
Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Growing on the Spectrum is committed to supporting families with autistic children by organizing inclusive events, fostering meaningful connections and increasing community education and awareness about autism.
Learn More - Growingonthespectrum.com
The Honor Flight program profoundly impacts the community by honoring and celebrating the bravery and sacrifices of our veterans. By providing 300 Veterans per year with the free opportunity to visit the D.C. memorials dedicated to their service, Honor Flight creates unforgettable experiences that foster gratitude and unity within our community. It serves as a bridge connecting generations, inspiring younger people to recognize and appreciate the values of service, sacrifice, and patriotism.
Through this event, we can combine our passion for giving back with a commitment to enhancing the lives of those who have given so much for our freedom. Supporting initiatives that strengthen our community and celebrate its heroes is a privilege and a cause we are deeply honored to champion.
Learn More - honorflightwcf.org
The mission of Isaiah 117 House is threefold: To reduce trauma for children on removal day when they are entering the foster care system, To lighten the load of child welfare workers, and To ease the transition for a foster family or future placement.
We operate locally, raising all of our own funds and donations stay local to serve kids in Hillsborough County. When children are removed from their home out of concern for their welfare, they are typically scared, hungry, dirty and have no belongings of their own. Isaiah 117 House will provide a home where children can be met by caring volunteers who provide them with a warm bath, a hot meal, clean clothes, toys, lovies, and whatever they need to feel safe, loved, and not alone during this traumatic time.
Learn More - isaiah117house.com
It Starts in the Classroom is dedicated to providing local educators with free essential resources to ensure every student has a chance to excel and reach their full potential in the classroom.
We serve all Title One elementary schools in Pinellas County. It’s a perfect opportunity to raise both awareness and funds to help provide teachers with the supplies and resources they need, therefore directly impacting the lives of students with the most needs.
Learn More - https://itstartsintheclassroom.org/
The Little Saint Nick Foundation's (LSNF) mission is to create a positive mentality for kids in crisis through the compassionate power of a helping hand. We deliver smiles to these kids by connecting them with kids in local communities that are inspired to give back. Through our promise of “Kids Inspiring and Helping Kids”, the Little Saint Nick Foundation strives to lift kids up and realize their full potential. LSNF has positively impacted the lives of over 2 million kids since 2004.
Learn More - https://littlestnick.org/
March of Dimes believes in a world where every mom and baby is healthy regardless of wealth, race, gender or geography. The U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially for families of color. Through research, programs and advocacy, our supporters enable us to be there for parents throughout their pregnancies.
Our mission is to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Our goals are to end the preventable maternal health risks and deaths, end preventable preterm birth and infant death, and close the health equity gap.
Learn More - https://www.marchofdimes.org/
Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation is committed to supporting the hospitals of Morton Plant Mease and improving the health and wellness of our community by inspiring people to invest in innovative, cutting-edge programs/technology delivered by compassionate care.
For more than 45 years, Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation has provided philanthropic support to the not-for-profit hospitals of Morton Plant Mease, including Morton Plant, Clearwater; Mease Dunedin; Mease Countryside, Safety Harbor and Morton Plant North Bay, New Port Richey.
Learn More - mpmf.org
Pace believes in the power and potential of every girl and young woman, providing a supportive environment where she can find her voice, reach her goals, and lead a life of responsibility, dignity, and grace. Guided by nine core principles, Pace Center for Girls empowers and inspires girls to build brighter futures: Honor the Female Spirit, Focus on Strengths, Act with Integrity and Positive Intent, Embrace Growth and Change, Value the Wisdom of Time, Exhibit Courage, Seek Excellence, Create Partnerships, and Invest in the Future.
Learn More - https://www.pacecenter.org/locations/florida/pinellas
Providing resources & information to Veterans through collaborative partnerships while giving back to our communities.
Learn More - www.PinellasCountyVeteransAssociation.org
Our mission is to repair Homes, Revitalize Communities, Rebuild Lives. Established in 2000, our vision is to provide safe homes and communities for everyone. As a licensed general contractor (CGC1522294), we create and preserve affordable and safe housing for our most vulnerable, low-income neighbors. We hire skilled local trade professionals to perform the work, creating job and business opportunities for those working in the construction industry.
