It is John Purcell's mission to keep the Salvation Army Family Store looking as tidy as its palm tree-lined landscaping. ...more

February 7, 2009

It is John Purcell's mission to keep the Salvation Army Family Store looking as tidy as its palm tree-lined landscaping. ...more

February 7, 2009

The string of chilly nights last month and this week have strained cold weather shelters in Pinellas County and depleted supplies of basics such as food and coffee. ...more

February 5, 2009

Parkway Food Ministries in Sebring was providing food to about 50 families a month when it opened in October 2007. With the recession hitting people harder, the ministry now gives food to 300 families monthly. ...more

January 26, 2009

Maybe you or a loved one has a new medical concern. Maybe you are facing an unfamiliar financial situation. Maybe you find yourself out of work for the first time in a long time or you think you may be there soon and need to dust off your job-hunting skills. ...more

January 24, 2009

Freeze shelters will open tonight in Hillsborough County for the homeless and those without proper heating in their homes. ...more

January 14, 2009

Highlands County has been chosen to receive $64,485 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. ...more

January 12, 2009

The year is nearly over and that means the big citrus is about to fall in Brooksville. ...more

December 29, 2008

Almost two years ago, local charities and church groups that help the needy survive, along with the city, formed the Tarpon Alliance For Humanity to coordinate resources. Formation of the group, a few years before the economy faltered, now seems prophetic. The united effort is needed now more than ever. ...more

December 27, 2008

So it's the day after Christmas and plenty is stirring. There's much to do, places to go, stores to visit and family and friends to spend time with. For many of us, it's back to the reality that times are tough. For the many charities that did so much good this holiday season, it's back to challenging times. ...more

December 26, 2008