Making a World of Difference
Alexis and Shaun Hammer were shocked when they learned that they were having twins. Already the parents of a very busy 2-year-old boy, Mason, they couldn’t imagine how hectic their lives were going to become. Their twin sons, Maddox and Maverick, arrived healthy and...
What Do You Do for a Living?
Thanks to your continuing contributions, Ali is able to acquire the training necessary to flourish as a fine artist with the help of Creative Clay. Students of all ages with cognitive, physical and emotional disabilities benefit from this St. Petersburg-based nonprofit organization dedicated to making art accessible to everyone.
Alleviating Food Insecurity Among Our Youngest Residents
For over 75 years, Community Preschool has focused on helping children 2-5 years old gain a healthy start on their education. Although everyone is welcome, the majority of the students hail from low-income families who face food insecurity. Providing a healthy...
ACT II: Feats of Caregiving
When you walk into the home shared by Ted and his Aunt Shirley, you are greeted by an atmosphere of love. When Shirley was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at age 82, Ted, then 70, selflessly took over the care of his aunt. After a few years, Ted recognized that...
Community Assessment Survey of Older Adults
PCF launched a comprehensive community needs assessment of older adults in spring 2019. The assessment was developed with the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas and included Pinellas and Pasco counties. The assessment included 10,000 households with at least one...
Broadway Is Calling
Alex Crawford — or Alexandria on a Broadway marquee — practically lived at American Stage Theatre. Since she was a child, it’s been Alexandria’s second home. She started with summer drama camp, continued with acting classes, and was selected for an American Stage...
Supporting Education
Stand in the shoes of a high school senior today. Competition is tough and only select high school seniors earn what they need to cover college expenses. Christopher Keith, in his sophomore year at Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, was able...
Creating Star Power
Any participant in Girls on the Run can tell you “star power” is the inner glow that a confident girl brings to the table. Girls on the Run participants know that with star power they will thrive in the lunchroom, at school and in future boardrooms. Thanks to generous...
Sandra Diamond Receives Spirit of Philanthropy Award
Pinellas Community Foundation proudly recognizes former Board Member Sandra Diamond for receiving the Spirit of Philanthropy Award. She sets a standard for future generations of attorneys, leaders and philanthropists.