The Gathering of Women: Pinellas County Ladies Come Together To Uplift the Community
The Gathering of Women forms community projects that bring economic opportunities to people in need and strives to uplift the community.
Bay Area Legal Services ─ The Law Working for Community
Bay Area Legal Services used a PCF grant to provide critical legal help and representation to many Pinellas County families during the pandemic.
Jared’s Story: Finding Reassurance from HOME
Virtual learning and infrequent socialization can be detrimental to adolescent development. With a PCF grant, House of Mercy and Encouragement in Dunedin expanded its mental health counseling services to include virtual sessions.
Tragedy Turns Into Action
Following a tragic family loss, Dolores and Allen Mortimer turned their pain into support for so many in Pinellas County when they established the House of Mercy and Encouragement Foundation. The Dunedin-based nonprofit organization provides mental health therapy to individuals and families in Pinellas County.
Small Change Buys Big Results
By stretching a penny, FLDC services to Pinellas County residents in need include programs that provide food, home repairs, community clean-up, and more with help from Pinellas Community Foundation.
Diverting Eviction Virtually
Community Law Program provides virtual eviction mitigation services to Pinellas residents affected by COVID-19 with help from PCF through Pinellas CARES Nonprofit Partnership Fund grants.
Boosting Black-Owned Businesses
Green Book of Tampa Bay is a nonprofit agency that publishes a Black-owned business directory to support Tampa Bay businesses. With grant money from the PCF Venture Philanthropy Fund, the agency is able to provide other supporting services as well.
Have a Seat. Let’s Talk. Let’s Eat.
The community-set, cafe-style meals provided by Harbor Dish give those in need a sense of dignity and a chance to build relationships. When COVID-19 hit, PCF helped Harbor Dish expand into mobile services with a Pinellas CARES Nonprofit Partnership Fund grant.
Clearwater MLK Center Coalition: Saving the Community’s Historic Heartbeat
North Greenwood residents formed the Clearwater Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood Center Coalition to spearhead salvation efforts for the Historic Clearwater MLK Center. Pinellas County Schools leased the building to the Coalition for $1 per year until they could secure funds and renovate the facility.
Clearwater MLK Center Becomes Heart of Community
North Greenwood residents fight to keep the Clearwater MLK Community Center open as the heart of the neighborhood.
