Who We’ve Supported
“A man’s true wealth is the good he does in this world.”
2023 - Q1
RAMWI (Refugee and Migrant Women’s Initiative)
RAMWI is a volunteer based, non-profit organization designed to empower refugee and migrant women in Tampa Bay. For ten years, RAMWI has served women of all nationalities and walks of life.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
A private, non-profit organization established in 1972 presents a clear and precise mission: “Ensure that no one in our community has to face crisis alone”. Crisis Center of Tampa Bay currently serves individuals in the Hillsborough and Charlotte counties.
Winthrop Arts, Inc.
Winthrop Arts, Inc. is a cultural arts organization that serves the local community by bringing the arts and community together.
Maristan
Maristan is an organization that aims to lead professional care, education in advancing holistic, mental and spiritual wellness.
2023 - Q2
ReDefiners
ReDefiners prides itself in being a pioneer in early language education programing in Hillsborough County which was started in 2016 with a mission to bridge gaps socially, economically and educationally.
Friends of Alafia
Alafia River State Park Citizen Support Group with all their volunteers seek to improve aspects of the park for the community — with a goal of bringing families and children together.
Kitchen Table Literary Arts
An organization to help support writers and poets who are also women of color. This organization seeks to provide funding needed to those who do not have the avenues or resources to get published.
Bayaan Academy
Bayaan Academy strives for quality education rooted in Islamic values — committed to serving students of any race, color, religion, gender or ethnic origin.
2023 - Q3
Suncoast Kids Place
Suncoast Kids Place provides support for children, teens, and their families following the death of a significant person through peer support groups and education. Their goal is to offer support in a safe place where children, teens and families can share their experience as they move through their grief process. They serve the Tampa Bay area and even go to children and family members who may be incarcerated. They are funded mainly by Bay Hope Church but their services are not necessarily faith based. Their services are open to all regardless of religious beliefs.
Through a 2 day annual book festival connecting acclaimed authors with teenagers, they inspire young people to use the power of words and storytelling to achieve dreams, make a difference, and “be the author of your own life.” YA by the Bay is dedicated to getting books, to children especially in underfunded schools, and is proud to offer writing scholarships for high-school students.
Tampa Bay wave is a tech startup support organization committed to helping entrepreneurs with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Specifically through their accelerator programs, they focus on underrepresented women owned start-ups.
This non-profit scholarship fund looks to change public opinion about Islam through the arts. Islamophobia and hate crimes are going up- ISF increases American Muslim representation in film, media, public policy and law to improve public opinion.
This is a local charity support program that provides essential resources to individuals and families experiencing economic hardships. Support may include but is not limited to diapers, childcare supplies, small household goods and appliances, clothing, toiletries or even rent. Their platform collects essential items from people who don’t need them, and then they give them out.
Wee Macree was founded with the simple realization that small acts, when compounded together, can change the world. They believe that by building a community of helpers they can safeguard the well-being of children everywhere. A Wee Macree shirt celebrates the individuality of the child who wears it and offers visual recognition of the impact of their actions and also heightens awareness for the child who ultimately benefits from its use.
Nomad Art Studio/Bus are artists, advocates, and activists tapping into the power of art to help build happier, healthier communities. The belief is that all people need opportunities for creative self-expression and connection with other people, but access to these opportunities is inequitable and often excludes many people. They provide free, equitable access to high quality creative opportunities that increase wellbeing and connect people within a community.
Rum Diversity Scholarship Fund
Just as their parents came to America seeking a fresh start after being in a refugee camp, the Rum sisters followed a path to new opportunities — remarkably, leading all six to USF. Now they hope to provide opportunities for young women confronting hurdles of their own. They have created the Rum Diversity Scholarship to provide more avenues to higher education for minority students and the fund will support minority women who have a financial need, have demonstrated involvement in diversity through service or educational activities, and plan to give back to their communities after graduation.
