As the storm approaches our area, we are praying for your safety. May you find comfort in these words: Holy God, In the aftermath of #HurricaneHelene and in preparation for #HurricaneMilton, we come to You. We stand humbled by the devastation and anxious about the possibility of more destruction. Remind us, Lord, that even in our darkest hours, You are with us. Knit our communities together, weaving bonds of care and compassion. Guide our first responders to those in need, making paths through the wreckage. Illuminate the darkness with Your light, shedding hope on those lost and afraid. Comfort the grieving, offer solace to the isolated, and bring relief to the suffering. Surround families with Your loving arms, easing their heartbreak. As the waters recede, may our spirits not falter. Plant seeds of hope, even in the midst of despair. Remind us that the work of recovery is long, but with Your strength, we can persevere. Grant us the endurance to continue pressing forward, supporting one another. Provide places of rest and refuge for the weary. For those in safer regions, open your hearts and hands. Share your resources—water, energy, compassion, and hope. Offer shelter and support to those in need. May we awaken each day to the miracle of community, remembering that we are not alone. May we be your people of enduring Hope today and in the days to come. Amen.
Metropolitan Ministries
Non-profit Organizations
Tampa, FL 7,505 followers
Our mission is to care for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.
About us
METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES- HOPE IS HERE We’re a local, independent, faith-based nonprofit committed to providing hope. We’ve been doing it since 1972. Our services for poor and homeless families are here in Tampa Bay. We are committed to providing answers that: • Help prevent homelessness • Ease hunger • Offer life-changing answers leading to self-sufficiency • Support to transition back into our community MISSION STATEMENT To care for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in our community through services that alleviate suffering, promote dignity and instill self-sufficiency... as an expression of the ongoing ministry of Jesus Christ. OUR VISION To be America's most effective caregiver to poor and homeless people.
- Website
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http://www.metromin.org
External link for Metropolitan Ministries
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Tampa, FL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1972
- Specialties
- PROVIDING HOPE, CHANGING LIVES, Adult Education GED Programs, Educating At-Risk Youth, Food Assistance, Emergency Shelter, Transitional Shelter, Residential Programs, and Recovery
Locations
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Primary
2002 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33602, US
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3216 US Highway 19
Holiday, Florida 34691, US
Employees at Metropolitan Ministries
Updates
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In response to Hurricane Milton, Metropolitan Ministries is now operating at the highest level of emergency preparation: 🚨Executing our emergency protocols and securing facilities 🧑🧑🧒🧒 Evacuating/sheltering 148 resident families in Hillsborough and Pasco counties 💙Serving residential shelter families only on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday ❤️🩹Assessing our recovery and response efforts on Thursday 10/10 🫶With resilience, many are still weathering the devastation of Helene as this next hurricane approaches. Our thoughts are with you and your family, our Tampa Bay neighbors, and all Floridians affected by this path. 🗣️Keep checking back for updates following the storm. Stay safe. #hurricanemilton #hopedoesmore
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Our teams are out in the community being the hands & feet to those in dire need - thanks to your donations 💙 #hopedoesmore #hurricanehelene #tampabaystrong #hope #hurricanerelief #tampabay #donations
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Alleviating suffering is a core component of our mission every day, especially now following the devastation of Hurricane Helene. What are we doing? Cooking hot meals, preparing bagged lunches and distributing food boxes & hygiene items, while providing crisis navigation services at pop-up locations in the hardest hit areas. Part of our model of care is going out to the need with boots on the ground staff and volunteers. There is hope after Helene. Visit our website to get involved or donate 💙 https://www.metromin.org #tampabaystrong #hurricanehelene #donate #volunteer #hope #hurricanerelief
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Metropolitan Ministries reposted this
Hurricane Relief Update: Our hot meal partner locations are still active. If you or someone you know is in need of a hot meal, Metro has 18 meal sites in Pinellas County, the hardest hit area, as well as locations in Hillsborough and Pasco counties for a total of 41 meal sites. Click here for locations and details: https://lnkd.in/ePKvDYTV #HurricaneHelene #HopeDoesMore #HurricaneRelief #HungerRelief #CommunitySupport #HeleneRecovery #StormSafety #Helene2024 #HelpAfterHelene
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Hurricane Relief Update: Our hot meal partner locations are still active. If you or someone you know is in need of a hot meal, Metro has 18 meal sites in Pinellas County, the hardest hit area, as well as locations in Hillsborough and Pasco counties for a total of 41 meal sites. Click here for locations and details: https://lnkd.in/ePKvDYTV #HurricaneHelene #HopeDoesMore #HurricaneRelief #HungerRelief #CommunitySupport #HeleneRecovery #StormSafety #Helene2024 #HelpAfterHelene
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Whether facing physical storms 🌪️ like hurricanes or the difficult storms of life, Metro is here for families in crisis. Thursday 9/26 will be a reduced day of operations for all our locations as our Metro Emergency Response Team (MERT) ⚠️ prepares for Helene's approach to our area. Specifically: - Early Childhood Education Center, CREATE, and teen program will be closed - Family Support Centers will be closed - Metro BrigAIDe Outreach team will not be in the field - Departments that are not directly involved in storm response will be closed - Partner hot meal services will be reduced - Food services will be focused on feeding on-campus resident families Our Tampa and Holiday/W Pasco campuses are equipped with robust generators.⚡ We will be here to respond in the event that Tampa Bay families or are neighbors nearby need emergency services and will provide updates as appropriate. Currently, our plan is to be open on Friday 9/27. Support and pray for Metro to make a difference. Stay safe. #hurricanehelene #hurricane #weather #storm #florida #besafe #emergencypreparedness #HopeDoesMore
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We are incredibly honored to be a benefiting nonprofit of Columbia Restaurant's 27th Annual Community Harvest. 💙 Over the last 26 years, the Columbia Restaurant's Community Harvest has graciously donated more than $3 million to non-profit organizations throughout Florida. We cannot thank them enough for their kind efforts and continuous support. A special thank you to Richard Gonzmart, president, and fourth-generation "caretaker" of the Columbia Restaurant Group, for supporting our mission over many years. It is with your support and the support of community partners that we can help and reach thousands of struggling and at-risk individuals and families in need. Here’s how you can get involved: ➡️ Dine at any 1905 Family of Restaurant locations this month ➡️ Select "Metropolitan Ministries" on the ballot that is provided with your check (no additional cost to you) A contribution equal to 5% of the food and beverage value (tax and tip excluded) will be donated to us. #eatwell #dogood
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✅ Sign up today to help make a difference in our community: https://lnkd.in/gSbrSjCw - Donate or Host a Drive to help fill our pantry as we plan to serve over 30,000 families this holiday season. - Sign up to volunteer and provide a holiday experience that is out of reach for so many struggling families in the Tampa Bay area. Let's come together and Share Hope this holiday season! #HolidayCentral #TampaBayGivesBack #VolunteerNow #FillThePantry #HopeDoesMore #HostADrive #CommunityInvolvement #ShareHope
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Want to make a difference for families in our community? Support your local diaper bank and ensure babies in Tampa Bay have the diapers they need to be clean, dry, and healthy. Support The Junior League of Tampa Diaper Bank here: https://lnkd.in/dVmYidWd 🤍