Why Lions World Vision Institute is moving beyond mobile 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.
Nonprofits
Tampa team leads high-risk extraction of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
A Tampa rescue leader reflects on his highest-risk mission yet.
St. Petersburg becomes 1st Florida city to adopt faith based affordable housing provision
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?
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
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
Mainsail hotels are turning every entrée sold into meals for families facing holiday food insecurity.
Tampa Bay History Center selects new president and CEO
The Tampa Bay History Center has named Audrey Chapuis as its next president and CEO following a global search.
Tampa’s Bryan Stern featured in Netflix docuseries on Bin Laden manhunt
Bryan Stern reflects on intelligence work and the missions that still drive him.
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
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