Metropolitan Ministries to expand center's kitchen

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:31:00 GMT

HOLIDAY - Although a transitional housing project is on hold, Metropolitan Ministries plans to proceed on a $1 million kitchen expansion at its Pasco Outreach Center in Holiday.

Gov. Rick Scott recently vetoed a $1.3 million state grant that hurt the short-term prospects of building transitional housing, said Tim Marks, president of the Tampa-based Metropolitan Ministries. Read more>

Metropolitan Ministries Gives Back

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:23:00 GMT

There are lots of great organizations across Tampa Bay that do fantastic things to help make our communities better. Metropolitan Ministries helps to give back to the poor in our communities with food drive, community outreach programs and other community based services. Read more>

Metropolitan Ministries Grows, Adds 20 Jobs

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:20:00 GMT

Metropolitan Ministries plans to open the doors to MiraclePlace on North Florida Avenue in Tampa in August, and is expanding staff to accommodate growing outreach initiatives.

Listed as one of the Top Places to Work in 2013, the organization has increased its staff by 20 percent over the past year and is now adding 20 new client services team members, including social workers, resident services assistants, counselors and administration. Read more>

Metropolitan Ministries partners with Feed The Children to provide for needy families

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:21:00 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. - When you struggle to make ends meet, like Angie Hardy does, it's easy to find hope in two cardboard boxes.

"It means we're going to have food to eat, and I'm very appreciative that we were able to get it," she said.

Hardy is one of 400 families that applied for and received a 25-pound box of food and a box of personal care products. The event is part of Metropolitan Ministries' partnership with the global organization Feed The Children.

Read more: http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_tampa/metropolitan-ministries-partners-with-feed-the-children-to-provide-for-needy-families#ixzz2PbQvl7aL

'Lamplighters' brighten kids' faces through generosity

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:32:00 GMT

Tampa, Florida -- How would you like to check out the hottest trends in summer fashion while also helping kids?

On Thursday, April 4, from 6 - 10 p.m., "Lights, Fashion, Hope" is taking over Saks Fifth Avenue at Westshore Plaza to raise money for children's programs at Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House. View the story.

5 things you need to know happening in Florida on Monday, April 1

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:59:00 GMT

TAMPA - Here are five things you need to know happening in Florida on Monday, April 1.

(1) Food drive for Metropolitan Ministries - Read more>

Volunteers dishes out an Easter feast in Tampa

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:20:00 GMT

TAMPA (FOX 13) - Bright and early Sunday morning the kitchen at Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa was buzzing.

The hustle and bustle of volunteers preparing a colorful Easter feast captured the spirit of the day.

"We'll be helping almost 1,200 families with meals," said the organization's spokesman David Bledsoe. View the story>

Volunteers serve Easter lunch at Metropolitan Ministries

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 18:41:00 GMT

TAMPA — Tom Wood dished out helpings of ham and rice Sunday to families at Metropolitan Ministries for what is close to his 20th Easter in a row.

"Seconds are available," he told a volunteer server as he scooped up another helping of rice. "If they're still hungry, we'll give them more." Read more>

Metropolitan Ministries' Inside the Box celebrates first birthday

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:58:00 GMT

10NEWS - WTSP.COM

Tampa, Florida -- A downtown Tampa café celebrated its first birthday Monday by providing more than 80,000 meals for people in need.

It's a simple concept developed by Metropolitan Ministries executive chef Cliff Barsi -- a meal for you, a meal for them. For every lunch you buy, you are feeding one needy person in the community, that combined with gourmet lunches, has made Metropolitan Ministries' Inside the Box Café a huge success. View more>

Bullet don't stop a woman training for the Gasparilla 5K

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 08:26:00 GMT

TAMPA BAY TIMES

It has been almost five years since Jessica Myrick was shot three times, one bullet skimming by her heart and piercing her lungs.

Sometimes when she runs, her chest feels tight, as if it hasn't opened all the way back up, she said.

But Myrick, now 23, keeps pushing herself a little farther. She plans to run the Gasparilla Distance Classic 5K with several other residents of Metropolitan Ministries, where she has lived since June. read more>

Future homeless shelter gets $100K boost

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:37:00 GMT

HOLIDAY --

Metropolitan Ministries' plans for a homeless shelter in Pasco County got a boost Thursday when Generations Christian Church pledged $100,000 for the cause.

