Join Us for the 2nd Annual Community Recognition Dinner

On April 16, 2026, MacDonald Training Center (MTC) invites you to a remarkable evening at the historic Cuban Club in Tampa. Together, we will celebrate a legacy that began in 1953—a legacy built on vision, courage, and the unwavering belief that every person with a disability deserves to be valued, included, and empowered.

Founded by J. Clifford MacDonald over 70 years ago, MTC has remained a cornerstone of advocacy in our community. While we honor our rich history, this evening is dedicated to the MTC Champions of today—the leaders who “lean in” to ensure our vision continues to grow.

Hope in Action: Honoring Those Who Inspire Change

We are proud to recognize four extraordinary partners whose leadership and compassion are redefining what is possible for the people we serve:

  • The Honorable Fran Davin: A beloved past MTC Board Chair and devoted public servant. Her courageous advocacy and steady guidance have expanded dignity for underserved communities, leaving a legacy that will impact generations.
  • Bank of America: A treasured partner whose forward-thinking investments in workforce innovation are building vital pathways to independence and economic mobility for people with disabilities.
  • The Florida Aquarium: A passionate advocate for both environmental stewardship and human potential. Through the Bead-Free Bay initiative and on-site workforce training, they are turning community action into real-world opportunity.
  • Raymond James: An early champion of MTC’s Post-Secondary Educational Program. By creating paid internships and meaningful employment pathways, they have helped launch careers and unlock independence.

An Evening of Opportunity

The Community Recognition Dinner offers a meaningful opportunity to invest in programs that expand possibilities. Your presence and support help us shape a community defined by opportunity, inclusion, and hope.

Event Details

📅 Date: April 16, 2026 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: The Cuban Club, Tampa, FL ✨ Theme: Hope in Action: Honoring Those Who Inspire Change

Join the Celebration

Be part of the mission. Whether you are joining us as a guest or a corporate sponsor, your contribution strengthens lives and uplifts our entire community.

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YOUR GIFT IS IMPORTANT!

Thousands of people with all disabilities are working and living independently because people like you care. Your gifts bridge the gap between government assistance for people with disabilities and what is truly needed to make them independent and happy.

Your gift today will change lives tomorrow.

MTC Needs You!

Put Hope Into Action

Join us in creating opportunities for people with disabilities in our community. Your time, skills, and compassion can make a lasting difference.

Ways to Get Involved

  • Volunteer – Support programs and events that empower independence
  • Mentor – Share your experience and guidance with participants
  • Advocate – Help spread awareness and build inclusive communities


Together, we can turn possibility into reality.

MacDonald Training Center is committed to provide providing integrated employment, internships and workforce advancement opportunities for people with disabilities, while providing affordable and professional services for our business customers.

Live, Learn, Connect!
MTC offers comprehensive Day Services, individualized Employment Services, enriching Youth Camp Experiences, supportive Residential Services that promote independence and community living. MTC’s eMerge Career Collaborative provides innovative Post-Secondary Education.

Shop greeting cards created by MTC Fine Artists—available online and at our Tampa location. You can also purchase repurposed parade beads, sorted, and packaged by volunteers. In partnership with the City of Tampa, these reclaimed beads are kept out of Tampa Bay and sold back to parade crews for local celebrations.

MacDonald Training Center (MTC) transforms the lives of people with all disabilities through innovations in vocational training, employment services, residential supports and life enrichment opportunities. MTC’s programs are customized to meet the needs and learning styles of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum disorder, and those who are Deaf and hard of hearing.