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Spread Hope with the Empty Plate Challenge

In my 12 years at Metro, I’ve seen over and over how generous Tampa Bay is.Today, I hope you’ll find it in your heart...

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Making Life Count

Don't let fear strike you down.Moments after take-off from La Guardia Airport on January 15, 2009, a US Airways flight collided...

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Making dreams come true

When Isabel came to Tampa Bay with her two young daughters, she was near rock bottom.They’d lost their home and all...

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Teaming Up to Face Hunger

Sometimes it takes a small first step to create a wave of positive change.The Yerrid Foundation made a generous donation...

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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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      • Host A Drive
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      • Florida Strong Families Tax Credit
      • Donor-Advised Fund
      • Metropolitan Ministries Foundation
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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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