Through our Safe and Healthy Homes, Disaster Readiness and Recovery, and Affordable Housing programs, we ensure the most vulnerable families within our community can live safe, comfortable, healthy, and independent lives. Additionally, we provide education and other forms of assistance to clients, ensuring they are set up for success to live independently in safe, healthy, and affordable homes long after we complete our work.
Learn More - www.rttb.org
One of the key programs provided by RMHC is the Ronald McDonald House program. These Houses are strategically located near hospitals and medical facilities and offer a comfortable and supportive environment for families to stay while their child is undergoing treatment. In addition to the Ronald McDonald House program, RMHC operates Ronald McDonald House Day Use. These are spaces within hospitals that provide respite and support to Pinellas families just steps away from their child's bedside. Day Use offers a comfortable environment where parents can rest, shower, and have a meal, while still being close to their child's medical team. In addition, Ronald McDonald House insures food security not only for families staying at the temporary housing location, but also, for families staying bed-side through our Meals-on-the-Go program.
The Mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay (RMHCTB) it to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare.
Learn More - rmhctampabay.org
Originally signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2002, Ryan Nece was a part of the Buccaneers team that went on to win a World Championship that season in Super Bowl XXXVII. His football and business endeavors have certainly played a significant role in developing who he is as a person. Still, he believes his reason for waking up every day is to make a positive impact in someone else’s life.
Founded in 2006, the Ryan Nece Foundation is guided by a vision to empower teens to become leaders and impact giving in their communities. We are propelled by the mission to create opportunities for teens to embrace the Power of Giving through volunteerism and inspirational leadership programs.
Learn More - https://ryannecefoundation.org/
The mission of The Sarasota Prostate Initiative is to increase awareness of diagnostic and treatment options available to men with prostate disease, and to guide and support them through their odyssey.
Sarasota Prostate Initiative serves men and their partners from Tampa to Ft. Myers and beyond, with education, support and screening. This is done with support group meetings with doctors, one on one peer mentoring, literature and other resources, all free of charge. Over 1500 men and partners are served annually.
Learn More - Sarasotaprostate.org
The mission of Special Olympics Florida is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
The ultimate objective of Special Olympics Florida is to help people with intellectual disabilities participate as productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them a fair opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition, and by increasing the public’s awareness of their capabilities and needs.
Learn More - https://www.specialolympicsflorida.org/
The Pineapple Projects provides home essentials to Pinellas County families who have recently overcome housing insecurities and need a helping hand. With the support of generous donors and compassionate volunteers, we transform houses into homes - spreading love, inspiring hope and creating a pathway to new beginnings.
Since The Pineapple Projects began in 2020, we've been blessed to help 124 local families. The impact of living in an under-furnished home takes an emotional and physical toll on adults and children. This can have a ripple effect, carrying over into day-to-day living and creating a vicious cycle of despair.
Learn More - www.thepineappleprojects.org
Appreciate Your Service's mission is to provide tangible expressions of gratitude to active and retired military personnel and first responders by offering a range of valuable services, initially focusing on another significant expense, their automotive service and maintenance needs.
Learn More - https://appreciateyourservice.org/
The mission of Operation Healing Forces is to serve the needs of America’s wounded, ill, injured, and fallen Special Operations Forces service members, veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors through a suite of programs that promote long-term mental, physical, emotional, and fiscal well-being. The vision of Operation Healing Forces is that that all members of the SOF community are able to enhance their resilience, empower their rehabilitation, embrace their reintegration, and lead fulfilling and productive lives.
Learn More - https://operationhealingforces.org/
Gulf Coast JFCS - Inspired by Jewish values, we PROTECT the vulnerable, EMPOWER individuals, and STRENGTHEN families.
