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Just by being present, fathers can have an enormous positive impact on their children’s lives, research shows. Children who grow up with involved fathers are more likely to excel academically, thrive socially, manage their emotions better, and more. This research forms the basis of Foundation funded partner Empowered Parents’ work to support parents (and improve […]

New York Times Magazine writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist spoke about the hidden toll racism takes on health at the Foundation’s most recent Speakers Who Inspire series installment (St. Petersburg, Florida – December 12, 2024 – Acclaimed journalist and author Linda Villarosa, a contributor to the New York Times Magazine and a 2023 Pulitzer Prize […]

Foundation funded partner the Museum of Motherhood (MoM) is devoted to the art, science, and herstory of women, m/others, and families inclusive of all reproductive identities. They strive to redefine how we talk about motherhood, celebrate and make visible the work of moms, and provide a safe and inclusive space for learning and community. “This idea […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

After graduating from college, Cameron Macleish found himself living in a dumpster diving community in Melbourne, Australia. At first, rescuing food seemed like a major life hack to save money. Soon after, however, he saw the amount of food waste he was witnessing as a major problem – and also an opportunity. After returning home […]