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August 19, 2026
  • Donor News and Impact

What Impact Investing Means for the Charitable Conversations You’re Already Having

Your clients are asking sharper questions about their philanthropy than […]

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Boy puts I voted early sticker on young mother's face while sitting on their front porch.
April 5, 2022
  • Social Opportunity Works

Trust-Based Philanthropy Through PCF Social Opportunity Works Fund

The PCF Social Opportunity Works Fund aims to increase Tampa Bay nonprofits’ capacity and hands-on impact through trust-based philanthropy. The fund focuses on organizations
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The PCF Ukraine Humanitarian Relief Fund of Tampa Bay can help Ukrainian families.
March 16, 2022
  • Community News & Insights, News Releases

PCF Launches Ukraine Humanitarian Relief Fund of Tampa Bay

Pinellas Community Foundation is a trusted vehicle for community donations to assist Ukrainians with their growing humanitarian needs.
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PCF CEO Duggan Cooley interviews Jaclyn Boland of the Hispanic Outreach Center.
February 7, 2022
  • Community News & Insights

See What’s Needed Now: Feeding the Hungry, Part 1

Because food insecurity is an ongoing concern, especially since the pandemic began, PCF supports organizations that are feeding the hungry in Pinellas County.
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PCF Community Impact 2021
January 27, 2022
  • Community News & Insights

2021 Community Impact Highlights

During a year full of post-pandemic obstacles, PCF boasted positive community impact through remediation support and renewed hope for our health, environment, and growth.
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Duggan Cooley and Bridgette Heller discuss Pinellas educational challenges and successes.
January 26, 2022
  • Community News & Insights

See What’s Needed Now: Reviving Education

Students are struggling to be successful amid the pandemic. That’s why Pinellas Community Foundation supports the Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation in reviving education. SPPF
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PCF Needed Now Fund supports local nonprofits who help feed elderly residents.
December 2, 2021
  • Community News & Insights

Needed Now Fund Update — Winter 2021

The Needed Now Fund, designed to address our community’s most pressing needs, has distributed $20K to local nonprofits who feed the hungry and mitigate
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Jim and Sue Petru maximize tax savings by giving through retirement disbursement.
November 15, 2021
  • Donor News and Impact

Giving From Retirement Asset Benefits Donor and Recipient

By making contributions through a required IRA distribution, Jim and Sue Petru support high-impact organizations, such as PCF and its nonprofit grantees, while maximizing
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Duggan Cooley interviews Caryn Rosencratz of Gulfcoast Legal Services.
November 11, 2021
  • Nonprofit Support and Resources

See What’s Needed Now: Gulfcoast Legal Services, Part 2

Gulfcoast Legal Services helped a Pinellas County resident and her children remain in their home after facing the threat of eviction.
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Duggan Cooley discusses Eviction Mitigation with Karen from Gulfcoast Legal Services in the See What's Needed Now series.
November 9, 2021
  • Community News & Insights

See What’s Needed Now: Gulfcoast Legal Services, Part 1

Gulfcoast Legal Services, a PCF grant recipient, helps Pinellas County residents in need of legal aid to avoid eviction.
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Shirley Proctor Pulley Foundation brings STEM activities to South St. Pete students.
November 9, 2021
  • Community News & Insights, Nonprofit Support and Resources

Bridging the Gap: Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation

Through PCF grants and other donations, the Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation offers South St. Petersburg students educational support.
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Duggan Cooley discusses Eviction Mitigation in the See What's Needed Now series.
November 4, 2021
  • Community News & Insights, Nonprofit Support and Resources

See What’s Needed Now: Preventing Evictions

The threat of losing one’s home is terrifying. That’s why PCF created the Needed Now Fund to help prevent eviction for those impacted by
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Byron Smith received the 2021 PCF INSPIRE Award.
November 3, 2021
  • Giving & Legacy Planning

2021 INSPIRE Award Recipient: Support Your Passion

Pinellas Community Foundation presented the 2021 Inspire Award to former longtime board member Byron Smith for his passion in creating win-win gifting opportunities for
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