Causes: Food, Food Banks & Pantries, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Centers, Human Services

Mission: Metropolitan Ministries' mission is 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.

Results: 2021 Impact Report: 4 million meals served, 56,944 nights of shelter provided, 32,751 families helped through holiday assistance, 95,717 families helped through family support centers, 691 families with children stabilized through residential and community-based programs, 6,493 services provided to chronically homeless individuals, 2,970 children safe and secure in our programs, and 96.9% of families have not returned to homelessness.

Target demographics: Homleless and at-risk of becoming homeless individuals and families

Direct beneficiaries per year: 95,717 at-risk and homeless families through our family support centers

Geographic areas served: Tampa Bay Region, Florida USA

Programs: Outreach and prevention services, residential housing programs, emergency shelter, mobile case management, rental assistance, housing assistance, job training, education for adults and children, trauma counseling, affordable housing, community collaboration, and hunger relief