Ahead of the November election, a local policy institute has resources available

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

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Florida Blue’s local investments in food security programs reaches $16 million mark, over past four years

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

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Standing up to silence

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

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Metropolitan Ministries teams up with WWE Global Ambassador Titus O’Neil and other volunteers for relief efforts

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,

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American Cancer Society to host Fourth Annual Tampa Golf Classic

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

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NPCF’s 43 Challenge

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

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USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to add its first student housing

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

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AdventHealth Foundation’s Kristen McCall has individual experience to apply to her ‘day job’

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

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Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel partnering with Metropolitan Ministries for a food drive

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

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University of South Florida hits fundraising record with more than $151 million in gifts

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

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►The Florida Board of Governors voted unanimously to formally designate USF as a “Preeminent State Research University,” which will bring the school $6.15 million in additional funding. The University of South Florida also appointed Michael Kelly the new vice president of athletics.
The Ronald McDonald House Charities: A home away from home

Lisa Suprenand, chief executive officer of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Tampa Bay area, loves to stop by one of her company’s four houses for a casual visit.

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Valspar Championship generated more than $1.7 million for charity in 2022

The 2022 Valspar Championship, Tampa Bay’s PGA TOUR event, generated charitable contributions of $1,750,364 for charity. The tournament’s charitable initiatives are sponsored through Copperhead Charities. “We are proud of raising

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