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Tampa Democratic Socialists help erase $2 million in medical debt for Hillsborough residents
The Tampa chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) surpassed its annual goal of cancelling millions of dollars in medical debt for Hillsborough County residents. The local political action group Tampa and non-profit medical debt cancellation company Undue Medical…

Tampa Celebrates 139th Birthday with Archives Awareness Week
Tampa Celebrates 139th Birthday with Archives Awareness Week Tony D. Mon, 07/13/2026 - 08:44 am Tampa's history will be celebrated during Archives Awareness Week from July 12-18, 2026. Tampa Marks 139th Birthday with Archives Awareness Week A big birthday is around the corner --…

New HPWA board begins term aiming to expand opportunities for Hispanic women

Five ways to give back and get involved in your community
Channel your energy into giving back to the community.

Sun City Center Legion Post, Music Bingo, Trivia Night & More
Trivia Night Benefiting Seeds Of Hope Join the Bloomingdale Neighborhood Association on Sunday, July 20, at 7 p.m. at JF Kicks, located at 3345 Lithia Pinecrest Rd. in Valrico, for a fun-filled Community Trivia Night benefiting Seeds of Hope. Enjoy trivia, raffle baskets, a 50/50…

A Tampa Bay area pickleball pro started a nonprofit to help other athletes overcome injuries
A local pickleball professional is using what could have been a career-ending injury to help other athletes in similar situations to recover.

Where are they now: Therapist Sage Marcelin bridges the gap between therapy and community building
Since our last check-in, Sage Marcelin’s journey as a clinician has been one of growth and a deepening commitment to community connection. Currently serving as a registered clinical intern, Sage […]

‘Habicast’ relaunched after hiatus
The show will provide a behind-the-scenes look at Habitat for Humanity's work throughout the Tampa Bay region.

Great Explorations museum seeks input on Discovery Center
The hub will be a space where children can investigate engineering, space exploration, 3D printing and chemistry, among other topics.

How philanthropy brings light in uncertain times
Welcome to the Catalyst’s Community Voices platform. We’ve curated community leaders and thinkers from all parts of our great city to speak on issues that affect us all. Visit our Community Voices page for more details. In moments when the world feels overwhelming and…

Markus Gottschlich leaving the Warehouse Arts District Association
The WADA board did not specify a reason for Gottschlich’s departure.

Foundation Awards CareerSource $50,000 To Support Youth Employment
CareerSource Tampa Bay (CSTB) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from Community Foundation Tampa Bay to support Summer P.A.Y.S. (Preparing Area Youth for Success), a youth employment program serving more than 650 young people ages 15-24 this summer. CareerSource Tampa Bay was…