Church leaders donated a $50,000 check Thursday morning that will help pay for renovations to the kitchen facilities at the charity's outreach center on U.S. 19 and the new residential program.

"It's not an emergency shelter," said the Rev. Dan Campbell, director of development for Metropolitan Ministries' Pasco mission. "It's a transitional program that will help families move from homelessness to self-sufficiency. It will be the first in Pasco County." Read more>

Enjoy these 25 new — and affordable — Tampa Bay area restaurants

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:32:00 GMT

By Laura Reiley, Times Food Critic
Laura ReileyTampa Bay Times In Print: Thursday, January 17, 2013

The Tampa Bay food scene heated up in 2012, with lots of national trends finding purchase locally. But get this: None of it was fine dining. Newcomers showed innovation and dynamism, but the lion's share were wallet-friendly, everyday kinds of places. Here are our favorite 2012 debuts. Read more>

Metropolitan Ministries brings holiday cheer to needy families

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:27:00 GMT

TAMPA -- Bay News 9

Dozens of volunteers at Metropolitan Ministries helped to make Christmas a little brighter for dozens of families who call the center home. Read more>

Metropolitan Ministries brings Christmas cheer

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 22:44:00 GMT

TAMPA (FOX 13) -

Drug stores, the malls -- it was busy everywhere today.

But there is perhaps no place busier than Metropolitan Ministries. They had a Christmas Eve service for families who live there, and Christmas Eve dinner afterward.

But Metro Ministries is not just for residents, it is for anyone who needs help, and that was pretty evident throughout the day. Just as quickly as donations came in the front door, they exited out the back. View story>

Metropolitan Ministries seeks holiday help after record low donations

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Tampa, Florida -- 10 News

The shelves are a little emptier than normal at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent, which provides toys and food to families in need. This year, the organization runs the risk of having to turn away hundreds of families. View more>

Still time to hlep Metopolitan Ministries make Christmas bring for Tampa's needy

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:33:00 GMT

Tampa, FL - ABC Action News

It has become as much a part of Christmas in Tampa as lights strung in Palms… this annual gathering of volunteers by the dozen… amongst the tons of toys and aisles full of food… as Metropolitan Ministries does its best to ensure a happy Christmas for some 26 thousand plus people who might not be able to -- for whatever reason -- afford to carry on their own personal holiday plans.

Read more: http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_hillsborough/still-time-to-help-metropolitan-ministries-make-christmas-bright-for-tampas-needy#ixzz2GGMsVMiR

Metropolitan Ministries CEO says helping needy is his calling

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 08:27:00 GMT

“Regardless of what title I hold, my heart, passion and vision will always be a part of Metropolitan Ministries as it serves the most vulnerable individuals in our community,” says Morris Hintzman, who now heads the group. Read more>

Metropolitan Ministries prepares Thanksgiving feast

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:54:00 GMT

Metropoolitan Minsitries prepares for Thanksgiving

Metropolitan Ministries celebrates Thanksgiving.

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:25:00 GMT

Hundreds of people enjoyed a Thanksgiving Day meal at Metropolitan Ministries, but a single mom down on her luck says the charity is giving her and her son a second chance. View more>

Metro Ministries plans expansion

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:14:00 GMT

TAMPA (FOX 13) -

With only two days before Thanksgiving, Metropolitan Ministries says some items are in short supply and donations are urgently needed.

They say they specifically need more turkeys, fruit and yams.

There are 2,200 families scheduled to pick up food in the next two days, and organizers say 300 new families signed up for help yesterday alone.

Metro Ministries President Tim Marks says donations are down from last year by 100,000 pounds.

"We're going out and buying what we can but if people can come out alongside us and help, it would be greatly appreciated," Marks said. View more>

Needy families get a helping hand for Thanksgiving

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:03:00 GMT

Like thousands of people across the Tampa region, Cheryl Hunt will start preparing for her family's Thanksgiving meal today.

They'll sit down tomorrow to turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole and Jell-O.

