Shelter from the Storm_2023 Bridge Builders

Shelter from the Storm

BRIDGE BUILDERS FINDING HOPE WHEN THINGS FEEL HOPELESS

April

19 2023 PRESENTING SPONSOR

HOPE DOES MORE Dear Friends, Thank you for being with us today for Bridge Builders – Shelter from the Storm.

When my two-year-old grandson and I get together, we have all kinds of fun, and he never wants that fun to end. He repeatedly says two specific words to me, “more again.” When I hear his cute little voice, it immediately puts a smile on my face. This year, I am reminded how the community does “more again” to help families in need. Our donors gave “more again” to help struggling families move towards self-sufficiency. Our volunteers gave “more again” of their time, and together, this enabled us to do “more again” in our community. This puts a smile on my face and warms grandpa’s heart!

Yet, there is “more again” for us to do in the community. A long-time employee in our outreach department shared with me how she has never, in all her years of being at Metropolitan Ministries, witnessed the alarming rate at which families are approaching the front desk telling us, with tears in their eyes: “We have nowhere to go.” “We can’t afford to live in our apartment or pay our bills.” “We can’t keep our children safe.”

These families have resorted to sleeping in their cars, and at times, U-Haul trucks. We are faced with the need to do “more again” in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco counties. And during this past year, we were even drawn to Lee County to help those devastated by Hurricane Ian. Today, we will share with you what “more again” looks like and celebrate the lasting impact of your support when we come together. Life change and self-sufficiency are possible for any child, any mom, any family.

I thank you all! In spite your own challenges, you have been faithful to allow us to do “more again.” We plan to celebrate, inform, inspire, and commit to be the best stewards we can be to help as many people as we can, for as long as we can, with your support.

The drive to do “more again” hits home for me. I pledge to do “more again” to care for our neighbors in need as do all the employees and partners of Metropolitan Ministries.

With gratitude,

Tim Marks, President/CEO Metropolitan Ministries

WELCOME TO BRIDGE BUILDERS! My wife Kathy and I are honored to serve as this year’s Chair Couple for Bridge Builders. It was 13 years ago when we first supported Metropolitan Ministries and went out to buy toys to help struggling families in Pasco County at Christmastime.

Like many of you, we have become more passionate about the work of Metropolitan Ministries to help struggling families throughout Tampa Bay. We have shed more than a few tears hearing the difficult stories of homeless families featured on the news. Metro Min’s mission to Alleviate Suffering, Promote Dignity, and pour love into families to help them reach Self-Sufficiency is, in our minds, the benchmark for addressing family homelessness. It is a blessing to serve on the Board of Directors alongside past clients who are not only self-sufficient, but in turn, leading us in doing more to help families.

We hope you are inspired by today’s program and the future of Metropolitan Ministries’ work in Tampa Bay. Together, as a compassionate, caring community, we can help change the trajectory of children and mothers who need our help. Thank you for your consideration to support Metropolitan Ministries.

Sincerely,

SCOTT & KATHY FINK 2023 Bridge Builders Chair Couple

THE IMPACT OF YOUR SUPPORT

OUTCOMES

Fiscal Year 2022

Numbers of meals served 4,221,597 Nights of shelter 107,569 Number of families served with holiday assistance

32,751

Families helped through our support centers

99,120

Families provided with rent and utilities assistance

1,741

Families that benefited from residential housing & programs

753

Families who have not returned to homelessness

88%

Emergency food boxes distributed

87,851

KELLY RING BULLEIT EMCEE Kelly Ring has been a special, longtime friend of Metropolitan Ministries throughout her time as a reporter and anchor at FOX 13 News. We are thrilled to have her serve as our emcee today.

Over the years, Kelly has used her platform to help spread the word about the need at Metro Min and has shared countless stories of hope with the Tampa Bay community.

Out from behind the news desk, she has spent time volunteering at our holiday tent, always willing to lend a helping hand with a smile for someone who needs it, and most recently became a member of our Board of Directors.

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WHY ALI MARPET WALKED AWAY FROM A $20M NFL CONTRACT IN HIS PRIME As a stellar lineman for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ali Marpet protected Tom Brady, and served a pivotal role in the Bucs’ Super Bowl win in 2021. But he was happy to walk away from a $20M NFL contract and start his second act—pursuing his doctorate in mental health counseling.

Ali attributes his passion for the subject to growing up in a safe environment and being able to communicate in a “vulnerable, accessible way.” He also sees societal progress in how mental health is viewed.

As much as Ali enjoyed success as a football player, he never lost sight of his true purpose in life, which to him, was his longterm physical and mental health and overall well being.

In his down time, you can find Ali gaining hands-on experience volunteering at Metropolitan Ministries working with teens and elementary school children under the supervision of our Counseling and Resiliency Center.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Carlos Baldor, Jr., Board Chair President & Chief Technology Officer, BST Global

David Beshears, Vice Chair of Facilities Executive Director, Cushman & Wakefield of FL, Inc.

Chris Christenberry, Vice Chair of Governance President & Chief Operating Officer, Atlantic Health Solutions

Gerry Coughlin, Vice Chair of Advancement Managing Partner, Oakpoint Advisors

Josh Helms, Vice Chair of Programs Chief Operating Officer, Physicians Partners of America

Jeff Marple, Vice Chair of Social Enterprise Corporate Executive, Rooms to Go

Andy May, Past Board Chair Executive Managing Director, Cushman & Wakefield of FL, Inc.

