Wimauma church gets major loan, donations to buy domed sanctuary
A Wimauma church credits "a $1 million dollar miracle'' for enabling it to continue its ministry from its domed sanctuary on U.S. Highway 301 in South Hillsborough.
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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.
How to create jobs and help neighborhoods prosper? Support local entrepreneurs
Investing in local entrepreneurs and nonprofits that support them can lift low-income neighborhoods out of poverty and help shape a city's future. Nonprofits fueled by innovation and grit in Tampa, Detroit and Memphis are proof positive that it works.
On the Ground: Tour highlights assets, opportunities in Wimauma
A bus tour through Wimauma in rural South Hillsborough County connects local community leaders capable of finding solutions in an area undergoing transformational change spurred by pricey new gated communities and people moving in from other places.
For Good: RCMA Wimauma Academy rejoices in top math scores
A tiny private school in South Hillsborough County that caters to the children of farmworkers is the only school in Hillsborough to achieve a 100 percent passing rate for third-graders studying math.
Historians trace roots of South Hillsborough County communities
If you or your family members have roots in South Hillsborough County, historians at Hillsborough Community College want to hear from you.
UF research center in Hillsborough County picks food for your table, plants for your yard
From plant breeding research to selecting which food varieties land in your favorite restaurants and grocery stores, from laboratory specimens to neighborhood yards, agriculture around the globe benefits from work being done at the University of Florida's Gulf Coast Research and Education Center just north of Wimauma.
How to keep communities safe? Efforts to curb violence start with youth
Safe and Sound Hillsborough is designed to defeat the roots of violence in the Tampa Bay Area by working with youth. You can see the program's progress at Safe Summit ’17 on June 3 at University Mall in Tampa.
Loan agreement reached to spare Wimauma’s Wholesome Church, expand role in community
A Wimauma church, in danger of being torn down for a housing subdivision, has secured a loan agreement to purchase the property it has been renting for five years.
Q&A: Rotunda Wilcox, Wimauma CDC President
Wimauma community leaders are seeking more and better economic and education opportunities as well as affordable housing -- with hopes of yielding greater success in the lives of its residents.
