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  • Science Center of Pinellas County Earns Florida Heritage Marker

    The former Science Center of Pinellas County has been named a Florida Heritage Site, joining a statewide program that recognizes places central to the state’s history. The designation comes through the Florida Historical Marker Program, administered by the Florida Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources. The program places a metal marker at qualifying sites…

  • St. Petersburg Foundation Receives $200,000 Gift from Levett Foundation to support the reimagined Science Center

    The St. Petersburg Foundation has received a $200,000 donation from the Francis and Gertrude Levett Foundation to support educational work at the St. Petersburg Science Center, the organizations announced. The gift reflects the Levett Foundation’s longstanding commitment to childhood education and community well-being. Francis and Gertrude Levett, who operated a school busing company on Long…

  • What High-Capacity Donors Are Teaching Tampa Bay’s Nonprofits

    A recent webinar hosted by the Pinellas Community Foundation, “Decoding the Motivations and Strategies of High-Capacity Philanthropists,” offered a revealing look at how affluent donors are shaping the charitable landscape. Two members of the Catalyst Impact Council—Pinellas Community Foundation CEO Duggan Cooley, who served as moderator, and Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco…

  • Building a Stronger Future Through STEAM and Community

    At the St. Pete Foundation, we believe building community starts with strong relationships, shared goals, and a deep investment in the future. That commitment was front and center at our third annual STEAM Day at the Lealman Exchange, where over 130 local youth engaged in hands-on exploration designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next…

  • Funding, plans are solidifying for the ‘new’ Science Center

    The resurrection and revitalization of St. Petersburg’s Science Center (1966-2019) came that much closer to reality Tuesday, as Florida legislators handed the education center’s prospective new proprietor a state-signed check for $2.5 million. It was one-tenth of the projected cost for the reimagined facility, nestled on 3.9 acres in western St. Pete’s Azalea neighborhood, but…

  • Housing Challenges: A Community Navigator’s Perspective

    As a community navigator, we are often tasked with assisting individuals and families through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. These moments often bring to light the complexities of our community’s resources and the human dynamics that make navigating these systems both rewarding and, at times, deeply frustrating. Recently, I had the…

  • St. Petersburg Foundation launches spring session of free swim lessons

    The St. Petersburg Foundation is pleased to announce the Spring session of its Free Swim Lessons program for local youth in the Lealman community. The program, hosted in partnership with the Lealman Exchange and YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, will begin March 8, 2025, and run through April 26, 2025, offering an 8-week course for…

  • Navigating the Healthcare Maze: Insights from a St. Petersburg Navigator

    In the heart of St. Petersburg, a network of dedicated navigators works tirelessly to guide individuals through the complex landscape of healthcare resources. As part of a new series by the Capacity Catalyst, we’re shedding light on these often-unsung heroes who play a crucial role in connecting people with the care they need. Today, we…

  • Community Foundation Tampa Bay Awards $15,000 to St. Petersburg Foundation for Needs Navigator Program Expansion

    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. December 17, 2024 — Community Foundation Tampa Bay has awarded $15,000 from its Critical Needs List to the St. Petersburg Foundation. The funding will support the expansion of the Needs Navigator program, which has played a vital role in assisting residents during and after recent storms. The Needs Navigator program, spearheaded by…

  • Farmers market to alleviate food access barriers

    The Lealman Exchange, a community center located at 5175 45th St. N., is set to become the home of a new farmers market starting in October. The Lealman Farmers Market will operate on the fourth Sunday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing residents with regular access to fresh, locally sourced fruits, vegetables,…