Toys donated by customers who filled a large gingerbread house at the Dollar General Store No. 1313, in Sebring, were delivered Thursday to the National Guard Armory at Avon Park for the families of the soldiers of Bravo Battery. ...more

December 19, 2009

A storm whipped through the Tampa Bay area on Dec. 5, and the annual Letter Carriers' Toy Drive, which typically accounts for at least half of the gifts distributed to families in need by Toys for Tots, wasn't as fruitful as in past years. ...more

December 18, 2009

Deadline nears for Salvation Army program to provide gifts for families ...more

December 16, 2009

With only 10 days left until Christmas, some Tampa Bay area charities are scrambling to meet the needs of more people asking for help in a struggling economy. And donations aren't keeping pace. ...more

December 16, 2009

Yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus for the wee ones in needy families this year, thanks to the jolly old' elf's helpers at Rotary Club of New Port Richey. ...more

December 16, 2009

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office employees made the holidays brighter for 200 families this week when they stormed an Oldsmar Walmart with wish lists in hand. ...more

December 12, 2009

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office employees are shopping at an Oldsmar Walmart. ...more

December 10, 2009

Some area food pantries are seeing an increase in families in need in Hernando County ...more

November 13, 2009

Protecting Our Children As one who participated in the politics of getting permission from the state of Florida to establish local children's services councils such as the Children's Board of Hillsborough County, it was a pleasure to read Luanne Panacek's op-ed piece ("Hillsborough's Wise Investment In Children," Jan. 4). Congratulations to Dr. Panacek and her colleagues who do things so well in Hillsborough. ...more

January 8, 2009

A new year brings a fresh spirit to West Pasco Habitat for Humanity, which is celebrating the completion of its first eco-friendly Habitat home, the hiring of an executive director and the redesign of its Web site. ...more

January 3, 2009