05/26/2026
Last week, 90 LAMPLighters members and guests gathered for our annual LAMPLighters End-of-Year Luncheon 2026 to celebrate a meaningful year of service, generosity, and impact in our community.
During the luncheon, we proudly presented our year-end donations to Metropolitan Ministries and Friends of Joshua House Foundation, Inc, bringing our total giving this year to $166,500 in support of homeless and foster children in the Tampa Bay community. With these contributions, LAMPLighters has now donated more than $3.9 million to these incredible organizations over the past 40 years.
These accomplishments are a true reflection of the countless volunteer hours, dedication, generosity, and compassion of our members and supporters. From fundraising events and children’s celebrations to service projects and behind-the-scenes efforts, every contribution helped make a lasting difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.
As we celebrate this incredible milestone year and look ahead, LAMPLighters is excited to welcome our incoming Board Officers, Committee Chairs, and Event Chairs, whose leadership, creativity, and dedication will continue to strengthen our mission and impact in the community. We are especially excited to support incoming Co-Presidents Yolanda Cielo and Elena Marrero as they lead LAMPLighters into another meaningful year of service, friendship, and giving back to Tampa Bay’s homeless and foster children.
