Education & Philanthropy

The Mike Evans Family Foundation has launched the “13 Pillars of Strength” campaign to 13 people, throughout the Tampa Bay area, who have overcome adversity and made a difference in their communities. Starting in September, the foundation will share a story about an individual who has made a difference spanning 13 weeks, meanwhile raising money

Gina Wilkins knows sometimes small acts of kindness reap the biggest rewards. In 2012, Wilkins’ work as a self-employed, certified, architectural draftsman was hit hard by the recession. But it was nothing compared to the struggles faced by her friends in the business, the contractors and craftsmen she interacted with daily. As she explains, “A

The Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship has extended its nomination period until June 20. The fellowship is accepting nominations for Black or Latinx mid-level members of organizations to participate in the inaugural Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards (ARENB) Fellowship. The program was created by Brian Butler, president and CEO of Vistra Communications,

For the fourth year in a row, MarineMax partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco County to present a deserving Tampa Bay area family a new home in Pinellas Park. On the morning of June 15, 2021, the family arrived at their new home. As an added surprise, Warrick Dunn Charities, Aaron’s

By Jessica Muroff, CEO of United Way Suncoast It’s the joyous smile of a single mom who gained a new job, with our assistance. It’s the grateful dad who delivers relief to his family, thanks to a collaborative food distribution. It’s the precocious child beaming over a new book that he actually gets to take

Walk into the newly opened Dental Boutique in Westchase and get ready to experience the next level in dentistry. Andrew Vallo’s community-focused ethos brings dentistry into the 21st century of service with thoughtful amenities and detailed extras. As Vallo recently explained, “For years, and years, people looked at going to the dentist as awkward or

By Shelley Fisher, regional executive, east region and Brent Wright, head of institutional consulting Many nonprofits and foundations –including charitable and philanthropic organizations–have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. While economic problems have caused demand for their services to increase, these same issues have created funding and operational issues for the organizations themselves. Many

University of South Florida President Steven Currall made it clear on December 11, 2019, the day Jeff Scott was introduced as the Bulls’ new football coach, that he wanted athletics to be an area of emphasis. Currall, who took office only five months earlier, worked closely with athletics director Michael Kelly in bringing Scott on

Ybor City is associated with many monikers. The cigar capital of the United States, the place to get the best Cuban sandwich, home of the roosters and one of the oldest restaurants in Florida. It’s also rich with history, beautiful architecture and an impassioned community, some of whom have connections to the city that date

After a one-year delay, the Arians Family Foundation Golf Classic will tee off at Innisbrook on April 18-19. The event, the seventh since the foundation was launched and the 14th the family has hosted, will be the first in Florida after last year’s tournament was canceled due to the pandemic. “Innisbrook really stepped up and

The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay have been “defenders of potential” for decades. They’ve served over 2,400 youth, across nine counties, last year alone and are looking to raise that number substantially this year, as over 650 youth currently fill the waiting lists across their many programs. Since 2015, when the Pinellas and

As a young lawyer, learning the skills of his occupation, Ron Christaldi credits his early mentors with also providing the scope of his vocation. Christaldi started his law career under the guidance of de la Parte and Gilbert, in Tampa, and from the very beginning was encouraged to follow his “heart and soul” as a