Our spotlight this month shines brightly on a relatively new (2012) non-profit, The Kind Mouse, whose mission is to assist families in transition and their chronically hungry children. No hardworking individual should ever feel despair due to economic hardships beyond their control. Everyone has a right to feel safe and secure in their own homes, Continue reading…
Lifestyles by Estelia – Non Profit Spotlight: Keep Saint Petersburg Local
I recently had occasion to discover Keep Saint Petersburg Local, an affiliate of the American Independent Business Alliance. It was launched on November 19, 2011 (known as America Unchained Day) by a group of local, independent business owners and concerned citizens who recognize and appreciate the unique character of our city. The mission of the Continue reading…
Non Profit Spotlight – St. Petersburg Library System
This month’s nonprofit spotlight shines brightly on the St. Petersburg’s Library system. Founded in 1915 through a grant awarded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, it was one of only ten libraries in Florida to receive Carnegie funding. Its mission is “to provide library resources to meet educational, recreational, cultural, intellectual and social needs Continue reading…
Non-Profit Spotlight – The First Tee of St. Petersburg
The December non-profit spotlight shines brightly on The First Tee of St. Petersburg whose mission is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf. First Tee has seven core programs: Target Clinics, Par/Birdie Practice and Play – Continue reading…
Non-Profit Spotlight – Neighborly Care Network
Our August non-profit spotlight shines on the Neighborly Care Network and its Meals on Wheels program. The Neighborly Care Network began in 1966, when a group of concerned citizens started discussing the needs of a growing senior population. The Neighborly Center, Inc. was chartered that year as a nonprofit agency, with a mission of studying Continue reading…
Non-Profit Spotlight – PARC
July’s non-profit spotlight shines brightly on PARC (Pinellas Association of Retarded Children). It was established in 1953 by Edythe Ibold, whose daughter was born mongoloid. Today that birth defect is called Down syndrome. Since 1953, PARC has grown into a large social service agency that serves more than 800 children and adults with developmental disabilities Continue reading…
The St. Petersburg Library System
The City of St. Petersburg has a strong public library system. The Main Library at 3745 9th Avenue, N. (727.893.7318) is its central hub. In this digital age, some may question the relevance of libraries. Research has shown that not only do libraries provide valuable services to residents of all ages, incomes and ethnic backgrounds, Continue reading…
Sunken Gardens – A Botanical Paradise and Historic Gem
At over 100 years old, Sunken Gardens is the oldest living museum in St. Petersburg and home to some of the oldest tropical plants in the region. In 1903 George Turner, Jr., a plumber by trade, began growing tropical plants in the rich fertile soil of an old lake. What began as a passion for Continue reading…
Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum
When walking along North Shore Drive, NE one cannot help but notice the beautiful, lush palms and winding walkways of the Gizella Kopsick Palm Arboretum. Curious, I began to research this woman. Although not a lot was written about her, I learned that Ms. Kopsick was born in Austria-Hungary in 1877 and came to St. Continue reading…
Non-Profit Spotlight – St. Petersburg Art Alliance
Founded in 2012, the St. Petersburg Art Alliance is this month’s featured non-profit. It evolved from a shared desire among city and community leaders to make an investment in local artists, organizations and businesses. Its mission is to provide leadership for the financial success, quality, diversity, and organizational stability of the arts and cultural community Continue reading…
