TAMPA, Fla. — Jim Blackwell and his friends lift spirits – one song at a time.
This week’s everyday hero, Blackwell is the founder of the non-profit group Silly Sinatras, which croon ‘ol Blue Eyes’ songs across the Bay area to help others.
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The group is doing a lot of good for a lot of people.
“We sing at nursing homes, senior centers and retirement homes,” Blackwell said.
Blackwell retired after years in the business community and formed the group to give back and buy food for the needy in the area.
“The Silly Sinatras are all about chickens,” Blackwell said. “We want a chicken in every pot.”
Along with his successful career in finance, Blackwell spent plenty of time on the road doing a second career.
“I drove a taxi cab. Yellow cab. Only at night,” he said. “And was my own boss. Had a great time. Then I met my lovely wife who hailed me down on Queens Blvd.”
They’ve been married for 28 years.
The Silly Sinatras also distribute what the call blessing bags to the homeless and other containing food, toiletries and clothing.
In 2020, the group distributed over $27.000 in food and other items including 3,687 chickens.
As the post-pandemic period nears, Blackwell said he hopes to hear again from the many nursing homes and retirement communities for the Silly Sinatra’s comeback tour.