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All she needed was a hand up

Sara calls her story “a cautionary tale.” She says, “I was uppermiddle class. I had no problems. I went from that to nothing.”...

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New partnership helps Tampa Bay area families get diapers

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A new partnership between the Junior League of Tampa and Metropolitan Ministries will help get more...

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Hope, given monthly

When you give monthly through Hope Force, you directly impact the lives of families we serve every day.

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Motivated to move ahead

Thirty-five years old and the mother of two young daughters, Nicole was making ends meet by working as a server at a restaurant....

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An update on our COVID-19 emergency response

Many families, especially those that are already living on the edge, have seen their incomes evaporate.

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Tampa Bay families receive hope during COVID-19 crisis

The effects of the pandemic are still being felt. We continue to serve thousands of families asking for help that were previously getting by.

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Stories of Hope

Hope—it’s what families who come to Metropolitan Ministries during their greatest time of need experience. Along the way, we heard inspiring stories of perseverance, dignity, and gratitude.

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We believe in the power of love

We've seen the power of love at Metropolitan Ministries.

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Well on her way

Like a growing number of women with children who seek refuge at Metropolitan Ministries, Regina was fleeing domestic violence....

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      • Host A Drive
      • Corporate Partnerships
      • Florida Strong Families Tax Credit
      • Donor-Advised Fund
      • Metropolitan Ministries Foundation
      • Leave a Legacy
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    • 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
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      • Emergency Response
      • Food
      • Housing
      • Metro BrigAIDe
      • Family Support Services
      • Education
      • Social Enterprises
      • Pasco Support Centers
      • Job Training Programs
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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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      • 100% Accountability
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