To our valued consumers and partners, Effective 3/25/20 and until further notice, all staff will be working remotely. We look forward to assisting you during our standard operating hours of a 9 am – 5 pm, Monday thru Friday.All staff have the ability to access phone messages and emails remotely and will respond to your…
Dawning Family Services has an immediate need because of COVID-19 . . . keeping our shelter operational. It costs a lot of money to provide safe shelter for families with minor children who are homeless; in our case $14,692/month! Click on the link below, type “Dawning” in the search feature, and email Nicolotte at [email protected]…
March 13, 2020 Effective immediately, the Straz Center is suspending all performances, classes and events through April 19. The health and safety of our patrons, staff, and visiting artists is our top priority and we understand we must all do our part to contain the spread of COVID-19. Patrons should hold on to their tickets.…
The national health emergency has lead to devastating job insecurity, which only exacerbates the affordable housing crisis in Tampa Bay. Many families already spend over half their income on housing, forcing painful choices between paying rent and feeding their children. We partner with residents of Hillsborough County who are committed to building a safe, decent…
SHELTER STATUS UPDATE: In an effort to keep our volunteers and employees safe, and ultimately ensure our animals will continue to be cared for we are closed to the public. We will not be accepting applications on any of the animals at this time. We want the adoption process to be fair for all and…
Staying connected with our students is very important. It’s hard to believe last week Mr. Davidson was delivering Chromebooks to students (Jude, ’23), and E-Learning was launched. Now, everyone is working virtually and have found new ways to stay connected. Cristo Rey Network Mary Help of Christians Center Tampa, Fl Salesians of Don Bosco,…
If you are someone you know is or has survived trafficking or exploitation and is struggling during this crisis – please reach out! We will do our best to point you to the right resources or help in any way we can. Over the last few weeks, we have really had to pivot in the…
The Coronavirus is dramatically impacting businesses and communities around the Tampa Bay area. To protect the health and wellbeing of the office staff of the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc, we are administratively closing our doors to the public effective March 16-March 31. We will monitor the current situation and make changes as…
April is nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month. During the COVID-19 outbreak and the Stay at Home Executive Order in the state, the need to raise awareness is even more critical. Here’s how you can help spread awareness about and help stop child abuse: WEAR BLUE. In 1989, the color blue was declared the…
Florida Dream Center is building and rebuilding safe, productive and endearing communities, one person at a time, to restore lives. Florida Dream Center is dedicated to helping those who are in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis not only hindered incoming food donations, but it also postponed outgoing donations leaving many families without…