More than a half-dozen people waited in line outside the Salvation Army office Sunday night to get a warm place to sleep as the temperatures continued to dip. ...more

January 4, 2010

Good things come in 40s at Tampa Day School. At least, they do this year. The small private school is celebrating its four decades with monthly charitable donations and other events themed around the number 40. ...more

January 2, 2010

The boys and girls sat in small circles on the dance floor, awaiting their turn to try on ballet slippers. Their names and shoe sizes were jotted down on paper. ...more

December 30, 2009

The boys and girls sat in small circles on the dance floor, awaiting their turn to try on ballet slippers. Their names and shoe sizes were jotted down on paper. ...more

December 30, 2009

It's been a rough year for Shaunda Silas, her 8-year-old daughter Anna, and 15-year-old son Randall from Tampa. ...more

December 26, 2009

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

The boys and girls sat in small circles on the dance floor, awaiting their turn to try on ballet slippers. Their names and shoe sizes were jotted down on paper. ...more

December 23, 2009

Karen Price of Tampa recently went to the Walmart Superstore and gave away money to about 100 strangers. ...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