Education & Philanthropy
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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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers make a substantial gift to the AdventHealth Foundation West Florida.
Subaru of Wesley Chapel partnered with AdoptAClassroom.org to surprise teachers at Thomas E. Weightman Middle School with a $15,000 donation and 25 school supply kits, during a back-to-school celebration. The retailer also provided a catered lunch for teachers to kick off the school year. The donation was made as part of Subaru Loves Learning, a … Read more
Learning Independence for Tomorrow (LiFT), an institution dedicated to empowering students with neurodiversity, started the new school year with a special visit from DJ Kitty. DJ Kitty, a mascot of The Tampa Bay Rays, welcomed students arriving for their first day of school, located in Clearwater. Since opening in 2013, LiFT has been committed to … Read more
After a 16-year tenure as president of Jesuit High School, Father Richard C. Hermes, S.J. announced his resignation, effective on September 1. The longest-tenured president in school history, the Jesuits U.S. Central and Southern Province are reassigning Hermes, of which Jesuit High School is an apostolate. Jesuit’s Board of Trustees has begun making plans for … Read more
