Downtown Tampa’s Easy Meeting Space and Neighborhood Cafe
Impacting Homelessness Together
1001 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33602
PH: 813.222.2233
Downtown Tampa’s Easy Meeting Space and Neighborhood Cafe
Impacting Homelessness Together
1001 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33602
PH: 813.222.2233
Event Space
Imagine a meeting and event space where every time you book an event, you impact the community in a positive way. Spaces for 4-400 people are available.
The Portico Cafe
We are a neighborhood cafe, and serve many roles in our community.
Our Wi-Fi is crazy fast and we have plugs everywhere. We have tables for 2-4 people, a meeting table for 8, comfy chairs and a sofa.
Homeless Initiatives
Our mission at The Portico is to place men experiencing homelessness in stable housing and start them on a ladder to permanent employment.
A Cafe
“with a mission,” where every purchase supports our homeless initiatives
Homeless Initiatives
that raise awareness and put tangible efforts into motion
Art
that gives voice to important societal issues
Silent Meditation
practices that create stillness in a busy world
Gatherings
Justice Team Videos
“A Racist Encounter” Videos
This video series was recorded in 2020, an unprecendented year in so many ways. It provided an opportunity for us to examine racism, injustice and discrimination as we never had before. To gain a better understanding, we listened to the stories of people of color as...
Gatsby “Dressed as a Friend” Art Exhibit Opening Success
"Dressed as a Friend" 6 - 9 p.m. Saturday, July 31 The Portico Hyde Park United Methodist and the greater Tampa Bay arts community gathered together at The Portico in downtown Tampa to immerse their spirits and imaginations into the world of GatsbyNotArt. Over 150...
Arts
The Portico gives voice to important societal issues such as homelessness. Come and see the signature Homeless Jesus sculpture, For The Love of THIS City mural and art installations in the cafe.
Faith
Sunday Worship Service Come as you are to experience a casual, intimate and welcoming worship service including elements such as music, Scripture, a message, silence, discussion and Communion. Weekly Meditation & Silence Experience connection with God and community through the practice of silence. The gathering occurs in a serene setting, surrounded with beautiful stained glass and candles.
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