HUG connects those with special needs, even during the pandemic

Melissa Caulfield and her mom Terry Boatner are reminiscing about all the fun social activities that Melissa did with the organization Help Us Gather, or HUG.

Assistant principal motivates teachers with online inspirational broadcast

For the past two months, Mary Bryant Elementary School assistant principal Victoria Morse has been performing on social media to help keep her teachers motivated. 

Tampa photographer giving away free bridal photo shoot to nurse on frontline of COVID-19 pandemic

Ryan Joseph, owner of Joseph Fine Art Photographs, is giving away a free photography package that’s worth approximately $7,800 to a Bay Area registered nurse in honor of his mother.

Donors needed now, more than ever
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The YMCA used15 locations to help out with this critical need, but they still need more donors.

Bay Area YMCA’s team up with OneBlood to save lives

Fifteen Bay Area YMCA's are hosting blood drives to help OneBlood meet its needs during the coronavirus pandemic.

Knitters switch to sewing to make PPE for frontline workers

A group of knitters has geared up to protect front-line workers by supplying PPE. Their dedicated act of service is what's right with Tampa Bay.

PPE made with love by Bay Area knitters
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A group of knitters has geared up to protect front-line workers by supplying PPE.?Their dedicated act of service is what's right with Tampa Bay.

Bay Area business uses government payroll protection funds to pay it forward

Academy Prep Head of School L' Tanya Evans is glad to see business owner Linda Manci and her crew working in the school's vegetable garden. 

Payroll protection loan helps group pay it forward
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Academy Prep Head of School L' Tanya Evans is glad to see business owner Linda Manci and her crew working in the school's vegetable garden.?

Seamstresses make nearly 10,000 masks for Bay Area healthcare workers

There's less of a need for masks for front line workers thanks to a community of Tampa Bay sewers. This tight-knit group is what's right with Tampa Bay.

Mask-making operation produces 9,000 for TGH
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There's less of a need for masks for front line workers thanks to a community of Tampa Bay sewers. This tight-knit group is what's right with Tampa Bay. Sewing is what Carmen Wilson enjoys doing. She is the owner of GiGi Fabric in Brandon.

Meals on Wheels for Kids feeding 500 in Pinellas County

An organization is leading the charge to get food to children in need. Their extra effort to deliver meals to families is what's right with Tampa Bay.

Student shows thanks for Publix during pandemic

Small words can sometimes have a big impact. Just ask 14-year-old Sadie Patrick. The high school student has turned a school project into an act of kindness.

Publix returns thanks to Tampa student
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Small words can sometimes have a big impact. Just ask 14-year-old Sadie Patrick. The high school student has turned a school project into an act of kindness.

Girls, essential workers helped by non-profit
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The program is free for parents thanks to donors like St. Petersburg College Environmental Student Club member Nicole Strauss. ?

Face mask extenders made for healthcare workers
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Susan Cooney and her eight-year-old daughter Bella happily make crocheted face mask extenders for healthcare workers.?

Photo contest supports Bay Area small businesses

A Tampa agency is using social media to shine a bright light on small businesses in the community, through a photo contest called My Shining Moment TPA.

Hashtag quarantine memories with MyShiningMomentTPA
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A Tampa agency is using social media to shine a bright light on small businesses in the community, through a photo contest called My Shining Moment?TPA.