Greater Palm River POINT, CDC (or “POINT”) is a neighborhood based not-for-profit [501 (c)(3)] organization led by a 15 member board whose overall mission is to improve the quality of life of the Palm River community by investing in people and investing in the revitalization of the community. Created in 1996 through an initiative by the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, POINT has involved hundreds of residents and stakeholders in the process of making Palm River a better place to live.

From its very inception, POINT has supported and provided programs that have impacted individual residents as well as the entire community. We have been a powerful force in bringing needed improvements to the Community. Most recently for example, our organization in collaboration with residents challenged the Board of County Commissioners to approve a $6.5 Million investment for the improvement of one of the community’s most important roadways, Causeway Boulevard. That infrastructure investment will continue to be the catalyst for important economic opportunities. In addition, POINT has invested in four acres of property in a prime location of Palm River (Causeway Boulevard and 78th Street) with the goal of having the POINT, several key social service agencies and a financial institution housed on this property.

Key Goals

1. Increase the accessibility of community services and resources to children, youth and their families;
2. Improve the community’s image and foster community pride;
3. Improve the physical condition of Palm River;
4. Increase economic development opportunities for the youth and adults of Palm River; and,
5. Increase the supply of housing and support efforts to maintain the affordability of hosing for Palm River families.

Geographical Service Area

Located just south and east of the City of Tampa boundaries, the Palm River Area is part independent and part suburb (of Tampa and Brandon). The boundaries of the Greater Palm River area are defined by the following landmarks in unincorporated Hillsborough County: Northern Boundary: Highway 60; Southern Boundary: 34th Street; Eastern Boundary: Highway 301; Western Boundary: Madison Avenue. The core area of Palm River is composed of census tracts: 135.01, 135.03, 135.04, 135.05, 136.02, and parts of 133.08.

Our Funders

• Children’s Board of Hillsborough County
• Bank of America
• Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners