Education & Philanthropy

  For many families, 2024 will be unforgettable. The Tampa Bay community was hit by two hurricanes, Helene and Milton, back-to-back, resulting in thousands of damaged or destroyed homes. For

The University of South Florida secured a record $738 million in research funding during fiscal year 2024, marking a nearly 7% increase from the previous year and a 35% rise

Metropolitan Ministries is teaming up with GODIVA to assist families in need, across Tampa Bay, this holiday season; as the community continues its hurricane recovery efforts. GODIVA is contributing to

The Glazer family, owners of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, have announced the creation of the Glazer Family Small Business Fund, pledging $1 million to support small businesses in Tampa Bay

Feeding Tampa Bay and The Skills Center have been selected as Bank of America’s 2024 Neighborhood Builders, an honor that includes $200,000 in flexible funding and leadership training for each

Muma Children’s Hospital at Tampa General Hospital has partnered with jewelry designer Kendra Scott for a holiday fundraiser to benefit pediatric care. The effort highlights 10-year-old Keetzally Baca, who worked

The Museum of Science & Industry has announced plans to debut the second-largest digital dome planetarium in the United States, in 2025, transforming its current dome into a state-of-the-art STEM

St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation has announced a $1 million donation from the Dutkowsky family, of Tampa, to fund a renovated lobby at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, marking the facility’s 50th

Grey Bull Rescue and Costa Sunglasses delivered hurricane relief supplies and Thanksgiving food to Metropolitan Ministries this week. The donation drive, which ran throughout November was a collaborative effort with

St. Petersburg College and Veterans Florida have partnered, for a second year, to offer the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Program, designed to help veterans transition to business ownership. The 8-week program

Haven will hold a month-long fundraising event, in December, to support the Florida Giant Dog Rescue, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehoming large dog breeds in need. From

As Thanksgiving approaches, Metropolitan Ministries is facing a 23% drop in donations compared to last year, while the number of families needing assistance has increased by 20%. With just days