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Still Trying and Fighting

When a car accident, job loss, and homelessness threatened to destroy Sharmaine’s life, you helped her rebuild. Sharmaine never...

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Thanks to You, Nikki Found Safety, Stability, and a New Career

The programs and services you provide mean a fresh start for struggling families in Tampa BayNikki left her marriage when...

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Madelyn’s Story | Bridge Builders

As a kid, Vincent had a dream to be a doctor. But when his family was forced to endure a period of homelessness, all hope of that dream seemed to be lost. After searching, his family came across Metropolitan Ministries and was able to receive the help they needed to recover and become self-sufficient again. Watch his story of hope and see how YOU inspired hope for someone who needed it most.

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Vincent’s Story | Bridge Builders

As a kid, Vincent had a dream to be a doctor. But when his family was forced to endure a period of homelessness, all hope of that dream seemed to be lost. After searching, his family came across Metropolitan Ministries and was able to receive the help they needed to recover and become self-sufficient again. Watch his story of hope and see how YOU inspired hope for someone who needed it most.

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Joanne’s Story | Bridge Builders

Metro’s remarkable growth over the past five decades has taken us from a simple sandwich ministry started by 13 churches of different denominations to now care for hundreds of hurting families through programs and services in three counties.

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OUT OF OPTIONS: Maria’s Story

When Maria and her daughter experienced a series of setbacks, you helped them get back on their feet and find new hope.It’s...

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Joyce’s Story: “No longer a victim”

After years of enduring domestic violence, Joyce finally couldn’t take it anymore.Her husband had made their life a nightmare...

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The Spirit of Holiday Giving

Give gifts of hope and make Christmas wishes come true. This year, as you make your gift lists for family and friends, consider...

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For this family, HOPE started with a Thanksgiving meal

Still reeling from her job loss during the pandemic, this hardworking single mom is grateful for all you did to help make her...

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      • Volunteer
      • Drop Off Donations
      • Host A Drive
      • Metro Immersion
  • Our Work
    • Food DonationWe get more requests for food than any other service. Serving 75,000 meals a month takes a lot of support.Explore the Ways to Help
    • Menu Column
      • Food
      • Housing
      • Metro BrigAIDe
      • Family Support
      • Education
      • Social Enterprises
      • Pasco
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    • Work With UsIf you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women and children in your community, we may have a job for you.Current Openings
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      • Culture
      • Careers
      • Leadership
      • Impact Report
      • Accountability
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