Hope in Action at Tampa Hope | Tampa News

In Tampa, Catholic Charities is turning hope into action—one outfit and one raffle ticket at a time, helping homeless residents like Odell Reyes and Stephanie Bennett rebuild their lives. After years on the streets, Odell’s found sobriety and stability in just a month, while Stephanie credits the support system for her breakthrough after 11 years of homelessness. With 1,761 people still without homes in Tampa, programs like these aren’t just handing out clothes—they’re restoring dignity, mental health care, and the chance to move into real housing. For Brandy Edwards, finding church-appropriate clothing was more than practical—it was a step toward feeling human again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a23076273e53cb62