Metropolitan Ministries

🍽️ At Metropolitan Ministries, alongside our incredible community partners, we work tirelessly every day to provide hunger relief. These snapshots from our meal site partner, Riverview United Methodist Church, capture the heart of our mission—bringing people together over a hot meal. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we're dedicated to ensuring no one goes hungry. 📍 Serving 3,000 meals daily across Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties, we believe in the power of a shared meal to nourish bodies and uplift spirits. Join us in our commitment to feed and support our community. 💙 Want to help us make a difference? Learn more about our mission at metromin.org. #HungerRelief #HopeDoesMore #CommunityStrong #MetropolitanMinistries

Exciting Updates at MiraclePlace Pasco Campus! 🎉 Our new electronic billboard is up and running, catching the eyes of and informing US19 traffic about Metro Ministries' activities and opportunities! Big news on our Residential Building too! Floors completed, internal finishes installed. 🛠️ Building fully air-conditioned. Elevators installed! 🚀 Permanent power connected, eliminating overhead wires for a safer campus. Sidewalks completed, framing the building beautifully and ready for landscaping. 🌿 Exterior painting, roof flashing, gutters, and window installations done—exterior is 95% complete! 🎨🪟 In the coming days, we'll see all lighting fixtures completed, ceiling tiles installed, and final paint applied. Stay tuned for more updates! #Progress #Community #MetroMinistries #MiraclePlace #PascoCampus #HopeDoesMore

🎒 A heartfelt thank you to the Bullard Family Foundation and Titus O'Neil for providing us with 700 backpacks and a full pallet of additional school supplies that will help us send children and teens across the Tampa Bay area back to school with dignity, hope, and a bright future ahead! 🌟 Because of this generous donation, our Family Support Centers, Partnership Elementary School, and community programs like Pathways to Hope and The NeighborHOPE Project can assist families in need throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, an Pinellas counties. Together, we are and showing that #HopeDoesMore. Thank you for being #CommunityStrong and uplifting so many children and families. 💙 #HopeDoesMore #BackToSchool #CommunityPartners

Gear up for success with Metropolitan Ministries and Walgreens to support local children and military families! 📚🎒 From now through August 1, join Metropolitan Ministries and Walgreens in making a difference for children in need. Shop at any of the 8️⃣8️⃣ participating Walgreens stores in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties and donate essential school supplies to benefit local families. This Year’s Focus: - Supporting Blue Star Families Tampa Chapter - Benefiting military families at MacDill Air Force Base and local Coast Guard Stations 🛒 How to Participate: 1. Visit any participating Walgreens store. 2. Purchase items from our school supplies list. 3. Drop off the items in the blue barrels next to the register. (LOOK OUT FOR OUR BLUE BARREL!) Find participating stores and more details here: https://lnkd.in/eeZSudBt Let’s come together and ensure every child starts the school year ready to succeed! 🌟 #BackpacksOfHope #HopeDoesMore #Walgreens #BackToSchoolDrive #MacDillAirForce #BlueStarFamilies

Last day to vote for Metro is Friday July 19th! #Community #HopeDoesMore ⬇️⬇️🗳️⬇️⬇️

In the face of hard times, hope can often feel out of reach. But with the unwavering support we receive from the Tampa Bay community, families and individuals who find themselves homeless or at-risk of homelessness continue to find the light in the darkest moments when they come to Metro for help. Every story of recovery and resilience stands as a testament that hope is always within reach, and that Metro continues to stand offering a helping hand, a warm heart, and a path forward. Want to help us make a difference? Learn more about our mission at metromin.org. #HopeInHardTimes #MetroCommunitySupport #HopeDoesMore #ShelterRelief

What’s behind these 😀 smiles? It’s CREATE 🏃🏽♀️🎓🎨🧠👩🏼🤝👨🏽🧩☀️ ⬇️ Children’s Recreation, Education, Art, and Therapeutic Experience! CREATE is our unique program specifically designed to address the needs of homeless or formerly homeless children; offering a safe haven for them to express themselves, unleash their creativity, heal, and grow into their full potential. We developed this curriculum to support our resident and community-based children in processing their challenges and learning techniques to navigate their emotions effectively—because most of them have only known lives without hope in ‘survival mode’. Right now, our summer campers are scaling new heights, spinning with hope, and sharing smiles over pizza! Engaging in CREATE activities—also infused into summer camp programming—promotes prosocial behavior and alleviates distress, ensuring every child feels valued and understood. We are grateful to the Children's Board of Hillsborough County whose funding makes this program possible, along with your support. #HopeDoesMore #CREATE #ChildDevelopment #KidsInAction #EmpowerKids #SocialEmotionalLearning #HomelessAwareness

A new report says nearly half of Floridians are having trouble making ends meet – despite being gainfully employed. That's 4.1 million out of 8.8 million families. The problem is more pronounced in the Tampa Bay area's rural counties. Forty-four percent in Hillsborough County are struggling, compared to 48% in Polk, 51% in Hernando and 53% in Citrus County. "I don't know if there's going to be one solution," says Metropolitan Ministries staff member Hasan El-Tayyeb. "I think there's going to be many small things that we do to get back to that point, if there is that possibility." Listen in on what our team is currently seeing at Metro Ministries, including watching the number of people who need emergency housing assistance go from 200 a month to 350 over the last two years. You can help us continue making a difference by giving today at metromin.org #Inflation #HomelessAwareness

🌟 Vote for Metropolitan Ministries and help us win a Charity Navigator Community Choice Award! Vote now: https://bit.ly/3Wi3L7w Metropolitan Ministries was nominated for a Charity Navigator Community Choice Award 🏆Your support can make a huge difference in the lives of those we serve. By casting your vote, you're not just helping us, you're helping our cause. Let's show the world the impact we can make together! Vote now, and don't forget to share this post with your friends and family. Together, we can make a difference! #CommunityChoiceAwards #MakeADifference

Listen in on this dynamic conversation between the VP of Marketing at Metropolitan Ministries, Justine Burke, and Gayle Guyardo of WFLA-TV News Channel 8 / WTTA-TV The CW Tampa Bay's Bloom TV, as they delve into all things Metro, sharing insights and stories that highlight the impactful work that has been done and continues to be done in the community. Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/euH95YjU #MetroInTheNews #BloomTV #HopeDoesMore #MetropolitanMinistries