Metropolitan Ministries Review

This place is amazing! As long as they have funding they can assist with partial rent and utility assistance they have a food bank, job counseling plus many many many more services for people that are in need of any type of assistance!

I went through training to volunteer for metropolitan ministries it s all women and children who are homeless and need food and shelter there s 100 of them it s a wonderful organization there is food bank housings that is like dorm rooms it s safe and there is wonderful staff to help children and teenagers and women.the building alone that was built had to cost million s I watched the whole project being built and the women and children only had the Salvation Army to stay now there in a wonderful place.

A valuable asset to the community. Good people doing good work

Great Ministry! I normally don't trust "charities" but they are many steps above the rest and help so many people. I also had the opportunity to meet a couple leadership members and was very impressed.

The employees were unfriendly, and the employment lab closes at 1:30.

They are doing great things here. If you are looking to give time or finances I would recommend this place.

Helping the needy by any means necessary. Excellent counseling staff

They help people. You have to have no where to go but up to appreciate this place. It's an independent ministry but it kind of felt more like a federal government office. But they do have areas they can help.

Metropolitan minstries be is trying to kick me out back on the streets in the middle of a covid 19 pandemic,,also I have a lot of medical issues that has been ignored I have been denied help and they are taking away my shelter I am also a single parent with a child who has a pending SSI case,,there also rioting in Tampa but it doesn't seem to matter to them,,last but not least they are not helping me to obtain housing or schooling like they lied and told me they would there also is a slew of incidents that I do not have enough room to write

Helpful. Understanding. I'm very grateful for them!

Very compassionate organization. Serves the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. If they can't help you, they will find an organization that can.

Touching the Tampa Bay Area in so many ways! Good work & Good People. Congratulations on your newest venture - Inside The Box - I've had an opportunity to eat there twice and the food is always great and so are the prices. It's amazing how you can do so much with so little!

Great nonprofit with a heart to help and I love how they work to bring the community together to find the best ways to help the community.

Very rude and disrespectful. Its a place were they are supposed to help, but instead they talk and make fun of your needs. It always stinks inside.

If u get S.S.I income. There isn't much assistance u will receive other than some donuts & food. Which i didn't need. They have programs, and referrals to agencies & schooling or housing, pay utilities. Only if u live in shelters, have kids. Or low to no income. They help around the holidays also with food if u apply. This was over 5 yrs ago i went to see what assistance they render. None for me but food i left and never returned. It was tuff but I managed to sort it all out.

Assistance they provide here is invaluable. They were able to give my brother-in-law and ID and a voucher where he can go get a state ID that didn't cost him anything. When he came here he absolutely had nothing at all. They also provided food and clothing. If it weren't for one staff member in the employment office they would have got five stars! Thanks Metropolitan Ministries!

Positive atmosphere they're always there for a helping hand thank you

My 17 yr old granddaughter is volunteering.
Staff is so loving. Love the work they do. Helping feed and house so many.

YOU GUYS ARE LIARS AND A SAD EXCUSE FOR A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION!!!

So much is done for the needy through this program. God bless them.

It is always great to help with their children's superhero afternoon program

Metropolitan as a whole is a wonderful place however the lady who works the thrift store HORRIBLE ATTITUDE.

They have great service and they always helped my family when we are in need im so thankful thank y'all so much

I sat there for 5 hours and went through 4 ppl, so they knew why I was there.. no one bothered to tell me that they couldn't help me until after I had been there half the day! They said they couldn't pay more than $50 of electric bills, but my friend works there and they paid hundreds of dollars of hers.. I've never been in a position where I needed financial assistance, but I'm disabled and have no support, so decided to seek the assistance and the one time that I needed it, I was turned away. They paid $0.. Mind you, I wasted over $20 going there and back on uber. It was a really bad experience and makes me not even want to try again not recommend anyone else to either.

Very disappointed about my visit today. I checked in to the front to see if I can get assistance for rent and I was told i could not be seen because they were too full. Then I asked to speak with a manager and I was told by a female supervisor to have a seat and someone will be right with me. Not knowing she was a supervisor. Bad communication from all three individuals the lady at the front desk her name is Chrissy she never had me on the list to receive any services so I was sitting for 2 hours and was never on the list to be seen for help . Bad customer service and lack of communication

They supposed to be people of God but turn you around when you ask for food stating that the Thanksgiving bags are for families only .... Do you think god would turn his child around Noooooo he wouldn't I'll never waste my time waiting for them and still leave hungry ....

