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.
Tampa General Hospital adds a new health and wellness mobile app to the TampaWell community health initiative TGH launched last year in partnership with the City of Tampa and other community partners.
With the 2023 hurricane season looming, leaders from across the Tampa Bay region meet to discuss resiliency strategies and programs.
At the Tampa Hope homeless shelter and help center, the arrival of 100 tiny cottages is part of a plan to expand and improve the facilities and resources on-site.
Through mobile clinics, street medicine, the Ybor Youth Clinic and a clinic at Port Tampa Bay, USF Health and Tampa General bring health care into the communities that need it.
The Children's Board of Hillsborough County is using an online survey and a series of town hall meetings to get community input on the needs of families and children in Hillsborough and the services available to help meet those needs.
The newly launched Tampa Soulwalk art and heritage trail spans 46 miles and more than 100 public art installations, historical markers and historical places that tell the story of Black contributions to Tampa's growth and culture.
Community Foundation Tampa Bay Senior Vice President, Philanthropy Sheila Kinman offers expertise and advice on year-end charitable giving.
When COVID hit, the Children's Board of Hillsborough County Family Resource Centers listened to the community and started tutoring programs at all seven locations to combat the pandemic slide in student learning and test scores.
The Children's Board of Hillsborough County is working to address decades of racial disparities and improve quality of life for families and children in three targeted zip codes with its ONEhillsborough initiative.
There is a free food distribution event at Dr. Traci's House in East Tampa Saturday morning as a Hurricane Ian community recovery effort.
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