Members of the Greater Seffner Chamber of Commerce mixed barbecue with charity last week when they gathered for their annual Christmas luncheon. ...more

December 19, 2007

Members of the Greater Seffner Chamber of Commerce mixed barbecue with charity last week when they gathered for their annual Christmas luncheon. ...more

December 17, 2007

While they serve the community throughout the year in all sorts of ways, it is during the holidays that the Tarpon Springs Police Department gets to perform a service that is especially rewarding, ensuring that young residents get to enjoy one of childhood's most cherished experiences. ...more

December 15, 2007

There was an early Grinch who stole our church trailer and "Thanks-For-Giving Bags" being collected by members of our parish to be distributed to needy families through our Community Cupboard Food Pantry ("Church Bemoans Theft Of Trailer Full Of Holiday Fare," Metro, Nov. 14). ...more

December 15, 2007

Members of the MiraBay Girls, a group of friends from the MiraBay community in Apollo Beach - Lynn Spivey, Lynn Mooney and Sandy Tams - helped Santa at the Sincerely, Santa table at the new entrance to the Westfield Brandon mall on St. Nicholas Day, on Dec. 6. ...more

December 13, 2007

Dad may be long gone. Mom may be in jail. Their abused or neglected children, shuffled among foster homes or reunited with an errant parent for one more chance, need someone to speak for them. ...more

December 12, 2007

In years past, the United Way of Hernando County collected toys through a local high school club in the hopes of imbuing a few dozen underprivileged children with the joy of Christmas. ...more

December 1, 2007

Food pantries and other groups that help the needy in the Brandon area are facing a crisis this holiday season, with huge increases in clients and decreases in donations. ...more

November 19, 2007

It happens every holiday season. People consumed by their day-to-day lives take notice of others less fortunate and want to help. Food, clothing and cash donations are always welcome at social service agencies. But many residents long to roll up their sleeves and give back to their communities, to be a part of something bigger than themselves, to set examples for their children. Perhaps helping others makes this time of year more meaningful. ...more

November 19, 2007

It happens every holiday season. People consumed by their day-to-day lives take notice of others less fortunate and want to help. Food, clothing and cash donations are always welcome at social service agencies. But many residents long to roll up their sleeves and give back to their communities, to be a part of something bigger than themselves, to set examples for their children. Perhaps helping others makes this time of year more meaningful. ...more

November 19, 2007