Tampa Bay Academy of Hope

Based out of Stillwater, Fla., Eckerd Youth Alternatives has been a provider of youth services for over 35 years. Through some 40 Eckerd programs in eight states, nearly 63,000 youths have passed through an Eckerd program. Eckerd Youth Alternatives operate a camp that was started in 1968 as a place for troubled boys. The institution has developed into a larger multi-state assortment of programs for at-risk/troubled boys and girls. Eckerd Youth Alternatives is a private, nonprofit organization nationally recognized for its programs to help youth. Programs serve boys and girls ages 8-18 who are at risk for or exhibit emotional and behavioral problems at home, school and/or in the community. As a pioneer in therapeutic treatment in outdoor settings, Eckerd Youth Alternatives provides specialized residential treatment and community-based programs for juvenile offenders, early intervention and prevention curriculum in grade schools. The new Transition to Independence program helps foster care youth approaching adulthood.

Established in 1940, Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind provides rehabilitation services to the people residing in Hillsborough, Polk and Hardee Counties in Florida. Based in Tampa, Fla., it offers an array of services, such as low-vision clinic, early intervention for infants and young children, supported employment, vocational evaluation and teens-summer transition program. Some of its accessibility solutions consist of website assessment, accessibility consulting, accessibility training/awareness and technical support services. Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind is associated with United Way of Central Florida, National Industries for the Blind and Division of Blind Services.