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Welcome FROM THE CHAIR COUPLE

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Bridge Builders 2026. We are so grateful you’re here with us today.

This afternoon is about more than raising funds. It’s about investing in the futures of young people who have faced homelessness and hardship at an early age. At Metropolitan Ministries, children and teenagers are finding safety, encouragement, and the chance to dream again.

We are especially honored to welcome John C. Maxwell as our special guest. His message reminds us that integrity, compassion, and purpose are the qualities that truly shape great leaders. Those same qualities are what we hope to nurture in every young person at Metro, helping them build the confidence to lead, give back, and believe that their dreams are possible.

Each of us can remember a moment when someone believed in us. Your presence here tells every child and teen at Metropolitan Ministries that they are seen, valued, and capable of so much more than their circumstances. Together, we can help break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by opening doors to opportunity and hope.

Thank you for joining us, for believing in these young lives, and for being part of a community that is building bridges to a brighter future.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Chris and Lauren Gonzmart Schellman Bridge Builders Chair Couple

A MESSAGE FROM SARAH

Welcome to Bridge Builders!

Today, we gather as leaders, investors, and partners united by a shared belief: lasting change happens when leadership and generosity come together.

At Metropolitan Ministries, we know that breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness requires more than programs. It requires collective impact. No single organization can solve complex challenges alone, but together, aligned in vision and action, we can create transformational changes for children and families in our community.

This year’s theme, Collective Leadership - Lasting Impact., reflects the power of partnership. It reflects leaders who use their influence to lift others. And it reflects every person in this room who chooses to invest not just in services, but in futures.

We are especially honored to welcome John C. Maxwell, whose work has shaped leaders around the world. His message reminds us that leadership is influence, and influence is most powerful when it serves others.

Because of you, children are finding stability. Teens are building resilience. Families are moving from crisis to hope. Your partnership fuels counseling, education, therapeutic care, and the wraparound support that changes trajectories.

Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for leading boldly. And thank you for helping build bridges that carry families toward a stronger, brighter future.

With hope and gratitude,

Dr. Sarah Combs President and Chief Executive Officer Metropolitan Ministries

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Jeff Marple, Board Chair

Corporate Executive Rooms To Go

Carlos Baldor, Jr. Past Chair President & Chief Technology Officer, BST Global

Eric Bailey Vice Chair of Advancement Principal and Financial Advisor

CAPTRUST

Gerry Coughlin Metropolitan Ministries Foundation Liaison

Managing Partner Oak Point Advisors

DIRECTORS

Derrick Brooks COO of USF Athletics President & Founder of Derrick Brooks Charities, Inc.

Kelly Ring (Bulleit) Former Anchor FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Reverend Evan Burrows Pastor, First Baptist Church of College Hill

Michelle Clapper Assurance Partner Ernst and Young

Shane Donaldson Founder Pinnacle Home Care

Jamie Egasti Chairman Voyant Beauty

Scott Fink

Chief Executive Officer Fink Auto Group Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel

Sean DeMartino Vice Chair of Facilities General Manager Central Florida Suffolk Construction

Elizabeth Dvorak Vice Chair of Programs Chief Executive Officer Workscapes

Keri Eisenbeis Vice Chair of Human Resources Chief of Staff BayCare Health System

Frank Hancock Vice Chair of Finance

Managing Director

Raymond James

Nicholas Glover Vice President Build to Zero

Rose Hester Registered Nurse BayCare Hospital Client Advocate

Kurt H. Hull Chief Executive Officer Diversified Asset Funding

Tony March Chief Executive Officer Pay It Backward Foundation

Amy Martinez-Monfort CEO/Founder Tampa Laundry Co.

Dewey Mitchell Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties GroupEvolutions

Chad Keller Vice Chair of Strategic Planning Chief Operating Officer Clover Investment Properties

Andrew (Drew) Pittman Vice Chair of Finance & Audit Board Secretary Co-Owner, ASAP Capital Partners, Inc.

William Schifino Vice Chair of Governance

Managing Partner Gunster Law

Kéto Nord Educator

Hillsborough County Public Schools

Willy Nunn President Homes by WestBay

Debra Palmer President, LAMPLighters

Jerome Ryans President & CEO Tampa Housing Authority

Chris Schellman

Retired Founder Schellman & Company

Laura Sherman

Founding Partner Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners

Pedro Suriel

Senior Vice President

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Thank You

CARL & LYDA LINDELL

LINDELL INVESTMENTS

2026 PRESENTING SPONSORS

Metropolitan Ministries proudly recognizes this year’s Bridge Builders Presenting Sponsors, Carl and Lyda Lindell. The Lindells are dedicated philanthropists and respected leaders in the Tampa Bay community, and we are honored to welcome them back in this role for a third year. Their steadfast commitment to supporting vulnerable families reflects their belief in leading with purpose and serving the communities where they have built their businesses and raised their family. As parents and grandparents, they understand the unique challenges faced by children and youth experiencing homelessness, and their leadership continues to create a ripple effect that strengthens our mission and expands the futures of the families we serve.

