Champions for Children offers virtual playgroups for kids, and the playgroups prove to be a valuable resource to parents as well. Check out the wonderful article on the Tampa Bay Times: https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2020/05/09/as-even-playgroups-go-virtual-its-often-the-parents-who-benefit-most/
MTC’s job training and certification programs are more critical than ever, as MTC clients will re-enter a hyper-competitive job market after the COVID-19 crisis has passed. In its April 10, 2020 report on the impact of COVID-19, the TampaBay Partnership stated that “individuals with a disability may present unique challenges for medical and emergency personnel,…
Together, we are facing a time of great uncertainty. Virtually everyone is impacted by the global pandemic we’re navigating. This pandemic has had a devastating and immediate impact on Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research. The government mandate prohibiting elective surgeries has put a stop to our ability to perform cornea transplant surgeries with our…
COVID-19 has devastated Florida’s tourism-centric economy and unemployment is soaring. People are making heart-wrenching choices about their pets. “What happens if I get sick?” “Who will care for my pet(s)?” “Should I put off life-saving animal surgery to save money?” SPCA Tampa Bay is the only non-profit, animal welfare agency that runs a For-All (open…
Champions for Children is committed to being a valuable resource to our children and families during this COVID-19 crisis. For several weeks, Champions’ staff members have offered playgroups, parent classes, and individual support via video, and we are seeing an increased demand for these classes! Extreme stress and social isolation – especially during national crises…
Wheelchairs 4 Kids is dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities by providing wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications as well as other assistive equipment at no charge to the families. We also plan inclusion events for the children we serve. Each year we have a private Christmas Party with Winter, the Dolphin…
To Those We Serve: We regularly care for patients with infectious diseases and we do have robust infection control protocols from the CDC already in place for COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We are dedicated to providing the best care possible for you and your family and at the same time protect the health of our employees, volunteers…
We are certainly in unprecedented times as we all respond to avoid the spread of COVID-19, a novel coronavirus that has challenged our routine life. First and foremost, all of us at Eckerd Connects hope that you and your family members are well, healthy, and safe from harm’s way. As different communities respond to the needs…
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]…
Over the past 18 years, New Tampa Players has produced over 50 large scale productions for the Tampa Bay community. In 2019, NTP became the first replication site for Penguin Project in Florida. Penguin Project is a theater program for children and young adults with special needs. In March, we were able to do three…