Julie Weintraub's Hands Across the Bay

To provide direct assistance to local individuals and children in need. Approximately 300 families benefitted from Hands Across the Bay stabilization program in 2023. These families were undergoing a crisis due to no fault of their own in the greater tampa Bay area. This includes survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking and sexual assault, individuals and children undergoing medical crisis or chronic illness, financial crisis due to unexpected job loss, those who have experienced natural disasters, house fires and other devastating situations. 244 children were covered for holiday gift assistance in 2023.

the kindness warrior program spreads love and random acts of kindness to unexpected recipients to make them smile and bring positivity to their life. In 2023 the organization provided 265 students with a backpack full of needed supplies, grades k-12 and 10 boxes full of supplies to teachers in needy areas. Additional acts of kindness were provided to very deserving teachers, first responders, cancer fighters, domestic violence survivors and others in need of a smile.

To partner with local nonprofits and charitable agencies to provide sponsorships and work together to make a bigger impact in our local community.

the Hands Across the Bay donation & empowerment center is a one-stop shop for individuals who have experienced trauma and abuse to feel safe in a welcoming environment, where they can experience a unique free-of-charge shopping experience for all their needs. the center has a food pantry which distributed 18,000 pounds of food in 2023 and in addition, there are rooms full of adult and child clothing, kitchen items, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, linens and more a family needs to succeed. All families who benefit from our stabilization program are invited to the center to get what they need once a month. Hands Across the Bay hosted 22 empowerment groups at the center for families served throughout the year.