Category: Stories About Nonprofits

Amy Manning, Seniors in Service As the world began to shut down and words like “social distancing” and “quarantine” became part of our everyday language, Seniors in Service knew our…Continue readingSuncoast Credit Union Supports Vulnerable Seniors With Social Connection Through Seniors in Service TelePals

Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg Throughout the 2020 - 2021 school year, Academy Prep scholars proved they are resilient, driven, and committed to their education as they persevered through…Continue readingAcademy Prep Center of St. Petersburg - A Model for Virtual Success

Beatriz Maxson, Learning Independence For Tomorrow Inc. (LiFT) Created in 2012, Giving Tuesday is an international day of giving held annually in November where organizations all over the world launch…Continue readingWe RISE By LiFTing Others

Beatriz Maxson, Learning Independence For Tomorrow Inc. (LiFT) 2020 radically altered the way we live, work and educate our children. While change is challenging for us all; for neurodiverse kids…Continue readingLiFTed: In Chaos Lies Opportunity

Julie Bostick, Florida Resurrection House Since 1987, Florida Resurrection House (FRH) has served families in Tampa Bay experiencing homelessness. In January 2020, we welcomed a new CEO, Ellen McDonald. When…Continue readingA Story of Transformation and Resiliency

Rob Lamke, MOSI As the COVID-19 pandemic was allowing businesses to reopen in March of 2020, MOSI was looking for ways that we could be a resource for other communities…Continue readingA Night At The Museum

Maggie McCleland, Academy Prep Center of Tampa Academy Prep Center of Tampa (APT) is a private, non-profit middle school serving students who qualify for need-based scholarships. Every student attends on…Continue readingAcademy Prep Serves Students Beyond Middle School, Through College

Lindsay Martin, Academy Prep Center of Tampa Chess presents a realm of infinite possibilities for the minds of Academy Prep students.  Weekly chess class is a requirement for every enrolled…Continue readingAcademy Prep’s Competitive Chess Culture

Eileen Sweeney, Humankind Partnership Laura Bray is a force of nature. A local Tampa mother of 3 and an Adjunct Professor of Business at Hillsborough Community College, Laura’s life changed…Continue readingAngels for Change and Their Mission of Ending Life-Saving Drug Shortages