100 Shares Tampa Bay (100STB) was founded in early 2014 by a small group of ladies with a big vision -- the vision to bring 100 like-minded, generous women together to support community ministries with their mission in the greater Tampa Bay area. The result would be the availability each year of a significant contribution of $100,000 or more. This money would be awarded in the form of grants to selected non-profits that proclaim the gospel of Christ and meet the needs of those they serve. This would enable the ministries to move forward to a new level of service. Ministries just like this one, in other cities, have been able to award nearly a million dollars to deserving Christian ministries over the last 8 years. The grant recipients have varied from ministries to inner-city children, Christian education of underprivileged children, home heating/utility resources for the widowed, elderly, and much more. As a partner, you will be able to choose your level of involvement. You may only want to participate with the annual contribution and commitment to prayer. You may wish to participate in the site-visits of the semi-finalists, offering your recommendations. Your input will help to make an informed and educated decision as to the grant recipient. We hope you will join us at the Spring Coffee and Fall Lunch where you will have an opportunity to hear from the ministries and celebrate with us as we award the grants. As our founding group prayed about "why this" and "why now", we agreed that we felt like God was calling us to leave a legacy...a legacy of generosity and sacrifice....to meet the needs of the poor, needy and lost as well as to help mold the hearts and minds of our generation and the next. We want to be His hands and feet, helping those who are in the trenches on the front lines of battle. Won't you join us?
