Bay Area program helps kids find love for the arts

The arts can play a big part in developing children’s minds. That’s why a Bay Area program is bringing the finer crafts to underserved children.

'Angels Against Abuse' provide Christmas for abused, fostered children

The gymnasium at Pasadena Community Church in St. Petersburg is bursting at the seams with presents, and Sandy Kearney is bursting with pride. She's made it her mission to provide Christmas for foster children and children removed from homes due to abuse, and it's finally time to deliver everything.

Little Saint Nick Foundation gives gift bags to kids in hopes of making hospital stay easier

For a child, going to the hospital can be a scary experience. One young man remembers it all too well, and that's why he came up with a way to make hospital stays for kids a little easier. 

Small gifts make a big difference for seniors during the holidays

Holidays can be hard for older people who don't have family nearby but a program in the Tampa Bay area is working to bring holiday cheer to lonely seniors.

Liquor Depot to sell exclusive Jack Daniel's bottle to benefit Alstott's foundation

With the spirits business booming, a Tampa man found a way to give back this holiday season. It's a special hand-picked bottle of some of the world's most famous whiskey with all proceeds going to a familiar local non-profit.

'The Kind Mouse' founder finds passion in helping feed hungry children in Pinellas County

In this season of giving, a lot of school kids can give thanks to a woman with a passion to help them. Volunteers come together every week to feed hungry children in Pinellas County schools.

6,000 Tampa Bay area students given the gift music with annual Steinbrenner Christmas Concerts

Three Tampa Bay area venues came alive with holiday spirit this week for the annual Steinbrenner Christmas Concert, and it was a treat for Hillsborough and Pinellas school kids. 

Tampa Bay area non-profit helps lift foster families spirits for Christmas

The non-profit Christmas for Fosters helps bring gifts to foster children who really need a lift this holiday season. The program was started by a couple that fostered children and realized the financial difficulties foster parents can have.

Retirement hobby becomes mission to make sure every child has a bicycle

Randy Hallier tinkered with numbers his entire career, as a financial planner. As he nears retirement, he's more interested in tinkering with bikes and helping kids have happy childhoods. 

Florida-based non-profit helps save local military couple's marriage

To bring their lives back together, the couple decided to go to counseling. Through a referral at the VA, they found “the Camaraderie Foundation,” a Florida-based non-profit that provides counseling, emotional, and spiritual support for all branches of military service members for free.

Our Lady's Pantry serves tremendous need in Tampa Bay
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For more than two decades Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry has been feeding families in Hillsborough County.