LAND O' LAKES - There are at least 4,500 homeless people in Pasco County on any given day. ...more

November 8, 2009

The seventh Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering showcased a variety of entertainment Saturday and Sunday at Withlacoochee River Park, about 4 1/2 miles east of Dade City. ...more

October 14, 2009

While the Ride to the Heartland is about seven months away, fundraising by the Heartland Riders Association for this major downtown Sebring event has already begun. ...more

March 30, 2009

Highlands County will receive $302,000 to help the homeless. The grant comes from a $1.5 billion federal stimulus fund, said Richard Reinhardt, executive director of Highlands County Coalition for the Homeless. ...more

March 27, 2009

As part of the latest stimulus package, unemployment benefits for eligible workers has increased by $25 per week. ...more

March 4, 2009

A lack of protection from aggressive panhandlers has prompted a community outreach program to ask the courts for permission to break its lease. ...more

February 4, 2009

The new year of 2009 is here. Last year at Manna saw a substantial increase in the number of families served, a new director and physical building changes. The one obvious fact that we are still open means that God is still blessing us. He blesses us through our wonderful donors. You have given generously of food, clothing, household goods and funds. I would like to say thank you. There have been many sad, wonderful and amazing things happen at Manna this year. Some I have shared with you, others God knows about. Recently I had a lady come in asking for help. Her husband's unemployment had run out, she had been laid off from her job and the prospects of Christmas for her three children were slim. She came to us too late for the Toy Store at the church, all the toys were gone. ...more

January 3, 2009

An Oldsmar insurance company has donated more than 130 bicycles for needy children in time for the Christmas holidays, the Pinellas Sheriff's Office said. ...more

December 17, 2008

No one needs to tell Jacquie Petet the economy is bad. She sees it on the faces of her clients who walk through the doors of Christian Social Services of Lutz & Land O' Lakes looking for help with food, clothing and other necessities. ...more

November 19, 2008

Donations of nonperishable food, school supplies, sturdy shoes and clothing in good condition are always welcome at the Emergency Care Help Organization. ...more

September 24, 2008