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FEATURED on FOX NEWS 13: Metro Min and Blue Star Families providing Boxes of Hope to military families

Military spouses experience unemployment and underemployment nearly four times the national rate. With rent increases and inflation,...

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From Alcohol Addiction to Working at Metro: Barbara’s Story

For years, whenever life became unbearable, Barbara leaned on alcohol. And each time, drinking only added a new layer of misery...

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FEATURED on BAY NEWS 9: Metropolitan Ministries expands services in St. Petersburg

BY TREVOR PETTIFORD TAMPA PUBLISHED 2:13 PM ET FEB. 27, 2023While many residents may not know who they are,...

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Terrified and Alone: Ashley and her daughter

Ashley and her daughter were homeless, terrified, and alone. Then you helped them build a stable life. Ashley came to the Ministries...

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Restored hope: Karla’s story

One year ago, Karla and her family lost their home due to rent increases. Karla had no idea where to turn or what to do next....

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FEATURED ON ABC Action News: Hillsborough’s Pathways to Hope to help students at risk of homelessness

We are very excited to announce that the #PathwaysToHope program in partnership with the Children's Board of Hillsborough County...

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Beating the odds: Mary and Avangelea’s story

The odds were stacked against Mary and her daughter, Avangelea, when they first came to Metropolitan Ministries. Not only was...

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Tim Marks’ insights on ‘Behind the Numbers: Latest Analysis on Florida’s Childhood Poverty

We recently implemented our NeighborHOPE Project which addresses poverty in underserved communities here in Tampa Bay.You...

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FEATURED ON FOX13: Having a merry Christmas was a triumph for struggling families, thanks to Metropolitan Ministries

By Regina Gonzalez TAMPA, Fla. - More than a hundred families got a warm place to stay, a warm meal and Christmas gifts on...

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      • Donations Drop-off / Pick-up
      • Host A Drive
      • Corporate Partnerships
      • 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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      • Food
      • Housing
      • Metro BrigAIDe
      • Family Support Services
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      • 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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      • Careers
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      • Accountability
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