Stories
Impact Story – Tampa Bay Watch
"Tampa Bay Watch's large-scale environmental education program, Estuary EDventures, strives to empower Tampa Bay area students to act as stewards of the Tampa Bay estuary by providing field experiences that combine classroom resources with hands-on field experiences...
Impact Story – Best Buddies
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with...
Impact Story – Humane Society of Tampa Bay
"The Humane Society of Tampa Bay saves the lives of over 10,000 homeless pets each year. Our affordable hospital treats over 46,000 dogs and cats each year which helps owners keep their pets. Our organization not only helps our four legged friends, but also helps...
Impact Story – Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Frameworks of Tampa Bay is a nonprofit organization that empowers educators, youth services professionals, and parents and guardians through training, coaching, and research-based resources to equip students with social and emotional skills. "Our emotions need to be...
Impact Story – Bess the Book Bus
Bess the Book Bus "It has been quite an adventurous year. We have seen it as a true opportunity for growth and resilience. There has been an unexpected phenomenon of our work becoming even more personal on several levels. Some of our families that are now learning...
Pinellas Impact Story – Reach St. Pete
" Thanks to the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay we have been able to prevent over 400 families from going homeless and/or losing services due to the impacts of COVID 19. In addition we have served over 3,000 individuals and families by grocery delivery, clothing,...
Pinellas Volunteer Story – Larry Fasan
Laurence R. Fasan, Managing Principal at Sabal Trust Board of Trustees Chair, Pinellas Regional Council "The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay is proactive in looking for ways to better our community. Through the council members, local issues and needs are identified...
Pinellas Impact Story – Creative Clay
Creative Clay's mission is to help people with disabilities achieve full and inclusive lives through access to the arts by providing expressive, educational and vocational experiences. Creative Clay’s team of professional artists provide outreach art experiences to...
Pinellas Professional Advisors – Laurie Valentine and Robert Kapusta of Fisher & Sauls, P.A.
Laurie W. Valentine, Esq. Pinellas Regional Council Member Robert Kapusta, Jr., Esq. Council of Professional Advisors "We feel the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay provides a win/win/win for donors, charities, and professional advisors throughout 'Tampa Bay.'" ...
Pinellas Impact Story – St. Petersburg Free Clinic
St. Pete Free Clinic serves over 17,000 Pinellas County residents per month, offering food, healthcare and housing to neighbors in need. "Since the advent of COVID, the Free Clinic has distributed 14 million pounds of food throughout Pinellas County. More than 70% of...
