“It’s their own in-house fighting that is preventing anything from moving forward.”
“Once again, St. Pete is setting the pace on local housing policy."
“We have to stop pussyfooting around and just do the right thing.”
"These folks need our help on any day - not just the holidays.”
"The sooner we can get these dollars into people’s hands, the better."
“The end goal is to create careers for these folks."
“Hopefully, they can find a resolution here pretty soon so that this doesn’t become a significant issue.”
One of the nonprofit's refrigerated trucks lacks air conditioning, and another will not shift into gear.
Wilburn Miller, owner of Mair’s Grocery, is now under contract to purchase a neighboring building and remain a community staple.
The nonprofit helped over 900 people attain permanent housing in 2024.