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Almost One Year Later: How Community Foundation Tampa Bay Is Preparing for Hurricane Response
After hurricanes Helene and Milton, Community Foundation Tampa Bay distributed over $5 million in hurricane response. With a new hurricane season upon us, we are spreading the word about the systems and resources we have in place to prepare and support our community.
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Advancing Economic Opportunity: 2025 Annual Competitive Grants Recipients
Community Foundation Tampa Bay recognizes that economic stability and upward mobility are cornerstones of a thriving community. To help our community grow in this area, we have included Economic Opportunity as one of our five strategic focus areas.
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Community Foundation Tampa Bay Awards Over $2.2 Million Through Competitive Grants
Community Foundation Tampa Bay is pleased to announce the recipients of our FY2025 Competitive Grants.
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Rising to the Challenge: How C.A.R.E. Animal Shelter and a Generous Fundholder Created a Transformative Opportunity
When generosity meets determination, incredible things happen.
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The South Shore Women’s Club Luncheon: A Celebration of Community and Connection
Last week, Community Foundation Tampa Bay hosted the South Shore Women’s Club Luncheon, bringing together dedicated women from across the South Shore community.
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Generous Donors Drive Hurricane Recovery Efforts
To amplify and inspire giving during these challenging times, donations to the Tampa Bay Rapid Response Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $250,000.*
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Restoring Hope at Mary & Martha House After Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton struck, their devastation was felt throughout South Hillsborough County.
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant aids hurricane recovery & increases disaster preparedness
The Community Foundation Tampa Bay has received a $300,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which is committed to improving health and health equity in the United States.
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Kenny Jensen Artwork Featured in Pinellas Office
I am a multidisciplinary, professional artist and amateur naturalist who has been focused on growing a self-sustainable oil painting practice for the past few years.
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Needa Spells
Your legacy gift through the Community Foundation Tampa Bay ensures that your values and passions live on.
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Harold Corrigan
Your legacy gift through the Community Foundation Tampa Bay ensures that your values and passions live on.
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David Baldwin
Your legacy gift through the Community Foundation Tampa Bay ensures that your values and passions live on.
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Barbara Ann Cole
Your legacy gift through the Community Foundation Tampa Bay ensures that your values and passions live on.
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The Douglas Family
Your legacy gift through the Community Foundation Tampa Bay ensures that your values and passions live on. Your gift—no matter its form or size, helps build a community where every person has the opportunity to thrive and prosper.
Read MoreSmith & Associates Real Estate Foundation Announces 2023 Grant Awards for Local Non-Profits
Smith & Associates Real Estate Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded over $143,000 in grant funding to 18 non-profit organizations in the Tampa Bay area.
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Philanthropic partnership meets Sun City Center residents’ needs
The face of food insecurity wears many masks. It may be your neighbor across the street, the little kid in the crosswalk that waves to you each morning on your commute, or the elderly lady so readily eager to give you smile as you pass her walking her dog.
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Virtual Enterprises International brings real-world business education to local students
Virtual Enterprises International has created a digital, international economy of 7,000+ student-run businesses in 40+ countries.
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Smith & Associates Real Estate Foundation Accepting Applications for Grants
The Smith & Associates Real Estate Foundation is now accepting applications from qualified non-profits to receive their 2023 grant awards.
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ABC Action News with Robert Boyd: Clearwater Mother and Son Deliver Food to Communities in Need
Every day perfectly good, healthy food is thrown away across the United States.
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Inspired Corporate Giving with the SME Foundation
SME Foundation was established at the Community Foundation Tampa Bay in 2018.
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Impact Story – 360 Eats and Addressing Food Insecurity
The Community Foundation Tampa Bay often makes early investments in nonprofits that are taking a creative or nontraditional approach to addressing a community need.
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What’s Right with Tampa Bay – Fox 13 Tampa Bay – 11/28/22
A mother and son are serving up a fresh idea. They are bringing meals into needy communities by using food that would have gone to waste.
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Bay News 9 – 11/28/22 – Hernando schools host mock ‘Shark Tank’ competition
Hernando County Schools hosted its own version of the popular show “Shark Tank” where middle school students created their own businesses & gave their “elevator pitch” to local entrepreneurs.
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Social Venture Partners Tampa Bay Fast Pitch Back in Action
Social Venture Partners Tampa Bay (SVPTB) is part of a global collective of successful professionals who leverage their time, expertise, and resources to develop strong nonprofits in their communities. SVPTB Partners invest their time and talent in innovative nonprofits while actively nurturing their investments with personal guidance and resources.
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Community Foundation Tampa Bay launches Hurricane Ian relief efforts
The Community Foundation Tampa Bay has expanded funding opportunities for nonprofits that have been affected by Hurricane Ian.
Read MoreImpact Story – Sun City Center Emergency Squad
Every year the Emergency Squad responds to over 5000 calls for emergency service.
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Thrive by Five Pinellas to recognize 24 local companies for family-friendly workplaces
Thrive by Five Pinellas, a nonprofit with a mission to support families with young children, will host the first annual Family Friendly Virtual Business Awards Oct. 19 to honor 24 area companies that have taken the lead in implementing family-friendly policies in the work place.
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