And they'll give thanks for the meal, which wouldn't have happened without the help of people they never met. Read more>

Fishermen haul in donations for needy

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:51:00 GMT

"Sink the Boat" was the theme for the Fishing for Hope food drive that brought in more than the expected 10,000 pounds of food. Joe Campagnola of Old Salt Fishing Foundation stacks donations for Metropolitan Ministries. Read more>

Fishing community pitches in on Metro Ministries food drive

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:46:00 GMT

TAMPA --

The "Fishing for Hope" food drive for the holiday season is underway in Tampa.

The Bay area's fishing community has come together this morning at Metropolitan Ministries' new holiday tent at 400 West Palm Avenue to show support for poor and homeless families.

The goal is to fill a boat with more than 10,000 pounds of food. Celebrity anglers Capt. Bill Miller, Mike Anderson and Bright House Sports Networks fishing analyst Glen Pla are on site until early this afternoon to greet supporters and collect donations. Learn more>

Metropolitan Ministries collecting food for holidays

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Metropolitan Ministries is in it's 40th year of collecting food for the needy over the holidays. View story>

Metropolitan Ministries preps for busiest time of year

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:07:00 GMT

TAMPA --

Thanksgiving is next week and the Christmas holiday season will arrive right after that.

Across the Bay area, thousands of struggling families are facing the holidays with little or no food on the table. The goal of Metropolitan Ministries is to change that.

The organization is opening its holiday tent on Thursday at 400 W. Palm Ave. in Tampa. The new tent location is a few blocks away from where it was last year.

Officials and volunteers are loading up the tent with goods for the area's needy families. Read more>

Ministries usher in season's blessings

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:03:00 GMT

Metropolitan Ministries volunteer Maria Shillinglaw, left, and employee Adriane Banchett gather food items for packaging at the ministries' new holiday tent at 400 W. Palm Ave. in Tampa. Community leaders gathered to bless the assistance efforts Thursday. Read more>

http://www2.tbo.com/news/news/2012/nov/08/ministries-usher-in-seasons-blessings-ar-559545/

Metropolitan Ministries 40 Years Drive

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Clear Channel radio stations will be broadcasting and collecting donations at the following locations on November 16th:

Tampa Bay Times Forum - 970WFLA & 620WDAE - 5am-12pm
Westfield Brandon - 93.3FLZ & 95.7 The Beat - 6am-10am
Westfield Citrus Park - Mix 100.7 & US 103.5 - 6am-10am
Westfield Countryside - 98ROCK - 6am-9am

The 40 Years Drive commemorates Metropolitan Ministries’ 40th anniversary to the greater Tampa community, and has a goal to collect 40,000 pounds of food and 4,000 toys

This tent brings people together

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:23:00 GMT

For years, the Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent in Tampa, Fl has been a beacon for families ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=56-dJcI7aQs

Holiday Food Drive

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 04:24:00 GMT

Metropolitan Ministries is preparing to help nearly 30,000 families this holiday season. - ABC News (Positively Tampa Bay)

Learn more>

Big tent near I-275 is for holiday donations

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:34:00 GMT

TAMPA HEIGHTS --

The holiday donation drop-off tent for Metropolitan Ministries -- a familiar sight along Florida Avenue every November and December -- has a new home. Read more>

Metropolitan Ministries Tent moves to new location

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:25:00 GMT

TBO.COM

Metropolitan Ministries is relocating their holiday tent from its Florida Avenue location to West Palm Avenue. View more>

Positively Tampa Bay: Taking Action Against DV - Community Partners

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:09:00 GMT

Metropolitan Ministries is among the army of local charities and advocacy groups helping victims of domestic violence. View the Video.

NFL's Steve Smith to Wash Feet, Give Shoes to Homeless at Safe Harbor

Sat, 08 Sep 2012 12:22:00 GMT

The Carolina Panthers wide receiver will wash feet and give shoes to 400 homeless people at the Pinellas Safe Harbor facility in Clearwater. Read more>

Your Vote 202: its the economy.

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:20:00 GMT

WGBH Specials Your Vote 2012: its the economy

The economy is examined, with field reporting from Florida. Details

Working families find hope in free cars

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:04:00 GMT

TAMPA (FOX 13) -

Where would you be without your car?

It might be something we take for granted, and this morning one group who knows about that reality has hope through a local charity.

