Crisis Center at the Crossroads: Which Road Leads to Continued Service Delivery Success?

Since 1972, The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay has been very successful in bringing help, hope, and healing to people facing serious life challenges. The Crisis Center has delivered their many services through a mix of government funding, corporate and private donations, and earned income strategies. Despite this success, funding is decreasing while demand for services continues to increase. With demand in 2011 projected to exceed the 175,000 people served in 2010, The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay must evaluate alternatives including pursuing funding to expand services to underserved populations, expanding earned income strategies and implementing cost reductions.