Veterans' HEAT Factory

08/05/2025

07/31/2025

Unfortunately, the HEAT will not be able to accommodate any activities after 4pm. For now, all Jui Jitsu and Thursday night groups are cancelled. As soon as we can open back up after 4, we'll let you know.

07/28/2025

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/tricare-expansion-bill-removes-premium/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL03jRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlotjsTnnmbAdCrgh7kt_jI2iEHgHXlE3qNCp0K5ppPdjUS82oQGL2x3A3WW_aem_M9CXxbM_ybOkffSmCoHaCA

Bipartisan legislation aims to give military dependents access to insurance until 26 without paying additional premiums like civilians.

07/26/2025

Cool! It says you can vote for him. Help him win $25k

https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/son-of-tampa-air-force-veteran-competes-for-national-toddler-of-the-year/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLyL4pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgeHXvrCqAFsLDVOAOd-FsSDuXG_0HsL-VqM84RCMG0um9RT0cj_-n5fhBlF_aem_1FiL7JljFKepa2q_XHHu5w

The son of a local veteran is up for ‘Toddler of the Year’ as he competes against other kiddos across the country for the chance to win $25,000 and star in a national ad campaign.

07/23/2025

Good evening HEAT fam! Typically tomorrow, 4th Thursday, is dinner night. Unfortunately we did not secure food. However, we still have group with Robyn leading us through another art session. Topic: Happiness. Activity is called the Happiness Machine. A lot of positivities! Hope to see ya there!

07/23/2025

Military vets, first responders and family members, tonight is mid-week Jui Jitsu night!
6pm come on out

07/21/2025

It’s Brazilian Jui Jitsu night! If you are a military veteran or first responder, or a family member of someone who is, come on out. Participation is free, and we have an awesome instructor!

07/17/2025

If you are a military veteran, first responder, or family of someone who is, come on out tonight for some musical fun. Tonight’s group is all about music. Bring your instruments, voice, even your air guitar! Name that tune, play along…regardless of skill, it’s just fun! And bring the kids

07/11/2025

Tonight’s peer group art was Fandangtastic! We each drew our representation of the Dominance of the Warrior (shared with permission)

07/10/2025

The HEAT is on the move! We're getting out around town and mixing it up. We had a great time at Tidal Brewing Company with the Kielbasa Bus and their pierogi eating contest.

05/21/2025

Just a reminder to join us for our monthly dinner this Thursday night!

The fun starts right after our peer-support group at 6 p.m.—stick around for our lively discussion on this week’s topic. Then, at 7 p.m., we’ll dig into a delicious dinner together.

MEMORIAL DAY - The HEAT Factory will be closed Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no psychoeducation module or therapy appointments.

04/17/2025

Florida’s wildfire season started early this year. Be prepared and stay vigilant:

🔥 Prepare your home by regularly
clearing your roof and gutters of
debris.
🔥 Prepare your yard by creating and
maintaining a defensible space or
buffer around your home.
🔥 Be smart and vigilant if burning yard
waste.
🔥 Report a potential wildfire or
suspicious arson activity to
authorities.