More than a dozen needy families are getting back on the road because of Wheels of Success, which is providing them with donated vehicles. But it's not just a free giveaway, and that's what makes the program special.

You must be employed or referred by a social services organization, something like Metropolitan Ministries. If you are employed, you simply go online and fill out an application. View the Video>

Metropolitan Ministries helping to house the homeless

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 20:00:00 GMT

August 26, 2012 4:00 PM

The economic downturn and unemployment have left about 16,000 people in the Tampa, Florida, area homeless - one in five of them being children. But as Lee Cowan reports, public-private partnerships are doing something to help.

Tampa area has nation's highest homelessness rate

Pasco county businessman hopes donation can help reduce homelessness in Tampa Bay

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:06:00 GMT

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. - A Pasco County businessman is hopeful that a large donation he made to Metropolitan Ministries will affect positive change in the Tampa Bay area.

Scott Fink, who runs a car dealership in New Port Richey, and his wife Kathleen made the $100,000 donation in an effort to help Metropolitan Ministries create housing and a restaurant that will be open to the public. Read more>

ABC Action News - WFTS and MEtropolitan Ministries team up for Backpacks of Hope

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:45:00 GMT

ABC Action News teams up with Metropolitan Ministries program, “Backpacks of Hope”, with the mission of getting school supplies into the hands of kids who need them.

Stop by the WFTS studios to drop of your donation on Wednesday, August 15 between 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

The studios are located at 4045 North Himes Ave. in Tampa, Fla.

Get more detail and watch the video: http://www.abcactionnews.com/dpp/news/region_tampa/abc-action-news-joins-with-metropolitan-ministries-to-collect-school-supplies-for-kids-in-need#ixzz22xT7ekFz

Buc-Packs Help Students Get Back to School

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:20:00 GMT

Now in its 12th year, the Glazer Family Foundation's impactful "Buc-Packs for Back-to-School" program distributed backpacks full of supplies to 5,000 young students in need on Monday, serving more than 70 local organizations. Read more>

Metropolitan Ministries Backpacks of Hope Campaign

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:11:00 GMT

Metropolitan Ministries Backpacks of Hope Campaign video from WFTS Tampa - ABC Action News

Metropolitan Ministries Tampa: MiraclePlace expansion work begins

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:49:00 GMT

Tampa, Florida -- Construction is underway Monday on a huge expansion that could help a lot more of our neighbors in need.

Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa calls its major new addition MiraclePlace, and the first of the work crews building it got started Monday morning.

Margorie Matos said she never understood why people beg for money -- until it was her. View the video.

Written by: Grayson Kamm, 10 News

2012 Nonprofit of the Year winners honored

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:50:00 GMT

Winners were named and 37 finalists honored at the 2012 Nonprofit of the Year Awards luncheon on June 21 in Tampa, held by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Read more>

Bank's donation drive helps feed thousands of families

Sat, 09 Jun 2012 21:27:00 GMT

PINELLAS PARK --

Thousands of families across the Bay area won’t have to worry about hunger, at least for one day.

Fifth-Third Bank partnered with Metropolitan Ministries to feed 5,300 families through their “Fifth Third Feeding Families” campaign.

Families were able to shop from a number of items to help fill their pantries. Read more>

Homeless shelter set to expand

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:22:00 GMT

TAMPA (FOX 13) -

It was a small patch of dirt, roughly five feet long. But within a year, the dirt will be transformed into a miracle for Tampa families. View the Video

Metropolitan Ministries is expanding

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Mon, 14 May 2012

After 40 years of helping people in need, Metropolitan Ministries announced it is expanding. The project will help the the ministry double the number of people it can serve. Check out the video.

Metropolitan Ministries holds groundbreaking for "MiraclePlace" facility

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:48:00 GMT

Metropolitan Ministries holds groundbreaking for "MiraclePlace" facility

The organization's bold expansion will mean more resources for the homeless

Over the past few years local governments in the Tampa/Hillsborough County area haven't done much regarding the explosion of homeless people in the community, though that's now changing with the County's recent approval to allocate over $2 million to fund the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 24-unit affordable housing development located off of Fowler Avenue in the University area of North Tampa. Read more>

Kforce hosts Metropolitan Ministries Employment Bootcamp to teach people ...

