LAMPLighters is a ladies auxiliary group that passionately works on behalf of the children at Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House in Tampa. Our acronym, "LAMPLighters" (Ladies Assisting Metropolitan People), reflects our unwavering commitment to addressing the needs of homeless and at-risk children.

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Mission:

Our mission at LAMPLighters since 1986 has historically centered around providing steadfast support to the children and families residing at Metropolitan Ministries. In 2002-03, in response to the growing demand for assistance to children in need, our membership made a collective decision to broaden our scope. Since then, we have been allocating a portion of the annual funds we raise to benefit Joshua House—a vital program and shelter catering to abused and neglected children in the Tampa Bay area.

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Description:

Established in 1986, LAMPLighters originated from the dedication and compassion of a group of volunteers who joined forces to form a support group for Metropolitan Ministries in Tampa. Our name, "LAMPLighters," symbolizes our deep-rooted desire to illuminate the path for displaced families and guide them towards a brighter future.

2025-2026 Officers
Debra Palmer, President

Yolanda Cielo/Elena Marerro - Co Vice Pres.

Tina Dumar, VP Membership

Prada Zhang, Treasurer

Kay Cunningham, Assistant Treasurer

Open, Recording Secretary

Laura Maddalon, Immediate Past President

Membership Committee

Kari Bradley, Membership Development

Lisa Foster, Membership Development

Susan Stern, Membership Development

Evelyn Farfante, Membership Coordinator

Joy Miller, Membership Coordinator

Brooke Melendi, Membership Directory

Daniela Quast, Database Coordinator

Jennifer Myers, Hospitality

Marsha Odor, Hospitality

Deb Zimkus, Corresponding Secretary

Jordan Thomas, Social Coordinator

Stephanie Clarke, Social Coordinator

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Childrens' Party Chairs

Robyn Sajeski, Met Min Fall Festival

Erin McWhorter Jones, Met Min Fall Festival

Debbie Greer, Met Min Valentine’s Party

Deb Zimkus, Met Min Valentine’s Party

Laura Maddalon, Met Min Easter Party

Silvia Wehling, Met Min Easter Party

Carolyn Eastman, Met Min Summer Splash

Sherri Ngo, Met Min Summer Splash

Sherri Ngo, Joshua House Summer Splash

Open, Joshua House Summer Splash

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Fundraising Event Chairs

Dina Sheridan, Fall Into Fashion

Hilary Munson, Fall Into Fashion

Diane Geissler, Silver Coffee Co-Chair

Ivy Peterson, Silver Coffee Co-Chair

Raquel Merrill, LAMPLighters Fund Hope

Grace Smith, LAMPLighters Fund Hope

Lisa Wolf, Click Bid Event Lead

Open, Click Bid Event Support

Amy Rosenthal, Volunteer Coordinator

Linda O'Connor, Volunteer Coordinator

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Publicity Chairs

Amy Hull, Public Relations

Debbie Trujillo, Marketing Advisor

Hilary Munson, Social Media

Robyn Sajeski, Newsletter/Emails

Nancy Leach, Website

Amy Hull, Grants

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Outreach Chairs

Cindy Sofarelli, Met Min Liaison

DeDe Grundel, Joshua House Liaison

Kari Adams, Outreach Mission Projects

Becky Kratz, Outreach Mission Projects

Colleen Jones, We Care Kits

Anne Carney, Spiritual Development​​