Laurie Kepler and Jan Falcione are always cooking up ideas to raise more money. After all, fundraising is a major part of the job at Mary and Martha House. ...more

April 1, 2009

"Heard it Through the Grapevine," by Matt Skinner (Mitchell Beazley, $24.99) ...more

March 29, 2009

A social services center is having a hard time finding 20 families to commit to trying to achieve self-sufficiency. ...more

March 25, 2009

With the state facing at least a $3 billion shortfall, Gov. Charlie Crist and state lawmakers must get serious about generating more revenue. Yes, more budget cuts are inevitable, but Florida already spends less per person than any state in the South. The surest way to doom the state's economic prospects is to neglect its education system, infrastructure, resource protection and the social safety net that helps those in need regain self-sufficiency. ...more

March 25, 2009

Twenty clients of the University Area Community Resource Center will be part of a pilot program to help people achieve self-sufficiency. ...more

February 25, 2009

Lisa Ford, president of Invent Your Image, hosted Suits to Self Sufficiency, a wine-tasting and suit donation for the Dress for Success nonprofit, which provides business attire to disadvantaged women, as well as career counseling and professional development. The Jan. 30 event was held at World of Wines, 3431 West Shore Blvd., and raised $260 in donations and more than 450 items of women's business attire, including skirts, pant suits, blazers and accessories. ...more

February 18, 2009

Welcome to Washington, soon to be "Mr. President." I know you've been here before for a short time as senator, but this is different. This is The Big Time, the world stage and you are the leading man. ...more

January 17, 2009

A closing date has been announced, but there might not be enough left on the shelves to make it that far. ...more

January 9, 2009

True to its name, Home With a Heart provides more than temporary and permanent housing for people in need. This nonprofit agency provides the warmth, encouragement and even the luxuries that come with a real home. ...more

December 27, 2008

The Tampa Housing Authority's new five-year plan represents an ambitious appeal for improvement and self-sufficiency. ...more

November 23, 2008