Route 7 Orlando builds brotherhood, accountability
ORLANDO, Fla. — Gene Martin is turning brotherhood into action, creating a networking and accountability service that’s also…
HS senior Sophie Stowell collects luggage for foster kids
TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa high school senior is collecting suitcases and duffel bags for foster children while…
Jack and therapy dog Hunter spread joy at AdventHealth
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A heart for service and a four legged partner spreading joy. Bringing comfort to…
Pinellas County woman works to support foster children
LARGO, Fla. — Gail Brnich has spent 15 years collecting clothes, shoes and personal items for Pinellas County…
Student volunteer pushing forward ‘Miles to Go’ mission
ORLANDO, Fla. — Miles to Go Charities is a nonprofit started after a boy asked his mom for…
Retired physician shares love of art as museum docent
ORLANDO, Fla. — Retired physician Lawrence Brown volunteers his time helping people in Orlando enjoy artwork at the…
8 Waves volunteer includes animals to inspire kids to read
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. — Through Winter Garden nonprofit 8 Waves, volunteers help children improve their reading skills and…
Retired Marine paying it forward, helping military families
ORLANDO, Fla. — Military families are close to the heart of this week’s Everyday Hero. John Stafford is…
Kathy Montgomery runs Nine Lives Kitten Rescue
SEMINOLE, Fla. — A Pinellas County woman says she has rescued nearly 3,000 kittens and gotten them adopted out…
Deb Benson created military challenge coins to honor vets
TAMPA, Fla. — A Pinellas County woman has been honoring service members and veterans in a unique way…
Volunteer helps children at New Hope for Kids in Maitland
MAITLAND, Fla. — For children coping with the loss of a loved one, a life-threatening illness or another…
Joe Whitehurst collects used wheelchairs for people in need
TAMPA, Fla. — A Polk County man has helped to collect hundreds of used wheelchairs to help people…