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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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Florida Farm Bureau offers grants to local schools for agriculture, gardening projects
Jan Hollingsworth
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Celebrating the art of storytelling in Tampa Bay
Janan Talafer
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
For Good: Temple Terrrace nonprofit offers innovative after-school mentoring program
Kimberly Patterson
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Team beer challenge at St. Pete Shuffle to benefit Florida's waterways
Justine Benstead
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
USF, Moffitt team up on study to help breast cancer survivors
Kimberly Patterson
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
For Good: Social Venture Partners selects finalists for charitable investment
Kimberly Patterson
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Gulf Coast Innovation Challenge announces finalists in blue economy competition
Jessi Smith
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
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Gulf Coast Innovation Challenge: Strengthen blue economy of Florida Gulf Coast
Jessi Smith
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
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For Good: Safety Harbor merchants offer loyalty card discounts, donate to local nonprofits
Kimberly Patterson
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
For Good: Clearwater art events help local causes
Kimberly Patterson
Friday, July 17, 2015
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For Good: Faith Build creates homes for Tampa Bay area families
Michelle Bearden
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
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Connecting real people, diverse communities through storytelling
Janan Talafer
Sunday, July 12, 2015
For Good: Electrical contractor takes on distracted driving with national campaign
Justine Benstead
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
For Good: Walmart Foundation gives $100K to Pinellas charity
Michelle Bearden
Monday, July 6, 2015
For Good: Home ownership program helps low-income families
Kimberly Patterson
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
For Good: Private school for underprivileged to open in Tampa in 2016
Kimberly Patterson
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
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For Good: Nonprofit teaches art to adults with disabilities
Kimberly Patterson
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
For Good: Family Promise opens services center for homeless in Pinellas County
Amy Hammond
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
For Good: Paddleboard event brings awareness to pediatric cancer
Kimberly Patterson
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
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For Good: Instruments of Change helps kids thrive
Michelle Bearden
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
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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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