Despite chilly temperatures and the threat of rain, there was a huge turnout for the LAMPLighters 20th annual Christmas Silver Coffee on Dec. 4. More than 250 guests enjoyed homemade holiday fare and sparkling decor at the waterfront Culbreath Isles home of Harvey and Cheryl Adams. ...more

December 23, 2009

A tough economy and high unemployment is catching up to Metropolitan Ministries' ability to meet the needs of those seeking its help this holiday season, officials with the nonprofit organization say. ...more

December 22, 2009

A tough economy and high unemployment is catching up to Metropolitan Ministries' ability to meet the needs of those seeking its help this holiday season, officials with the nonprofit say. ...more

December 21, 2009

Two area charities need people's help so they can help the needy in the community during the holidays. ...more

November 25, 2009

Metropolitan Ministries says there will be children without anything under the tree this year if donations to the group don't increase quickly. ...more

December 20, 2008

The first of thousands of needy families began picking up meals and toys today at Metropolitan Ministries' annual Holiday Center. ...more

December 13, 2008

Everyone is aware of the Salvation Army's "Toys for Tots" campaign, which supplies toys to younger children each year, but what about teenagers? ...more

December 13, 2008

This year for the first time, Metropolitan Ministries has established Plant City collection sites to receive holiday donations to help the needy. ...more

December 10, 2008

For co-workers Kelly Popowski and Israel Martinez, who volunteered to deliver Thanksgiving food donations, Metropolitan Ministries' New Tampa Holiday Donation Center was a godsend. ...more

December 3, 2008

For co-workers Kelly Popowski and Israel Martinez, who volunteered to deliver Thanksgiving food donations, Metropolitan Ministries' New Tampa Holiday Donation Center was a godsend. ...more

December 2, 2008