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Official press materials, downloadable assets, and media contact information for Project Health Outreach Inc.

2026
Year Founded
3 Counties
Service Area
501(c)(3)
Tax-Exempt Status
Nurse-Led
Clinical Leadership

Media Contact

Deborah Nicolo, MSN, APRN

Founder & Executive Director

Project Health Outreach Inc.

[email protected](727) 226-7844
2435 U.S. 19 S, Suite 232, Holiday, FL 34691

For media inquiries, interview requests, or partnership opportunities, please contact us by email. We aim to respond within 24–48 business hours.

About Project Health Outreach Inc.

Project Health Outreach Inc. is a nurse-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in Holiday, Florida by Deborah Nicolo, MSN, APRN — an Adult Nurse Practitioner with over 37 years of clinical experience and U.S. Army service.

The organization's mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based HIV/STI education, community outreach, and patient navigation services to underserved populations across Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough Counties.

Project Health Outreach Inc. bridges the gap between health education and clinical care by guiding community members from initial awareness through testing, treatment, and ongoing support — with a particular focus on populations with limited access to traditional healthcare systems.

Official Nonprofit Credentials

EIN:41-4338382
Status:501(c)(3) Approved
Classification:509(a)(2)
Effective:Feb 18, 2026
Deductibility:Contributions are tax-deductible

Core Programs

HIV/STI Education

Evidence-based education on prevention, testing, PrEP/PEP, and treatment options for community members and healthcare partners.

Community Outreach

Mobile outreach events, health fairs, and community partnerships across three Florida counties to reach underserved populations.

Patient Navigation

Personalized guidance helping individuals access testing, clinical care, insurance enrollment, and social support services.

Clinical Resources

Free downloadable health education materials, PrEP/PEP information, and links to local testing and treatment facilities.

Downloadable Assets

Official documents and media assets for press and partner use.

PDF

IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter

Official IRS tax-exemption determination letter dated April 3, 2026. Confirms 501(c)(3) status effective February 18, 2026.

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PDF

Organization Fact Sheet

One-page overview of Project Health Outreach Inc.'s mission, services, leadership, and service area.

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ZIP

PHO Logo Package

Official logo files in multiple formats (PNG transparent, PNG white bg, PNG dark bg, SVG) for media use.

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Press Releases

Official AnnouncementApril 3, 2026

Project Health Outreach Inc. Receives Official IRS 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status

Project Health Outreach Inc. has been officially recognized as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, effective February 18, 2026. The organization is now fully authorized to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions.

FoundingFebruary 18, 2026

Nurse Practitioner Launches HIV/STI Education Nonprofit in Holiday, Florida

Deborah Nicolo, MSN, APRN, a nurse practitioner with over 37 years of clinical experience, has founded Project Health Outreach Inc. to address gaps in HIV/STI education, community outreach, and patient navigation services in underserved communities across Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough Counties.

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