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Rob Higgins, who spent two decades bringing major sporting events to Tampa Bay, received $100,000 to support five local organizations. The Tampa Bay Lightning's Community Hero program has now donated over $35 million to Tampa Bay nonprofits since 2011.
Eight Tampa Bay community champions each received $50,000 to give to their favorite local charities, thanks to the Lightning's Community Hero program. Since 2011, the initiative has now donated nearly $36 million to 730 nonprofits across the region.
A veteran-led Tampa rescue team just returned home after saving more than 400 people from violence in the Middle East, including 30 stranded church members. Grey Bull Rescue moved so fast they had buses and security at a threatened hotel within 24 hours of first contact.
Four everyday heroes just received $50,000 each from the Tampa Bay Lightning to support local nonprofits making a difference. Since 2011, the program has now granted over $35 million to 721 organizations across the Tampa Bay area.
Five Tampa Bay nonprofits are calling for community volunteers this April, from lake cleanups to helping kids get school clothes. The opportunities show how small acts of service create big ripples across the region.
Savanna Thompson helps nearly 30,000 people yearly through Echo of Brandon's resource center in Thonotosassa. The Tampa Bay Lightning just handed her a $50,000 grant to keep the mission going strong.
Five everyday heroes just received $300,000 in grants to support causes transforming Tampa Bay. The Lightning Foundation honored them in February, bringing its 15-year giving total to $35.57 million.
After volunteering for over 20 years at The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Tim Traud received a $50,000 grant from the Tampa Bay Lightning to continue helping trauma survivors. The award came during the team's "Hockey Talks" night dedicated to breaking mental health stigma.
Five Tampa Bay organizations are calling for volunteers to help with everything from youth fitness mentoring to food rescue programs. Whether you have a few hours a month or flexible time to give, there's an opportunity waiting.
A friendship between two Tampa women through Best Buddies just earned them a $50,000 grant to help others find the same connection. The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Dana Brown and Sarah Rodenberry for showing what true inclusion looks like.
Lacey Boldman's drowning prevention program at the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA taught over 13,000 children water safety last year. The Tampa Bay Lightning honored her work with a $50,000 grant to keep kids safe around water.
Karen McGinnis Vaughn once hid her addiction in shame, walking the streets homeless. Now she's celebrating 11 years of sobriety and helping patients at North Tampa Behavioral Health Center find their own path to recovery.
Volunteers cleaned headstones, placed flags, and spoke names aloud at Tampa's oldest cemetery, keeping memories alive since 1850. Community members joined forces to preserve history while honoring those who served.
Victor Dimaren turned a Super Bowl halftime performance into a genuine engagement moment when Bad Bunny handed him a ring to propose to his girlfriend Emma Eldridge. The Tampa breakdancer's real-life proposal reached 136 million viewers worldwide during one of entertainment's biggest stages.
George and Virginia Schultz have spent two decades volunteering at Tampa International Airport's Travelers Aid desk, helping thousands of passengers facing unexpected challenges. The retired teachers were honored this week for their extraordinary dedication to making travel easier for people in crisis.
A quick-thinking Tampa resident didn't wait for firefighters when he spotted flames on a second-story balcony. He climbed up and put out the fire himself, potentially saving lives and preventing major property damage.
A French nonprofit is rescuing thousands of worn-out sneakers from the trash and giving them new life. SneakCœurZ is fighting fashion waste one pair at a time while creating jobs and helping people in need.
Tampa is bringing back one of America's most generous e-bike incentive programs, offering up to $3,000 vouchers to help residents trade cars for pedal power. For very low-income families struggling with transportation costs, it could mean a nearly free path to getting around town.
Across Colorado's Front Range, dozens of nonprofits are calling for volunteers to help feed families, shelter the homeless, and build homes. April's National Volunteer Month offers the perfect chance to get involved and make a real difference in your community.
A former Google employee is helping nonprofits in India access millions in free tech tools they never knew existed. His startup D4NP has already unlocked over $5 million in ad grants and trained 200+ organizations to use AI.
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