East Tampa

Much has changed for the better in East Tampa since the 1980s when riots rocked the majority minority community and criminals ran rampant, but many challenges remain even as bold solution makers work to create jobs, new housing, education opportunities, access to healthcare, and a safe environment.

Hillsborough County neighborhood mini-grants fund creative community projects

Hillsborough County neighborhood mini-grants award up to $5,000 for community projects.

Walk Bike Tampa's third annual World Car-Free Day celebration is Saturday, September 20th.
World Car-Free Day Tampa returns Saturday

Walk Bike Tampa's World Car-Free Day returns Saturday, September 20th, with more community partners, more locations, and its largest year yet. 

With funding from the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa's Wealth Builders program offers parents living in poverty training and guidance to get better-paying jobs.
Wealth Builders offers route from poverty to prosperity

With funding from the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa's Wealth Builders program offers parents living in poverty training and guidance to get better-paying jobs.

The exhibit “Dressed for Success: Fashioning Manhood at the Tampa Bay Hotel" at the Henry B. Plant Museum is part of Tampa's Archives Awareness Week
Get immersed in Tampa history with Archives Awareness Week

Archives Awareness Week, the annual deep dive into Tampa history, returns July 13th through 19th with a slew of events around town. 

Barbershop Conversations trains neighborhood barbers to be mental health advocates in communities of color
Barbers become mental health advocates in Black communities

An innovative national program that trains barbers to be mental health advocates in Black communities launches in Hillsborough County this month.

Notice of public hearings
Hillsborough County Legal Notice: Disaster Relief

Notice of public comment period and public hearings to review the Hillsborough County Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR).

George and Debbie Baxter at a 2005 Community Foundation of Tampa Bay donor dinner where the then- recently retired founders were honored
Community Foundation Tampa Bay: A look back to the beginning

Today, Community Foundation Tampa Bay celebrates 35 years of philanthropy and $1 billion in donor commitments. It all started with two determined founders and a $100 contribution.

The Dress for Success Tampa Bay team at the nonprofit's annual Power Walk fundraiser
Community changemaker: Dress for Success Tampa Bay’s Lisette Parsons

New Dress for Success Tampa Bay Executive Director Lisette Parsons's strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of the organization, and dedication to its mission make her the right person at the right time to guide the nonprofit into the future.

With funding from the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa's Wealth Builders program offers parents living in poverty training and guidance to get better-paying jobs.
CDC of Tampa: 33 years working to improve community in East Tampa and beyond

For more than three decades, the nonprofit Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa has worked to improve lives and the community in East Tampa and beyond through affordable housing, workforce development, and youth leadership and job training initiatives.

The Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower, a collaborative initiative of nonprofits Caregivers Helping Hand and Tiana's Tea Inc, is May 23rd at the Children's Board of Hillsborough County headquarters in Tampa.
Caregivers Helping Hand supports mothers and caregivers with two community events

Tampa nonprofit Caregivers Helping Hand has two upcoming events focused on its mission to uplift and empower the community - the 19th annual Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower and the inaugural Caregivers Forum for Caregivers

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