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Amy Hammond

Amy Hammond is a freelance writer and author of children’s books that encourage the next generation to attend college. When not indoctrinating youth about the necessity of higher education, she enjoys exploring the paradise that is her St. Petersburg home. She holds a degree in Public Relations from the University of Florida and a Masters in Secondary English Education from the University of South Florida. Her work has appeared in such venues as the Tampa Bay Times. Children’s Book Titles by Amy Hammond include: When I Grow Up, I’ll Be a Gator; When I Grow Up, I’ll Be a ‘Nole; When I Grow Up, I’ll Be a Bull; When I Grow Up, I’m Bama Bound; When I Grow Up, I’ll Be a Tiger.

Amy Hammond's Latest Articles

AT&T trucks move in to repair lines following natural disasters.

USF lands $50K from AT&T for climate change research

By Amy Hammond

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March 10, 2020

The University of South Florida joins the University of Miami in seeking solutions to resiliency and mitigation when it comes to climate change.

Honorees at HCC's Presidential Showcase.

Need $$ help to go to HCC? Donors step up scholarship support

By Amy Hammond

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Diversity & Equity

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February 25, 2020

HCC Rising: Together We Lift Our Community fund-raising campaign attracted more than $9 million in pledges and support.

For Good: Humana prescribes access to fresh, healthy choices in local food deserts

By Amy Hammond

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February 18, 2020

The Humana Foundation’s $640,500 investment in Feeding Tampa Bay stokes efforts to bring healthy food to those who need it.

Volunteer opportunity: Help Hillsborough count the homeless

By Amy Hammond

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February 11, 2020

With the 2020 Census just around the corner, it's time for the annual Tampa-Hillsborough County Homeless Point-in-Time Count. Can you help?

Tampa Bay History Center, Hernando County team up to reopen historic Chinsegut Hill

By Amy Hammond

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February 11, 2020

Visitors to Florida and local residents will soon be able to explore a Civil War-era plantation near Brooksville when Chinsegut Hill reopens thanks to a new partnership between the Tampa Bay History Center and Hernando County.

Coming this summer to Tampa: More Meals on Wheels

By Amy Hammond

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January 28, 2020

The success of a recent capital campaign to support the expansion of the Tampa Meals on Wheels kitchen facility means more people will soon be served and more volunteers will be needed to ensure deliveries.

For Good: Ryan Wells Foundation in Pinellas County supports next gen chefs

By Amy Hammond

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January 28, 2020

The Ryan Wells Foundation helps fund culinary scholarships, industry training opportunities, and funds for consumable purchases in Pinellas County schools. Fair warning: We recommend that you not read this article on an empty stomach. We can't be responsible for your drooling.