Voting season is upon us. If you are new to the process, or simply craving a civics primer, the website of The Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions, housed out of St. Petersburg College, has resources to guide you through the voting process. Approaching its 10th year of service to the Tampa Bay area, ISPS offers … Read more
The Florida Blue Foundation announced a large investment to address food insecurity in Florida with $3.73 million in grants awarded to 10 community-based programs. The latest funding brings the total investment in food security programs, from Florida Blue and its Foundation, to more than $16 million over the last four years, according to a statement. … Read more
Domestic abuse often is shrouded in silence. According to a National Crime Victimization survey, only about half of all domestic violence incidents are reported to law enforcement. Misinformation, stigma, fear—there are many reasons contributing to this silence, but CASA Pinellas speaks out for survivors, and victims, reminding us every day, but especially now during National … Read more
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, the World Central Kitchen team, along with the Metro kitchen team, and other volunteers are preparing to distribute meals for people in dire need, starting Friday, and will continue efforts during the weekend. Thaddeus Bullard, aka WWE Global Ambassador Titus O’Neil, will be joined by local restauranter and co-founder … Read more
The American Cancer Society will host the fourth annual Tampa Golf Classic, on November 7, at Avila Golf and Country Club. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge – Tampa. The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge provides free, temporary, lodging for cancer patients receiving treatment away from … Read more
Forty-three is an important number for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Every single day, 43 parents are given that heart-stopping diagnosis that their child has cancer. As a part of a constant effort to raise awareness, and provide crucial research funds to fight pediatric cancers, the NPCF launched a new initiative this year, the 43 … Read more
The Florida Board of Governors has approved a housing and student center complex for the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus, advancing USF’s bold plans to expand the campus and transform the college experience for students. USF will break ground on a multi-story, 100,000-square-foot housing and student center along Seagate Drive, just west of the … Read more
For the last 13 years, Kristen McCall has been a leader in health care philanthropy in the Tampa Bay area, starting with her work for All Children’s Hospital then her leadership at the American Heart Association Tampa Bay to her current role as regional vice president for the AdventHealth Foundation West Florida. Working in philanthropy … Read more
Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel and Metropolitan Ministries are partnering up to collect food donations on August 20. The Wesley Chapel Volkswagen location, led by Scott Fink, and Metropolitan Ministries, led by Tim Marks, have worked together to create “Miracles in Pasco,” which collects food and monetary donations to help get homeless Pasco County families off … Read more
Philanthropic gifts from the University of South Florida community exceeded $151 million in fiscal year 2021-22, the highest amount in the institution’s nearly 70-year history. “Our university has a history of setting ambitious goals and surpassing expectations,” said USF President Rhea Law, in a statement. “I want to convey my deep gratitude to the thousands … Read more