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The Storms of Life

Rising up in the face of difficulty.A remarkable, 150-year-old red oak tree near the entrance of a Michigan university had...

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“We’d lost hope”

Alexia and her two children were walking a tough road.Every day was a struggle — trying to better their life. But they were...

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Avoiding Family Heartache

When an EF-2 tornado hit a small town outside Omaha, the 120-mile winds destroyed the home of Mr. Robin Stoll. He had been working...

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A Breath of Fresh Air: Mom of 5 finds hope at SabalPlace

Last year was rough for hardworking single mom Brianna. Putting in overtime to provide for her five children proved to be challenging....

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A heart of generosity

Lily believes in the power of sharing, even when times are tough. She's not been able to provide food for herself, but had the...

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Single dad finds hope after COVID-19

For Will, 2020 was a perfect storm. Battered by a life-threatening medical crisis for his newborn son, frightening financial loss,...

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SabalPlace offers expecting mom a safe, fresh start.

For expecting mom, Mia, the last straw was her kids witnessing the abuse she endured by her partner. With the violence growing...

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Nikki starts a new career and a new season of hope

When Nikki and her kids came to Metropolitan Ministries’ shelter, she knew she needed to find a way to provide for her family...

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Volunteers honored at Bridge Builders

Each year, Metropolitan Ministries awards the E. Earl Jeter Jr. Volunteer of the Year Award to volunteers who go above and beyond...

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      • Donations Drop-off / Pick-up
      • 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
    • Menu Column
      • Emergency Response
      • Food
      • Housing
      • Metro BrigAIDe
      • Family Support Services
      • Education
      • Social Enterprises
      • Pasco Support Centers
      • Job Training Programs
  • About Us
    • 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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      • Executive Leadership
      • 100% Accountability
      • Careers
      • Culture
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