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Emergency Impact Fund

Rising temps along with rising housing costs are making it a very challenging summer for families in the Tampa Bay area. Help provide cool shelter, water, food, and life-changing services to help those who are suffering on the streets.

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Inspiring hope in Tampa Bay

We offer comprehensive services for at-risk and homeless families in underserved and impoverished communities.

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4,062,622 meals

served to hungry neighbors
in the last year

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56,944 nights

of safe shelter for children and their parents in the last year

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95,717 families

helped through our family support centers in the last year

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Do you need help?

If you need access to food, shelter, financial assistance, or more, we’re here to support you.

We collaborate with 65 neighborhood partners to serve families in need throughout Tampa Bay.

  • Hillsborough County
  • Pinellas County
  • Hernando County
  • Manatee County
  • Polk County
  • Pasco County
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You can make a direct impact

People with no safety net are scared, hungry, homeless and hurting. Together, we can provide immediate help and set them up for future success.

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Local families continue to face more hardship than ever. Join a community of monthly donors that ensures they don’t get left behind — all year round.

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A charity you can trust

We value making a direct community impact and providing transparency to our donors. President and CEO Tim Marks explains our commitment to you.

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