Vanessa was anticipating a Thanksgiving without food on the table. But you showed up when she needed help and hope the most! Life turned upside down for Vanessa after her accident. She was hit on the road — totaling her car, killing her service dog, and leaving her with serious injuries and a long recovery … The post “I had a good Thanksgiving thanks to Metro” — Vanessa’s Story appeared first on Metropolitan Ministries ..read more

“I never would’ve guessed we’d go through what we went through,” says Janice. “But you gave us a place to go.” Janice and her husband had their eyes fixed on a bright future. The couple was growing their family and thriving in life, and there was never a struggle to make ends meet. “We thought … The post HOPE LEADS THE WAY appeared first on Metropolitan Ministries ..read more

Holiday, Fla. (June 10, 2024)—This Wednesday, a dual ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremony will take place as Metropolitan Ministries celebrates the grand opening of the first phase of its MiraclePlace Pasco campus redevelopment and expansion in Holiday. Immediately following the ribbon cutting, the organization will break ground on a new state-of-the-art early childhood education center. The project will … The post Media Advisory: Struggling families in Pasco County have more options for help and life change as Tampa Bay’s Metropolitan Ministries expands its mission w ..read more

A crisis left Eric living out of his car, wondering how he was going to overcome . . . When Eric’s wife passed away unexpectedly, he was left to raise six children on his own. “She went to the hospital on Christmas Day while the kids were playing with their toys. Twelve days later, she … The post You Gave Him Tools to Thrive! appeared first on Metropolitan Ministries ..read more

We are excited that Metropolitan Ministries is once again partnering with the NALC for their 32nd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. This year marks the seventh time that Metropolitan Ministries has partnered with NALC locally to receive the donations collected. For over 30 years the National Association of Letter Carries has held a national … The post Stamp Out Hunger benefiting Metropolitan Ministries appeared first on Metropolitan Ministries ..read more

Tracy was facing an eviction and struggling to provide for her three special needs children . . . you gave her hope for the holiday and opened the door to long-term stability!  When an abusive relationship nearly cost Tracy her life, she had no other choice but to flee with her three children. Pain and … The post “Because of Metro, we’re able to enjoy Thanksgiving” — Tracy’s Story appeared first on Metropolitan Ministries ..read more

Christina and her family have gone through some difficult times. They first came to Metro in 2018, during a stressful period in her life. In her pursuit of a brighter future, Christina turned to Metro for support, but her journey faced an early setback. Despite this initial setback, Christina’s determination and resilience would soon pave … The post A Second Chance – Christina’s Story  appeared first on Metropolitan Ministries ..read more

Single mom Tamara struggled to support her family — but you gave her hope Tamara found herself caught in the middle of a perfect storm — jobless, evicted, and pregnant. “I was bouncing from hotel to hotel, trying to work and provide for myself,” she says. But keeping a job, caring for her kids, and … The post “This is my beginning” — Tamara’s Story appeared first on Metropolitan Ministries ..read more

Sandra didn’t know how she was going to provide for herself or her son. Thanks to you, she found a new path of hope! “The only thing I was thinking about was surviving.” Sandra’s words are ones we hear often from single mothers who walk through our doors. She came to us feeling stuck, inadequate, … The post “You Believed in Me” — Sandra’s Story appeared first on Metropolitan Ministries ..read more

Vernita’s family would’ve ended up on the streets if it weren’t for your support! Vernita didn’t want to believe it — her family’s rent jumped up by nearly $1,000. To make matters worse, Vernita’s partner became sick. For three weeks, he was unable to work. And with seven children plus a new baby to care … The post “Don’t give up” — Vernita’s Story appeared first on Metropolitan Ministries ..read more