Please read this before you go there

God have mercy on them

Metropolitan Ministries is a wonderful place. Beautiful around the holidays. They help alot of people not only women and children. Men as well. Great place.

During this pandemic Metropolitan Ministry keeps assisting with food to our community. The staff is very friendly and caring. They have a smile on their face and friendly. It really helps to be treated with courtesy. Do not hesitate to go if in need. You can call them for other programs they offer. May God continue to bless this ministry.

They are very resourceful and helpful. All of the staff is caring, kind and considerate. They genuinely care about the person.

I volunteered here, they do alot for the community. The cafe they open to the public daily is very nice and welcoming.

In line before 7 for help at 9...prepare to be 20th in line. No immediate help for families unless you're in need of food. If your power is off...do not comebhere 1st for help. Sorry

Cleaning out closet and dropped off a lot of donations very kind people working there.

Kind and knowledgeable people refer you to the exact resources that will help you up!

Metropolitan Ministries is an amazing non-profit organization that feeds and houses families in the Tampa Bay area and makes it a priority to keep moms, dads, and kids together. The organization's staff is extremely welcoming, compassionate, and supportive to people in need. Whether a person needs help finding employment, attaining their GED, or finishing up their college education, they will get the support they need to achieve their goals.

Racist here against white homeless people!
They wont help white people here!! Charity discriminating against Non Hispanics and non african american light skinned homeless.
Beware.

This place is a blessing for those in need! Speaking of? They need more volunteers... Go to the building with a blue awning.

This place is not good for people who are in real need and emergency status. If u got nowhere to go with your children immediately this is not the right place to go. You gotta do a whole bunch of stuff and then u have to wait several weeks to be helped. Very sad.

Great organization. I've seen them help so many struggling families. Please check this place out if you need any type of assistance. If they aren't able to help with a certain thing they will refer you to someone that can. Help with food, rent, utilities, clothing, housing, etc..

Immediate help. Be there b4 they open extremely long lines for housing assistance and lodging emergency or transitional housing.

I am a RN student and part of my Community nursing was 30hrs of community health service. I tried an AA meeting, but felt like I was intruding. Then I found out about Metropolitan Ministries. I lived 2 miles away for over 15 years and had no idea about what all they do for the community. Housing assistance for homeless families, GED program's, job placement assistance, Daycare assistance, Food pantry and clothing and the list goes on! The kitchen on site is one of the cleanest I have ever seen! So impressed. Even though I have my hours in, I will definitely be back to volunteer for the Holidays!

Whatever you do don't give monetary donations to this charity it only pays big bucks for the CEO and other executives. If you want to donate give canned and boxed food so that it actually helps people.Good thing potatoes and gravy.

My mom went down there for help three times none given.

Me and my family seeked help and is currently receiving all the assistance they can provide for us. The staff here are a team of wonderful, exceptional people that goes out of their way to assist us in any shape or form. Especially Ms. Katherine!! I love the conversations we have (she does know it) but she can makes my day when I'm feeling a little down. A gal pal to have in your corner I would say and I'm appreciative of her. Metropolitan Ministries is a Godsend because its giving people chances and opportunities to start anew... For Godsakes I'm grateful.

Very rude didn't let me speak I was trying to tell her that the lady on the phone say have light bill I did but I get oh no you got to have this and that but I drove 30 minutes here never come here again and never got help but it's all good God got me

If you have a problem, they will help you with food stamps and rent and bills and ( ETC: )

I love everything they do for people. I hope to visit and volunteer again.

I have not visited it, but I asked for references and they are the best. Thank you.

I dont think they help out the homeless or prevent ppl from becoming homeless due to the fact that a friend of mine went there to seek shelter, an they turned her down cuz she doesnt have income coming in with two children.... being forced out her parents house she has to live ont he streets an no mission will help her an her kids out.WHAT BULL THAT IS to be honest!!!!!!!!

Beautiful mission and easy to get involved and serve the Tampa Bay community.

This place has an amazing ministry! Volunteers welcome and highly encouraged. Very humbling and rewarding experience.

They help people the best way they can they show love and compassion

Embracing Community Growth, To Support a Happy+Healthy+Fulfilled Life of Togetherness.

A little chaotic but these people have saved my family ... They are wonderful people and Mrs. Joyce is by far my guardian angel. Thank you guys again for helping me and my son when we had nothing.