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 MattersFunding for Change
Together with our partners, the Foundation strategically invests its grantmaking funds and resources in community-driven initiatives that change systems and advance racially equitable health outcomes in South St. Petersburg.
Our GrantmakingDriven 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 ResearchA 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
South St. Pete Health Equity Profile Released
For Immediate Release Contact: Barbara Green barbara@healthystpete.foundation (727) 440-7963 New research report offers a hyper-local look at health outcomes in South St. Pete, revealing stark geographic and racial disparities amid strong social ties (St. Petersburg, Fla.) – The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg released its latest research report last week, offering a rare hyper-local […]
Razed: A Film About the Gas Plant Neighborhood
The Foundation recently awarded $25,000 to support the production of Razed, a documentary film about the Gas Plant neighborhood. The film tells the story of a tight-knit community, rich with fruit trees and Black-owned businesses, that was demolished to make way for a baseball stadium. Razed allows us to hear directly from former residents, who share their stories […]
How dropping out the World Health Organization affects St. Petersburg | Tampa Bay Times Column
Foundation President and CEO Dr. Kanika Tomalin recently published a column in the Tampa Bay Times about the importance of continuing to remain a member of the World Health Organization. You can read the text below or on the Tampa Bay Times. By Dr. Kanika Tomalin President Trump recently signed an order withdrawing the U.S. […]