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UNITE Pinellas on tracking COVID-19 in the black community

Jun 4, 2020News

The “Equity Now” broadcast on WTMP reviews events through a lens of racial and health equity. Hosted by Carl Lavender, chief equity officer at Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg (FHSP), the program features conversations with local health experts, civic and political leaders, community activists, and stakeholders. On May 30, Lavender was joined by Dr. […]

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During COVID-19, St. Pete Timebank offers new ways to consider community economies

Jun 4, 2020News

COVID-19 has triggered a breakdown of the U.S. and world economy within three months. In rebuilding our economy, individuals, communities, and groups might want to consider developing alternate ways to receive and offer goods and services. The idea of communities and individuals sharing and swapping services and goods without using money is indeed as old […]

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A rent and eviction crisis is looming next week

May 26, 2020News

On June 2, the moratorium on evictions issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis expires, and a rent crisis that could impact thousands of local families is at hand. Like many states, Florida is on the cusp of a significant housing crisis that has been radically worsened by the pandemic COVID-19. For many, rent for both April, May and June will soon be past due. Local legal aid organizations (Gulfcoast Legal Services and Bay Area Legal Services) are gearing up for a rush of evictions even as the economy is restarting.

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‘Equity Now’ on WTMP highlights recovery in St. Pete’s post-COVID-19 economy

May 22, 2020News

The “Equity Now” radio show on WTMP brings St. Petersburg and Pinellas County community members and activists, political and nonprofit leaders, and social service and health experts together to review current events through a lens of racial and health equity. The program is hosted by Carl Lavender, chief equity officer at Foundation for a Healthy […]

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With schools closed, community steps up to feed hungry kids

May 19, 2020Covid-19,News

On Monday morning, at the height of the torrential storm surging through Tampa Bay, three Pinellas County School buses pulled into the parking garage of the Mahaffey Theater in downtown St. Petersburg. Read More at 83 Degrees

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Stressed out during COVID-19? Local mental health experts offer help

May 5, 2020News

Recent data on the impact of COVID-19 on black and brown communities reveals a perfect storm of distressing information. From the health impact to economic data, reports show that the virus is wreaking havoc in African American and Latinx communities – and taking a toll on the emotional health of many of us. The good […]

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Grow Smarter Pivots Foundation Funding to Address Small Business and St. Petersburg Residents

Apr 28, 2020Covid-19,News

Grow Smarter St. Petersburg, an equitable economic development initiative based at the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and primarily funded by the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, will be redirecting an estimated $151,741 of awarded funds towards COVID-19 relief efforts in the community.

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Across the South, Here’s How Local Funders Have Mobilized to Respond to COVID-19

Apr 23, 2020Covid-19,News

Compared to elsewhere in the country, some southern states and jurisdictions were slower to issue shelter-in-place orders and resistant to closing local businesses as COVID-19 emerged as a threat last month. Now, there are growing moves across the region to loosen restrictions, with Georgia’s governor allowing many businesses to reopen this week—a move that’s been […]

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COVID-19 closes schools, community respond with love lunches

Apr 16, 2020Covid-19,News

School closures due to COVID-19 have impacted life for Pinellas County residents in many ways. As families strive to find alternatives to childcare, move towards virtual education, and manage employment concerns, a group of local leaders has united to alleviate one problem: access to nutritious meals. Read More at The Weekly Challenger

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Coalition of Tampa Bay nonprofits establish resiliency fund to address COVID-19 community needs

Apr 7, 2020Covid-19,News

Four local social service agencies activated The Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund to help local nonprofits respond to the needs of residents negatively impacted by the novel coronavirus and resulting economic crisis. Read More at Florida Politics

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