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 race 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 race 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.
2021 Annual Report
2021 was an extraordinary year on the heels of an extraordinary year before that. The Foundation worked to accelerate a movement in racial equity; influence systems change; advance community wealth and resilience; and refine strategic investments to impact racial equity. This report gives a snapshot of the many efforts the Foundation has created, supported, and uplifted in these areas.
Read the Full ReportLooking 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
News: The Reopening of the Center for Health Equity
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Danielle Weitlauf Danielle@healthystpete.foundation (727) 686-8565 The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg Announces the Reopening of the Center for Health Equity (St. Petersburg, FL – January 12, 2023) – The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg (Foundation) is set to reopen the Center for Health Equity (Center) on January 20th. […]
News Release: Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg Leadership Update
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Danielle Weitlauf Danielle@healthystpete.foundation (727) 686-8565 Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg Leadership Update (St. Petersburg, FL – January 5, 2023) – The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg (Foundation), which acts as a connector, a listener, and a source of fuel that accelerates the powerful work already being done to achieve […]
BIPOC Leadership Initiative Launches
‘Dream in Black and Brown’ — A BIPOC Young People Leadership Initiative — Launches The BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Young People Leadership Initiative is a measurable and transformative program created by The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg. This initiative connects BIPOC youth to opportunities which accelerate race equity, build community, and […]