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.

A partnership of area charitable organizations have activated the Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund to support nonprofit groups working on Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.

Nonprofits activate Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund to support Hurricane Ian recovery

A partnership of area charitable organizations have activated the Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund to support nonprofit groups working on Hurricane Ian recovery efforts.

USF Health Senior Associate Vice President and Dean of the College of Nursing Usha Menon
USF Health College of Nursing takes healthcare to the streets in Tampa Bay

The USF Health College of Nursing will use federal grant money to launch a rolling mobile health unit in underserved communities around Tampa Bay.

Masthead images: Tampa Bay History Center Walking Tours

Follow along as Ursula Odom leads a walking tour of Central Avenue East for the Tampa Bay History Center.

The Hillsborough County Tax Collector's Office, Lion's Eye Institute and the Glazer Vision Foundation have partnered to provide children with free eye exams and glasses at tax collector office locations in June.
Free eye exams, glasses for children at Hillsborough Tax Collector locations in June
Events in Clearwater and across Tampa Bay celebrate Juneteenth this weekend.
Buzz: A look at Juneteenth events across Tampa Bay this weekend

Events across Tampa Bay this weekend will celebrate the June 19th Juneteenth holiday.

Tampa General Hospital and the City of Tampa have partnered to launch the TampaWell health and wellness initiative.
Tampa General Hospital and City of Tampa partner to launch TampaWell health and wellness program

TampaWell will begin at Tampa General Hospital's Family Care Healthpark in East Tampa and expand citywide.

A representative from the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office discusses career opportunities with students.
Local nonprofit bridges gap between career seekers, employers

The Future Career Academy helps prepare students and adults for jobs and brings together employers, students and community members at job fairs.

East Tampa CRA Vice Chair Dominique Cobb is planning more Coffee + Conversation gatherings at Cafe Quiquiriqui within Hotel Haya in Ybor City.
Coffee + Conversation helps East Tampa residents make key connections

East Tampa CRA Vice Chair Dominique Cobb launches Coffee + Conversation at Cafe Quiquiriqui in Ybor City to create a collaborative talking space for residents and government officials to learn from and communicate better with each other.

At her East Tampa clinic, Dr. Traci Thompson envisions a space where anyone can receive medical advice as well as whatever support they need to achieve their dreams.
Not just a clinic: Dr. Traci’s House is a community support hub for East Tampa families

An East Tampa physician transforms a former office building into a community incubator focused on health, higher education, and supporting neighbors. Learn more.

Stanley Gray, President and Interim CEO of the Urban League Hillsborough County
Urban League of Hillsborough County rises up with mission to close equity gaps

Learn more about the local Urban League's mission to close economic and social equity gaps for Blacks and other People of Color living in Tampa and Hillsborough County.

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