Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, in partnership with the City of Tampa, is creating a shelter for homeless residents of Tampa on vacant land owned by Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities had been working with the City of Tampa for some time to establish a new ‘Pinellas Hope’

“We’ve lived in Florida since February 2019. I fled my home in Georgia due to a domestic violence situation.” She drove away with her two boys, 17-year old, William and 16-year old, Nicholas. “We ended up in Florida…were living in our car in the Wal-Mart parking lot.” It was tough,

Over five hundred friends of the Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center program celebrated LIFE together at the annual Gala and Silent Auction. The celebratory fundraiser was held at Higgins Hall on the campus of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa on a beautiful November evening. The evening offered great food

  Clearwater, FL (by Teresa Peterson on April 15, 2018) – Richard Peete had a family and a successful, middle-class life and he dreamed of a bright future. But things changed drastically in 1998 when his 28-year-old wife and four-year-old child died in a car accident. While still suffering from that

Catholic Charities is teaming up with the organizers of the City of Tampa’s Dr. Martin Luther King Day Parade*. Catholic Charities Immigration Services will participate in the lead event during a week of activity aimed at celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King with the goal of displaying the

One of the greatest myths about Catholic Charities is that it only serves Catholics. This is not true. Many have heard about Jesus’ reaching out to the Samaritan woman sinner at the well; like Jesus, who reached out to all people, so too does Catholic Charities. In fact nearly 80%

Catholic Charities is introducing an innovative temporary shelter concept for the homeless residents of Pinellas Hope (5726 126th Ave. North, Clearwater, just south of Ulmerton west of 49th Street). These incredible units, branded Hope Cottages, provide a significant step-up in helping the homeless rebuild their lives.  This exciting concept was conceived

  The Celebration of Life Rally was held February 6 & 7 at the Calvary Chapel in Clearwater. The rally, now in its third year, creates awareness of life issues through nationally known speakers and talents to both entertain and educate the community. The Rally is a call to action