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:12:00 GMT

WTSP 10 News
Richard Vasquez hopes this mock interview during Metropolitan Ministries Employment Bootcamp will help him land a new job. TAMPA, Fla. -- More Americans are getting back to work. The latest jobs numbers show more than 142 million Americans at work in ... Read more> Kforce hosts Metropolitan Ministries story

Metropolitan Ministries' jobs boot camp helps many applicants land work

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:41:00 GMT

Tampabay.com
Highlight your current volunteer experience answering phones, typing, and helping Metropolitan Ministries visitors, she told Falk.

Local chef helps people in need

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Local chef helps people in need - Check out the video

Metropolitan Ministries in need of donations

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:29:17 GMT

Watch Metropolitan Ministries in need of donations in the Tampa Bay Online Video. ... WFLA - News Channel 8 The Tampa Tribune Centro · HOME · NEWS ...
video.tbo.com/.../metropolitan-ministries-in-need-of-donations...

Metropolitan Ministries says Tampa Bay Lightning's Jeff Vinik is a 'game changer'

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:35:14 GMT

"We think he's a game changer," Marks said. "We haven't heard a lot of hopeful messages. But when you hear what (Vinik) says and see what he does, how can you not feel good about Tampa Bay

Pasco ministry helps through food donations

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:31:00 GMT

At the Pasco County Metro Ministries in Holiday, Thanksgiving decorations adorn the shelves where those in need are able to get the ingredients to create a traditional Thanksgiving dinner

Lightning Players and Staff Volunteer at Metropoltian Ministries

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:54:56 GMT

Lightning players and staff volunteer at Metropolitan Ministries on November 21, 2011.

11/22/2011 1:57 Mins

Children create Pictures of Hope

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:47:57 GMT

http://www.wtsp.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=221944

Helping Raise Money for Metropolitan Ministries

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:13:00 GMT

Metropolitan Ministries Named Best NonProfit in 2011 Reader's Choice Poll

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:42:26 GMT

Metropolitan Ministries Named Best NonProfit in 2011

9/28/2011

Source: Creative Loafing

http://www.ceotampa.com/news-article.aspx?PRId=287

Metropollitan Ministries was named "Best NonProfit" in a recent "Best of the Bay 2011" Reader's Poll. The 2011 Readers’ Poll broke all previous voting records, drawing 283,174 votes — 100,000 more than last year. Best City, a brand new category this year, was the biggest vote-getter and the closest race of all, pulling in more than 7,000 votes total. Tampa eked out a victory over St. Pete by a margin of just 122 votes. But cheer up, Pinellas; you won Best County.

Food truck rally draws hungry fans

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:51:03 GMT

Food truck rally draws hungry fans
Tbo.com
By KEVIN WIATROWSKI | The Tampa Tribune Lines were long and the sun was hot. ... Some of the proceeds will benefit Metropolitan Ministries, which serves the ...

Bay Area families struggle with poverty

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:50:49 GMT

Bay Area families struggle with poverty: MyFoxTAMPABAY.com

TAMPA - The ranks of the nation's poor have swelled to a record 46.2 million -- nearly 1 in 6 Americans -- as the prolonged pain of the recession leaves millions still struggling and out of work. Read more>>>

When it comes to teeth, pay now or pay more later

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:54:48 GMT

By MARY SHEDDEN | The Tampa Tribune
Published: September 08, 2011

The increase in people foregoing dental care led Diez this summer to offer a $39 dental cleaning with a free oral exam and X-rays. He then donated all the proceeds from the deal to Tampa's Metropolitan Ministries.

A community garden grows in Tampa Heights

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:25:50 GMT

By KATHY STEELE | The Tampa Tribune
Published: September 07, 2011

A community garden grows in Tampa Heights
Tbo.com
... Tampa Junior Civic Association, Metropolitan Ministries and the Mayor's Youth Corps. Among those attending the community garden's grand opening were: ...

Tampa church reaches out to homeless

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:17:43 GMT

By MICHELLE BEARDEN | The Tampa Tribune
Published: September 05, 2011

TAMPA --

It's a mix of the haves and have-nots Sunday mornings at Hyde Park United Methodist Church.

