'The Blanket Guy' delivers necessities to homeless people in Tampa
John, also known as "The Blanket Guy," never rests, he's always on the move helping others.
Bay Area teen builds sculptures out of trash collected during cleanups
Ryan Moralevitz spends many days in his garage transforming trash into treasure. The trash ranges from broken sunglasses to bottle caps to plastic toys, and it all comes from Tampa Bay area beaches and waterways.
Mom advocates for end to drug shortage after struggling to find medication for daughter diagnosed with cancer
When Laura Bray's daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, she was shocked to find a drug shortage for the medication her daughter needed.
'Angels Against Abuse' brings Christmas joy to children removed from their homes
Christmas can be a trying time for children being removed from their homes due to abuse. To help relieve some of the stress for these kids, a local angel decided to provide Christmas presents.
Bay Area grassroots effort asks community to sponsor Christmas presents for children
Two Tampa Bay area women came together to help give Christmas gifts to families in need.
Bay Area non-profit gives Christmas presents to seniors in nursing homes
When Barbara Rotunda had brain surgery a few years ago, it changed her perspective on life.
Group of Bay Area women raise money for Metropolitan Ministries through 'Holiday Stroll'
This holiday season is a tough one for thousands of families, who are more worried about a place to live than providing Christmas gifts for their children. Metropolitan Ministries sees it first hand, and they are helping more families than ever this year.
Man lifts hospitalized kids' spirits in Tampa with German Christmas tradition
A University of Florida law student is making it a little more fun for kids who have to be in the hospital this time of year.
Tampa Bay Area organization hosts Christmas event to help families afford the holidays
A local Tampa Bay Area organization is spreading Christmas cheer.
Hillsborough paralegal picks up lunch tab for hundreds of court, jail employees for past 10 years
Patricia Phelps loves to make people smile with food. For the past 10 years, the paralegal has picked up the lunch tab for hundreds of Hillsborough County court and jail employees.
Tampa Bay Area program helps single mother finish earning college degree
Becoming a teenage parent can make it hard to finish college, but a local program is helping young adults get their diplomas.
Woman dedicated to helping Brooksville seniors after mother's passing
Sometimes we find our calling in unusual ways and that's what happened to Kelly Dunn when she moved her mom into a senior living facility.
Bay Area ovarian cancer foundation carries on founding member’s legacy to shine light on silent killer
One of the mottos of the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation is "one step closer to the cure" and it has taken many steps over the past 20 years to achieve that goal.
Bay Area non-profit empowers teens, young women through style choices
A Tampa Bay area non-profit is using clothes to help teens and young women with their self-esteem.
Bay Area breast cancer survivor finds purpose helping other patients
A woman who knows what it is like to undergo cancer treatment is trying to lessen the burden for current patients.
Local sisters use their talents to write, illustrate children's books
When 13-year-old Haylyn Benton and her sister, 7-year-old Hadley aren't performing on stage, they are working together to write and illustrate children's books.
St. Pete non-profit looks to future as it celebrates 70 years of serving the community: 'We change lives'
The Parc Center for Disabilities in St. Petersburg has been making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities for 70 years and it believes a $10M Children’s Services Center expansion will lead them into the future.
St. Pete non-profit reduces veteran homelessness: 'They're gonna help you'
The State of Florida reported a nearly 50% drop in veterans living on the streets in the last 15 years, and the numbers are even more dramatic in St. Petersburg thanks to St. Vincent DePaul CARES.
Brooksville teen plays music for seniors at retirement facility
A Brooksville teen is putting smiles on the faces of seniors through music.
Retired military paratrooper carries patriotism on his shoulder
Steve Beinert bleeds red, white and blue, and the former military paratrooper is proud of his service. He carries his patriotism on his shoulder.