Bay Area organization gives away free prom dresses to high school students in need
High school proms are just around the corner, which can make for an expensive evening, but a Bay Area organization is helping parents cut down on costs.
High school proms are just around the corner, which can make for an expensive evening, but a Bay Area organization is helping parents cut down on costs.
Rapper with autism hopes to inspire inclusion with music video
A woman with autism isn’t letting it stop her from pursuing her dream of becoming an artist.
A woman with autism isn’t letting it stop her from pursuing her dream of becoming an artist.
Tampa Bay businesses come together to offer scholarships to local arts students
The mission of the organization is to unite businesses to support the arts and culture for a more well-rounded community.
The mission of the organization is to unite businesses to support the arts and culture for a more well-rounded community.
Tampa non-profit provides shelter to women in crisis
A Tampa woman who used to be homeless is now helping others find a place to live.
A Tampa woman who used to be homeless is now helping others find a place to live.
Retired teacher raises miniature horses on Sarasota farm
Forty-three years ago, Judy Middleton retired from being a school teacher and started doing something she absolutely loved-raising miniature horses.
Forty-three years ago, Judy Middleton retired from being a school teacher and started doing something she absolutely loved-raising miniature horses.
Local volunteer group works to keep Hillsborough County trails, nature preserves clean
Hiking trails are a fun way to stay active, but sometimes, trail and nature preserves are littered with debris. A local group of volunteers is helping to clean up those paths and keep them safe.
Hiking trails are a fun way to stay active, but sometimes, trail and nature preserves are littered with debris. A local group of volunteers is helping to clean up those paths and keep them safe.
Sunshine Line provides free transportation, bus passes for seniors
For seniors without transportation, getting around can be difficult, which is why there's now a brighter way to travel called “Sunshine Line.”
For seniors without transportation, getting around can be difficult, which is why there's now a brighter way to travel called “Sunshine Line.”
Local organizations turns festivities into fundraising scholarships, feeding the homeless
When Rose Demille parties with her friends, it's about more than just having fun. It's a way to give back to her community and native country.
When Rose Demille parties with her friends, it's about more than just having fun. It's a way to give back to her community and native country.
Paralympic athletes, veterans compete International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament in Tampa
Dozens of wheelchair athletes from all over the world were in Tampa last week to compete in an International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament at the All People's Life Center on Sligh Avenue.
Dozens of wheelchair athletes from all over the world were in Tampa last week to compete in an International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament at the All People's Life Center on Sligh Avenue.
Non-profit wants to provide safe haven for children entering foster care in Hillsborough County
Isaiah 117 House is changing the way children enter the foster process.
Isaiah 117 House is changing the way children enter the foster process.
Lakeland's oldest homeless shelter adds new affordable housing apartments
Lakeland's oldest homeless shelter is on a mission to help the less fortunate and is making improvements and changing lives for the better.
Lakeland's oldest homeless shelter is on a mission to help the less fortunate and is making improvements and changing lives for the better.
Head chef at Trinity Café uses 30 years of restaurant experience to serve meals to underserved in Bay area
Chef Daniel Graves has worked in some of Chicago's best restaurants, but now, he's returned home to cook for the underserved, and he pours a lot of love into his cooking.
Chef Daniel Graves has worked in some of Chicago's best restaurants, but now, he's returned home to cook for the underserved, and he pours a lot of love into his cooking.
Tampa woman turns childhood trauma into mission to help heal other women
A Tampa woman is using her childhood trauma to help other women.
A Tampa woman is using her childhood trauma to help other women.
Hillsborough County Education Foundation CEO awarded first-ever Joe Rizzo award
The first-ever Joe Rizzo Learner & Leader Award has been awarded to a leader in the Hillsborough County education system.
The first-ever Joe Rizzo Learner & Leader Award has been awarded to a leader in the Hillsborough County education system.
Coffee, love for family inspires sweet treats from Roasted Whisk
Hard work is a way of life for Lizette Rivera. She's done everything from working 9-5 to owning her own gourmet popcorn store, but she's embarking on a new business venture that means more thank making a living.
Hard work is a way of life for Lizette Rivera. She's done everything from working 9-5 to owning her own gourmet popcorn store, but she's embarking on a new business venture that means more thank making a living.
Bay Area charity provides relief for those struggling to make ends meet
A Bay Area organization that feeds and clothes the needy also connects clients with social service agencies to get them back on their feet.
A Bay Area organization that feeds and clothes the needy also connects clients with social service agencies to get them back on their feet.
Tampa physician with humanitarian heart helps heal across the globe
A Tampa General Hospital physician who has been involved in global health since 2006 is using his expertise to help patients in Ukraine.
A Tampa General Hospital physician who has been involved in global health since 2006 is using his expertise to help patients in Ukraine.
Local studio offers affordable and accessible dance, music & theater classes for kids
A 27-year-old woman has turned her passion for dancing into a way to help children. Sara Battaglia owns Dancing for a Difference in Brandon, and she and her students are doing just that.
A 27-year-old woman has turned her passion for dancing into a way to help children. Sara Battaglia owns Dancing for a Difference in Brandon, and she and her students are doing just that.
Man retires after cleaning Treasure Island beaches for more than 20 years
Don Nolan has been leading cleanups on Treasure Island beaches for more than 20 years.
Don Nolan has been leading cleanups on Treasure Island beaches for more than 20 years.
South Hillsborough County women form group to help non-profits
A large group of women has a unique way of giving back to the Bay Area.
A large group of women has a unique way of giving back to the Bay Area.