Carl Lindell, Jr., CEO of Lindell Investments, Inc., has been a driving force in real estate investment and development, shaping growth across the region. Dr. Lyda Lindell has made meaningful contributions in ophthalmology, functional medicine, and longevity health. Beyond their professional accomplishments, the Lindells have championed numerous charitable initiatives, supporting education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid both locally and abroad. Their established family foundation at the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay is an extension of their commitment to philanthropy and will continue to make an impact for generations to come.

Metropolitan Ministries celebrates Carl and Lyda for their generosity, vision, and leadership as this year’s Presenting Sponsors. Their enduring partnership strengthens our ability to uplift formerly homeless families and inspires others throughout our community to lead with compassion and purpose.

Lindell Investments Inc. is a family office tasked with deploying and managing capital on behalf of the Lindell family and its investors. The firm specializes in real estate investment, development, and lending, with a geographic focus on the highgrowth I-4 & I-75 corridors of West and Central Florida. The Lindell team prides itself on its longstanding relationships with honest, quality sponsors with track records of successful value creation.

JOHN C. MAXWELL Leadership Expert,

Speaker, and Bestselling Author

John C. Maxwell is one of the world’s most influential leadership experts. A #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker, he has dedicated his life to helping people understand that leadership is not about position—it’s about influence and the ability to serve and develop others.

Maxwell has written more than 80 books, including global leadership classics such as The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. His leadership training has reached millions of people across business, nonprofit, government, and faith communities in more than 180 countries. A key part of his mission is iLead, a global initiative focused on developing values-based leaders who are committed to strengthening their communities and creating lasting positive change.

Maxwell continues to shape the conversation on leadership through his speaking and writing, with a new book Fail Smarter—

Return Stronger, soon to be released, that builds on his lifelong message: leadership is for anyone willing to grow, serve, and make a difference. This newest book continues his message of resilient, values-based leadership.

ABOUT CREATE

CREATE (Children’s Recreation, Education, Arts, and Therapeutic Experience) provides a safe, nurturing environment where children can heal, grow, and thrive.

RECREATION & ENRICHMENT that restores joy and normalcy

ACADEMIC SUPPORT that strengthens learning foundations

Serving children from infancy through fifth grade, CREATE delivers the wraparound care Metropolitan Ministries is known for through:

THERAPEUTIC CARE that promotes healing and resilience

EXECUTIVE FUNCTION DEVELOPMENT that builds focus, problemsolving, and self-regulation

PROSOCIAL PROGRAMMING & EMOTION COACHING that foster healthy relationships

Every child receives the individualized academic, emotional, and therapeutic support they need to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

We are inspired daily by the strength, curiosity, and hope our children bring to the world.

LOCATIONS

2010 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602

3214 U.S. 19, Holiday, FL 34691

4220 CR 579, Seffner, FL 33684

HOURS

Monday – Friday

8:00am – 5:00pm

CALL US

Tampa: 813.209.1047

Pasco: 727.940.1587

Mango: 813.209.4870

TEEN PROGRAM

Leading change in their families, schools, and communities.

At Metropolitan Ministries, our Teen Program equips middle and high school students with the tools to break the cycle of poverty and grow into confident, compassionate leaders. Serving youth living on our campus and throughout the community, our program is a fully trauma-informed, safe, empowering environment where teens can thrive.

We practice seven core commitments that shape everything we do:

Open Communication · Social Learning · Growth & Change · Social Responsibility · Nonviolence · Democracy · Emotional Intelligence

HOW WE DO IT

We nurture each teen’s natural talents, curiosity, and resilience through engaging, hands-on experiences designed to build both skills and character.

STEAM & INNOVATION

We actively immerse students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) programming.

Building technical skills, teamwork, and confidence

Weekly hands-on activities

Community partners help expand our creative arts programming —ensuring students experience both technical and artistic expression

LEADERSHIP & LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

Teens participate in structured programs that prepare them for adulthood, career readiness, and civic engagement, including:

iLead Leadership Training

Teen Toastmasters

Teen Employment Bootcamp

Social Awareness & Civic Engagement

Through mentorship, structured learning, and real-world opportunities, our Teen Program empowers youth to overcome adversity and become leaders.