The Heart Gallery of Pinellas and Pasco, a program of Gulf Coast JFCS, is dedicated to finding permanent, loving families for children in foster care who are waiting to be adopted. As part of Gulf Coast JFCS’s commitment to protecting the vulnerable and strengthening families, the Heart Gallery partners with local artists and community organizations to help children in foster care waiting for adoption create compelling Heart Art and personal stories that help raise awareness and inspire community members to open their hearts and homes. Through outreach, advocacy, and education, the program connects children available for adoption with families while also fostering a sense of hope and belonging for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Learn More - https://gulfcoastjfcs.org/
The Hernando Firefighters Benevolent Relief Fund is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting local firefighters and their families during times of illness, injury, or personal hardship. All funds raised are used to assist sick and injured firefighters throughout Florida and to give back locally by sponsoring youth sports teams, supporting community charities, and hosting our annual “Shop With a Hero” Christmas event, where we help 150–200 low income and foster children receive gifts and essential items during the holiday season. Through these efforts, we strive to make a lasting positive impact on those we serve and protect.
Learn More - https://www.hernandofirefighters.org/
Hero To A Child is a nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the individualized needs of children and youth in foster care throughout Pinellas and Pasco Counties. For 36 years, we’ve worked quietly behind the scenes to support those who advocate for them, including caregivers, volunteer Guardians ad Litem, child welfare professionals, and partner organizations by providing the critical resources needed to ensure every child has the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive.
Learn More - https://herotoachild.org/
Our organization is dedicated to empowering the community from the ground up by raising funds and building meaningful partnerships that support local children, promote animal welfare, and provide critical relief during times of natural disaster. A key initiative is our annual golf tournament, which brings the community together to benefit nonprofit organizations making a local impact. Last year, the tournament successfully raised $24,000 for Pasco Animal Services, directly supporting animal welfare efforts in the region. This year’s tournament will take place on April 27 at Cypress Run Country Club, with proceeds benefiting Metropolitan Ministries. Metropolitan Ministries is committed to providing urgent relief and essential support to local families in need.
Learn More- https://hublifecharities.com/
iGolf4VETS is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion by providing veterans and their families from all backgrounds with a therapeutic outlet that supports mental health wellness and suicide prevention.
Through golf, we promote mental health, suicide prevention, mentorship, and access to resources for veterans and inner-city youth, while fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion for veterans and their families.
Learn More- igolf4vets.org
Little Victories Gym's mission is to provide a nurturing and supportive environment equipment with sensory safe equipment where children with disabilities and their peers can thrive, learn, grow, and experience the joy of their own accomplishments.
Learn More - https://www.littlevictoriesgym.com/
Healthy, safe, strong children, teens and adults is the vision that has guided MORE HEALTH Inc. since 1989, reaching over 4 million school-aged children. MORE HEALTH, a 501(C) 3 nonprofit organization, develops effective health and safety lessons, trains high-quality instructors, and delivers those lessons to students in Pre-K to 12th grade. MORE HEALTH was started by Nancy Crane and the Junior League of Tampa as a 3-year project. Since 1992, MORE HEALTH has partnered with Tampa General Hospital, and became a non-profit organization in 1997. MORE HEALTH is committed to providing innovative lessons to empower students and their families with the knowledge to make healthy and safe decisions leading to a lifetime of overall well-being. We believe prevention begins with education.
Learn More - https://www.morehealthinc.org/
The mission of Operation Healing Forces is to serve the needs of America’s wounded, ill, injured, and fallen Special Operations Forces service members, veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors through a suite of programs that promote long-term mental, physical, emotional, and fiscal well-being.
Learn More - https://operationhealingforces.org/
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) is the first organization dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer comprehensively. Our mission is to take bold action to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer by advancing scientific research, building community, sharing knowledge, and advocating for patients. For over two decades, we’ve grown a nationwide movement to tackle the disease through patient support, research, advocacy, and community building.
Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., with more than 67,000 Americans diagnosed in 2025 and a five-year survival rate of only 13%. PanCAN accelerates early detection, advances promising treatments, and provides resources for patients and families facing this devastating disease.
Learn More- pancan.org
The Palm Harbor University (PHU) Performing Arts Boosters unites parents, educators, and local supporters in promoting the arts through our students. Our primary goal is to create a dynamic and nurturing environment for young artists to explore their creativity, refine their skills, and thrive on the stage. Beyond providing life- changing opportunities, our initiative aims to empower students with confidence, foster teamwork, and prepare our students with invaluable skills for their future.
