Organizers are expecting bigger and better results from this year's "Stuff the Bus" event. ...more

August 6, 2008

Organizers are expecting bigger and better results from this year's "Stuff the Bus" event. ...more

August 6, 2008

United Way is hosting a summer shindig featuring food, fun and a variety of vendors. ...more

August 3, 2008

There often are items in local classrooms that parents and students may take for granted. ...more

July 11, 2008

According to the old saying, a picture is worth a thousand words. For Gulfside Regional Hospice patients and their families, however, that would be an underestimation of the therapeutic benefits Marilyn Peck has brought about with her innovative use of photographs. The peers of the Gulfside social worker agree. For the second time in as many years, Peck has been honored for her photography and its use as a palliative tool in end-of-life care. ...more

February 1, 2008

For the past 16 months, the Family Justice Center has provided one-stop services for the victims of domestic violence, helping them find the support and direction needed to start their lives anew. ...more

January 25, 2008

Free auditions for the annual Chasco Fiesta Talent Search will take place next Saturday. The Jan. 19 event will start at 9 a.m. at Richey Suncoast Theatre, 6237 Grand Blvd. ...more

January 12, 2008

It happens every holiday season. People consumed by their day-to-day lives take notice of others less fortunate and want to help. Food, clothing and cash donations are always welcome at social service agencies. But many residents long to roll up their sleeves and give back to their communities, to be a part of something bigger than themselves, to set examples for their children. Perhaps helping others makes this time of year more meaningful. ...more

November 19, 2007

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, served in the Iowa Legislature for 15 years before being elected to the U.S. House in 1974 and the U.S. Senate in 1980. A Baptist, his areas of focus are integrity of the charitable sector, alternative fuels, health care and agriculture. His work in bringing to light issues of concern has resulted in nonprofit groups undertaking significant reforms. Some of those organizations include the Nature Conservancy, the American Red Cross, United Way, and the Smithsonian Institution. ...more

November 6, 2007

The Family Service Association, a 100-year-old charity program that offers mental health counseling, recently expanded its hours at its Brandon office. ...more

October 31, 2007