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TAMPA, Fla., June 1, 2026 – This June, the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office (HCTC) is once again bringing something rare and valuable directly to the community through strategic partnerships: free vision screenings and eyeglasses for children, free hearing screenings for all ages, and helpful safety information from trusted organizations. As part of its Safety Awareness Month initiative, HCTC is hosting six outreach events at office locations across the county, partnering with Lions World Vision Institute and the Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida to deliver services that can make a real difference in people’s lives.
Each event runs from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and anyone in the community is welcome to stop by. In addition to vision and hearing services, visitors will find safety information and resources from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, Tampa Fire Rescue, and the Hillsborough County Children’s Board.
“Our office has always believed that serving our community means more than processing transactions – it means showing up where people need us most,” said Tax Collector Nancy Millan. “These partnerships allow us to open our doors as a resource hub, connecting Hillsborough County residents with critical health services that could change someone’s life. A child who can finally see clearly. A child who didn’t realize how much they were missing. That’s what Safety Awareness Month is about for us, and we’re proud to bring it to neighborhoods across our entire county.”
FREE Services Available at Select Locations:
- Free Vision Screenings + Free Eyeglasses for Children Ages 5-17 — provided by Lions World Vision Institute
- Free Hearing Screenings for All Ages — provided by Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida
2026 Safety Awareness Month Event Schedule
All events run 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. All are free and open to the community.
- Wednesday, June 3 — HCTC East Tampa Office: 2814 E. Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610
- Wednesday, June 10 — HCTC Plant City Office: 4706 Sydney Road, Plant City, FL 33566
- Wednesday, June 17 — HCTC Brandon Office: 3030 North Falkenburg Road, Tampa, Florida 33619
- Thursday, June 18 — HCTC Southshore Office: 406 30th Street SE, Ruskin, Florida 33570
- Wednesday, June 24 — HCTC Drew Park Office: 4100 West Martin Luther King. Jr. Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33614
- Thursday, June 25 — HCTC North Tampa Office: 3011 University Center Drive, Suite 150, Tampa, Florida 33612
Participating Partner Organizations
- Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office — Safety information
- Hillsborough County Fire Rescue — Safety information
- Tampa Fire Rescue — Safety information
- Hillsborough County Children’s Board — Safety resources for families
- Lions World Vision Institute — Free vision screenings and glasses for children
- Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation of Florida — Free hearing screenings for all ages
No appointment is necessary for any of the free screenings. Community members are encouraged to bring children for vision evaluations and to take advantage of hearing screenings. These services are provided at no cost and require no proof of income or insurance.
For more information about Safety Awareness Month events and HCTC office locations, visit https://www.hillstaxfl.gov/events/safety-awareness-month-2026/.