Wimauma

The “On The Ground” program helps to tell the story of the people, projects and innovations that are creating “what’s next” for communities. The program helps increase the communications capacity of the organizations and nonprofits working in the area. The intended impact is for additional “solutions-oriented” media coverage, engagement and ultimately understanding of the community, resulting in awareness and investments that can contribute to the vitality and prosperity of the district.

On The Ground in Wimauma: Ready or not, transformational change is on the way

As the Tampa Bay area grows and vacant land becomes more scarce, development is moving south into the Wimauma area of Hillsborough County, where long-time residents still covet a Mayberry-like lifestyle reminiscent of the 1960s.

Wanted: Volunteers willing to help in Sun City Center, South Hillsborough

The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay is looking at how to address the needs of the Sun City Center area as growth continues in Hillsborough County’s South Shore.

Shortage of daycares in Wimauma
On The Ground in Wimauma: Enterprising Latinas trains childcare providers
Head Start class at Reddick Elementary.
Revival of summer pre-K program in Wimauma to help bridge learning gap

A free, Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program is being offered to children in Wimauma this summer.

Community Foundation of Tampa Bay grants
For Good: Ex-offenders to build tiny homes with Big Idea Grant funds

Tiny homes may soon begin changing the South St. Pete landscape, thanks to a $50,000 Big Idea Grant from the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay.

Kelley Parris
For Good: Summer program grants available for east, south Hillsborough

The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County is looking for community partners in eastern and southern Hillsborough. 

Pastor Carlos Irizarry leads Sunday service at Wholesome Community Ministries in Wimauma.
Possible sale of property prompts Wholesome Church in Wimauma to launch Go Fund Me campaign

A Wimauma congregation is feeling the pinch as developers move southward in Hillsborough County. Faced with the prospect of the church’s leased property being sold out from under the congregation, the church pastor is trying to raise $235,000 to buy the property.

The Boys and Girls Club in Wimauma.
Expansion of Wimauma Boys and Girls Club is designed to provide after-school care, help families

Donors from East and South Hillsborough County are investing in Wimauma's future by contributing to a fund at the Southshore Council that is designed to pay for the expansion of the local Boys and Girls Club. You can donate too.

Boys & Girls Club logo
Local Boys and Girls Clubs hiring childcare workers

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay is gearing up for its Summer Day Camp, and full- and part-time positions are available for the summer and beyond.  

Give Day Tampa Bay
Got $5? $10? $25? Save it for Give Day Tampa Bay online fund drive May 2nd

New donors and small donations are targeted by Give Day Tampa Bay each year to grow the philanthropic base of support for nonprofits and charities serving the Tampa Bay region.

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