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Named after the ancient marketplaces of the world, an exchange was a place where communities with different resources could meet and trade to fulfill needs while also sharing their culture, history, wares and ideas. In that way, the Lealman Exchange is a collection of resources for the Lealman Community and greater Pinellas County. It is a place where local resources and service providers can come together to bring residents what they need.
The Lealman Exchange, or LEX, is a community center celebrating Lealman pride. We are a public/private partnership between Pinellas County, the St. Petersburg Foundation, Community Foundation Tampa Bay, and our tenants with one goal: building a better tomorrow within the Lealman Community.
We welcome you to stop by the center for an open gym, to find support services, or to host your next event!
Celebrating Lealman pride and increasing opportunities through partnerships and programs focused on economic empowerment, educational advancement, health & wellness, character & leadership and community connectivity.
Our goal is to connect Lealman residents with services in job training, education, health and wellness, economic empowerment and leadership.
Our campus is located next to Raymond Neri park. It includes a gym, outdoor space, classrooms, and office space.
Currently, LEX tenants include:
Provider of the ANYTOWN Program. Community Tampa Bay empowers inclusive leaders to change their communities by providing cultural education and facilitating difficult conversations.
Built to inspire veterans of all conflicts to get out and be active, WWAR offers activities in a supportive and healing environment. From activities and workshops to clinics and events, available to all veterans and the adaptive sports community in Tampa Bay.
Economic Development staff offers small business owners free consultation. Human Services staff provide healthcare, homelessness, Veterans services and more, and Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) staff provide support to other County services and a variety of residential and commercial redevelopment grant programs.
As a social impact consultancy, the St. Petersburg Foundation builds capacity at the organizational and community level. We leverage public, private, and philanthropic partnerships and resources for social good, with a bias toward results-oriented deliverables. We support people and organizations in developing the systems, strategies and tools that advance missions and increase effectiveness.