City of St. Petersburg and Community Partners Introduce St. Pete's First Community Support Hub

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City of St. Petersburg and Community Partners Introduce St. Pete's First Community Support Hub, a Trauma-Informed Support Space

February 28, 2024 – The City of St. Petersburg and community partners will celebrate the opening of St. Pete's first Community Support Hub with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, March 1, at 11 a.m. at 1427 22nd St. S. For those that cannot attend in person, the event will be streamed live on the City of St. Petersburg Facebook page.

A collaboration between the City of St. Petersburg, Pinellas Community Foundation, The Well, Gulf Coast JFCS, and People Empowering & Restoring Communities (PERC), the Community Support Hubs (Hubs) will be established in areas of need across St. Pete. The Hubs will provide direct counseling, care management, assertive outreach, and additional services that are responsive to each community's needs. The Hubs will be developed one by one, allowing for the team to learn from the process and from the community along the way. This first Hub will be the first of multiple locations coming to St. Pete before the end of 2026.

“Community Support Hubs represent an Innovative approach to what we are trying to achieve through our Neighborhood Health and Safety pillar for progress,” said St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch. “Providing a physical space where residents can seek assistance for their personal needs by compassionate individuals will be a gamechanger for how our community cares for one another. We’re excited to have this first hub come online!”

The public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony, meet the Hub team, and tour the facility. Speakers will include:

  • Mayor Kenneth T. Welch, City of St. Petersburg

  • Council Member John Muhammad, City of St. Petersburg District 7

  • Duggan Cooley, CEO, Pinellas Community Foundation

  • Dr. LaDonna Butler, Founder/Executive Director, The Well, Inc.

  • Dr. Sandra Braham, President/CEO, Gulf Coast JFCS

  • Michael Jalazo, CEO/Executive Director, People Empowering & Restoring Communities (PERC) 

"We're thrilled to partner with the City of St. Petersburg and community nonprofits for the launch of the city's first Community Support Hub," said Duggan Cooley, CEO of the Pinellas Community Foundation. "This initiative, born from collaboration and dedication, holds the potential for a profound positive influence on our community. We're honored to contribute to a resilient and compassionate community."

Event Parking Information:

Parking is limited. Please Park at the SPC Midtown Parking Lot, 1048 22nd St. S or find neighborhood street parking.

How do I access services at the Hub?

  • Walk in the front door during open hours: between 10am – 6pm, Monday through Friday at 1427 22nd St. S or call 727-285-4553

  • Visit the Hubs website: www.stpetehubs.org 

About the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
As of May 2021, $45 million in ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds has been budgeted to continue the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to help drive an equitable recovery for residents most impacted by COVID-19. Nearly $11 million has been allocated towards Health and Social Equity Efforts, including the Community Support Hubs. Other projects supported include the Healthy Food Action Plan, FRESH Pace Healthy Neighborhood Store Program, Youth Opportunity Grants, and more. More information about the Community Support Hubs can be found at stpete.org/Hubs. More information about ARPA funding in St. Pete can be found at stpete.org/ARPA.