Learn More - https://phupaboosters.wixsite.com/phupa
The mission of Team Survivor Tampa Bay is to promote a healthy and active lifestyle, provide organized opportunities for physical fitness and wellness education, and cultivate a community that fosters personal empowerment among female cancer survivors.
All of its members are cancer survivors who share a desire to be physically active, to support each other, and to encourage other women living with cancer to lead full and active lives.
Learn More - https://www.pinkdragonladies.org/
Project Focus is a Tampa-based nonprofit dedicated to helping young adults with developmental disabilities achieve independence through education, life skills, workforce development, and community inclusion. Serving more than 170 students and young adults daily, Project Focus supports primarily low-income families through programs such as Focus Academy Charter School, Focus Day School, and Focus Forward Adult Day Training. Its comprehensive approach includes academic instruction, vocational training, job coaching, mental health supports, and drama therapy to build confidence, communication, and emotional well-being. Project Focus also works closely with the Tampa Bay community to create inclusive opportunities, including a mixed-use residential community and partnerships that connect participants to employment, volunteering, and meaningful community engagement.
Learn More- www.projectfocususa.org
Ready For Life (RFL) was started in 2009 as a grassroots effort to help young adults stuck in a terrible situation - alone at 18, facing adulthood without family to turn to for guidance and a sense of belonging in the world. RFL serves Tampa Bay area teens and young adults, ages 15-25 (and their children – where applicable) who are in foster care or have already transitioned out of foster care and are on their own. We are a solution based skill center supporting former foster care youth in homelessness prevention, crisis stabilization, education & employment, and lifeline support networks.
Learn More - https://readyforlifepinellas.org/
The Ryan Nece Foundation empowers teens to become the next generation of
servant leaders by creating access to organized community service and
tailored leadership education, regardless of GPA or background.
Learn More - https://ryannecefoundation.org/
The Safety Harbor Chamber Foundation serves the community by supporting programs that strengthen local businesses and enhance community development.
This 501(c)3 organization exists to primarily support and assist the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce in its community development activities by encouraging the making of gifts, beneficiaries and other donations. By doing this we shall assist, advance and strengthen the development and growth of Safety Harbor, Florida and its surrounding area.
Learn More - https://www.safetyharborchamber.com/
St. Raphael Nicholas & Irene Society is to aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick the unemployed, the orphaned the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need help. We have been working to help the Tampa Bay community and beyond for 25 years. We are also partners with Metropolitan Ministries, The Shepards, Feast, Pinellas Hope and more. We have been serving our Tampa Bay area with love and open arms and growing with over 150 members.
Learn More - https://straphael.fl.goarch.org/
Stairway for Heroes is a veteran-led nonprofit based in Tampa Bay that uses the game of golf to help veterans fight the invisible battles of PTSD, isolation, and the loss of purpose many face after service.
Stairway for Heroes is dedicated to supporting veterans by promoting their mental, physical, and social well-being through the game of golf. We empower veterans by providing access to golf equipment, professional instruction, and opportunities to play throughout the year — all designed to relieve stress, build camaraderie, and create meaningful community connections. Through our programs and partnerships, we honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans by helping them thrive both on and off the course.
Learn More - https://linktr.ee/stairwayforheroes
Stay In Step Brain and Spinal Cord Recovery Center (SIS) is a veteran-founded nonprofit organization. In 2008, during a combat operation in Afghanistan, decorated Special Forces Chief Warrant Officer Romulo “Romy” Camargo sustained a gunshot wound that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Romy’s journey to recovery included countless surgeries and rehabilitation appointments, inspiring the organization’s creation.
Since then, the center has grown and added more services to aid in rehabilitating its clients. Stay In Step offers a unique long-term outpatient rehabilitation facility that specializes in providing activity-based exercise programs to individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), stroke, and/or other neurological disorders causing paralysis. SIS stands out above the rest for its supportive, family-like atmosphere. The dedicated staff at SIS has put in effort to establish a motivating setting, incorporating advanced therapeutic techniques and innovative approaches to inspire clients. The primary goal is to enhance their functionality and overall quality of life.
