deliver
Provide new pathways for the solutions we’re built for
partner
Work with other nonprofits to provide solutions we do not have expertise in
refer
Refer neighbors to nonprofit experts in areas they need support
providing neighbor centered services
Every person we serve has unique circumstances that lead them to our care. To effectively assist our community, we need solutions that tackle systemic issues and individual circumstances, and combine interventions and preventative methods for long-lasting impact.
creating empowered neighbors
Navigating social services can be overwhelming — and many don’t know where to start. Our goal is to empower neighbors to navigate resources confidently, taking control of their circumstances and building a sustainable future. When neighbors are self-sufficient, they can break the cycle of poverty and no longer depend on social services.
program feature: Community Place
At Causeway Center, Community Place was designed to take a holistic approach to food relief. It consists of a bistro, market, neighborhood, and learning classrooms, providing tailored support for families, seniors, and veterans. Partners co-locate onsite to assist in areas of need and host classes on topics of common concern, like healthcare or finances. Neighbors walk in for food assistance, but walk out with much more.
Learn moreEach person we serve makes personal choices about spending and sacrifice. Some forgo healthcare, while others resort to low-cost, unhealthy foods to fill their pantry. Every decision brings both benefits and challenges, but our programs are designed to alleviate sacrifice and empower neighbors to get the resources they need.
Take Joy for instance. She serves as the Assistance Program Supervisor for Hillsborough County, working with the Afterschool Meals Program (AMP). AMP is designed to bring meals to aftercare programs across West Central Florida, providing dinner to children who may otherwise go without. Joy sees first hand the benefit this program has on children and the ripple effect it brings home to empower the whole household.
It’s encouraging to see the kids try new things and fill their hunger with something that’s good for their bodies instead of sweets and sugar.