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

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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

American Cancer Society to host Fourth Annual Tampa Golf Classic

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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

NPCF’s 43 Challenge

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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

USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to add its first student housing

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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

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

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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 partnering with Metropolitan Ministries for a food drive

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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

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

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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.

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

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

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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 this amount, up 7% from last year, while we also provided an outstanding tournament with increased amenities for our fans,” says Ronde Barber, general chair … Read more