Stories “Metro Gave Me Hope.”Julia’s family went through a nightmare of separation and uncertainty. But now, thanks to you, they’re reunited and safe. A... Read Full Story
Stories “I was Drinking to Die.”JoAnne’s life went completely off the rails. But today, thanks to YOU, she is living with genuine hope! JoAnne seemed to have... Read Full Story
Press Metropolitan Ministries Partners with NALC for 30th Annual Stamp Out Hunger® Food DriveTampa, Fla. – The Stamp Out Hunger® food drive returns this spring on Saturday, May 14, 2022, and for the fifth year in a... Read Full Story
PressVideos Rising Tampa Bay Rent Costs Leaving People HomelessTAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Rising rent prices are forcing long-time Tampa Bay residents out of their homes. One of those residents,... Read Full Story
Press 10 Voices From the Front Lines of Tampa Bay’s Housing Boom“It’s almost like Floridians can no longer afford to live in Florida. That weighs on me.”Metro’s Prosperity Center... Read Full Story
Stories Still Trying and FightingWhen a car accident, job loss, and homelessness threatened to destroy Sharmaine’s life, you helped her rebuild. Sharmaine never... Read Full Story
Stories Thanks to You, Nikki Found Safety, Stability, and a New CareerThe programs and services you provide mean a fresh start for struggling families in Tampa BayNikki left her marriage when... Read Full Story
StoriesVideos Madelyn’s Story | Bridge BuildersAs a pregnant and single mom of a teenage daughter, fleeing the abusive father of her soon-to-be-born child with nowhere to go, Madelyn’s world was falling apart. Read Full Story
PressVideos Tampa Kids Attend Musical Theater Spring Break CampTAMPA, Fla. - A great partnership between the Straz Center and Metropolitan Ministries is now underway. We've teamed up this... Read Full Story