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A rainbow of flowers along the waterfront at Selby Gardens sets the scene for the Roy Lichtenstein: Monet’s Garden Goes POP! exhibit.
Photos by Diane Egner
Sara Roman (University Area CDC Outreach Coordinator), Dhalia Bumbaca and Chris Adwell (WellFed co-Founders), and Stella Chinwubah (UACDC) are among the dedicated individuals who collaborate to help fight poor nutrition and obesity.
Photos by Carole Devillers
WellFed Community co-founder Dhalia Bumbaca demonstrates how she uses her home-made parsley/rock salt seasonings combination in a Roasted Red Peppers dish.
Photos by Carole Devillers
Love sculpture for Harvest Hope Park by Lead Artist Junior Polo was funded by a Treasure Tampa grant by the Gobioff Foundation.
Photo by Gianna Rendina-Gobioff
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Jese Torres makes meat and cheese sandwiches for Meals on Wheels deliveries to nonprofits that help feed hungry children.
Photo by Diane Egner
Trucks like these can be seen delivering meals to volunteers and feeding sites around Tampa.
Photo by Diane Egner
Holistic Waste Solutions' Kemlair Touloute (left) identifies trash that can be recycled and repurposed.
Philanthropic donors support the gardens upkeep and exhibits.
Photos by Diane Egner
Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger is now serving about 550 children or 25,000 meals per week.
Community gardens provide fresh vegetables and opportunities for neighbors to get to know each other.
Courtesy of University Area CDC
Sr. Joanne Holloman, Provincial Superior of the Salesian Sisters, shared what the project means to the Sisters and the children.
Courtesy of Villa Madonna School
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AT&T gives grant to offer business workshops in 2 St. Pete high schools
Kimberly Patterson
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
For Good: Free eBook guides nonprofits in private-sector partnerships
Jessi Smith
Monday, August 22, 2016
For Good: Clearwater store donates shoes to those in need
Kimberly Patterson
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
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How to help kids learn? Community engagement brings success to local K-12 education
Gene Marshall
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
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University area neighborhoods of North Tampa prepare for transformation
Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
For Good: Sarasota Hackathon seeks computer science mentors for teens
Jessi Smith
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Free event: Beach balls exhibit by NY firm opens at Amalie Arena
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
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Tampa Bay Times
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How does your garden grow? St. Petersburg students learn hands-on about fresh food
Janan Talafer
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
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For Good: USF architecture students put urban design to work for St. Pete nonprofit
Janan Talafer
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
For Good: Grant pays for dentures for Pinellas needy
Kimberly Patterson
Monday, July 11, 2016
We Are America PSA filmed in Ybor City
Friday, July 8, 2016
Source:
Tampa Bay Times
For Good: Public-private partnership provides housing for former foster care youth
Janan Talafer
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
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For Good: Major grants invest in St. Pete projects designed to create healthy communities
Michelle Bearden
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
For Good: Family-friendly event brings awareness to needs of Third World countries
Kimberly Patterson
Monday, June 27, 2016
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For Good: Volunteers convert shipping containers into sturdy housing for homeless
Janan Talafer
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
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Local hackers gather in Tampa to find solutions to problems of Bay Area homelessness
Marianne Galaris
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
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Neighborhood community center emerges from West Tampa historic space, nurtures startups
Mike Salinero
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
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Sense of place, history motivate Tampa native in recreating iconic restaurants
Michelle Bearden
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
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How to delight children and inspire adults at the same time? Visit Tampa Bay Area creative places
Amy Hammond
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Tampa Bay WaVE offers more workshops with help from grant
Kimberly Patterson
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
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Charitable giving is on an upward trajectory in Florida as are the needs of people and charitable community projects serving everything from the arts to animal shelters to affordable housing and healthcare. More than one in 10 workers are employed by mission-driven organizations, making the growing nonprofit sector one of the state's leading employers. In the Tampa Bay region, more than 10,000 nonprofits go about the business of pursuing a social mission.
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