Our community is home to many remarkable organizations doing extraordinary work. While we couldn’t feature them all, this curated list highlights some of the nonprofits making a meaningful impact across Pinellas County. Each plays a vital role in building a stronger, more vibrant community for everyone. Discover how you can support their missions—through donations, events or volunteer opportunities.

“Between Two Worlds” by St. Pete artist Karel Garcia.

ACADEMY PREP CENTER OF ST. PETERSBURG

Academy Prep serves motivated students from historically under-resourced communities on an extended 11-month schedule. Through strong academics, enrichment, mentoring and college-prep guidance, we foster a supportive, highexpectations culture that empowers each student to achieve at the highest level. Visit academyprep.org to learn more.

Alpha House Of Pinellas County

ALPHA House offers residential shelter, counseling, life skills, education and parenting support to homeless pregnant women and their babies, helping mothers rebuild stability, secure permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Visit alphahousepinellas.org to learn more.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION (TAMPA BAY)

The American Heart Association in Tampa Bay leads efforts in cardiovascular health, funding research, promoting healthy living, advocating public policy and equipping communities with CPR training and lifesaving education to fight heart disease and stroke. Visit heart.org to learn more.

Angels Against Abuse

Angels Against Abuse is a beacon of hope for children and youth who are victims of abuse and neglect. Through its Angel Assistance Program, the organization provides vital resources, advocacy and support to help rebuild young lives. Its mission is strengthened by generous community partners, including

St Pete Fools Charities, a nonprofit coalition of more than 50 local business leaders dedicated to supporting children and families in need. Visit angelsagainstabuse.org to learn more.

Arts Conservatory For Teens

Arts Conservatory for Teens ignites creativity, offering intensive training and mentorship in music, theater, dance, visual art, film, leadership and entrepreneurship. With a research-based curriculum and scholarship support, it empowers underserved youth to graduate high school, pursue college and build self-esteem and resilience. Visit artsconservatoryforteens.org to learn more.

BAKAS “HORSES FOR HANDICAPPED,” INC.

Serving children and adults from across the region with a wide range of physical and developmental disabilities, the Bakas Equestrian Center provides therapeutic horseback riding through lessons, camps, recreational riding, Special Olympics training and challenge shows. Programs also build social connections and support networks. Visit bakasridingcenter.com to learn more.

Bill Edwards Foundation For The Arts

The Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts uplifts our community through arts and world-class performances at the Mahaffey Theater and by funding free youth arts education programs and field trips throughout the school year. Visit billedwardsfoundationforthearts.org to learn more.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER TAMPA BAY

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay provides afterschool and summer programs in academics, leadership, health, mentoring and workforce readiness. With dozens of clubs across the region, it helps young people—especially those who need it most—build confidence and graduate with purpose. Visit bgctampa.org to learn more.

BROOKES BUTTERFLY BASH, LLC

Brooke’s Butterfly Bash supports children and families facing pediatric lupus through fundraising events, awareness campaigns and program funding that enhances medical care, education and emotional support. Visit brookesbutterflybash. com to learn more.

CASA (COMMUNITY ACTION STOPS ABUSE)

CASA offers crisis support, emergency housing, counseling, legal advocacy, safety planning and prevention education for survivors of domestic violence in Pinellas County, working to break cycles of abuse and strengthen survivors. Visit casapinellas.org to learn more.

CHILDREN’S DREAM FUND

Children’s Dream Fund grants dreams to local children ages 3–21 battling life-threatening illnesses, creating moments of joy through trips, special experiences and tangible gifts to support families emotionally and practically. Visit childrensdreamfund.org to learn more.

Clearwater Free Clinic

Clearwater Free Clinic delivers comprehensive healthcare to uninsured low-income residents in mid to Upper Pinellas, leveraging volunteers and partnerships to fill critical gaps in access to care. Visit clearwaterfreeclinic.org to learn more.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescues, rehabilitates and where possible releases marine wildlife while educating visitors through exhibits, research and conservation programs to foster stewardship and ocean awareness. Visit cmaquarium. org to learn more.

Community Foundation Tampa Bay

Community Foundation Tampa Bay connects donors, nonprofits and community leaders to maximize impact, distributing grants, managing funds and fostering initiatives for equitable growth, sustainability and regional vitality. Visit cftampabay.org to learn more.

