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.
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.
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.
The last scrub jay in Hillsborough County?
The Florida scrub jay living in Golden Aster Nature Preserve near Gibsonton is believed to be the last of the endangered birds left in Hillsborough County.
Enterprising Latinas envisions Wimauma as food destination
Nonprofit organization Enterprising Latinas creates positive change in Wimauma while working to preserve and promote the history and culture of the Hillsborough County community.
ReDefiners: Expanding access to language learning
Chantelle Daniels formed ReDefiners World Languages to create equity in educational opportunities for language learning.
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.
Hillsborough County seeks input on new Equity Profile Action Plan
''By developing an equity profile of our community, opportunities for equitable growth can be identified and nurtured,” says an RFP describing Hillsborough County's Equity Profile Action Plan.
Apprenticeship program seeks low-income youths in Tampa, Hillsborough
A pilot program is recruiting disadvantaged youths in Hillsborough County for a free Apprenticeship-to-Career Empowerment program.
Audubon’s Project Bur-O tries to bring burrowing owls back home to Hillsborough County
Burrowing owls, a once-abundant species in Florida, have all but disappeared in Hillsborough County. Find out how you can help bring them back.
Student artists compete in Tampa library’s Hispanic Heritage contest
The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library is accepting original artwork from K-12 students for its annual contest in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Plus an update on what’s happening at the library.
