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Federal Cuts Eliminate AmeriCorps Roles at Metropolitan Ministries, Disrupting Services for Tampa Bay’s Homeless Community

Brensey — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:17:38 +0000

Metropolitan Ministries has been notified by Volunteer Florida that its AmeriCorps National and Direct programs, including those supporting the award-winning Metro BrigAIDe initiative, have been eliminated due to federal budget cuts from the Corporation for National and Community Service. This decision impacts approximately 30 AmeriCorps members who serve vulnerable populations across Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas …

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Media Advisory: Struggling families in Pasco County have more options for help and life change as Tampa Bay’s Metropolitan Ministries expands its mission with a new campus in Holiday

Brensey — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 19:10:13 +0000

Holiday, Fla. (June 10, 2024)—This Wednesday, a dual ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremony will take place as Metropolitan Ministries celebrates the grand opening of the first phase of its MiraclePlace Pasco campus redevelopment and expansion in Holiday. Immediately following the ribbon cutting, the organization will break ground on a new state-of-the-art early childhood education center. The project will …

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Featured on ABC Actions News: Metropolitan Ministries holiday assistance registration opens

Brensey — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:58:39 +0000

By: JJ Burton TAMPA, Fla. — It’s the second day of October, but it’s time to start thinking about the holidays, according to Metropolitan Ministries. “They are right around the corner,” said Justine Burke, the VP of marketing and communications for Metropolitan Ministries. The organization just opened the registration for its annual Holiday Assistance Program. Burke …

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FEATURED ON FOX 13: Metropolitan Ministries provides job training through Culinary Arts Program

Brensey — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:20:27 +0000

At Metropolitan Ministries, we’re happy to support and are so proud of our incredible students as they embark on their journey towards self-sufficiency through our job training programs. Each skill they learn is a stepping stone towards a brighter, more independent future. Our Culinary Arts Program has helped many students gain employment since its inception …

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FEATURED ON FOX 13: NeighborHOPE Project helps families get resources they need in Pasco

Marketing Department — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:44:10 +0000

The Metropolitan Ministries NeighborHOPE Project offers resources for families in need, specifically in the Pasco County zip codes of 34610 and 34669. WATCH THE VIDEO here.

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FEATURED ON FOX 13: MetroMin helps cancer patient through NeighborHOPE Project

Marketing Department — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:08:34 +0000

A lot of families across the Tampa Bay area are struggling to afford food and housing, sometimes having to choose between one or the other. But, you can help provide them with hope as FOX 13 teams up with Metropolitan Ministries for the NeighborHOPE Project. WATCH THE VIDEO here.

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FEATURED ON FOX 13: One veteran helps another in need through the NeighborHOPE Project

Marketing Department — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:04:26 +0000

by Alley Corey DUNEDIN, Fla. – Yvonne Wells is proud to have served her country, but the Army veteran said life after the military has not been an easy road. “Well, I suffer from PTSD, panic and anxiety disorder, and I get a little depression,” said Wells. Her dog has helped her get through tough times. “He’s …

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FEATURED on Fox 13: FOX 13 teams up with Metropolitan Ministries for the NeighborHOPE Project

Marketing Department — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 02:31:15 +0000

TAMPA, Fla. (by FOX 13 News Staff) – Families across the Tampa Bay area are struggling to afford food, rent and housing assistance. FOX 13 is teaming up with Metropolitan Ministries to help support the NeighborHOPE Project. A donation will help assist these families with financial needs as well as case management services in Hillsborough, …

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FEATURED on FOX NEWS 13: Metro Min and Blue Star Families providing Boxes of Hope to military families

Marketing Department — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:37:38 +0000

Military spouses experience unemployment and underemployment nearly four times the national rate. With rent increases and inflation, military families are in need of support due to food insecurity. To honor these families that sacrifice so much for our country, we partnered with Blue Star Families by providing 400 Boxes of Hope, along with 400 frozen …

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