EXPANDING OUR REACH

PASCO

Doubled capacity with a new full-service campus and Early Learning Center

587,399 meals provided through our Hunger Relief Network of partners

47,505 shelter nights provided to families in need

8,241 families received assistance through our Family Support Centers

391 families received financial assistance for rent/utilities

95% of families successfully housed from residential programs

PINELLAS

108 families cared for in our residential program, receiving food, shelter, counseling, education, and job training

162 families served through The NeighborHOPE Project, a self-sufficiency program targeted to areas with the highest rates of poverty

100% of families have not returned to homelessness after 18 months

Opened our first-ever shelter in this county

1,492,048 meals provided through our Hunger Relief Network of partners

18,420 families received assistance through our Holiday Tents

1,137 individuals experiencing

319 families served through The NeighborHOPE Project, a self-sufficiency program targeted to areas with the highest rates

Carl and Lyda Lindell

Lindell Investments

Empath Health

MUFG

The Andrews Family

Roy and Mary Edgerton

Analgesic Healthcare

Tony March

Pay It Backward Foundation

Clayton and Mary McNeel

Chris and Lauren Schellman

ACTION HOPE INSPIRE COMPASSION RESILIENCY

AGW Capital Advisors

Airheads HVAC

Anonymous

Arbitration Forums

Assurance America

Eric and Gina Bailey

Baker McKenzie

The Baldwin Group Bank of America

Bayshore Title

Blue Sky Communities

Scott and Kris Boos

BST Global

Robert Campbell

Mike and Anne Carney

Clover Investment Properties

Colman Properties

Dr. Sarah Combs

DeAngelis Diamond Foundation

Donaldson Family Foundation

Jamie and Jane Egasti

717 Parking

Accardi Real Estate Company

Donaldson Family Foundation

Homes by Westbay

M Ryan Homes

New York Life Insurance Company

Evolution Contracting

Ferman Motor Car Company

First Horizon Bank

Florida Blue

Forever Lawn

GTE Financial

Hillsborough County

Sheriff’s Department

Kurt and Amy Hull

IC Mechanical

Jan Pro Franchise Development

Jesuit High School of Tampa

Rob and Kim Lamke

LAMPLighters

Jerry and Christine Long

Jeff and Nancy Marple

Masterworks

Matcon Construction Services

Andy and Maritza May

MBS Capital Markets

McNichols Company

NEIGHBOR

Adams Corp

Amscot Financial

Anonymous

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

CAPTRUST

Crete Professionals Alliance

Joy Melton, Professional

EOS Implementer

Met Min Ambassadors

Metropolitan Ministries Foundation

Miller Electric Company

Monin

John and Sue Morgan

Mosaic

Northern Trust

Nu Vista Foods

Oakpoint Advisors

Old Republic Title

The Pantaleo Family

Drew and Anne Pittman

Publix Charities

PwC

Raymond James

Rivero, Gordimer & Company

RSM US LLP

Signature Aviation

Chris and Cindy Sofarelli

GOLDEN BARREL AWARD RECIPIENTS

Honoring your dedication and outstanding service to others through donation drives.

MOST TOY ITEMS

MOST HYGIENE ITEMS MOST FOOD ITEMS

Empowering Communities.

As a partner, employer, and neighbor, MUFG is dedicated to building a strong future where we can all thrive.

MUFG applauds the efforts of Metro Ministries, and are proud to support this year’s Bridge Builders.

E. EARL JETER, JR.

VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR AWARD HONOREES

Steve Kennedy – Hillsborough County

Metropolitan Ministries Ambassador Steve Kennedy has donated more than 600 hours of service as a tutor on the Adult Education team. His calm presence and approachable nature have made a profound impact on our clients and staff alike. With a background as an accountant and professor, Steve empowers learners with patience, clarity, and genuine encouragement, helping them build confidence while achieving meaningful milestones. His dedication, expertise, and ability to inspire make him an extraordinary and deserving Volunteer of the Year.

Gary Knott – West Pasco County

Gary Knott served an extraordinary 705 hours in 2025 as a Volunteer Leader at both our West Pasco campus and Holiday Tent. Gary steps in wherever support is needed and is known for his kindness, reliability, and leadership, reflected in his impressive total of over 800 lifetime volunteer hours. Beyond giving his time, he recently donated a courtyard bench that now serves as a welcoming spot for guests and volunteers. Gary’s dedication, compassion, and community-minded spirit make him truly deserving of this award and a shining example of the core values of Metropolitan Ministries.

Cindy Kulas – East Pasco County

Cindy Kulas has served over 175 hours in under three months at our East Pasco campus, embodying the steadfast compassion that defines Metropolitan Ministries. She shows up faithfully and joyfully, serving others with humility, warmth, and genuine respect. During a critical moment in our Christmas distribution, she seamlessly filled a sudden staffing gap, ensuring that families never felt the disruption. Cindy’s remarkable empathy, servant’s heart, and unwavering commitment make her a profoundly deserving recipient of this award.

Jennifer Bates – Pinellas County

Jennifer Bates served more than 60 hours in 2025 at our Holiday Tent, stepping into the role of Holiday Volunteer Leader. She helped create a confident volunteer team and led her assigned area with passion, while also supporting the entire operation. When volunteer numbers were low, Jenny was there offering extra time, energy, and heart to ensure guests received the care they deserved. Jenny’s joy, can-do spirit, and wholehearted commitment made her a true beacon of hope during the holiday season, touching countless lives with her service.