Our mission is to provide a STEP forward to recovery through long-term rehabilitative care, treatment, and hope to all our clients (veterans & civilians) whose lives have been impacted by a spinal cord, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and/or any other neurological disorder. We seek to create a motivating, nurturing, faith-centered environment where our clients and their families can learn how to overcome limitations and navigate their challenges together. We strive to change lives one STEP at a time and help all our clients STAY on the path towards recovery.
Learn More - https://stayinstep.org/
Superfit Kidz foundation was established in 2008 as a children’s nutritional awareness and exercise program that promotes a healthy lifestyle through unique physical activities, nutritional programs, education and fitness events.
Superfit Kidz both manages, implements and sells signature programs targeting children and families, organized youth groups, accredited schools, healthcare professionals, fitness facilities and health insurance companies. Superfit Kidz has pioneered a fitness program for children of all ages. These children, with reinforcement from parents and role models, must learn a healthy and active lifestyle from the beginning and learn to love a healthy lifestyle. The partnerships we create facilitate an educational, fun and innovative delivery system of safe and effective exercises for children of all ages.
Our Goal is to help improve the quality of life for all children, ultimately saving our children and building role models in parents and other adults. We accomplish this through fundraising and charity events throughout the year within our community.
Learn More - https://superfitkidzfoundation.org/
SVdP CARES is a non-profit organization committed to ending homelessness: making it rare, brief, and one-time.
With “Housing First” principles at the core, all SVdP CARES programs are built on the belief that everyone has the right to live in dignified and affordable housing with a healthy disregard for all community-perceived barriers to housing including employment history, criminal/credit background, mental health, addiction, or religious practices. SVdP CARES works to rapidly house those experiencing homelessness within 30 days and concurrently connect them to resources and stabilization support services to assist their needs.
SVdP CARES serves 22 counties across 22,150+ square miles of Florida including Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Hernando, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota and so many more communities in our backyard.
Learn More - https://www.svdpsp.org/
Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC) is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Florida, dedicated to making innovative, high quality, integrated care accessible to everyone who needs it. With 14 health center locations throughout Hillsborough County, TFHC provides comprehensive primary and specialty care services including medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health, women’s health, pediatrics, infusion services, and more all under one roof.
Each year, we serve more than 140,000 patients, many of whom face barriers to care. By offering accessible services regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, we play a vital role in improving health outcomes, supporting families, and strengthening the community. Beyond clinical care, we are deeply embedded in the neighborhoods we serve through free community events, health screenings, a thriving community garden, food pantries that support families in need, residency programs that train the next generation of healthcare providers, and our Healthy Habits Clinic which empowers pediatric and adolescent patients and families to build lifelong wellness practices.
Learn More - https://www.tfhc.org/
Founded in 1926, The Junior League of Tampa, Inc. is an organization of women committed to advancing women’s leadership and creating meaningful community impact through volunteerism, collaboration, and training. In 2025, the League completed nearly 15,000 service hours, hosted numerous training and social events, and carried out 10 centennial legacy service projects while raising critical funds to support its mission. In 2026, The Junior League of Tampa celebrates 100 years of service to the Tampa Bay community. The League focuses on breaking the cycle of poverty for disadvantaged children and families in Hillsborough County through initiatives centered on child welfare, education, and basic needs
Learn More- jltampa.org
The Kind Mouse Mission assists families in transition and their chronically hungry children while developing the next generation of volunteers to carry on the mission of The Kind Mouse. No
hardworking individual and their family should ever go hungry.
Hungry children, crying babies and frightened parents is the population we assist. Little ones suffering from chronic hunger and/or food instability with parents trying to make ends meet, but their wages and government assistance just do not cover the bills, and now these families are also dealing with huge food and rent increases. We see firsthand the suffering of children who are hungry.
We assist with this tragedy by providing nonperishable foods to over 15 local agencies and the Pinellas County School District. The agencies and educators identify and assign the children in need to us. We then deliver snack packs consisting of three small meals weekly directly to the schools and provide after school, weeknight, and weekend food to local agencies for their hungry population 52 weeks a year. We have seen the growing increase in infant food insecurity. The Kind Mouse added infants & toddlers to their roster in 2021 providing baby food and formula. In 2024 The Kind Mouse fed over 149,000 hungry tummies. Since 2012, the Kind Mouse has fed over 1.2 million hungry tummies!
