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Organization Spotlight

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Food Not Bombs

A couple weeks ago we shared about the efforts of Tampa Bay Mutual Aid to support those affected by Hurricane Ian. Alongside them, standing in solidarity, was another organization, called Food Not Bombs. Food Not Bombs is "trying to inspire the public to participate in changing society and focus

Mutual Aid Disaster Relief

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Mutual Aid Disaster Relief

Organization Spotlight Mutual Aid Disaster Relief is a grassroots disaster relief network based on the principles of solidarity, mutual aid, and autonomous direct action. They are a national group that supports affinity groups made up of every day citizens, one of which is right here in the Tampa Bay, dubbed

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Locally Grown

Locally Grown is an organization just beginning on the Tampa scene. Founded by two women nutritionists local to Tampa that have been working in the school system for the duration of their career , they are working to maximize the regional food system locally. What is Farm to School and how

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Uptown Eagles

Organizational Spotlight Football & Cheerleading Program The best example of community that I have ever witnessed is on Tuesday and Thursday nights at Harvest Hope Park, when the Uptown Eagles are mid practice. Here you will find, families, children of all ages, dedicated coaches, and community members, coming together over

Tampa Family Health Centers

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Tampa Family Health Centers

Tampa Family Health Centers is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization based in Hillsborough county. The organization is among the largest federally qualified health centers (FQHC) in the state of Florida. TFHC is dedicated to providing high quality, accessible, and inclusive health care to Hillsborough county. "We promote a

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TampaWell

Organization Spotlight TampaWell is an initiative that was established by Tampa General hospital in collaboration with the City of Tampa. They have provided our community with a revolutionary health and wellness project that is striving to propel our city into being a preliminary destination in the nation for healthcare access

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360 Eats

Organization Spotlight While traveling abroad in 2015, Cameron Macleish continually witnessed the omnipresence of grocery store dumpsters brimming with copious amounts of untouched nutritious food. Macleish found himself suddenly aware of the brutal truth that companies were sending wholesome foods to landfills rather than supplying it to the ever-growing food

Pink Queen Foundation

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Pink Queen Foundation

Organization Spotlight "1.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer every year." The Pink Queen Foundation was established in 2016 by Tenecia Sproull, to support those battling with cancer throughout their journey by providing financial, emotional, and spiritual resources. Sproull, a cancer survivor herself, found her passion for

Tampa Bay Harvest

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Tampa Bay Harvest

Organization Spotlight Established in 1989, Tampa Bay harvest is one of the longest running nonprofits in the Tampa area that operates to address food insecurity. "we originated from the humble efforts of a few incredibly dedicated neighbors who wanted to help people in our community who were struggling to

JGHC Community Garden

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JGHC Community Garden

Organization Spotlight The JGHC community garden was founded in the late summer of 2021, and has since been utilized by USF students and faculty to build a stronger and more united community. The goal of the JGHC Community Garden is to create a welcoming, shared space where students connect both

Engineers Without Borders

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Engineers Without Borders

Organization Spotlight Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is an organization that strives to empower communities by meeting basic human needs through the implementation of various engineering projects. EWB collaborates with volunteers and underserved communities to create sustainable infrastructure that addresses needs such as water sanitation, healthcare access, health literacy, and education.

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Camp Kesem USF

Organization Spotlight Camp Kesem at the University of South Florida is an organization that works to provide a summer camp program for children who have been affected by a parent's cancer or terminal illness. Camp Kesem's mission is to provide support for children who's

Tampa Bay Street Medicine

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Tampa Bay Street Medicine

Tampa Bay Street Medicine (TBSM) [https://health.usf.edu/medicine/studentorgs/tbsm]is a student organization at USF Health dedicated to improving the health of vulnerable populations in our community. Through outreach on the streets and in local shelters, and via TBSM-run free clinics, they provide medical care, education, and

WellFed Community

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WellFed Community

Organization Spotlight Food is physically necessary, socially and culturally central, and food insecurity is a fundamental threat with existential consequences. Food is power, and food security is a path to communal resilience. WellFed Community is a service provider for all things food. An initiative of the Well, WellFed implements a

WellBuilt Bikes

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WellBuilt Bikes

Bicycle ownership is a tool that serves as a bridge to independence, employment, community-involvement and physical health for those who do not have the option to own a vehicle. WellBuilt Bikes, a local bike shop, began meeting the transportation needs of homeless, low-income, and precariously housed community members in 2014