WAYS TO GIVE

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CAN YOU DO TO HELP A MOM AND A CHILD CHANGE THE TRAJECTORY OF THEIR LIVES?

ANY NEW OR UPGRADED GIFT YOU GIVE TODAY WILL BE MATCHED 3 TO 1

THANKS TO COLLABORATIVE SUPPORT FROM:

Roy & Mary Edgerton with Lynn and Bill Clayton and

A MESSAGE FROM MOLLY

Dear Friends,

Every life leaves a legacy—and the question is what kind it will be. Thank you for being part of Bridge Builders and helping create bridges of hope for families served by Metropolitan Ministries. Because of friends like you, thousands in our community experience dignity, stability, and a path forward.

Today we are honored to hear from leadership expert John C. Maxwell, who reminds us that true leadership shapes the future through the legacy we choose to leave. That belief is at the heart of our mission. Many of our most dedicated supporters extend that impact by including Metropolitan Ministries in their wills and estate plans. Through our Legacy Society, these faithful partners ensure this ministry remains a refuge of hope for generations to come.

At our Legacy Luncheon this October, we will honor Bruce and Cindy Tigert as our Legacy Champions. Bruce has served on our Board, led the Miracle Place Tampa campaign, and continues to inspire others to join this mission. Each Christmas he leads the “Men at Met Min” in purchasing toys for our Holiday Tent—bringing joy and dignity to families across the community.

Like each Legacy Society member listed on the following pages, Bruce and Cindy’s future commitment helps ensure Metropolitan Ministries will always be here for families like Maria Hernandez’s. Today you will hear Maria’s story of courage as she builds a new life for her family.

If you are considering including Metropolitan Ministries in your plans, we would be honored to talk with you. Thank you for helping build a community where hope can flourish—today and for generations to come.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Molly James, CFRE Chief Executive Officer

Your Legacy at Work

MORE THAN $1 MILLION INVESTED IN METRO’S FUTURE

Nearly 600 compassionate individuals are part of the Metropolitan Ministries Legacy Society, helping ensure that hope never fades for children and families in crisis. Their decision to include Metro in their wills and estate plans creates a lasting legacy of love and transformation. We are privileged to steward their gifts and call them family!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gerry Coughlin, Chair

Robert Basham

Preston Farrior

Elizabeth Fowler

David Redmond

Martin Silbiger, MD

Keebler Straz Eason

Ashley Thomas

FOUNDATION STAFF

Molly James Chief Executive Officer

LEGACY SOCIETY RECOGNITION

as of 2/28/2026

Caroline M. Adams*

Louis N. and Jean R. Adams*

B. Marshall and Mary Adams

John Ahn and Mona Lee

Larry R. Aker

Terry E. Albrecht*

Robert and Angelina Alexander

Grace C. Allen*

Susan Avis Altstadt*

Jennie Ambrosio*

Andrew* and Susan Andersen

William and Lynn Andrews

Anonymous*

Anonymous

Vincent Antinori

Vivian A. Appeldoorn*

Enrique J. Araico

Barbara J. Arnett*

Thomas and Dixie Arthur

Wilson H. Ayers*

Joanna Babcock

Laura A. Bailey

Bernice F. Baker*

Kathy A. Baldwin

L. David and Virginia Baldwin*

Aida V. Barber*

Kenneth* and Joan Barringer

Bob and Debbie Basham

Joan E. Beeman*

Belle Bekerkunst*

Thomas and Diana Belcher

Alvin A. Bennati, Sr.*

George Frank Bennett, Sr.*

Deanna J. Bennett*

Carl Bennink

Darlene Bentley*

Donna P. Bentley

Carol Reyes

Sally V. Bibby

Nancy E. Biddle

James and Dorothy K. Biegert*

Marie R. Bige*

Frances D. Bixby*

Walter and Ruth Black*

Helen M. Bogner*

Jimmie Ward Bonbright*

Rose Ann Bordoni*

Ida Claire Borum*

Bruce and Dianne Bouvier

Albert and Betty Boysen*

Mary M. Boze*

John and Tilda Brabson

Leon D. Braddock*

Christopher and Mary Bradley

Jim and Mary Frances* Bransford

Virginia M. Brennan*

Florence Brigan*

David and Mary Brogan

Jean F. Bronec

Dorothy M. Brown*

Susie Crow Brown*

Carol Brown

Jack and Linda Brown

Sandra E. Brown

Donna Brown

Helen J. Brown*

Helen Brown*

Norman and Doris Buckman*

Robert and Karen Buesing

Ed and Kelly Bulleit

Patricia Bunch*

Stanley and Kitty Bunn*

Lita Burke

Justine Burke

Jo Beth Burkette*

Bob and Barbar Burkham

Monette Burns*

Barry A. Bustillo*

Anita L. Cain*

Jay and Sara Calhoun

Axel F. Campbell

Franklin A. Campbell

David N. Campbell

Robert E. Campbell

Michael and Ruth Cantwell*

Elaine C. Carbonneau*

Bernice Carey*

Arthur D. Carlson*

Michael and Anne Carney

Fred and Pearl Carter*

Murray S. Cashdollar, Jr.*

Thomas D. Casper

Elizabeth S. Cass and Michael J.

