St. Petersburg woman using her experiences with depression to help others

Joyce Nanette Johnson, 70, has suffered from depression for most of her life. To help cope with the disease, she decided to write a self-help book about it.

St. Pete woman helping others fight depression
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A St. Pete woman who has battled depression is helping others through a self-help book she wrote.

Juvenile Welfare Board employee receives award
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A Juvenile Welfare Board employee has received a prestigious award for her hard work in the community.

Kids in foster care get sense of belonging
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The Hillsborough County Children?s Services started a program called Duffels of Dignity. Giving kids their own bags filled with personal care items makes their transition to a new home easier.

Duffels of Dignity helps foster kids adjust to new environments

Thousands of kids in foster care are moved from place to place at a moment's notice with only a trash bag to carry their clothes. 

Tampa woman helping families in need
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Julie Wood, the founder of Just Initiative, is helping Tampa families in need get back on their feet.

Tampa woman finds meaning in helping others out of poverty

A woman who couldn't find satisfaction in her high paying job or fancy house began helping others in Tampa Bay.

Wood turning at Tampa's Lighthouse for the Blind
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A woman who lost her sight did not let that stop her from succeeding at learning and teaching others a new skill.

Woman becomes published author
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A Tampa Bay area woman has certainly faced challenges in life, but she's finally accomplished her dream of becoming a published author.

Bay area woman who is deaf, partially blind becomes published author

A Tampa Bay area woman has certainly faced challenges in life, but she's finally accomplished her dream of becoming a published author. 

Plant City man helping those with disabilities
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A Plant City native has found an unexpected passion in helping those with disabilities succeed.

Former Next Generation Ballet dancer helping other students achieve their dreams

A former Next Generation Ballet at the Straz student is having big success as a professional dancer, and now he is back to help other students reach their dreams.