Past Grant Recipients of Note:Academy of the Holy Names - The Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic, independent co-educational elementary school and a college preparatory school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. They pride themselves in their tradition of academic excellence and dedication to the spiritual and personal development of students in the Tampa Bay area for the past 125 years. www.holynamestpa.org.
Everyday Blessings - The purpose of Everyday Blessings is to ensure stability and permanency not only in the lives of children whose biological parent(s) recognize their inability to care for them, but also for children who have been permanently removed from their families due to neglect and abuse - children who otherwise would likely spend their childhood in the unstable, impermanent and frequently abusive foster care system. Everyday Blessings offers an alternative to abuse, neglect and lengthy stays in the foster care system. Everyday Blessings serves children without regard to race, gender or religious affiliation. www.everydaybless.org.
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute has made a lasting commitment to the prevention and cure of cancer, working tirelessly in the areas of patient care, research and education to advance one step further in fighting this disease. www.moffitt.org.Jesuit High School - Jesuit High School, in its mission as a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school, labors to form men engaged in the world who are dedicated to serving God by being open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, caring, and just. www.jesuittampa.org.
The Life Enrichment Center - The Center provides more than 40 innovative classes ranging from creative endeavors, such as contemporary dance, art, and digital photography, to academic classes including creative writing, computers and Spanish, and fitness classes such as tai chi and low impact exercises. Classes are offered weekdays, evenings, and weekends and are taught by certified instructors and professionals from the business and academic community. The Center strives to keep its classes unique and exciting and is always looking for new courses and qualified instructors to enhance its program. www.lifeenrichmenttampa.org.Meals on Wheels - Since 1975 Meals on Wheels has provided the homebound with hot, nutritious meals five days a week-- regardless of age, special needs, or ability to pay. Over 800 meals are prepared daily in their on-site kitchen. Dedicated volunteers deliver 45 routes throughout the greater Tampa area.
www.mealsonwheelstampa.com.Nature's Classroom - Since 1969 more than 270,000 Hillsborough County public school 6th grade students have experienced Nature's Classroom, an outdoor environmental education program located on 365 acres of land along the Hillsborough River. www.naturesclassroom.net.
Tampa Bay History Center - The Tampa Bay History Center is a non-profit educational institution in downtown Tampa, Florida that seeks to preserve and teach the remarkable history of the Tampa Bay area. The Center is more than a mere repository for historical facts. Functioning as a liaison between the past and the present, the museum will honor our community's character and heritage, stirring the spirit of adventure found in all its visitors with the generations of stories it has to tell. www.tampabayhistorycenter.org.Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center - The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center recognizes that the arts are an essential part of the quality education of children and adults and encourages participation by people of all ages and backgrounds in the performing arts. Each year students of all ages participate in educational programs offered by The Center. www.tbpac.org.