Led by Community
Listening well means truly hearing the lived experience of those in our community. Community voices underscore what’s not working well, highlight where solutions are already underway, and shape meaningful action.
Current PartnersFocused on Race
Race is the biggest variable in health differences among residents in Pinellas County. Health equity is inseparable from racial equity so to build a healthier community, race must be at the forefront of our efforts and solutions.
Why Race MattersFueling for Change
The Foundation strategically invests money towards racial equity initiatives and fuels community through relationships, connections to support networks, research and data, access to technology, and physical space.
Take Action TogetherDriven By Data
Problems are put into perspective by data. Equity data and analysis help illustrate the scale and impact of issues, can point to new connections, and ensure the solutions we invest in are doing the work they promised to do.
View Local ImpactA Vision of Equity
Equitable regions—where everyone in the community is able to live a long, healthy life—are more prosperous, and experience stronger, more sustained growth. By investing in equity, Pinellas County helps build a more stable, resilient community that is more likely to experience lasting social and economic success.
2023 Annual Report
The year 2023 marked an exciting new chapter in our history as we identified our 2023 and 2024 priority focus areas, deepened our impact with a post-pandemic return to full staffing and new leadership, strengthened key partnerships, and expanded touchpoints for community engagement and collaboration. Read the full report to learn more about our work to advance health and empower equity in the South St. Petersburg community we’re proud to call home.
Read the Full Report
Looking Back to Move Forward
Today’s social change advocates can learn a great deal from stories about people who have previously stood together to challenge the status quo and fight for equity. This evolving project serves as an entry point for education, understanding, and further exploration into the history and opportunity for social change in Pinellas County.
Explore the history site
Recent Highlights
Funded Partner Spotlight: She Wins Totally
Lifelong St. Petersburg resident Kenyatta Rucker launched her nonprofit four years ago, after helping people informally for years before that. She Wins Totally received a $10,000 capacity-building grant from the Foundation and Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. Tell us a little about your nonprofit: It’s named She Wins Totally because she never gives up. We started […]
Speakers Who Inspire: Author Linda Villarosa to Discuss the Link Between Health and Racism Dec. 10th
New York Times Magazine writer and Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Linda Villarosa will discuss the hidden toll of takes on individual and community health at this free event Dec. 10th (St. Petersburg, Florida) – Join us for an extraordinary evening December 10th with acclaimed journalist and author Linda Villarosa, a contributor to the New York […]
Their Stories, Our Voices Youth Griot Program
The application for our Youth Griot Program is now open! Calling all high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors: Do you like telling stories? Do you care about local Black history? Do you live or attend school in St. Petersburg? Do you want to strengthen your communication skills and earn a $1,000 stipend in the process? […]
