Former hospice nurse pursues another passion after losing mother to cancer
After Julie Fowler lost her mother to cancer she left her job as a hospice nurse and opened her own business selling snowball treats.
Interactive art at Pinellas County parks bring out inner child, draw attention to mental health
The Pinellas County arts community is coming together to draw attention to people suffering from mental health issues.
Plays cast seniors in a different light
Linda Goldman didn't like the way seniors were being portrayed in plays so she decided to do something about it by writing plays for seniors -- with a purpose.
Volunteers needed at organization giving school clothes to kids
As kids across Florida get back into classrooms, families on tight budgets are getting some help with back-to-school clothes shopping thanks to a group of volunteers with Clothes To Kids.
PARC president, CEO retires after spending 35 years helping people with disabilities
After 35 years of service, Karen Higgins is retiring from PARC, a non-profit organization that helps people with developmental disabilities.
Tampa teens get hands-on leadership experience through Bank of America program
Four Bay Area students were selected to participate in the Bank of America Student Leader Program, which provides a paid internship at local non-profit organizations to help develop leadership skills.
Sarasota, Manatee program uses art to teach diversity
A Bay Area organization is using the transformational power of art and education to promote cultural diversity.
Tampa non-profit aims to help boys without fathers navigate life
Tavis Myrick knows what it is like to be a young boy growing up without a father. To help other boys navigate life without a male role model Myrick started a non-profit.
Wrestling coach goes the extra mile to raise money for program
High school wrestling Coach Mike Schyck decided to try a new adventure to raise money for his team.
Teacher hikes Appalachian Trail to raise funds for student-athletes
Englewood Lemon Bay High School Wrestling Coach Mike Schyck is teaching his athletes some important lessons. The small school doesn't have a lot of money for its sports programs. So, coaches raise some of their own funds for special things like wrestling camp.
Empath Health's Veteran's History Project celebrates 100 interviews with a 100-year-old veteran
To help celebrate his centennial birthday a veteran is taking part in the Empath Health's Veteran's History Project. The project's goal is to preserve personal accounts of American War Vets.
See of Promise dedicated to helping student-athletes reach their potential
Bryant and Angela Tisdale are using athletics to educate youth at their gym, Ultimate Stomping Ground in Safety Harbor.