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.
2020 Annual Report
Last year split our collective consciousness into “before George Floyd” and after. The motivation for change we felt in the aftermath can be the launching point for a much brighter world, built on a bedrock of race equity. The 2020 Annual Report explores more than 45 community-led initiatives and their impacts, and explains how the Foundation has honed its mission to focus on race equity.
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
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 […]
Pinellas County Social Action Funding Grant
(Information distributed on behalf of Pinellas County Human Services.) Jennifer Wright Administrative Support Specialist Pinellas County Human Services 440 Court Street, 2nd Floor Clearwater, FL 33756 (727)464-8432 jenwright@pinellascounty.org — Pinellas County Human Services is accepting applications for Social Action Funding Grants through 12:00 am on Saturday, April 30, 2022. The Social Action Grant Program provides funding […]
Press Release: Racism Costs Everyone
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release March 14, 2022 Contact: Shannon Kalahar Director of Strategic Communications 727-741-5440 (call or text) shannon@healthystpete.foundation Racism Costs Everyone: Economic Expert Makes Cents of Equity for White and Residents of Color at Free Event ST. PETERSBURG, Florida – Heather McGhee, renowned economist and NY Times best selling author, will give a […]