How to give to Metropolitan Ministries for the holidays

There are many ways to help Metropolitan Ministries this holiday season. You can choose in-person donations or check the links here for your favorite online shopping site; they can send donations directly there.

After receiving generosity in her time of need, Metro Ministries volunteer gives back

Tonia Reed is a volunteer leader at Metropolitan Ministries. When she is not at the non-profit, she's leading a life of protecting others as a firefighter at Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek fire department.

Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent is ready to serve Bay Area families

The Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent opens Monday, Nov. 8. The non-profit has been seeing an above-average demand this year and is ready to help 33,000 Bay Area families in need.

‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign brings struggle of homeless veterans to light

The organization U.S.VETS seeks to bring visibility and awareness to veteran homelessness through “Make Camo Your Cause” — a campaign developed with the mission to end veteran homelessness in the United States while transforming what it means to wear camo here at home.

Wreaths Across America honors Bay Area veterans ahead of holiday season

Wreaths Across America's goal is to lay a wreath on every American veteran's grave this December, including those buried at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell.

Volunteers, seasonal staff needed for Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent

Construction is underway for the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent. Starting November 8, you can drop off food donations for the Thanksgiving collection at the tent, located at 2609 N. Rome Avenue in Tampa. 

Bay Area woman beats aggressive breast cancer, gives back to those still fighting

Breast cancer survivor Ghada Skaff Lieser, 41, is taking part in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides fundraiser walk to help raise money and awareness.

Breast cancer patient crusades for others fighting the battle

Lavita Rodriguez thought the 2008 accident that left her paralyzed would be the toughest battle of her life, but ten years later she was diagnosed with breast cancer and fight took on a whole new meaning.

Signup underway for October Making Strides walks

The American Cancer Society Making Strides in-person walks will return in October. Signup is underway for the events.

'Tunnel To Towers' founder walks from Pentagon to Shanksville to Ground Zero

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation assists those who serve their country and their communities. Most recently, they paid off the mortgage for the family of fallen Tampa Police Officer Jesse Madsen.

Tunnel to Towers events coming to the Tampa Bay area

Tunnel to Towers is marking the 20th anniversary of September 11th with events across the country, including the Tampa Bay area.

Free skin cancer screenings at Clearwater Beach

Moffitt Cancer Center's Mole Patrol is offering free skin, head, neck and oral cancer screenings at the Pier 60 Pavilion at Clearwater Beach on Saturday, July 31st from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

FOX 13 teams up with Publix for 'Tools for Back To School' program

FOX 13 is teaming up with Publix for the "Tools for Back To School" program. From July 22 to August 2, you can donate $5, $7 or $10 when you check out at Publix registers.

Skin cancer on people of color is harder to detect, doctors warn

Doctors say skin cancer in people of color can show up in unexpected places and can be harder to spot, so sunscreen and exams are important.

USF dermatologist's guide for using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer

The warmth of the sun can feel great, but it could also be damaging. Ultraviolet light causes mutations in the skin according to a USF Health dermatologist.

Teen raises awareness about kids and skin cancer with 'Blue Mustache' Facebook page

A Moffitt Cancer Center expert says children are not immune to skin cancer. One teen raised awareness during his battle with cancer by using a Facebook page.