Lynch

Linda B. Cassaly

Lori Ann Castleman

Diane C. Chadwick

Andrea C. Cheney

Ethel B. Chiaramonte*

Chris and Elizabeth

Christenberry

Tania Citivaras

Mary J. Claffey

Lorraine R. Clark*

Shirley B. Clarke*

Todd and Barbara Clarke

Brenelle E. Claytor

Mandelyn Kay Cloninger

Sally Ann Clyde

Delbert L. Coleman*

Eleanor K. Collins*

Barbara S. Colvin*

Nancy Conner*

Joseph* and Kathryn Connor

James and Geraldine Cook*

Michael and Anna Cook

Tom and Diana Cornett

John and Rachel Cornish

Morris Ray Costa*

Catherine Costanzo*

Diana S. Council

Israel Crespo and Blanca Crespo

Steven D. Crites and Suzanne

Maridon-Crites

Wanda A. Cross*

John Foster Cummings*

Al* and Josephine Cunning

Richard and Pastora Daley

Bernadine E. Daniels*

Edward J. Daniels*

Gloris L. Darnall*

Mark DaSylva

Wilson P. Davis*

Robert and Laurie Davis

Susan Dione DeBarry*

Bob and Peggy Degling

Ernest and Ellen DeIntinis

Victor N. Della Rocco*

Gwen T. D’epiro*

Donald A. DeReus

Dorothy M. Derrick*

Denis Desautels

Gloria T. Desecki*

Richard A. Diaz

Ruth L. Dille*

John W. Dillion*

A. Gerald Divers*

Kenneth D. Dooley*

Marcia Doscher

Diane L. Dunlap

Louis S. and Anne* Dunn

Mary Lee Dunstan*

Richard and Patricia Dutton

Dick and Mary* Duveneck

Gerald and Nikki Dvorak

Thomas Edward Dvorchak*

Julie K. Easterday*

Dorothy E. Ebersbach*

Jack and Sandra Eckelaert*

Irene A. Eder*

Roy and Mary Edgerton

Nancy C. Edwards

Katherine E. Egolf

Gerhard C. Eichholz*

Lori L. Elder

Janet L. Elias

Renee Marie Elliott*

Dessa Jane Ellis*

Carolyn S. Ellis Bochner

Peter* and Jean Emery

George and Martha Enright

Anna Esler*

Betty G. Estes*

Teresa E. Bratcher-Evans

William F. Evans

Larry and Georgia Evans

Donna J. Falgiani

Milton Felsing*

James and Celia Ferman

Rudy and Meg Fernandez

Daniel and Deborah Ferrazza

Brad and Annalise Fincher

James J. Fischbach*

Michelle Fountain

Roger L. Francois*

William R. Frank and Tina Di

Tommasco

Kenneth Franks*

Sylvia E. Frazier*

William G. Griffin and

Jacqueline G. Freeman*

Jeff and Kathy Freeman

Deborah Freshwater

Michele M. Freydberg

Dorothy Frost*

Robert B. Fulmer*

James Theodore Fyffe*

Donald Fyffe*

Donelda Gallagly

Dr. Thomas W. Garrett, III

Thomas F. Gear*

Genevieve C. Geiger*

Tamara A. Geltmaker*

John R. Gerg*

Ann L. Geuther*

William J. Gilhool*

Christian and Ashli Givens

Paula B. Glinter*

Nicholas and Caitlin Glover

Gerald O. Golden*

Patt Golden*

Anita M. Davis*

Robert and Cruz Gonzalez*

Josephine Gonzalez*

Deloros Mae Goodspeed*

Virginia H. Gordon*

Helen M. Gordon*

Heidi Goss

Kathy Graham

Rudolph and Nancy Granda

Debra H. Greer

Ellogene Gregory*

Verlin W. Guernsey*

Darrell J. Fasching* and Laura L.

