We invest in youth and families across Tampa Bay by creating real opportunities, building entrepreneurial skills, and strengthening the community around us.
To lead efforts that invest in youth and families while strengthening our community. We believe every young person deserves the chance to be defined by their possibilities, not their circumstances.
"A world where youth are not defined by their circumstances, but by their possibilities."
What We Stand For
Every letter is a commitment we make to the youth and families we serve every single day.
We develop leaders at every age, starting with the young people in our own backyard.
Real empowerment means giving people tools, resources, and the confidence to use them.
We move things forward, not just keeping the lights on, but building something better.
Dreams are the starting point. We help turn them into plans, and plans into futures.
Ready to Help?
Together, we lead, empower, and advance the next generation. Whether you give, volunteer, or just show up, you matter to this work.
Our Story
Born from unity, built on action, and now focused entirely on the future of Tampa Bay's youth and families.
Where It Started
In 2021, when a lot of Tampa Bay businesses were trying to figure out how to survive, a small group of people decided to do something different. Instead of pulling back, they came together. That group became HUBLife Charities, and in a short period of time, they raised over $60,000 for local causes, supported thousands of families through holiday events, and put real money and real effort into the community.
Events like Huboween, Christmas in July, and neighborhood Easter egg hunts weren't just fun. They were signals that this community had each other's backs. And through all of it, the work built a track record, a network, and a foundation worth growing.
The organization earned its 501(c)(3) status and got to work. But over time, the leadership recognized that the mission was ready to evolve into something more focused, something with a sharper purpose.
Where We're Going
L.E.A.D. Tampa Bay is not a fresh start. It's a step forward. We are carrying everything that worked about HUBLife Charities and directing it toward a clearer mission: investing in youth and families through entrepreneurship, education, and real community engagement.
Our board of directors doesn't just show up for meetings. They show up in the community. They mentor, they fundraise, they roll up their sleeves. That hands-on culture is something we are proud of and it's something we're building the entire organization around.
If you believe that the next generation of Tampa Bay deserves real opportunities, not just well-wishes, then you're already aligned with what we're doing here.
"The work that was started by HUBLife Charities gave this community something real. It proved that when businesses and neighbors come together with genuine intention, things happen. We are grateful to Regan Weiss, the founder of HUBLife Charities, for building the foundation that made this next chapter possible. We wish him well on what comes next."
-- The L.E.A.D. Tampa Bay Board of DirectorsMission
To lead efforts that invest in youth and families while strengthening our community.
Vision
A world where youth are not defined by their circumstances, but by their possibilities.
Who We Are
Our board is made up of community members who are not content to sit on the sidelines. They're in the streets, at the events, making the calls. This is not a ceremonial board. These are working leaders.
Board member names and bios coming soon. Interested in joining? Reach out to us.
What We Do
Real programs. Real people. Real impact in Tampa Bay.
Current Programs
This program connects Tampa Bay youth with local business mentors who have been there and done it. We don't teach theory. We teach real-world problem solving, how to pitch an idea, and how to turn a skill into an opportunity.
Get involved →Monthly evenings where families meet local nonprofits, city services, health resources, and each other. Comfortable, low-key, and genuinely useful. No sales pitch. Just support.
Learn more →Each year, we award scholarships to young people who are motivated, hard-working, and deserving of a push in the right direction. Applicants are selected based on their vision for their future and their commitment to their community.
Apply / Nominate →Board members and volunteers roll up their sleeves and show up in neighborhoods that need a hand. From cleanup projects to free resource fairs, we believe showing up matters more than talking about it.
Volunteer →A community pitch event where young entrepreneurs present their business ideas to a panel of local leaders. Prizes, mentorship, and real feedback. The goal is to make entrepreneurship feel like an option, not a fantasy.
Stay in the loop →Carrying on the HUBLife tradition of community events that bring people together. Easter, Halloween, Christmas in July, and more. These events have touched thousands of families and we're keeping that going.
See what's coming →Spread the Word
Share what we're doing. The more people who know about L.E.A.D. Tampa Bay, the more impact we can make.
Make a Difference
Every dollar you give goes directly to youth programs, family support, and entrepreneurship initiatives right here in Tampa Bay.
Complete your secure gift below. Every dollar goes directly to youth programs and family support in Tampa Bay.
A $100 donation helps fund scholarship prizes for youth who are ready to lead. These are kids with plans and without the resources to execute them.
From holiday events to resource nights, our programs reach families who are doing their best but could use a strong community around them.
We believe entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful tools for breaking cycles. Your gift helps us teach it, support it, and celebrate it.
"This is more than a name change. It's a movement forward. Together, we will continue to lead, empower, and advance the next generation."
-- L.E.A.D. Tampa Bay
Let's Connect
Whether you want to volunteer, partner with us, ask a question, or just say hi, we'd love to hear from you.
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