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Charity Coalition
“You represent hope for Tampa Bay,” proclaimed Dylan Pires to the dozens of representatives at an October 5, 2016, celebration for the second anniversary of the regional Charity Coalition. That bold claim had several meanings. The group itself has become a beacon of hope, burgeoning from 45 member nonprofits to more than 200 in just two years. But more important is the work the various member groups do. “You feed children, shelter the abused, provide mentoring, protect the environment and educate on the harmful effects of drugs,” said Pires, the community affairs director of the Church of Scientology. “We are honored to have you here; thank you for your work to change the world.”