Gushin

Charles and Marcia Guy*

Irene C. Guy

Laurice A. Hachem

Richard and Cindy Hadlow

Clifford W. Hager*

Richard and Diana Hall

John and Doris Hallgren*

Jane Hamil*

Walter A. Hardenstine*

Hazel Hargrove*

Stan and Frankie* Harrell

LeBrone C. Harris*

Andy Harris

Craig and Patricia Hauser

Frederick G. Hegemeister*

Bill and Michelle Hennessy

William and Rhoda Herr*

Richard D. Higgs*

Alvin L. Hillegass*

Alton Hinks and Lois Hinks*

Morris* and Paula Hintzman

Marcia P. Hoffman*

Straz Family Foundation

Ruth E. Holmes*

Dwight and Joyce* Hopkins

Eleanor J. Howland*

Andy and Grace Huang

Fred E. Hucke*

Kurt and Amy Hull

Jack and Kathy Hunt

Margaret A. Hutinger*

Gordon Icheldinge*

Jeanine Ivone*

Hunt and Molly James

Judith M. Johnson*

Bruce Thomas Johnston*

Wade and Louise Jolliff*

T. Edward and Ruth F. Jones*

Ronald W. Jones*

Alan and Christine Jones

Durelle M. Jones

Benny and Ramonita Jones

Larry and Vivian Jones

Larry A. Kahler

Michael and Margaret Kanter

Pam Kawohl

Frederick A. Keller, Jr.*

Diana J. Kelley

Kathleen Kelly

Bryce Kenny

William and Jody Kerr

Faye Kinder*

Mark G. Kingery

Silvia Marguerite Kirkconnell*

Sandra J. Kirtz-Bartels

Raymond B. Klemmack*

Ralph and Nancy Kluesner

Joseph F.* and Martha S. Knecht

Laura G. Knox

Lori Koletic

Patricia L. Kooker*

Sue Ann Korsberg

Robert E. Kozyra

LEGACY SOCIETY RECOGNITION

as of 2/28/2026

Anne E. Ladue

Mark and Arthureen

Landgrebe

Ru Lennox Lang*

Anne R. Langford*

Rosario A. Larrinaga*

Errol and Stella Lasseigne

Mack S. Lee*

Nicole Leontsinis

Leonard Lepof*

Christa J. Lewis*

Elizabeth Lindsey*

Dot A. Lippmann

Patsy Little

Deborah Long

Jerry and Christine Long

Aaron* and Martha Longacre

Gwendolyn T. Lonsbrough*

Gail Lorraine*

Joy Lowell

Sharon J. Lubrant*

Mark and Michelle Luedke

Peter CK and Christine Louise Lui*

Neta Luoto*

James G. Lyman

James and Mary Jo MacAulay

Allan and Missy Machesney

Roland and Caryl Mack

Alex D. and Sandra Cross

MacKinnon

Arva Lee Maguire

Sean and Amy Maguire

Jim and Barbara Major

Lily A. Malek

Joseph C. Manaley*

Elsa R. Mantas

Anthony March

Gregory Margliano

Sharon M. Marino

Tim and Valeri Marks

Jeff and Nancy Marple

Maureen Marshall*

Dean and Barbara* Martin

William H. Martin *

Robert K. Masterson*

Robert and Alison Matherly

Gaye M. Matherly

August and Jean Mauser

Rita C. Mayer*

Wayne and Rosemary Mayo

Robert McAndrew

Maria D. McClellan*

Jennifer M. McCoy-Parker*

Nichole W. McCutchan

Robert and Ethel McGeorge*

Mary Matildam McKay*

John* and Kathleen McKenna

Eileen McManis

Christian* and Mary

McNamara

Carol Jean Michael*

Michael W. Michelin

Dean A. Millard

Edwin and Mary Miller

Bill Miller and Debbie Miller

Linda D. Miller

Eugene and Dora Milliron*

Thomas E. Mills

Danny and Linda Mills

Robin L. Moch

Brian and Shannon Moore

Edith Loeffler Morales*

John S. Morgan

Karen S. Morin

Raymond J. Morton*

Margaret Moses*

Victor Louis Motto*

Charlotte A. Mullen*

Kevinand Alma Mullins

Frank and Sylvia Musalo

Kathleen M. Myers

Florice F. Nagel*

Carmen Y. Navy

Norman and Virginia Nelson*

Dorothy M. Neumuth*

George Nicholas*

Delbert Nichols*

Vida Nix*

Kathryn W. Noble*

Gertrude C. Norton*

Wilhelm A. Nunn

Jerry and Jo Ann Oberley*

Ruth Wilson O’Brien*

Randy A. Odierna

Pat and Marsha Odor

Harry P. Politi* and Sally Ordway

William and Jan Oster*

The Otte Family

Robin W. Otto

Robert G. Pack*

M/M Palmer*

Ron and Autumn Pandolfo

Tom* and Janet Pantaleo

Lois J. Paradise*

Dineen Schaffer Paris*

Robert and Sadie Pariseau

Pearl H. Parsons*

Pamela F. Patterson*

Donald and Marcia Patzsch*

Tom and Robyn Payant

Kathryn Emily Pearce*

Frank W. Peck*

Francene Penhallow

Lea Pepitone*

David K. Pergande

Maria Pescador*

Hazel E. Peterson*

Lowell* and Floy Peterson

Elizabeth B. Pettersson

John and Elaine Pidgeon*

Bishop George I. Pililis*

Michael* and Carol Piper

Irene K. Pittman*

Drew and Anne Pittman

Betty L. Place*

Robert and Marie Portner

Rebecca L. Poston

Kathleen J. Potthoff and Kathy

Sheppard

James and Julia Pratt

Maybelle R. Price*

Virginia Boyce Price*

Barbara C. Price

Paul and Nancy Prine*

Bethany Chardell Putnam

Jack and Mary Rader

David V. Ramsay*

Hortense Ramsey*

Mildred Rathousky*

Walter and Margo Reagan*

Roland and Victoria Ream*

Michele M. Ream*

David and Millie Redmond

Joel and Sharon Rentz

Chris M. Reyes

Norman and Ruth Reynolds*

Greg and Robin Reynolds

Sheila Rice

David Richardson

Fimie Richie*

Hope A. Ring*

Wesley W. Rink*

James Robertson*

Ken and Christine Robinson

Chase and Valda Robinson*

Joseph C. Rocchietti*

Robert N. Rodgers*

Dan and Angela Rodriguez

Warren E. Ross

Brick K. Rossie and

Anna Marie Dunn

Arthur and Germaine Routhier*

Maureen F. Royal*

Sara A. Ruby*

Walter and Mary Rucki*

Stephen and Gayle* Rudacille

Linda J. Ruediger

Mary L. Russell

Clara I. Saggan*

Desi and Marie Saludes

Helen A. Samaras*

Irving and Arleen Sanders

Cecelia Saunders*

Mark and Susan Scaglione

Gerald L. Schick*

Willard and Arlene Schrock*

Jay and Maria Scott

Cora June Scott*

Norman and Tina Seitz*

Dale and Nancy Sells

T. Terrell and Neva Sessums*

Jerry E. Shellabarger*

Alden and Laura Sherman

Elinor Jane Short*

Martin and Ruth Silbiger

Donald and Cynthia Silvestri

William H. Simon, Jr.*

Joan M. Sina

Andy Sirna

James Milton Sloane*

James E. Smart*

Leo Smith*

Linda C. Smith*

Mary B. Smith*

Edward* and Nancy Smith

Alfred Smith

Shirley M. Smith

Jane E. Sobotta

Norma Soderlind

Chris and Cindy Sofarelli

Constance Spillan*

William and Sheila Spires

Catherine A. Spoor*

Hilda Spradlin*

Evan and Maureen Staggenborg*

Mary E. Stanton

John* and Marilou Staples

William and Barbara* Starkey

Alfred and Doris Staubitz*

Shirley Steiss*

Alexandria Stephens

Jamie Stetson

Jean E. Stevenson*

David H. Stevenson*

Leo and Karen Stutzman

Patricia J. Sullivan

Peter and Sandra* Swift

Thomas James Szikszay*

Ted and Sharon Taylor

Susan M. Taylor

John T. Taylor

John and Catherine* Teti

Philip J. Thalman*

Frederick Carl Thiele*

Robert and Suzanne Thomas*

Meredith A. Thornton

Bruce and Cynthia Tigert

Jo Ann Tilley*

Ruth Marie Toal*

Janet P. Todd*

Paul* and Sherrill Tomasino

Kimberly D. Tope

Beverly K. Topmiller

Claudia O. Tosca*

Raymond and Vicki Trallo

Martha Jane Tunno

Kenneth and Esther Tuttle*

Frederic and Winifred

Upchurch*

James* and Ann Urbanski

Martha Vaguener

Mike and Trisha Van Petten

John A. Varnado, Jr.

Ted and Marian Ver Schure

DeVries*

Cristina Vera

Jean M. Verlinden*

Martha E. Vernon*

Adeline J. Volkman*

Kenneth and Doris Waggoner*

Leo Waggoner*

Jean Walker*

Nancy H. Wallace

Robert Walters

Jane E. Ware*

Walter F. Weisseg*

Henry* and Lennie Wells

Karen E. West

Judith A. West*

Jason and Erin Whidden

Michelle White-Chesnovsky

Carolyn S. Whiting*

Erna C. Wilder*

Beth A. Wilkinson

Van and Sally* Williams

Rosemarie E. Williams*

George and Dottie Williams*

Bonita B. Williams*

Eva M. Wills*

D. David and Kimberly Woods

Catherine J. Wooley-Brown

Elizabeth K. Yeomans*

Steve and Deborah Young

John* and Joan Zaleskie

Reverend Catherine M. Zatsick

Gene and Marjorie* Zenobia

Robert and Deanna Ziegler*

Alan and Deborah Zimkus

*IN MEMORIAM

PARTNER OF THE YEAR

This year, we are proud to honor an extraordinary organization as our Partner of the Year—a partner whose generosity, commitment, and heartfelt dedication have made a profound impact on families across Tampa Bay.

As a Food Drive partner, Barrel Sponsor, and a true Hurricane Hero, American Integrity Insurance, continually rises to meet the needs of our community. Each holiday season, their employees rally around our mission with remarkable enthusiasm and labor of love. Their compassion fuels hope, their teamwork strengthens our efforts, and their unwavering support ensures that thousands of families experience comfort, dignity, and nourishment when they need it most.

