Izzie Hernandez at 10 AM, Msgr. Mike Muhr at 1 PM, and Fr. Justin Paskert at 3 PM. Later in the week, tune in for Fr. Drew Woodke at 8 AM and Fr. Anthony Ustick at 10 AM on Wednesday, September 10, followed by Fr. Ralph D’Elia at 10 AM on Thursday, September 11, and Fr. Xavy Castro at 10 AM on Friday, September 12.

We’re grateful for each of these priests who are taking time to join us during Hopesgiving. Their presence on-air will enrich the week with faith, wisdom, and inspiration as together we spread seeds of hope across Tampa Bay.

Thank You To Our Garden of Food Sponsors

We are deeply grateful to the local restaurants who donated meals to keep our staff and volunteers nourished during Hopesgiving. Please support them by visiting their locations and thanking them for helping Spirit FM spread hope!

Click on the map below to see their locations, plan a visit, and be sure to thank them for supporting Spirit FM and helping us plant seeds of hope across Tampa Bay.