Live Tampa Bay

06/11/2026

Join us on Wednesday, June 17, for Strengthening Recovery Through Policy & Funding featuring Jeff Breedlove, CEO of the American Addiction Recovery Association. Jeff will share how states across the country are successfully aligning policy, funding, and community partnerships to build stronger recovery systems and improve outcomes for individuals and families.

Whether you’re a community leader, healthcare professional, advocate, person in recovery, or policymaker, you’ll gain valuable insights into strategies that are driving meaningful change across the country.

📅 Wednesday, June 17
🕛 12:00 PM ET
🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/ltbjune2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how policy and funding can help create sustainable recovery systems in Tampa Bay and beyond.

06/10/2026

We are grateful for Marlene’s leadership and commitment to the Tampa Bay region.

Today, we share an important announcement from our President & CEO, Marlene Spalten.

After nearly 14 years of visionary leadership, Marlene has announced her upcoming plans to retire in June of 2027.

Over the next year, Marlene will continue leading Community Foundation Tampa Bay alongside our dedicated staff and Board of Trustees as we advance our mission, serve our fundholders and nonprofit partners, and support the people and causes that make Tampa Bay stronger.

We are deeply grateful for Marlene’s leadership and look forward to making the most of this next year together.

Read her full message: www.cftampabay.org/news/a-message-from-the-ceo

06/10/2026

Good morning and Happy Wednesday!

Unfortunately we have to cancel our Medication Safety webinar scheduled for 12pm today.

We will schedule one for next month, so stay tuned for the date and time.

06/09/2026

The Faith Leaders Gathering is next week, and there’s still time to reserve your spot.

Join faith leaders, community partners, and recovery advocates from across the Tampa Bay region for a day of meaningful connection, learning, and collaboration focused on reducing stigma, preventing overdose, and supporting recovery in our communities.

This year’s gathering features plenary sessions with Dr. Lawrence Bryant, a nationally recognized expert in substance use and public health, and Dusty Pye, Chief of Faith & Community Initiatives at LSF Health Systems, pastor, and person in long-term recovery.

Attendees will also participate in six collaborative breakout workshops designed to provide practical tools, resources, and strategies within congregations and communities.

There is no cost to attend, and a complimentary lunch will be provided.

Whether you are a pastor, ministry leader, chaplain, faith-based volunteer, or community partner, your voice and leadership are important to this conversation.

Register today and join us as we work together to bring hope, healing, and recovery to our communities.

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/ltbfaithleaders

06/05/2026

Tomorrow, we join the world in celebrating Revive Awareness Day.

One year ago, Live Tampa Bay launched an ambitious effort to expand access to ONEbox across our region, equipping businesses, organizations, and community spaces with resources that can help save lives during an overdose emergency.

Since then, partners throughout Tampa Bay have stepped up to become part of the solution, helping create safer, more prepared communities.

While progress has been made, the work continues. That's why we're making our final push to bring ONEbox to even more workplaces and community organizations across the region.

Together, we've seen encouraging signs of progress in the fight against overdose, but awareness, preparedness, and access to life-saving resources remain critical.

If your business or organization is interested in learning more about ONEbox, send us a message; we'd love to connect.

And stay tuned this September during Recovery Month as Live Tampa Bay shares important policy updates and community initiatives that will help shape the future of recovery and prevention efforts throughout our region.

06/04/2026

June is National PTSD Awareness Month.

Trauma and behavioral health are deeply connected. National research continues to show that individuals living with PTSD are at increased risk for substance use and other behavioral health challenges, reinforcing the importance of trauma-informed support across healthcare, workplaces, schools, and faith communities.

Recovery-supportive communities are built when systems work together to reduce stigma, strengthen access to care, and create spaces where people feel supported, not judged.

This month is an opportunity to advance awareness while continuing conversations around prevention, recovery, and long-term community well-being.

06/03/2026

As we age, managing medications can become more complex, but a few simple steps can make a big difference.

Join Live Tampa Bay for a FREE virtual webinar designed for adults 60+ and their caregivers to learn how to stay safe, informed, and healthy when it comes to prescription medications.

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Topics include:
✔️ Medication and opioid safety
✔️ When to use Narcan
✔️ Safe prescription disposal
✔️ Local overdose data and resources

Whether you’re managing your own medications or helping a loved one, this webinar will provide practical information to help prevent medication-related harm and keep our community safer.

🔗 Register today: https://f.mtr.cool/mzzjplnmki

05/29/2026

Great meeting with Mayor Ken Welch and’s other nonprofit executives talking about the biggest needs in our community.

05/28/2026

Earlier this month, Kai Jenkins represented Live Tampa Bay at the League of Nonprofits meeting, joining community leaders and organizations committed to collaboration and collective impact across our region.

A special thank you to Stacy, Kristen, and Sheri at Underground Network for hosting such a meaningful gathering at the library and creating space for organizations to connect, share resources, and strengthen partnerships.

At Live Tampa Bay, we know lasting change happens through collaboration, and we’re grateful to be part of a network dedicated to supporting and uplifting our communities together. 🤝

05/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this month’s webinar. Your engagement continues to show the power of collaboration across our region.

Now, we invite you to continue the conversation in person at the upcoming Faith Leaders Gathering on Thursday, June 18.

This no-cost event will bring together faith leaders, community partners, and advocates for a day of connection, learning, and action focused on reducing stigma, preventing overdose, and supporting recovery in our communities.

The gathering features plenary speakers Dr. Lawrence Bryant and Dusty Pye, six collaborative workshops, and a complimentary lunch for all attendees.

Registration today: https://f.mtr.cool/kydkbzjlit