Education & Philanthropy

Better Together, a nonprofit focused on helping families and children, is deploying rapid response teams to assist those in the storm’s path. Starting Monday, volunteers will canvass communities in Citrus, Manatee and Pinellas counties, as well as Taylor County, areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene. The organization will help families find shelter, resources and coordinate

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The Tampa Police Benevolent Association is seeking community support after 11 Tampa police officers, and their families, were displaced by Hurricane Helene. PBA President Brandon Barclay reported that the officers’ homes were severely damaged by floodwaters. While demolition is not necessary, extensive repairs, including gutting and drying down to the studs, will be required before

UPDATE: In light of all the Tampa area is dealing with, post-hurricane, the Martha Thorn team is postponing its 11th Annual Lemonade Stand fundraiser to Oct. 29. The Thorn Collection of Coldwell Banker Realty will hold its 11th annual lemonade stand, in Belleair Bluffs, on October 3, to raise funds for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. The

Despite the constant insistence by many in the media over the last few years that the U.S. economy is doing great, most Americans today can see it’s not.  Inflation has run rampant since the pandemic, and the cost of everything has skyrocketed as a result.  To put this in perspective, while these increases have been

On September 1, Metropolitan Ministries announced the passing of Rev. Morris E. Hintzman, a leader, advocate and friend who dedicated his life to serving others and uplifting those in need. At 82 years old, he leaves behind a profound legacy of compassion and visionary leadership. He was the Chief Executive Officer of Metropolitan Ministries for

Connections with animals are vital to the human spirit. Animals bring joy, happiness and comfort to people around the world. Horses, in particular, can have a special impact. Mary Rose Gullet, founder and president of Honey’s Mini Therapy Adventures, knows this firsthand, and first-hoove.  After experiencing a traumatic event, during her adolescence, Gullet’s parents decided

The next generation of leadership is a force and is being propelled by organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs. No greater evidence exists than that of the essays of the two 2024-2025 Youths of the Year selected by the Clubs, Jordan Maxwell and Sinai Dunbar, both from the Tampa Bay area. Dunbar is

St. Petersburg College will turn 97 this year, and celebrate its anniversary at SPC Day on September 12, at the Seminole Campus, 9200 113th St. N, starting at 10 a.m. SPC Day marks the first day of classes at the College, on September 12, 1927. Since its inception, the school has awarded more than 201,000

Frameworks, a Tampa Bay nonprofit that partners with educators and community organizations to teach emotional intelligence to children of all ages, has announced a promotion, and new hire, in its leadership team. Whitney Allgood was promoted to the chief operating officer. She has more than 25 years of experience in K-12 education and organizational leadership.

The Mercy Full Project, a Tampa Bay nonprofit dedicated to animal rescue, founded in 2019 in the trunk of Founder Heydi Acuna’s car, is celebrating its fifth anniversary and holding a fundraising dinner, on September 13, at Tampa River Center. Mercy Full Project helps animals that need medical assistance, shelter animals facing euthanasia, behavioral cases

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers make a substantial gift to the AdventHealth Foundation West Florida.