USF Health awarded $10 million to establish Florida Center for Emergency Medical Services
USF also receives $1.5 million gift from alum
Tampa Bay Rays partner with The Laundry Project to provide free laundry services
The Tampa Bay Rays and The Laundry Project are providing free laundry services to local families today, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at A & W Laundromat, in St. Petersburg. Volunteers, including members of the Rays organization, will be on-site to supply detergent, fabric softener and other essentials. The event is part of an … Read more
A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay launches $8 million capital campaign (RENDERINGS)
A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay, a nonprofit residential foster care provider, announced the public phase of its $8 million “Building a Brighter Future” capital campaign. The funds will be used to acquire property and build a 12,000-square-foot activity center on its Brandon campus, as well as renovate a home for extended foster care housing. … Read more
Business leaders will partner with Tampa Bay schools for a day of impact
More than 150 business leaders from the Tampa Bay area will participate in the sixth annual CEOs in Schools event on Friday, Nov. 1. The program, organized by the Hillsborough Education Foundation, Vistra Communications and Hillsborough County Public Schools, offers executives the chance to spend a day in local classrooms, connecting with principals, teachers and … Read more
Strategic philanthropy key to achieving a lasting impact
By Marlene Spalten, President and CEO, Community Foundation Tampa Bay The fall season is a time of reflection, gratitude and generosity. During this season, many are starting to consider their gifts to charitable causes. At Community Foundation Tampa Bay, we know that philanthropy is deeply personal. You have your passions and perspectives, and you have … Read more
Helping children cope with emotions after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Contributed by Frameworks of Tampa Bay Natural disasters, like hurricanes, can be deeply unsettling, especially for children who may not have the emotional vocabulary to express their fears, anxieties and confusion. Guiding your child through acknowledging their feelings and exploring ways to manage them will help build resilience and a sense of security. This can … Read more
St. Petersburg College and United Faculty of Florida ratify collective bargaining agreement
St. Petersburg College and the United Faculty of Florida have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement. The agreement, approved by 95% of the voting faculty in September and ratified by the college’s Board of Trustees, aims to strengthen faculty conditions while enhancing student outcomes. The deal includes notable provisions such as competitive salary adjustments, increased … Read more
Tampa auto company donates $1 million for Hurricane Helene relief
Tampa’s Ferman Motor Car Company has donated $1 million to aid Hurricane Helene relief efforts, in Tampa Bay. The funds will support families of first responders who lost homes in the storm. “Our hearts are broken for those impacted by this storm,” said Jim Ferman, head of the family-owned automotive company. “We aim to support … Read more
Better Together mobilizes in Tampa Bay ahead of Hurricane Milton
Better Together, a nonprofit focused on helping families and children, is deploying rapid response teams to assist those in the storm’s path. Starting Monday, volunteers will canvass communities in Citrus, Manatee and Pinellas counties, as well as Taylor County, areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene. The organization will help families find shelter, resources and coordinate … Read more
Hurricane Milton: Resources to help Tampa Bay (UPDATED)
Whether you need help or want to assist, here are the resources our contacts are sharing with TBBW.