ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – In the spirit of gratitude and community, Empath Health, Nurse Next Door, and UNITY Moffitt are joining forces to host the Nurse Next DoorThanksgiving Dinner, a free Friendsgiving celebration open to seniors in the community on Tuesday, November 25th, from 6:00–8:30 PM at Empath in St. Petersburg.
The evening will feature live entertainment, warm conversation, and a shared meal designed to foster compassion and connection among people. Seating is limited; early arrival is encouraged for this special community event.
Nurse Next Door, a home care/home health care agency serving Pinellas and Pasco Counties, is the sponsor and collaborator of this event — continuing its mission to make lives better and brighten the holidays for local families and seniors.
“We’re thrilled to partner with UNITY Moffitt and Empath Health to create something significant for our seniors. This partnership with Unity Moffitt and Empath Health is more than just a Thanksgiving Dinner Party— it’s about celebrating connection, caring for one another, and showing gratitude for the people who make our community strong,” said Bret Freeman, Partner at Nurse Next Door.“And, in times like these, with the weight of uncertainty and isolation, a strong community becomes more important than ever!”
Nurse Next Door partners, Bret Freeman, Esq., and Dr. Timothy Hembree, recognized the growing needs of the aging population in Pinellas and Pasco Counties. They established Nurse Next Door to help fill the gap in compassionate home care. This Thanksgiving Dinner celebration reflects a shared mission among all three organizations — to uplift, empower, and connect individuals through acts of kindness, collaboration, and care.
“Thanksgiving reminds us that joy is found not only in what we receive, but in what we give. At Nurse Next Door, our mission has always been to make lives better — and that begins with a genuine human connection. This event reflects our belief that caring for others is the ultimate expression of gratitude. When we come together as a community to share a meal, a smile, or a story, we celebrate the very heart of Happier Aging — purpose, belonging, and love for life,” saidTimothy Hembree, Partner at Nurse Next Door.
Event Details:
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
6:00 – 8:30 PM
Empath Health, 3050 1st Ave S · St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Live entertainment | Free & open to the community | Limited seating
RSVP Required to Attend. To RSVP, please email Pinellas@NurseNextDoor.com by November 19th, as space is limited to the first 75 people.
About Nurse Next Door
Nurse Next Door is a premium home care/home health care agency (with concierge offerings) dedicated to enhancing lives by providing compassionate, flexible, and joyful care for seniors and their families. Serving Pinellas Park, Clearwater, Largo, and the Greater St. Petersburg area as well as Pasco County, the team delivers 24-hour home care tailored to each client’s needs, empowering seniors to live life to the fullest. For more information, visit: https://www.nursenextdoor.com/location/st-petersburg-fl
About Empath Health
EPIC at Empath Health stands for Empath Partners in Care, a nonprofit organization that provides a wide range of sexual and HIV/AIDS-related healthcare and support services. It offers services like STI/HIV testing and treatment, counseling, case management, and financial assistance, and is open to everyone, regardless of their HIV status, gender, or sexual identity. Empath Health, which operates EPIC, also provides hospice and other senior care services. Patients can be referred between these different programs as needed. For more information, visit: https://myepic.org/
About UNITY at Moffitt
Unity@Moffitt is an internal employee engagement group that celebrates LGBTQ+ team members and patients. Its purpose is to empower members and educate the broader community through promoting a sense of belonging and ensuring all individuals feel valued, understood, and represented.
