More people who are either homeless, or on the verge of homelessness, can receive rental assistance from the City of Tampa. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program was created to address and prevent homelessness as a result of disasters. RUSH goes beyondContinue Reading
An uplifting film for the whole family and based on a true story, NO VACANCY follows a jaded reporter demoted to a rural news bureau who finds her cynicism slowly transformed as she befriends a recovering addict and writes about a church struggling to purchase a motel for homeless families. Starring SeanContinue Reading
With limited capacity, Hillsborough County cold weather shelters will open tonight, Dec. 1, for the homeless and for those who live in homes without adequate heat. The National Weather Service expects local temperatures to dip to or below 40 degrees with wind chill in Hillsborough County Tuesday night. Important changesContinue Reading
Freddie Figgers is an inventor, engineer and business owner. But he is also a philanthropist with a heart for persons in need. An inspiring hero who rose from humble beginnings, Mr. Figgers, through his Figgers Foundation, is doing his part to serve the Florida community by providing funds, food, food assistanceContinue Reading
A shocking video went viral on social media of a man who threw fireworks on a sleeping homeless man, setting the man on fire. Now NYPD announced the details, offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in this case. The video shows a man throwing the litContinue Reading
Hillsborough County officials announced today that cold weather shelters will open tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 18, for the homeless and for those who live in homes without adequate heat as local temperatures to dip to or below 40 degrees with wind chill Wednesday night. Individuals, including pet owners, who need transportationContinue Reading
