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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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]