Stories Pregnant, alone, and in desperate need of a miracle Cerria’s husband abandoned her when she was seven months pregnant. Part of her was glad he was finally out of her life. He’d... Read Full Story
Press JPMorgan Chase invests $400,000 in Metropolitan Ministries to address affordable housing needs in Tampa Bay Three-year commitment will help build 112 new affordable housing units JPMorgan Chase & Co. is investing $400,000 in... Read Full Story
Stories “For the first time in forever, I have hope” When Caryn and her kids came to our Tampa campus last week, they were about to give up hope. They've been homeless for a while... Read Full Story
Press Health and Wellness Partner Highlight: The St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Mobile Medical Clinic The St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Mobile Medical Clinic bus has graciously partnered with us to bring medical care right... Read Full Story
Stories I Have No Place to Go I was walking through Metropolitan Ministries’ parking lot on a Tuesday morning last year when I spotted Brenda trying to hide... Read Full Story
Stories One Accident Away from Homelessness Breaking down stereotypes about homelessness and providing insight into how someone ends up in a bad situation allows for better... Read Full Story
Stories Living in a U-Haul with an Infant Carla is like many young mothers who come to Metropolitan Ministries – anxious and fearful, but also determined to do whatever... Read Full Story
Stories Viviendo en una camioneta de U-Haul con una niña Carla es como muchas de las jóvenes madres que vienen a Metropolitan Ministries… ansiosas y temerosas, pero dispuestas a hacer... Read Full Story
Stories It’s always Hurricane Season if you’re Homeless The first major hurricane I ever experienced was in 2004. My family and I had just moved to Melbourne, FL from Tampa, and we were... Read Full Story