Learn More - https://www.thekindmouse.org/
The Mulligan Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a preventative, values- and identity-based performance pipeline for athletes. We equip athletes with the mental, emotional, and leadership tools needed to thrive in sport and in life beyond competition — helping them separate identity from performance, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop a sustainable relationship with achievement.
Our mission is to expand access to proactive mental health education for athletes, families, and programs, particularly within strong sports communities like Tampa Bay. Through partnerships with organizations such as First Tee and the American Junior Golf Association, we support junior and collegiate athletes by reinforcing both performance excellence and personal well-being.
Learn More- www.themulliganfoundation.org
Our Mission is to give culinary or hospitality high school students of Pinellas County scholarships to pursue their dreams in those fields just as Ryan was going to. We also donate money to Tarpon High, Northeast High, Hollins High, Osceola High, Lealman High and Bayside High schools.
We have awarded over 175 scholarships since the start in 2005 and in total with monies to the school the sum is closing in on two million dollars awarded. We have provided funds and resources for students to prepare over 6,000 meals donted to the Homeless Empowerment Program, ecuated and fed local families in need and have created over 4,000 hours of volunteer opportunities for students at charity fundraisers.
Learn More - ryanwellsfoundation.com
The Phoenix's mission statement is to build a sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection so that together we rise, recover, and live.
We believe that connection is the opposite of addiction — and that recovery can be joyful, inclusive, and accessible to everyone. Our programs focus on movement, shared experiences, and safety, helping people rebuild their lives, confidence, and sense of belonging.
In the Tampa Bay area, The Phoenix creates impact by hosting over 50+ free, chapter-funded events each month for individuals with 48-hours or more of continuous sobriety. We proudly welcome those in recovery, sober curious individuals, and supportive allies into our community.
All of our events are listed in the NewForm app and on our website, making it easy for members to explore upcoming events, discover local and virtual offerings, and access resources designed to support both recovery and mental wellness.
Learn More - https://thephoenix.org/
The Skills Center (TSC) provides sports-based youth development programs that motivate at-risk students to learn, build positive behaviors, and succeed academically. Programs include afterschool and summer programs, sports leagues, skill development, educational support, and alternative school programs, with a focus on Title I schools. Partnering with local schools and organizations, TSC serves over 1,000 youth annually, achieving outcomes such as 100% on-time grade promotion, 80% program retention, and 100% high school graduation.
TSC’s goals for every youth focus on on-time grade promotion, high school graduation, successful transitions to college, military, vocational training, or careers, and long-term post-secondary success. Our model connects educational support, work readiness, career exposure, health and nutrition, and youth development, helping young people build purpose, accountability, and a strong foundation for life.
Learn More- https://theskillscenter.org/
Volunteers of America of Florida is a human service organization dedicated to creating positive life changes for Floridians in need through compassionate support services. Each day, VOA Florida uplifts individuals and families by providing essential programs such as safe and affordable housing, behavioral health services, case management, and job training. The organization serves vulnerable populations, including unhoused veterans, individuals and families experiencing homelessness, people facing mental health challenges, and seniors in need of supportive housing. Beyond addressing immediate needs like housing and stability, VOA Florida focuses on fostering long-term independence, dignity, and opportunity. Through its comprehensive approach, the organization empowers those it serves to build stronger, more secure futures. Learn More- www.voaflorida.org
Wheels of Success (WOS) is a Tampa Bay–based nonprofit that provides reliable “new to them” vehicles and transportation services to help working individuals and families maintain independence across Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. Since 2003, WOS has provided more than 1,341 vehicles and 1,250 car-related services, addressing transportation as a critical equity issue and social determinant of health. Reliable transportation enables access to better jobs, education, healthcare, childcare, and improved quality of life. Through targeted programs serving caregivers, domestic violence survivors, veterans, foster youth, and families facing hardship, WOS removes barriers to economic stability.Our mission is to expand opportunity, strengthen community partnerships, and create lasting impact for Tampa Bay families.
Learn More- https://www.wheelsofsuccess.org/