Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports training and competition to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, at no cost to the athlete or their caregiver, as a means to achieve physical fitness, self-esteem, socialization skills, and the life skills necessary to be a productive, respected and contributing members of their communities. Founded by the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics is the world’s largest program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, serving 3.7 million people in more than 170 countries. In Florida, 25,000 athletes train and compete year round, in 20 different team and individual sports of their choice. Founded in 1972, Special Olympics Florida is a certified 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization funded solely through the generosity of individuals, businesses and civic groups. This support allows Special Olympics to never charge the athlete or their families a fee for participation.

The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. (AAAPP) is a 501(c)(3) private non-profit agency serving seniors and their caregivers in Pasco and Pinellas counties in Florida since 1974. Designated by the Department of Elder Affairs as the Area Agency on Aging for Planning and Service (PSA) Area 5, the agency’s focus is on funding, advocacy, services and programs for seniors in the two-county area of west central Florida. The Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, Inc. traces its origins to 1974, when the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) assumed authority for the first Area Agency on Aging to cover Pasco and Pinellas counties. From 1974 until 2000, the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council operated as the designated Area Agency on Aging for Planning & Service Area (PSA) 5. In the fall of 2000, the Area Agency on Aging separated from TBRPC and became a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency. Currently, the AAAPP is one of eleven Area Agencies on Aging in Florida, and there are over 600 nationwide. Each AAA is responsible for administering a network of community and in-home services for older persons within their assigned PSA. Our Mission: Advocate, educate and serve seniors and their caregivers in partnership with the community.

The Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County is a private, non-profit maternal and child health organization dedicated to reducing Hillsborough County’s infant mortality rate and improving the health of pregnant women. ​ The Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County works with community organizations and individuals with a vested interest in maternal and child health to maximize community resources, and offer a variety of programs to meet the needs of women, children and families.

United Way of Central Florida contracts with qualified partners to improve the health, education and financial stability of the people of Central Florida. UWCF is discrupting the typical nonprofit model by amplifying donor dollars with local matches, convening partners to improve efficiency and brokerign only those services that produce the best possible return on investment in the areas of most critical need. We are your philanthropic broker. No one can do their bestat work or school if they are hungry, sick or in pain. We much take action. Impact Initiatives: - Early Childhood Education - Academic Achievement - Financial Stability - Health - End Hunger - Community Partnership School - Basic Needs

The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and wellbeing of children and their families. Ronald McDonald House® of Tampa Bay provides a home-away-from-home for families of pediatric patients in area hospitals.

Meals On Wheels of Tampa serves seniors and homebound individuals a hot, nutritious meal delivered right to their doorstep by a caring volunteer. The daily hot meal provides NOURISHMENT for the body. The kind greeting from a volunteer provides ENRICHMENT for the soul. Together, we STRENGTHEN our community by caring for neighbors who have difficulty leaving their homes. Meals On Wheels of Tampa is a privately funded, 4-Star Charity and a proud member of Meals On Wheels America. We rely on the community for financial and volunteer support and do not accept any direct government funding. For more information, visit www.MOWTampa.org or call us at (813) 238-8410.

Our mission is to ensure the availability of decent, safe and affordable housing for low-income families in rural areas.

Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc. (CDC of Tampa) creates opportunities for people to build prosperous futures and vibrant communities. We create opportunities by deploying comprehensive community development strategies that connect workforce development, housing and real estate with education, resident leadership and community safety to drive economic prosperity. Founded in 1992, CDC of Tampa has built a proven track record of reducing disparities in communities throughout Tampa, Hillsborough County and beyond. Over the last 30 years, we’ve strived to help Bay Area communities become equitable, diverse and engaged.

Bridging Generations through Volunteer Services The mission of Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc. is to provide solutions to community challenges by engaging volunteers aged 55+. When you Volunteer in one of our Programs, you receive the following and so much more: * Engagement in your community * Sharing your talents * Creating new interests * Socializing with like-minded Volunteers * Helping teachers and school staff * Helping family members and loved ones * Customized training * Active lifestyle * Choosing your own schedule * Appreciation and recognition * Personal growth and fulfillment Annually, our Volunteers achieve the following successes: * Provide over 280,000 hours of Volunteer Community Service * Impact Lives of 2,000+ children who are at-risk or have special needs * Help children who are struggling in school to achieve success * Prolong the independence of nearly 500 frail, homebound elderly individuals * Represent community on elder issues, senior service needs, senior demographics and impact of the aging population of 79 million baby boomers! Seniors in Service engages 600+ Senior Volunteers (age 55+) to actively address community needs. Whether you're interested in helping kids, elders, the hungry, or any other needy part of our community, we can help you find the Volunteer opportunity of your dreams!

Welcome to Love Comes First Preschool and Childcare Center

The mission of Cornerstone Family Ministries is to make a lasting and positive impact in the lives of economically disadvantaged children and their families in our community by nurturing young bodies, developing young minds, and fostering hope through Christ.…One Child at a time! By contributing to our organization you are directly helping to provide children's scholarships for over 100 inner-city pre-school aged children at our Rosa Valdez Learning Center, as well as help us reach 150+ other childcare centers throughout the Tampa Bay region, that serve over 5,000,000 nutritious meals to over 18,000 children each year thru our Children's Nutrition Connection. The organization also has a community garden that seeds a Garden Movement Program that encourages the growing of gardens at child care centers and churches in food dessert neighborhoods.

What started as a small group of concerned parents and friends in 1954 has grown to one of the largest providers of person-centered supports for adults with developmental disabilities in Polk County. For the past 59 years Alliance for Independence has been a pioneer in providing specialized training to developmentally disabled adults. The Alliance offers individuals with disabilities the avenues to explore and experience personal growth and achievement through awareness, education, community resources and personal relationships.