Community News
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Florida Removes 1.3m People From Health Care Plan
Published Feb 09, 2025 at 5:00 AM EST By Hugh Cameron To watch video report, Click Here. Over one million Floridians have had their health insurance revoked as a result of a nationwide disenrollment from coverage that was previously safeguarded as part of the COVID-19 pandemic response. Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrolment in Florida has fallen from…
Top book publishers file suit challenging Florida’s ‘unconstitutional’ book ban law
WLRN Public Media | By Sergio R. Bustos Published August 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM EDT A coalition of major publishing houses, along with several prominent authors, students, and parents, filed a lawsuit Thursday in federal court challenging the state’s controversial 2023 law, which has led to the widespread removal of books from public school libraries. Top…
HCSO arrests 148 suspects during 102-day summer human trafficking operation
‘Operation Summer Shield’ leads to record number of human trafficking arrests for HCSO By: Leilyn Torres Posted 5:36 PM, Aug 20, 2024 and last updated 5:37 PM, Aug 20, 2024 HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister and The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office shared they arrested 148 people and recovered seven victims during “Operation Summer Shield,”…
The Architects of Florida’s 6-week Abortion Ban Have Another Proposal
BY ROMY ELLENBOGEN HERALD/TIMES TALLAHASSEE BUREAU JANUARY 25, 2024 9:31 AM TALLAHASSEE Florida lawmakers want parents to be able to receive civil damages for the wrongful death of an unborn child — legislation that has abortion advocates fearful it could punish doctors who perform the already limited procedure. In Florida, someone can already be criminally charged for…
Florida Police Arrest 123 in Sex Trafficking Operation
Tyler Wornell Updated: JAN 11, 2024 / 11:16 PM CST (NewsNation) — Police in Florida announced Thursday the arrests of more than 100 people after an operation targeting human trafficking. Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said at a news conference some of the suspects are trusted figures, including a camp counselor, elementary school teacher and basketball coach, while others…
South Florida Sees Bump in Migrant Landings. Is Another Seasonal Surge Coming?
BY DAVID GOODHUE UPDATED JANUARY 05, 2024 A group of people are underway in a Cuban migrant boat the U.S. Coast Guard stopped in December 2023 before it reached the Florida Keys. U.S. COAST GUARD Groups of desperate people fleeing Cuba have landed at least twice this week in the Florida Keys — the latest seasonal…
Local Organizations
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Project Dynamo is a Tampa-based nonprofit that rescues Americans from areas suffering from conflict, including Afghanistan and Ukraine. The efforts are run by civilians with no ties to the U.S. government.
AMIkids has empowered 150,000+ kids across the Tampa area, state and country by helping them discover their full potential and guiding them on their paths to a positive future. Its mission is to protect public safety and positively impact as many youth as possible through the efforts of a diverse and innovative staff. AMIkids works in partnership with youth agencies, local communities and families.
Hillsborough Education Foundation
Our mission is to strengthen public education in Hillsborough County through advocacy, investment of resources, and programs that empower every student to achieve both academic and personal success.
Making the Community Better One Day at a Time!
Seeing homeless people scattered on the streets with no food to eat or clothes to wear is heartbreaking. If the sight of these less fortunate people pains you, join us in making a change. Women Helping Others of Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida is a nonprofit organization that aims to help those who are in need.
The premier provider of clothing and fundamental necessities for at-risk and low-income students in Hillsborough County, FL.
Community Foundation Tampa Bay
CFTB connects people and resources to inspire charitable giving and create a meaningful, lasting impact in the region. It serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. CFTB partners with individuals, families, businesses, nonprofits, community leaders, professional advisors, volunteers and residents to address complex, critical community needs.
Bay Area Legal Services provides free civil legal services to low-income Tampa Bay area residents. It serves Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties. In 2020, it assisted 11,933 individuals, families and community groups. BALS hosts legal clinics, disaster relief, public assistance workshops and representation on issues including housing, abuse and debt.
The vision of REACHUP, Inc. is to be known as a nationally recognized center of excellence, assisting in creating a community where there is equality in healthcare and health for all families. Our goal is to build community capacity aimed at improving racial and ethnic equity in healthcare and positive health outcomes for families in the Tampa Bay region by one half percentage point annually.
Wheels of Success is dedicated to providing personal transportation solutions by partnering with the community in a circle of support to keep people working and sustain their independence.
The Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County is a private, non-profit maternal and child health organization dedicated to reducing Hillsborough County’s infant mortality rate and improving the health of pregnant women. The Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County works with community organizations and individuals with a vested interest in maternal and child health to maximize community resources, and offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of women, children and families.
Upcoming Events
Volunteers Needed- Walk MS: Dallas 2024! (Free food and T-shirt)
Ending multiple sclerosis for good will take all of us. It’s why Walk MS matters so much. And it’s why you matter so much. Walk MS helps us team up with friends, loved ones, and co-workers to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Together, we become a powerful force. And with every step…
For Oak Cliff Food Distribution 2024 (indoors)
Oak Cliff exists in a food desert and our community faces extreme disparities in health outcomes. We need volunteers to assist with food distribution weekly to support food justice initiatives.
Free MATH Tutoring for High and Middle School Students
STEM Champions is a nonprofit organization to provide free STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) tutoring to K-12 students across the Sacramento area and an initiative that strives to give back to the community in a time of need. This event is supported by the City of Rancho Cordova’s Community Enhancement and Investment Fund.
Miami Beach Pride
Miami Beach Pride is a multi-day celebration of arts and culture including an incredible 2-day Festival and Parade, featuring special events, family-friendly community activations, social mixers and world-class entertainment. MBP is the leading LGBTQ+ cultural arts organization in South Florida regularly attracting 170K + attendees.
3rd Annual Changing The Narrative Resource Expo & Celebration
Panel Discussion. Guest Speakers. Resource Tabling For Returning Citizens.Performances.Face Painting. Bounce House. Photo Booth. Food Trucks. A day filled with empowerment and community connection. This in-person event is your opportunity to discover valuable resources, network with like-minded individuals, and celebrate positive change.
Local Hero Spotlight
Members can nominate a local hero for recognition on their local LoveJustice.com city page!
Anyone and everyone can make an impact, and at LoveJustice we believe that they deserve to be recognized for their good, necessary work!
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