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In Memoriam of a Brave Community Hero
PCF honors the late Rene Hammond, a brave community hero who shared her firsthand experience with racism as a Holocaust survivor.

Girls Inc. Inspires Girls, Supports Families in Pinellas
Darla Otey strives each day at Girls Inc. to inspire the girls of Pinellas County to follow their dreams and build community through after-school programs and ongoing support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Laying the Future for Pinellas Creative Arts
Community supporters and local arts organizations teamed up with PCF to ensure the local arts community thrives in the aftermath of COVID-19 and is equipped to handle future emergencies.

Three Numbers That Can Save A Life
Pinellas County-based helpline 211 Tampa Bay Cares served residents 24/7 throughout the ongoing pandemic, tropical storms, social and political turmoil, and countless personal circumstances impacted by our community members in 2020.

Remembering Suzanne Ruley
Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Suzanne Ruley, Pinellas county’s beloved wife, mother, colleague, philanthropist, and community arts advocate.

We Mourn the Loss of a Bright Star
Dear PCF Friends and Family, It is with a heavy heart that I tell you of today’s loss of our colleague and friend Suzanne Ruley. A bright star in our world of philanthropy, Suzanne was kind, giving, and made each person she spoke to feel cared for and needed. On the...

Nearly $1 Million Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund Activated
Four Agencies Join Forces for COVID-19 Funding Assistance A unique partnership has been launched to help the critical organizations that provide assistance to the most vulnerable of our local residents being affected by the COVID-19 public health crisis. The Tampa Bay...

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...