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 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.

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

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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

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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

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Publicity Chairs

Debbie Trujillo, Public Relations

Nicole Cuervo, Social Media

Yolanda Cielo, Newsletter/Emails

Nancy Leach, Website

Deb Zimkus, Grants

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Outreach Chairs

Cindy Sofarelli, Met Min Liaison

DeDe Grundel, Joshua House Liaison

Kari Adams, Outreach Mission Projects

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