Family who lost twins in childbirth help March for Dimes cause

A Winter Haven family is channeling their sadness into helping others. Brittany and Joshua Chaney lost their twin girls during childbirth and are sharing their story and raising money for the March for Dimes, to help make a difference in the fight to save the lives of premature babies.

Boca Ciega High graduate makes history as first Black male named salutatorian

Jeremiah Daniels, IV may technically be the second in his class, but he made history as the first African American male to be named salutatorian at Boca Ciega High School. 

From player to coach: Man brings tennis passion to kids in St. Pete community

Coach Rob Perry is teaching kids how to hit a tennis ball in his South St. Pete community through his free program "Sowing Seeds Tennis." He said coaching tennis is more than trying to find the next great tennis star.

Mother, daughter bond thanks to treatment funded by March of Dimes

A Bay Area mother credits research and discoveries funded by the March of Dimes with saving the life of her premature baby. 

Woman helps families cope with stillbirth, neonatal loss through 'Footprints On My Heart'

To help herself and families cope with the loss of a newborn, Raynna Hammon started "Footprints On My Heart." They provide free services for parents and their families coping with the loss of a stillborn or neonatal baby.

Bay Area non-profit that clothes kids expands, needs donations

Children are constantly growing out of clothes and many families on a tight budget often struggle to pay for new wardrobes, but a Bay Area organization is helping ease the burden. 

Girls of the World empowers young girls to become strong women

As a teen mom, Lea Manningham had a lot of struggles to reach her goal of owning her own business. Now that she's achieved her dream, she's lifting young girls by providing mentorship classes. Her effort to help them find success too is what's right with Tampa Bay.

St. Petersburg STEM program earns founder national award

Elementary school teacher Rafael Robinson has won a lot of awards, but he is most proud of his work giving kids an education in STEM subjects. How Rafael is bridging the educational gap in South St. Petersburg is what's right with Tampa Bay.

Academy of Holy Names students bring fun for local migrant children in mission trip

Academy of Holy Names Catholic School students stayed local for their annual mission trip due to the pandemic. They provided the fun for children at the Plant City Migrant Trailer Community Park.

Catholic school helping migrant families
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Academy of the Holy Names Catholic School won't be traveling out of the country because of the pandemic, so they are staying home to provide a little fun and games for children in a migrant community.

Organization dressing Hillsborough County students for 20 years

A Hillsborough County organization is celebrating 20 years providing clothing and other essential items to students.

Clothes bring opportunities for families
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A Hillsborough County organization is celebrating 20 years providing clothing and other essential items to students.

Foster teens learn life skills at sea before aging out of system

Many young adults aging out of the foster care system have a difficult time starting life on their own, but a new project is helping them find success. 

Love for music led Tampa woman to start non-profit for music education

When public school budgets are cut, music departments are often first on the chopping block. One national organization is playing a different tune to help kids from Tampa Bay and across the globe make beautiful music.

Tampa woman starts non-profit for music education
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When public school budgets are cut, music departments are often first on the chopping block. One national organization is playing a different tune to help kids from Tampa Bay and across the globe make beautiful music.