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
Press JPMorgan Chase invests $400,000 in Metropolitan Ministries to address affordable housing needs in Tampa BayThree-year commitment will help build 112 new affordable housing unitsJPMorgan Chase & Co. is investing $400,000 in... 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
Press Health and Wellness Partner Highlight: The St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Mobile Medical ClinicThe St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Mobile Medical Clinic bus has graciously partnered with us to bring medical care right... 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