Copperhead Charities

Copperhead Charities operates the Valspar Championship, an official PGA TOUR® event, to benefit charitable organizations in the Tampa Bay area, with over $52 million generated for local organizations since its inception in 1977, including $1.64 million in 2025. Visit valsparchampionship.com to learn more.

Cultured Books

Cultured Books curates and promotes culturally relevant literature, fosters literacy, hosts workshops and programming to amplify diverse voices and supports literary engagement in underserved communities. Visit culturedbooks.com to learn more.

DUNEDIN CARES, INC.

Dunedin Cares is a nonprofit client-choice food pantry established in 2015, serving Dunedin, Clearwater and Palm Harbor. It supports more than 30,000 individuals annually through pantry services and outreach programs for seniors, veterans, students, trafficking victims and those in recovery. Visit dunedincares.org to learn more.

Equality Florida Institute

Equality Florida Institute works to secure civil rights and promote understanding to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Through grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, education programs and coalition building, it drives lasting change for the LGBTQ community. Visit eqfl.org to learn more.

THE FOUNDATION FOR A HEALTHY ST. PETERSBURG

A private non-fundraising organization, The Foundation, welcomes support for its mission to advance health equity and strengthen community well-being through partnerships, advocacy and initiatives that improve access to care. Visit healthystpete.foundation to learn more.

Friends Of Strays

Friends of Strays operates a no-kill animal shelter in Pinellas County, providing rescue, adoption, spay/neuter, trapneuter-vaccinate-return services, medical care and education to reduce pet homelessness and promote responsible pet ownership. Visit friendsofstrays.org to learn more.

Habitat For Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside

Since 1985, Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside has helped over 1,000 families achieve affordable homeownership in Pinellas, West Pasco and Hernando Counties. Through zero-interest loans, homebuyer education and sweat equity, families build strength and stability. Mortgage repayments fund future builds, turning every donation into a lasting legacy. Habitat believes homeownership fosters family and community stability, creating stronger, more resilient neighborhoods. Learn more at habitattbg.org or call (727) 536-4755.

GIRLS ROCK ST. PETE

Girls Rock uses music, artistic experimentation and collaboration to empower women, girls and gender-expansive folx to cultivate self-confidence, leadership and community. Music camps for youth and adults provide radically supportive spaces for campers to learn to love themselves, love each other and rock out. Visit girlsrockstpete.org to learn more.

Heels To Heal

Heels to Heal is dedicated to helping children and adult victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through free counseling, resources and compassionate support to process trauma as a result of an abusive incident, restore stability and rebuild lives with hope. Visit heelstoheal.org to learn more.

HOMELESS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (HEP)

HEP provides transitional housing, life skills training, case management, employment support and counseling for homeless men, helping reintegration into society and breaking the cycle of street homelessness. Visit hepempower.org to learn more.

Hope Villages Of America

Hope Villages operates a food bank, domestic violence shelter for women and children and offers counseling and support services for individuals and families in crisis. Visit hopevillagesofamerica.org to learn more.

Humane Society Of Pinellas

Since 1949 the Humane Society of Pinellas has provided compassionate, no-kill care for animals, ensuring every pet has a chance at a loving home. With a 99% live release rate and a new adoption center, it now places up to 2,000 animals each year. Visit humanesocietyofpinellas.org to learn more.

JULIE WEINTRAUB’S HANDS ACROSS THE BAY

The organization supports and empowers local individuals and families by pooling resources, hosting fundraisers, providing a hand-up during crises, spreading kindness and promoting violence prevention education throughout Tampa Bay. Visit handsacrossthebay.org to learn more.

Keep Pinellas Beautiful

Keep Pinellas Beautiful provides volunteer opportunities that develop individual responsibility and environmental stewardship through community cleanups, beautification and education efforts across Pinellas County. Visit kpbcares.org to learn more.

KEEP ST. PETE LIT

Keep St. Pete Lit promotes literacy by organizing reading events, distributing free books, hosting author engagements and encouraging community-level reading initiatives to foster a literate engaged city. Visit keepstpetelit.org to learn more.

LIGHTHOUSE OF PINELLAS, INC. (LHP)

Lighthouse helps people with low vision or blindness live independently through vision rehabilitation, training, assistive devices, counseling, community outreach and support services. Visit lhpfl.org to learn more.

Metro Inclusive Health

Metro Inclusive provides comprehensive medical, mental health, HIV care, prevention programs and community support to promote equitable health outcomes regardless of background or income. Visit metrotampabay.org to learn more.

