Key West, FL — November 4, 2025 — Win fame for your cat and a $500 swag prize for you! Sloppy Joe’s Foundation is putting out the call to all cat lovers and their photogenic felines! The Foundation has launched its first-ever Top Cat Contest to find the next furry face of Caturdays 2026, the popular year-round fundraising program that blends Key West fun with community giving.

Cat owners are invited to submit up to three of their favorite photos of each of their cats to enter the contest. The winning feline will become the official “Face of Caturdays 2026", featured in promotional materials, social media, and events celebrating the Foundation’s charitable work.

“Caturdays are all about joy, generosity, and the quirky spirit that makes Key West special,” said Jeff Allen, Chair of the Sloppy Joe’s Foundation. “We wanted to create a contest that celebrates our island’s love of cats and the people who support our community each week through this fun tradition.”

Each Saturday, Caturdays participants who make a donation to Sloppy Joe’s Foundation receive the signature cat ear headbands, a lighthearted symbol of giving that helps fund programs supporting the people who live and work in Key West.

The Top Cat Contest gives everyone a chance to share their favorite feline and join the fun. Voting will be open to the public December 1 - 31, and the winner will be announced by January 6, 2026. The winning cat gets the fame of being the face of Caturdays and the owner takes home a $500 swag bundle.

Contest Details:

• Entries now open through the entire contest.
• Voting period: December 1 – 31, 2025
• Winner announced: January 6, 2026
• Entry form and rules available at https://sloppyjoesfoundation.org/events/top-cats/

For more information, visit https://sloppyjoesfoundation.org/events/top-cats/
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About Sloppy Joe’s Foundation
Sloppy Joe’s Foundation is dedicated to supporting the people, animals, and causes that make the Florida Keys a thriving and compassionate community. Through joyful ways to give, like Caturdays, the Foundation raises funds for local needs while spreading the fun-loving spirit of Key West.

Key West, FL — The Sloppy Joe’s Foundation is calling on local 501(c)(3) charities serving the Key West community to apply for its lively Caturdays giving program. Selected nonprofits can raise several thousand dollars during a assigned month by connecting with locals and visitors at the iconic Sloppy Joe’s Bar.
What are Caturdays?

For one month, each selected nonprofit’s volunteers take part in Caturdays every Saturday from 11:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Volunteers engage with bar patrons, request donations, and distribute the Foundation’s signature blinking cat ear headbands to donors.

Participating nonprofits typically take home a net of $3,000 to $4,000 while building awareness for their mission.
“There’s nothing that says fun and quirky Key West than raising money with cat ears at Sloppy Joe’s,” said Jeff Allen, CEO of Sloppy Joe’s Enterprises and Board Chair of the Sloppy Joe’s Foundation. “Caturdays are proof that fundraising doesn’t have to be serious to make a serious impact. We’re proud to support local nonprofits in such a fun and joyful way.”

Local 501(c)(3) charities interested in applying can find full details and the application form at: https://sloppyjoesfoundation.org. Deadline to apply for 2026 year is October 17th at 5 pm.