BlueGrace Logistics announced Monday morning that, in addition to the $5,000 raised in their annual “Cats vs Dogs” food drive this spring, they will make a donation of $60,000 to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.

The $65,000 donation will not only help to feed the thousands of animals held in the shelter each year but will also get HSTB closer to their $11 million goal to cover the costs of their new shelter.

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay began construction on their brand new, 42,000 square feet, air-conditioned shelter this year with a demolition day in April. The new shelter will help HSTB save 2,000 more animals annually.

What I love about Bobby [Harris], his family and all of you guys is that you’ve stuck with us.

Sherry Silk, CEO of Humane Society of Tampa Bay, stopped by BlueGrace Logistics’ Tampa HQ Monday morning to accept the donation. She spoke to the employees about the ten-year partnership between the shelter and third-party logistics company. “What I love about Bobby [Harris], his family and all of you guys is that you’ve stuck with us,” Sherry explained.

The BlueGrace Logistics Training Room

In addition to accepting the donation, Sherry and Ornella Varchi, Chief Development Officer for Humane Society of Tampa Bay, announced that the training room at the new shelter will officially be named “The BlueGrace Logistics Training Room.”

Since 2010, BlueGrace Logistics has donated more than 217,000 lbs of cat and dog food to the shelter.  

About BlueGrace

Founded in 2009, BlueGrace Logistics is one of the largest third-party logistics (3PL) providers in the United States.  With over 500 employees and working with over 10,000 customers to provide successful shipping solutions, the company has achieved explosive growth in its nearly 10-year operating history. Backed by a $255 million investment by private equity firm Warburg Pincus, the company operates 11 locations nationwide, and its headquarters are in the sunny Tampa Bay area of Florida.