Their partnership embodies what it means to show up for the community consistently, wholeheartedly, and with purpose. We are deeply grateful for their leadership, their generosity, and the spirit of service they inspire in others.

Congratulations to our Partner of the Year. Your impact reaches far beyond the barrels you fill. You bring hope to families throughout Tampa Bay.

Thank You

SPECIALTY SPONSORS

TRIAD FOUNDATION

LUNCH SPONSOR

BAYCARE

AUDIO/VISUAL SPONSOR

SCOTT & KATHY FINK

FINK FIVE FOUNDATION

VOLKSWAGEN & SUBARU OF WESLEY CHAPEL

NETWORKING SPONSOR

M.E. WILSON

DESSERT SPONSOR

TIM AND VALERI MARKS

ART SHOW SPONSOR

JEFF AND NANCY MARPLE

VALET SPONSOR

MARKETING PARTNERS

We express our gratitude for the generous in-kind services and media support valued at over $1 million from our partners.

“Thanks to the staff and volunteers at Metropolitan Ministries for all you do!”

Frank and Patricia Hancock

With empathy at its core, Empath Health is Florida’s largest non-profit hospice organization, delivering personalized, connected, and extraordinary care experiences to help individuals and their families live fully in the place they call home.

Empath Health’s Full Life Care:

• Hospice Care

• Skilled Home Health

• Grief Care

• Suncoast PACE | Empath LIFE

• Adult Day Center

• Palliative Care

• Empath Medical Services

• EPIC - Sexual Health / HIV Services

• Empath Partners in Pediatric Care

• Nurse Residency Programs

• Suncoast Hospice Foundation

• Volunteer Support

EmpathHealth.org

M Ryan Homes | Tampa, FL

Hyde Park Capital is proud to be a continued supporter of Metropolitan Ministries. Together, we ’ re helping moms and kids in our community access safe shelter, job training, and the support they need to rebuild their lives.

Proud Sponsor of Metropolitan Ministries

Supporting STEAM skills and early financial literacy

ThankYou

“Our favorite part about what you do is helping families develop a sustainable path to self sufficiency.”

Troy and Elizabeth Fowler

MISSION

We care for the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in our community through services that alleviate suffering, promote dignity and instill selfsufficiency… as an expression of the ongoing ministry of Jesus Christ.

VISION

Metropolitan Ministries will be America’s most effective caregiver to poor and homeless people.

• Our programs will be known for their compassion and innovation in helping struggling families and individuals achieve their highest potential for self-sufficiency.

• Our approach to involving citizens in understanding and caring for their disadvantaged neighbors will serve as a replicable model.

• Our caregiving will be supported by an exemplary staff, high-quality facilities, dedicated volunteers, donors and collaborative partners.

• Above all, our witness will be to the power of love in healing broken lives and building strong, caring communities. #HopeDoesMore

Annual Hope Partners

Reid and Gail Anderson

Anonymous

Monique and Brian Dionne

Donaldson Family Foundation

Roy and Mary Edgerton

Analgesic Healthcare

Jim and Celia Ferman

Scott and Kathy Fink

Fink Five Foundation

Franklin and

Barbara Carson Family Foundation

Hettinger Foundation

Kurt and Amy Hull

Kathleen and Jack Hunt

Nancy and David Iben

Carl and Lyda Lindell

McKibbon Family Foundation

Meed Foundation

Tina Murdock

Nunn Family Foundation

Old Republic National

Title Insurance Company

James and Jean Palermo

Annual Inspire Partners

Abbott Fund

William and Lynn

Andrews Anonymous Anonymous

Anonymous

Coastal Construction

Danker-Basham Foundation

Dorothy Thomas Foundation

HILLSBOROUGH

MiraclePlace Tampa 2002 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602

813.209.1000

SabalPlace Affordable

Housing Community

3473 Aegean Sea Way, Seffner, FL 33584

813.324.7661

Jamie and Jane Egasti

Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg

Bradford and Terry Holcombe

Thomas and Marsha Kelly

Klein Family Foundation

Richard and Joanne Lyon

PASCO

McKnight Family Foundation

Mickey-Woods Family

W. Tommy Morgan

MUFG Americas

Steven and Victoria Petersen

Gwendolyn and Venkat Giri Roa

Rothschild Family Charitable Foundation

MiraclePlace Pasco 3216 US HWY 19 N, Holiday, FL 34691

727.937.3268

Family Support Center East Pasco 13703 17th Street, Dade City, FL 33525 352.437.4815

Tara Jo Ruberg

Straz Family Foundation

The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida

The Spurlino Foundation

Kate Tiedemann and Ellen Cotton

John and Kimberly Santamaria

Christopher and Lauren Gonzmart Schellman

Eileen Shapiro and Reuben Eaves

Signature Aviation

The Burton Family Foundation

Robert Ward and Lynelle Gable

PINELLAS

Baldwin Family Residence 814 4th Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

727.250.0930

Lealman Residence 3835 28th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714

727.250.0931