CAN Community Health’s battle to eliminate HIV and sexually transmitted diseases

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Imagine a world without HIV, Hepatitis C, sexually transmitted diseases and sexually transmitted infections. These health challenges can be difficult to speak about. However, this does not lessen their significance in the community.  For many years, numerous transmitted diseases were an automatic death sentence. Fortunately, with breakthrough medical advancements, people who have been diagnosed with … Read more

St. Petersburg College receives $7.2 million in state funding for workforce training

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St. Petersburg College’s Midtown Center hosted Governor Ron DeSantis’s press conference where he announced a $7.2 million investment into the college’s workforce development and infrastructure program through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund and the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant. SPC was awarded $3.2 million from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund and $4 million … Read more

USF sets records for philanthropic support

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USF Foundation Board of Directors 06 20 2024

The University of South Florida set new fundraising records for the third straight year, receiving over $168 million in philanthropic support from more than 54,000 donors, in the fiscal year that ended June 30. “The University of South Florida is an excellent investment in the future of the Tampa Bay region, our state and the … Read more

Walgreens and Metropolitan Ministries team up for school supplies drive

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Metropolitan Ministries has partnered with Walgreens for the Backpacks of Hope School Supplies Drive, which helps support local children as they get ready to go back to school. From now through August 1, 88 participating Walgreens stores, in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, will be collecting school essentials to benefit children in need. This year’s drive … Read more

Redefining Refuge’s courageous battle against sex trafficking 

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 Did you know that for many years, minor children were arrested for prostitution in the state of Florida despite being forced to engage in inappropriate and horrific behavior against their will?  Redefining Refuge Founder and Executive Director Natasha Nascimento was outraged when she learned this and was determined to make a difference. In 2010, she … Read more

USF to receive $1 million gift from longtime faculty member and his wife

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The University of South Florida has announced a $1 million estate gift that will provide scholarships to students in the College of Arts and Sciences. The gift comes from Steven Tauber, a longtime faculty member and current vice provost for faculty administration and his wife, Meghan. The Tauber Endowed Scholarship will support students in the … Read more

Straz Family Foundation gifts $2 million to Metropolitan Ministries

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Catherine and Keebler Straz have made a $2 million donation to Metropolitan Ministries, which will provide critical support for families facing homelessness. The gift was facilitated through a collaboration with Molly James, chief executive officer of the Metropolitan Ministries Foundation. The endowment will go towards educational expenses and materials, technology, professional equipment and attire, bus … Read more

LiFT welcomes Matt Spence as new Executive Director

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Matt Spence Executive Director of Lift

LiFT (Learning Independence for Tomorrow), a pioneering school for neurodiverse children and adults, has announced the appointment of Matt Spence as its new Executive Director. Spence is excited about his new role, saying that he believes that “there’s so much potential, not only in [LiFT’s] existing programs but in [LiFT’s] ability to support families.” Prior … Read more