TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — This week, Metropolitan Ministries learned it had to cut two programs and eliminate dozens of staff due to federal budget cuts.
The cuts impacted its AmeriCorps programs, including the Metro BrigAIDe program and 30 AmeriCorps members who work in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties.
The Metro BrigAIDe street team works as a mobile unit to help the homeless population with hot meals, healthcare, housing assistance, and benefits navigation…