FYI Community Partnership was one of 14 organizations that received a Social Justice Fund mini-grant to assist in its Murals on MLK project. The first series of murals are in progress through the “Reclaim the Drain!” storm drain project. FYI Executive Director Maranda...
Articles on Community
A Family Affair
Tiffany Lake, a native of Tarpon Springs, is confident her five children are safe and well-cared for at the Boys and Girls Club (the Club) in Tarpon Springs. She knows the Club is also a pathway to the future for her young family. When walking in the Club, the age...
A Family’s Journey From Survival to Health
Directions for Living helped Erin Cable and her five children cope and heal after a traumatic family event. PCF donations directly impact nonprofit organizations’ ability to support Pinellas residents in need.
First Generations Matching Scholarship
Every year, St. Petersburg College (SPC) graduates students who were the first in their family to attend college. In fact, one in six students enrolled at SPC are the first in their family to earn college credit. Many of those students would not be able to afford...
Advantage Village Academy
Advantage Village Academy (AVA) is a 501(c)(3) organization in south St. Petersburg providing educational and wealth-building education for youth and families. With a brand new website through the Social Justice Fund shared services support, AVA wants to let more...
PCF Announces Emergency Food Relief in Response to Government Shutdown
As a result of the federal government shutdown, many families are facing unexpected hardships, which have put a strain on the food banks serving Pinellas County. The PCF board of governors has authorized $30,000 for food relief efforts.
ACT II: Behind the Studio Door – Finding Support
How Does an Artist Find Support? The thing about visual arts is that they are such a solitary pursuit. In other art disciplines, there is usually a broader group or partnership involved in the development and publishing or performance of an artwork. Not so much with...
DAB Community Services and Public Works Academy Bring Much-Needed Surveying Training Program to St. Pete
DAB Community Services and the Public Works Academy collaborate to provide land surveying training at Pinellas Technical College with funding through a PCF Venture Philanthropy Fund grant.
Volunteer Docents Fulfilled by Giving Their Time
There are many ways to volunteer your time in Pinellas County. Have you considered working as a docent at the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art at St. Petersburg College? It’s a wonderful way to give back this holiday season or year-round.
PCF Funds Tracking Tool for Seniors Citizens
Pinellas Community Foundation is proud to support the Largo Police Department’s newest initiative to help find lost seniors who may have cognitive issues or are prone to wandering.