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.

2026-2027 Officers
Yolanda Cielo/Elena Marerro, Co-Presidents

Lisa Foster, Vice Pres.

Tina Dumar, VP Membership

Prada Zhang, Treasurer

Kay Cunningham, Assistant Treasurer

Jenny Rutz, Recording Secretary

Debra Palmer, Immediate Past President

Membership Committee

Kari Bradley, Membership Development

Joy Miller, Membership Development

Valerie Litschgi, Membership Development

Brooke Melendi, Membership Administrator

Rhonda Young, Membership Coordinator

Melissa Voelker, Membership Coordinator

Deb Zimkus, Hospitality

Deb Greer, Hospitality

Anne Carney, Corresponding Secretary

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Fundraising Event Chairs

Tina Dumar, Fall Into Fashion

Amy Hull, Fall Into Fashion

Danielle Albanese, Silver Coffee Co-Chair

Ashley Gray, Silver Coffee Co-Chair

Sherri Ngo, LAMPLighters Fund Hope

Amy Demers, LAMPLighters Fund Hope

Robyn Sajeski, Light the Way Golf Classic

Donelda Gallagly, Light the Way Golf Classic

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Childrens' Party Chairs

Bernie Smith, Met Min Fall Festival

Morgan Conry, Met Min Fall Festival

Lisa Wolf, Met Min Valentine’s Party

Silvia Wehling, Met Min Valentine’s Party

Amanda Hartley, Met Min Easter Party

Amanda Flores, Met Min Easter Party

Angela Oehler, Met Min Summer Splash

Kim Hunter, Met Min Summer Splash

Anne Jetmundsen, Joshua House Summer Splash

Claudia Cockrell, Joshua House Summer Splash

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Event Consultants

Debbie Trujillo, Marketing & PR Advisor

Amy Hull, Sponsor Relations/Grants

Lisa Wolf, Financial Oversight

Nancy Leach, Website

Robyn Sajeski, Newsletter/Emails

Erin McWhorter Jones, Social Media

Daniela Quast, ClickBid Event Lead

Crystal Hoecker, ClickBid Event Support

Laura Maddalon, Chief Basket Officer

Tina Dumar, Seating Chart Coordinator

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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/New Mom Program

Jeannie Nicholson, Spiritual Development​​