Parc Center For Disabilities

Parc Center supports individuals with developmental disabilities by offering programs in recreation, education, vocational training, early intervention, therapy and family support to enhance inclusion and quality of life. Visit parc-fl.org to learn more.

THE ORLANDO HEALTH FOUNDATION - WEST FLORIDA

The foundation is committed to partnering with individuals, other foundations and organizations to raise funding for Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg and supports programs like the James Heart Center, the Orlando Health Center for Women and Babies and the only trauma center in Pinellas County. Visit ohfwestflorida.com to learn more.

Pet Pal Rescue

Pet Pal rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes companion animals and provides veterinary care through their affordable care clinic. They are dedicated to community education to promote spay/neuter and animal welfare. Visit petpalanimalshelter.com to learn more.

PINELLAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (PCF)

PCF connects donors with local needs through grants, scholarship funds, civic leadership and community investment to strengthen nonprofits and broaden philanthropic impact across Pinellas County. Visit pinellascommunityfoundation.org to learn more.

Pinellas County Urban League

The Pinellas County Urban League advances economic and social justice through programs in workforce development, education, advocacy, health and quality of life to empower underserved populations. Visit pcul.org to learn more.

REACH ST. PETE

Reach St. Pete provides essential resources including free groceries, after school education and wraparound services for individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, homelessness or at-risk situations. Their programs help remove barriers to access and create sustainable paths toward stability. Visit reachstpete.org to learn more.

Ready For Life

Ready for Life is changing lives beyond foster care by giving foster youth the resources, education, mentoring and transitional support they need to succeed in adulthood— focusing on housing, vocational training, life skills and college readiness. Visit readyforlifepinellas.org to learn more.

Spca Tampa Bay

To reduce animal suffering and elevate the human-animal bond, SPCA Tampa Bay rescues, shelters, fosters and finds families for homeless pets, operates low-cost vaccine clinics and pet food pantries and provides wildlife rehabilitation. Visit spcatampabay.org to learn more.

ST. PETE FREE CLINIC (SPFC)

St. Pete Free Clinic, Pinellas County’s largest emergency food bank, provides free nutritious food, health/dental care and community navigation to Pinellas County residents in need. Visit thespfc.org to learn more.

ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE FOUNDATION

The St. Petersburg College Foundation secures philanthropic support, grants scholarships, funds institutional priorities and partners with donors to expand educational access and student success at SPC. Visit spcollege.edu/foundation to learn more.

ST. PETERSBURG FOUNDATION

The St. Petersburg Foundation builds capacity at the organizational and community level for social impact, leveraging public, private and philanthropic resources to help solve our community’s most challenging issues. Visit stpete. foundation to learn more.

Tampa Bay Watch

Tampa Bay Watch restores and protects Tampa Bay’s ecosystems by conducting habitat restoration, oyster reef projects, educational programs and advocacy to safeguard the region’s waters, shorelines and wildlife. Visit tampabaywatch. org to learn more.

United Way Suncoast

United Way Suncoast mobilizes communities to action so all can thrive. Its focus on educational opportunities, financial security and community resiliency creates an interconnected path that empowers individuals and families. Visit unitedwaysuncoast.org to learn more.

Wheelchairs 4 Kids

Wheelchairs 4 Kids provides wheelchairs, home and vehicle modifications as well as other equipment at no cost as well as fun events to enhance mobility, accessibility, inclusion and independence. Visit wheelchairs4kids.org to learn more.

Woodson Warriors Scholarships Fund

Woodson Warriors invests in the success of college-bound scholars by providing life-changing financial support. Started in 2019 as a silent auction of Jane Bunker’s paintings that raised $43,000, it has grown to award $250,000 annually, empowering students to pursue higher education and achieve their dreams. Visit woodsonmuseum.org to learn more.

THE WOUNDED WARRIORS ABILITIES RANCH (WWAR)

WWAR's mission is to inspire veterans and adaptive sports athletes to get out and be active. At their facilities in St. Pete, they offer a wide range of adaptive recreational programs, team sports and community events to support veterans of all eras and individuals with physical challenges. Visit woundedwarriorsabilitiesranch.org to learn more.

THE YMCA OF GREATER ST. PETERSBURG

The Y offers inclusive programs in youth development, health, fitness, aquatics, camps and community engagement to strengthen neighborhoods and foster holistic well-being. Visit stpeteymca.org to learn more.

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