LAMPLighters Tampa

We have been so fortunate to work alongside this man since 1985! We are blessed to be part of the outreach he created!

You're Invited! Join Us for Our 2024-25 Kickoff Meeting on September 19th at 11:30am at Metropolitan Ministries . We are thrilled to kick off our 2024-25 year and would love for you to join us! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of homeless and at-risk children in our community. Meet our passionate new president, Laura Maddalon, and experience the energy and enthusiasm driving our mission forward! You will also have the unique chance to tour Metropolitan Ministries and witness firsthand the transformative programs that empower families toward self-sufficiency. And, of course, you'll meet an amazing group of women who share a commitment to making a difference! The event is free, and lunch is on us! To ensure we have a meal prepared for you, please RSVP by visiting: 👉 https://lnkd.in/esPA4tQ

The LAMPLighters proudly contributed over $258,000 to Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House during the 2023-24 year, culminating in a joyous end-of-year luncheon at the Tampa Yacht Club. At the event, checks were presented to Tim Marks of Metropolitan Ministries and DeDe Grundel of Friends of Joshua House Foundation, Inc. The luncheon also featured the installation of our new LAMPLighters board. Our remarkable president, Amy Hull, gave a heartwarming recap of our extraordinary year, while incoming president @Laura Maddalon shared an inspiring outlook for the coming year. Exciting times lie ahead for our organization as we continue to support homeless and at-risk children in our community!

LAMPLighters Tampa are humbled and grateful for the esteemed recognition bestowed upon us today at the Metropolitan Ministries Bridge Builder Luncheon, where we were celebrated as the 2024 Partner of the Year. As not everyone could join us in person, we're thrilled to share the heartfelt speech delivered by our esteemed president for the 2023-24 term, Amy Hull.

The LAMPLighters Tampa lit up Easter this week with an unforgettable celebration for our kids! From an epic easter egg hunt and lively music to delightful crafts, snacks, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny, the joy was contagious. Thank you for always bringing smiles to the children at Metro - your kindness shines bright! 🐰🎉 #EasterCelebration #CommunityLove #HopeDoesMore #LAMPLighters

LAMPLighters Tampa are passionate about fostering connections within our community, and there's no better avenue for this than our involvement in volunteering at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent! Once again, our dedicated group adorned the iconic red aprons, joining other community organizations to extend a helping hand to families in need during the Thanksgiving holiday. It's heartening to share that on this single day, the tent successfully served 830 families! The sense of fulfillment we derive from these opportunities is immense, and we are eagerly anticipating our next volunteer day scheduled for December 15, where we will continue spreading joy during the Christmas season. We invite you to join us in making a positive impact together! https://lnkd.in/esPA4tQ #ShareHope

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2023 Rookie Club visited campus Tuesday for our annual Fall Festival hosted by the LAMPLighters Tampa . Our kids enjoyed dancing, arts and craft activities, hula hoop contests, and even a mini football game! Thank you, Bucs and LAMPS, for bringing so much joy into the lives of our children. #HopeDoesMore #GoBucs Tim Marks

Bringing joy to homeless and at-risk children is core to our LAMPLighters Tampa organization. What a great high-energy afternoon we had with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the children of Metropolitan Ministries at our Fall Festival for the Children there! Food, games, crafts, music and dancing had everyone laughing and smiling Fun for everyone! ❤️🏈

It’s the last weekend to take advantage of supporting our community by participating in the Columbia Restaurant Groups’ Community Harvest! Get out there, enjoy some of the best food in Tampa, and check off ✅LAMPLighters on your bill insert at Columbia Restaurant , Ulele , Goody Goody Burgers, Casa Santo Stefano and Cha Cha Coconuts ! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ePZuE_Ug

The official 2023-24 LAMPLighter year kicked off today with president Amy Hull and over 80 in attendance at Metropolitan Ministries! There was not a dry eye in the house as we heard about the impact LAMPLighters Tampa has had over the past 37 years. LAMPLighters has donated over $2.1 million to Metropolitan Ministries through the years. We had the honor of hearing from a current client who earned his diploma and is now looking forward to becoming a fireman. Nicole, from Met Min, shared a touching story of a boy who nearly took his own life years ago, except for the fact that Metropolitan Ministries gave him and his mother shelter that same night. Today, he is a Christian artist success and "inspiring hope" in others. As LAMPLighters, we are planting seeds which will grow into mighty trees, just as our presidential theme states. Want to join in our mission? Go to www.lamplighterstampa.org #charity #women #atriskchildren #homelessness #fostercare