Stories Pregnant, alone, and in desperate need of a miracleCerria’s husband abandoned her when she was seven months pregnant.Part of her was glad he was finally out of her life. He’d... Read Full Story
Stories “For the first time in forever, I have hope”When Caryn and her kids came to our Tampa campus last week, they were about to give up hope. They've been homeless for a while... Read Full Story
Stories I Have No Place to GoI was walking through Metropolitan Ministries’ parking lot on a Tuesday morning last year when I spotted Brenda trying to hide... Read Full Story
Stories One Accident Away from HomelessnessBreaking down stereotypes about homelessness and providing insight into how someone ends up in a bad situation allows for better... Read Full Story
Stories Living in a U-Haul with an InfantCarla is like many young mothers who come to Metropolitan Ministries – anxious and fearful, but also determined to do whatever... Read Full Story
Stories Viviendo en una camioneta de U-Haul con una niñaCarla es como muchas de las jóvenes madres que vienen a Metropolitan Ministries… ansiosas y temerosas, pero dispuestas a hacer... Read Full Story
Stories It’s always Hurricane Season if you’re HomelessThe first major hurricane I ever experienced was in 2004. My family and I had just moved to Melbourne, FL from Tampa, and we were... Read Full Story
Stories The Right Thing at the Right TimeOn Monday 6/18, Charlene, one of our Pasco volunteers, came to Metro Outfitters with brand new, men's size 54 shorts and 5XL shirts... Read Full Story
Stories Health & Wellness Partner Spotlight: Dental Excellence of BrandonGuiding clients to self-sufficiency does not happen in a vacuum. Without our community partners, we wouldn't be able to bring... Read Full Story