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: One Community Grocery Co-Op
The vision for One Community Grocery Co-op originated six years ago when a small group of dedicated individuals gathered to discuss the need for food accessibility and sovereignty in South St. Petersburg. The conversation grew, pulling in more and more residents. Today, One Community is focused on a campaign to build their base to 300 […]
Funded Partner Spotlight: Rise and Thrive Foundation
When Kay-Kay Smith moved to St. Petersburg from Miami in 1994, she quickly found herself facing a host of challenges. A career in cosmetology offered her a way to provide for her young son and find stability, even through hard times. Today, she directs the Rise and Thrive Foundation, with a mission of disrupting cycles […]
Funded Partner Spotlight: Sickle Cell Disease Association – St. Pete Chapter
When Mary Murph’s daughters were diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease more than 50 years ago, information on the condition was hard to find. In her quest to better understand what her daughters were facing and how she could help, Murph wrote dozens of letters to groups all over the country before finally receiving a handful […]