As well-dressed members park their SUVs, BMWs and late-model Toyotas in the lot before the 8:30 a.m. service, they exchange greetings with men and women in thrift-store castoffs, lugging their worldly belongings in garbage bags and backpacks. Some walk; others lean their old bicycles up against the curb by the church. Read More>>>

Report: 17 million children in US go hungry

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:25:00 GMT

Report: 17 million children in U.S. go hungry: MyFoxTAMPABAY.com

MyFox Tampa Bay
Until 7-year-old Josiah's mom got into a program at Metropolitan Ministries, Josiah, his mom and three other children went to bed hungry every night. ...

Positively Tampa Bay: Metropolitan Ministries - ABC ACTION NEWS

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:34:00 GMT

Metropolitan Ministries' Back Packs campaign for Back to School. Hillsborough Education Foundation and Metropolitan Ministries have joined forces to help more than 5000 local kids get ready for school!

Pasco's Joining Hands merges with Tampa's Metropolitan Ministries to help the poor

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:04:57 GMT

St. Pete Times Friday Edition
HOLIDAY — In January 2009, a group of 40 parishioners at a dying Methodist church in a poor neighborhood decided to do something remarkable:

The parishioners voted to close the church's doors and reopen as a charity focused on helping the poor and homeless of Pasco County.

In the short time since then, Joining Hands Community Mission Inc. has created such a good reputation that Metropolitan Ministries — the vast charitable network based in Tampa — decided it wanted to be part of it. On July 1, the two nonprofit organizations merged to become one agency. Read More>

Metropolitan Ministries and AT&T help teach kids about cyber safety

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:43:00 GMT

Part of AT&T area manager Paula Mateo’s job is to promote the use of computer technology among young people. But the Tallahassee mom thought it might be good to show kids about cyber safety as well. Read More

Outstanding Non-Profit Organization Award

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:07:00 GMT

Congratulations!

On Friday night, June 10, Joining Hands Community Mission received the 2011 Outstanding Non-Profit Organization Award at the 67th Annual West Pasco Chamber of Commerce Banquet.

A day to help those in need

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:15:21 GMT

The first was held in Zephyrhills and Thursday's was held at Joining Hands Community Mission/Metropolitan Ministries, 3214 US 19. ... Read more>

Metro Ministries to help feed Pinellas homeless | Community Spirit ...

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:13:02 GMT

Clearwater, FL -- Metropolitan Ministries is teaming up with Pinellas Safe Harbor to feed more of the Bay area's homeless. The Tampa-based non-profit will ...
safetyharbor.wtsp.com/news/community-spirit/.../61658

Job seekers go through bootcamp

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:11:19 GMT

MyFox Tampa Bay

The Metropolitan Ministries second annual employment bootcamp ends today, and the group is hoping to be stronger after going through it. ... View Video

Metro Ministries to help feed Pinellas homeless

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:09:34 GMT

10 Connects

Clearwater, FL -- Metropolitan Ministries is teaming up with Pinellas Safe Harbor to feed more of the Bay area's homeless. The Tampa-based non-profit will ... Read more>

Ministries' job boot camp is hire education

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:05:18 GMT

Tbo.com

She's one of 15 Metropolitan Ministries' clients participating in the organization's ... Josie Ballard, employment coordinator at Metropolitan Ministries, Read more>

Met Ministries offers annual employment boot camp

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:03:13 GMT

Tbo.com
By CHIP OSOWSKI | News Channel 8 She's one of 15 Metropolitan Ministries' clients participating in the organization's second annual Employee Bootcamp Story . . .

Partnership to feed the needy

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:58:55 GMT

Partnership to feed the needy
MyFox Tampa Bay
PETERSBURG - Tampa-based Metropolitan Ministries is now providing 2000 meals a week ... Metropolitan Ministries has pledged 400 meals, five nights a week. ...

MyFox Tampa Bay

Homeless children learn ballet and life lessons

Fri, 20 May 2011 13:40:52 GMT

Action 10 News - Homeless children are taught music, modern dance and ballet through an outreach program from the Patel Conservatory at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and Metropolitan Ministries. View the video.

