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ABOUT US
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.
Mission:
Our mission at LAMPLighters 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.
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.

2023-2024 Officers
Amy Hull, President
Laura Maddalon, President-Elect
Susan Stern, VP Membership
Amanda Miller, Treasurer
Valerie Litschgi, Assistant Treasurer
Joy Miller, Recording Secretary
Tina Dumar, Immediate Past President
Membership Chairs
Connie Gage, Membership Development
Brooke Melendi, Membership Communications
Renee Furlong, Hospitality
Debbie Greer, Corresponding Secretary
Anne Carney, Social Coordinator
Tina Dumar, Social Coordinator
Childrens' Party Chairs
Debbie Greer, Met Min Fall Festival
Deb Zimkus, Met Min Fall Festival
Silvia Wehling, Met Min Valentine’s Party
Lisa Wolf, Met Min Valentine’s Party
Val Anderson, Met Min Easter Party
Heidi Wright, Met Min Easter Party
Sherri Ngo, Met Min Summer Splash
Jordan Thomas, Met Min Summer Splash
Kathryn Deen, Joshua House Summer Splash
Daniela Quast, Joshua House Summer Splash
Fundraising Event Chairs
Kari Bradley, Fall Into Fashion
Gina Fair, Fall Into Fashion
Heather Wakefield, Silver Coffee Chair
Erin McWhorter Jones, Silver Coffee Co-Chair
Debbie Trujillo, LAMPLighters Fund Hope
Daniela Quast, Click Bid Event Support
Publicity Chairs
Debbie Trujillo, Public Relations
Nicole Cuervo, Social Media
Yolanda Cielo, Newsletter/Emails
Nancy Leach, Website
Deb Zimkus, Grants
Outreach Chairs
Cindy Sofarelli, Met Min Liaison
DeDe Grundel, Joshua House Liaison
Kari Adams, Outreach Mission Projects
Awards
2022 Kiwanis Grant for Joshua House
2022 Rotary Club of Tampa Foundation Grant
2022 Nominee for Tampa Bay Business Journal's One Tampa Bay Award
2021 Guidestar Gold Transparency Certification
2021 Columbia Community Harvest Grant
2020 Columbia Community Harvest Grant
2014 Metropolitan Ministries' E. Earl Jeter, Jr. Volunteer of the Year Award
2014 Finalist for the Metropolitan Ministries' Unity Award
2013 Finalist for WEDU Be More Awards - Small NonProfit of the Year
2012 Bob Thomas Star of Philanthropy Award from the Friends at Joshua House
2003 Philanthropist Service Organization of the Year by Suncoast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
Check out LAMPLighters Debbie Trujillo and Amy Hull sharing our mission and upcoming events on the Sarina Fazan Network!

LAMPLighter Past Presidents
1986-87 Sandra Gardner
1987-88 Robin De La Vargne
1988-89 Suzanne Taggart
1989-90 Judy Mitchell
1990-91 Patsy Woodroffe
1991-92 Patsy Caranante
1992-93 Marsha Martin
1993-94 Barbara Simmons
1994-95 Janet Catlett
1995-96 Karen Richardson
1996-97 Marsha Martin
1997-98 Frances Surgenor
1998-99 Bernadette Schurr
1999-00 Lila Mulholland
2000-01 Evelyn Bowles
2001-02 Carolyn Black
2002-03 Susanne Cleckler
2003-04 Sally Ordway
2004-05 Susy (Lienhart) Nelson
2005-06 Veronica Barquero
2006-07 Cleta Alexander
2007-08 Lila Mulholland
2008-09 Valarie Cappello
2009-10 Sally Mabry
2010-11 EJ Gibson
2011-12 Helen Raterman
2012-13 Nancy Leach
2013-14 Tricia Hancock
2014-15 Christine Manley
2015-16 Kelly Breeding
2016-17 Connie Gage
2017-18 Anne Carney
2018-19 Linda Stacy Mills
2019-20 Tracy Bales
2020-21 Charlene Bleakley
2021-22 Debbie Trujillo
2022-23 Tina Dumar
