Metropolitan Ministries had a good idea this past Christmas season, and now it's an even better one. ...more

February 9, 2008

Having served nearly three decades as the University of South Florida's police chief, Valrico resident Paul Uravich is accustomed to supervising and coordinating major operations. ...more

February 6, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - One worker asked Suzy Arb where a donated stroller should be placed, while another had paperwork that needed attention. ...more

February 5, 2008

Mary Bryant Elementary School held its annual food drive last month, collecting goods for needy families. ...more

January 2, 2008

The community's spirit of giving helped a local food bank at just the right time. ...more

December 26, 2007

Kathi Collison owns a business on the south side of the city's biggest intersection and goes to church less than a quarter mile east of that same corner. ...more

December 23, 2007

They show up with tales of abuse and neglect, loss and financial hardships. ...more

December 22, 2007

The Children's Board of Hillsborough County will have an opportunity next month to attack two problems with one smart initiative: a proposal to use nearly $1 million to provide childcare for homeless families. ...more

December 18, 2007

There was an early Grinch who stole our church trailer and "Thanks-For-Giving Bags" being collected by members of our parish to be distributed to needy families through our Community Cupboard Food Pantry ("Church Bemoans Theft Of Trailer Full Of Holiday Fare," Metro, Nov. 14). ...more

December 15, 2007

The Pasco Sheriff's Office is launching its annual Holiday Food Basket drive. Deputies, staff members and the public donate items that go into food baskets for needy families. Baskets include a frozen turkey and all the trimmings. ...more

December 1, 2007