Dishing out good will on Easter Sunday

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:47:00 GMT

Metropolitan Ministries' staff and volunteers dished out more than one thousand ... Read more>

Metropolitan Ministries serves Easter meals

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:52:00 GMT

TBO.COM Marqus Planas, 1, his mom Zenaida Rivera and sister Inez Planas, 2, and others enjoy an Easter meal Sunday at Metropolitan Ministries site on Florida Avenue ... Read more>

Metro Ministries opens clothing store

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:53:00 GMT

TAMPA - Shopping for much-needed items just became a little easier for those less fortunate in the Bay Area.

Tod Leiweke: Go the extra mile

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:44:33 GMT

Tampa Bay Business Journal - Executive Profile of Tod Leiweke
Title and company: Chief executive officer, Tampa Bay Lightning /St. Pete Times Forum

Metro Ministries Now Catering

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:19:22 GMT

Read the story and see the video of Inside the Box Catering on FOX 13.

College dropout, abandoned mom turning life around with help from Metropolitan Ministri

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:14:56 GMT

Akiena Westbrooks persevered despite life's struggle. Read her story in the St. Petersburg Times.

Lightning Press Conference held at Metropolitan Ministries

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:16:47 GMT

Lightning Press Conference held at Metropolitan Ministries today announced that Jeff and Penny Vinik will donate over $10 Million to Tampa Bay through Lightning Foundation.

Tampa Bay Lightning owners unveil new uniform, new logo, long-term ...

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:53:00 GMT

Tampabay.com
Today, the team will announce a substantial financial commitment to Metropolitan Ministries. On Wednesday, it will reveal more plans for an estimated $40 ...

BUCS Rookies become Holiday Volunteers at Metropolitan Ministries

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:22:00 GMT

A visit to the Metropolitan Ministries' Holiday Center on Tuesday allowed 16 Buccaneer newcomers a chance to give back to the less fortunate in the Bay area community and to give thanks for the opportunities in their lives.

Charity Expands for the Holiday in Brandon

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:18:00 GMT

Brandon Times - Charity Expands for the Holiday

Metropolitan Ministries open for donations

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:15:00 GMT

TAMPA - Metropolitan Ministries has started collecting non-perishable food items , turkeys and toys for the Ministries' annual holiday assistance program. ...
www.abcactionnews.com/.../metropolitan-ministries-open-for-...

Metropolitan Ministries collecting donations at holiday centers

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:11:00 GMT

Tbo.com
"We feel confident in this community," Ana Mendes, Metropolitan Ministries coordinator of community relations, said this morning. ...

Help FOX 13 & Sweetbay 'box out' hunger

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:07:00 GMT

MyFox Tampa Bay
(formerly “America's Second Harvest”). All of the food will stay in our community and be given to local food banks including Metropolitan Ministries

Employment Boot Camp at Metropolitan Ministries

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Metropolitan Ministries is teaching some tough lessons this week: five intense days of learning how to land a job with their Employment Bootcamp. Check out the story on MYFOX Tampabay.

Metropolitan Ministries helping residents with job search

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:12:00 GMT

Metropolitan Ministries is teaching some tough lessons this week: five intense days of learning how to land a job with their Employment Bootcamp. Check out the story on MYFOX Tampabay.

Harlem Globetrotters Spread Happiness at Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:34:00 GMT

Fox 13's Charlie Belcher shows off his basketball skills with the Harlem Globetrotters at the Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School - See the video

Joining Hands prepares 150 children for school

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:38:00 GMT

Those who made Kids Camp possible got their payoff in the form of happy young faces as the camp concluded with 150 campers and their siblings getting backpacks loaded with school supplies. The backpacks were from the Backpacks of Hope of Metropolitan Ministries.

The Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School receives prize from Howard Johnson's "Give Happy Challenge"

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:36:00 GMT

We are excited to share that The Metropolitan Ministries Partnership School received their prize from Howard Johnson's "Give Happy Challenge" winning $15,000 and a visit from the Harlem Globetrotters. Many of you and countless members of our community helped us achieve this award by participating in the public online vote. The Partnership School Staff extends their deepest gratitude for each of you who helped the school achieve this recognition.

Fill Backpacks for Families in Need

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:39:00 GMT

Metropolitan Ministries Backpacks of Hope project is doling out a total of 5 thousand backpacks filled with supplies to families in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties.

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