Press Archive - 2025

The University Area faces a county funding cut, but secures a $750,000 grant
WUSF | Sept 22, 2025

Nonprofit serving one of Hillsborough's poorest neighborhood names CEO
Business Observer | Sept 17, 2025

Hillsborough could slash funding for nonprofit that serves University Area
AXIOS | Sept 15, 2025

University Area CDC names CEO
TBBW | Sept 12, 2025

Prodigy Cultural Arts celebrates 25 years of free youth classes for the University area
FOX 13 | Aug 12, 2025

Funding for University Area improvement projects cut by EPA
Spectrum Bay News 9 | Aug 11, 2025

Nutrition education top of mind in University Area as Florida nixes soda, candy from SNAP benefits
Tampa Bay 28 | Aug 06, 2025

Reflecting on a decade creating change in North Tampa's University Area community
83 Degrees Media | July 30, 2025

Sunburn — The morning read of what's hot in Florida politics — 7.28.25
Florida Politics | July 28, 2025

DOGE cuts mean the University Area's much-needed improvements are on hold - WUSF
WUSF | July 24, 2025

University Area CDC board members reflect on Combs' impact, look ahead to leadership transition
83 Degrees Media | July 23, 2025

Tampa’s University area got a $15M federal grant. Then Trump took office.
Tampa Bay Times | July 22, 2025

Hillsborough County votes to reduce recurring funding for nonprofits - WUSF
WUSF | July 18, 2025

Summer health fair offers free screenings and resources to the community
NewsBreak | July 14, 2025

Summer health fair offers free screenings and resources to the community
ABC Action News | July 13, 2025

TBBW presents the finalists for the 2025 Apogee Awards
TBBW | July 10, 2025

Arts at heart of University Area revitalization
83 Degrees Media | June 30, 2025

University Area CDC drives community change in North Tampa
83 Degrees Media | June 25, 2025

Metropolitan Ministries names next CEO - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth
TBBW | June 7, 2025

Construction continues on University Area park to install artificial turf on sports field
FOX 13 | May 31, 2025

UACDC Leaders Share Benefits of Community Gardens & Home Gardening Tips
ABC - Action News | May 28, 2025

University Area veteran secures housing through 'Rehab to Restore Hope' initiative
Spectrum Bay News 9 | May 11, 2025

UACDC Leaders Share Benefits of Community Gardens & Home Gardening Tips
ABC - Action News | May 1, 2025

From farming in Colorado to growing leaders in the community w/ University Area CDC’s Sarah Combs
Business Observer | May 1, 2025

UACDC Leaders Share Benefits of Community Gardens & Home Gardening Tips
ABC - Action News | April 30, 2025

University Area family receives free car after losing everything due to Hurricane Milton flooding
ABC - Action News | April 26, 2025

A flood of questions: Tampa Bay residents look for answers after Hurricane Milton's deluge
WUSF | April 24, 2025

University Area family gifted new car after losing everything during Milton
Bay News 9 | April 21, 2025

Hillsborough County Seeks Input On 2024 Flood Impacts At Meetings In Riverview, Carrollwood
Tampa Free Press | April 21, 2025

Hillsborough County looking for public input on flooding impacts at upcoming meetings
ABC - Action News | April 15, 2025

2025 Comitas Award for Social Innovation and Public Engagement
LinkedIn | April 12, 2025

University Area CDC and University of South Florida Community Advisory Board
LinkedIn | April 6, 2025

In North Tampa's University Area, EPA grant is potential "game changer"
83 Degrees Media | February 26, 2025

University Area still mired in long recovery from Hurricane Milton
AXIOS Tampa Bay | February 21, 2025

Grow Financial Pledges $1 Million to Support Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Rochester First .com | February 14, 2025

Grow Financial Pledges $1 Million to Support Hurricane Recovery Efforts
PR Newswire | February 14, 2025

Grow Financial Pledges $1 Million to Support Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Yahoo! Finance | February 14, 2025

Grow Financial Pledges $1 Million to Support Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Cision PR Newswire | February 14, 2025

Área Universitaria mira hacia el futuro con una subvención federal de $15 millones
WUSF - NPR | February 12, 2025

University Area looks forward to the future with a $15 million federal grant
USF | February 7, 2025

University Area CDC Receives Nearly $15M Grant For Cultural Campus
Patch | February 5, 2025

Prodigy Cultural Arts Program brings break dancing beginner’s class for kids
FOX 13 - Tampa Bay | February 4, 2025

ABC Action News Gives helps University Area neighbors recover after hurricanes
ABC - Action News | January 31, 2025

UACDC CEO Sarah Combs talks about new grant
Yahoo! News | January 31, 2025

$15 million grant provides array of help for Tampa's University Area
ABC - Action News | January 31, 2025

USF's Community Focus Sparks New Partnerships
Mirage News | January 30, 2025

Donation helps those impacted by Hurricane Milton in the University Area get E-Bikes
ABC - Action News | January 30, 2025

Tampa-based community nonprofit awarded $15 million grant
Business Observer | January 29, 2025

EPA grants $15 million to build economic development center near USF
Tampa Bay Buisness Journal | January 28, 2025

University Area CDC secures $14.9 million EPA grant for community revitalization
Tampa Bay Buisiness and Wealth | January 28, 2025

USF partners on $15M grant to revitalize underserved Hillsborough County community with jobs and clean water
USF | January 27, 2025

Emily Walsh makes history as the first student awarded with the Vincent Jackson Community Champion Award
USF | January 24, 2025

Hurricane victims with no transportation receive E-Bikes to get around
NBC - News Channel 8 | January 22, 2025

Hundreds complete community projects to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
NBC - News Channel 8 | January 18, 2025