Hillsborough

Metropolitan Ministries

Metropolitan Ministries is a nonprofit. They are a faith-based group. The group acts as caregivers to the poor and homeless. The services they offer work to alleviate suffering. While promoting dignity and self-sufficiency. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Transitional Living Program - Abe Brown Ministries

This group offers the Transitional Living Program. It is a voluntary, faith-based program that is for men only. To participate in this program, participants must have recently been released from prison, must not have a latest charge of a violent or sexual nature, and must be over 18 years old.

TLP is a 12-month program. It helps returning citizens by providing a safe residence and opportunities to find a job and reacclimate to society. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Food for Life Pantry - Abe Brown Ministries

This group runs the Food for Life Pantry. Those wanting to participate must meet USDA standards. They must also register every year. Food distribution is on the last two Fridays of each month. There are special distributions for Christmas and Thanksgiving. Food is handed out on a first come, first serve basis. The distribution keeps going until all food is distributed or until 12pm. Whichever comes first. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Abe Brown Ministries, Inc.

The Abe Brown Ministries, Inc. is a nonprofit group. They are a faith-based organization. The work they do is to break the cycles of incarceration. They do this by helping renew the minds of those they help. Through services and programs that motivate them to change their behaviors. In order to achieve purposeful lives. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Red Shield Lodge Emergency Shelter

This group offers an emergency shelter. It is the only emergency shelter open 365 days a year in the county. Clients participate in programs and workshops. These programs help promote self-sufficiency and personal development. They also help with transitioning into more permanent housing. There are on-site case workers available. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Salvation Army - Tampa

The Salvation Army is a faith-based group. They focus on transforming lives and restoring hope. They offer holistic care. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Services Include:

  • Career Coaching
  • Emergency Shelter for Single Men & Women
  • Financial Assistance
  • Holistic Case Management
  • Music & Arts Programs for Children
  • Recuperative Care for Homeless Individuals leaving the Hospital
  • Veterans Programs