Why Lions World Vision Institute is moving beyond mobile care

Rendering of Lions World Vision Institute’s planned Vision Health Center interior in Ybor City, showing a reception area, exam spaces and families receiving care.

After years of mobile screenings, Lions World Vision Institute is building a permanent vision care hub to close gaps that mobile care cannot solve alone.

St. Petersburg becomes 1st Florida city to adopt faith based affordable housing provision

St. Petersburg officials and community partners break ground on SkyWay Lofts, an affordable housing development by Blue Sky Communities

St. Petersburg is the first Florida city to adopt a faith based policy aimed at expanding affordable housing opportunities.

How does philanthropy fuel Tampa Bay’s economic growth?

Aerial view of downtown Tampa showing the Hillsborough River, Riverwalk, high-rise office towers and neighborhoods stretching toward Tampa Bay under a bright blue sky.

Data shows how philanthropy powers Tampa Bay’s economic growth by strengthening the systems that help people and businesses thrive.

New platform links Tampa Bay donors to nonprofits losing funding

Charity Bridge Fund logo featuring three stylized bridge arches in blue, orange and light blue above the organization’s name.

Nonprofits across Tampa Bay are facing a squeeze. Federal programs are cutting grants. State budgets are tightening. Hillsborough County is preparing to phase out many recurring local grants. At the same time, demand for food assistance, youth programs and shelter is rising. Kendall Webb has been watching the pressure build. Webb is a longtime philanthropist … Read more

Tampa hotels launch Plates with Purpose to fight food insecurity

Exterior view of the Epicurean Hotel at sunset, showing the multi-story building with illuminated windows, brick and stucco design, street traffic light trails and a Bern’s Steak House valet parking sign in the foreground.

Mainsail hotels are turning every entrée sold into meals for families facing holiday food insecurity.

American Integrity Insurance donates $100,000 to Metropolitan Ministries at Gratitude Gathering

American Integrity Insurance announced a $100,000 donation to Metropolitan Ministries, during its Gratitude Gathering event on Friday. The donation will sponsor 1,000 collection barrels, across the region, gathering essential food and toys for Metropolitan Ministries’ Holiday Tent initiative, which helps families facing hardship. The funds will also support expanded services to meet the community’s growing … Read more

Tampa Bay Charities Guide 2024: Here’s how you can support local giving this season 

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Every year, the team at Tampa Bay Business and Wealth gathers for an afternoon and plans what they think the next year of issues will look like. From who will be on the cover, to special sections. The meeting takes hours, and we walk away with a plan.  A plan that never goes as planned.  … Read more