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

Preston Farrior, Metropolitan Ministries Foundation Liaison Chief Operating Officer, Ferman Automotive Management

Eric Bailey

Kurt H. Hull

Rev. Stanley Evan Burrows

Bryce R. Kenny

Principal and Financial Advisor, CAPTRUST Pastor, First Baptist Church of College Hill

Karen Buesing

Partner, Akerman Law

Chad Chronister

Sheriff of Hillsborough County

Michelle Clapper

Assurance Partner, Ernst and Young

Tina Dumar

President, LAMPLighters 2022-2023

Keri Eisenbeis

Chief of Staff/SVP of Corporate Relations BayCare Health System

Frank Ferreri

Managing Partner & Executive Recruiter Ferreri Search

Scott Fink

Chief Executive Officer, Fink Auto Group Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel

Nicholas Glover

Vice President of Advocacy & Public Policy Tampa Bay Chamber

Tricia Hancock Past Chair

Rose Hester

Registered Nurse, BayCare Hospital Client Advocate

President, Diversified Asset Funding Executive Director, Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management

Tony March

Chief Executive Officer, Pay It Backward Foundation Co-Founder, March Hodge Master Management

Willy Nunn

President, Homes by WestBay

Kelly Ring (Bulleit)

Former Anchor, FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Dan Rodriguez

President & Executive Advisor, NextPath Career Partners

Jerome Ryans

President & Chief Executive Officer, Tampa Housing Authority

Keebler Straz

President, David A. Straz, Jr. Foundation

Kéto Nord, BS/MIS, MBA/MIS Youth Success Grants Reviewer, United Way Suncoast Consultant, Big Ideas Learning/Math, FL Advisory Panel

Client Advocate

E. EARL JETER, JR. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

BOB PORTNER Hillsborough County

GREG FIRST East Pasco County

ELEANOR SILVERS West Pasco County

SUE WORLEY Pinellas County

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NEW PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT PATHWAYS TO HOPE Pathways to Hope is a homeless prevention program that provides support to families who are experiencing economic instability and/or housing insecurity. The program is designed to provide support to families based on their personal, social, and community networks’ strengths and is specially tailored to each family based on their current situation and needs.

The goal is to assist families with attaining housing stability.

At the 10 schools participating, we’ve discovered 5% – 16% of students are experiencing homelessness. Homelessness impacts children’s outcomes in many areas, including mental health and educational success. Pathways to Hope addresses three areas impacting families at-risk of homelessness which include: 1) Affordable Housing 2) Income 3) Overall Family Well-being

Learn more about the program at metromin.org/pathways-to-hope.

This program is funded through a grant provided by IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

“I CAN’T EVEN PUT INTO WORDS THE JOY I FELT IN MY HEART.” -BARBARA

NEW PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT The NeighborHOPE Project The NeighborHOPE Project’s goal is to help transform highneed communities that are also the most under-served.

We’ve identified the following zip code areas: Hillsborough: 33610, 33619, 33605 Pasco: 34610, 34669 Pinellas: 33712, 33705, 33755

Many of these communities have higher rates of poverty, racial discrimination, and health inequities. Taking a community-based assets approach, The NeighborHOPE Project seeks to infuse resources that help residents address immediate needs and also provide future opportunities for economic mobility.

If you’d like to learn more about how you can become a sponsor of this important community program, please contact: Cindy Sofarelli, Vice President of Advancement and Community Engagement Cindy.Sofarelli@metromin.org | (813) 209-1020

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TEXT TO PLEDGE (813) 485-4753

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FILL OUT THE RESPONSE CARD. STAFF & VOLUNTEERS WILL COLLECT AS YOU EXIT

SCAN NOW TO GIVE

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TRIPLE MATCH

ANY N EW OR UP GR A D ED G I F T YOU G IVE TODAY WILL BE M ATC HED 3 TO 1 Help provide hot, nutritious meals + self-sufficiency shelter services. $1,000 = 100 300 meals + self-sufficiency shelter services $250 = 50 150 meals + self-sufficiency shelter services $100 = 50 150 meals only

T H A N K S T O C O L L A B O R AT I V E S U P P O R T F R O M : FINK FIVE FOUNDATION

MORE MIRACLES ARE COMING TO PASCO… With the increasing needs of struggling families, children, and individuals, we have launched a complete redevelopment of our campus in Holiday to bring even more life-changing programs and services to Pasco County doubling our capabilities and services.

CAMPUS UPGRADES

WILL INCLUDE

New Residential Housing

New Early Childhood Center

New Family Support Center

This project is partially funded in part under an agreement with the State of Florida Department of Children and Families, Pasco County, and generous donors.

PASCO LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEMBERS Connie Bladon

Willy Nunn

Shane Donaldson

Drew Pittman

Scott Fink

Kathryn Starkey

AdventHealth Wesley Chapel Pinnacle Home Care Fink Auto Group

Kurt Hull

Diversified Asset Funding

Kathy Hunt

Homes by WestBay ASAP Capital Partners, Inc. Commissioner Pasco District 3

Gary and Nikki Ubaldini

Founder of Restored Hope

Keller Williams South Florida Region

Joy Melton

Will Weatherford

Northwestern Mutual

George Mitchell

AdventHealth Center Ice

Dewey Mitchell

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties

Weatherford Capital

THANK YOU

BRIDGE BUILDERS SPONSORS HOPE BayCare

INSPIRE Roy and Mary Edgerton/Analgesic Healthcare Fink Five Foundation Mosaic Triad Foundation

RESILIENCY Florida Blue Homes by WestBay M Ryan Homes Andy and Maritza May New York Life

NEIGHBOR George and Isabel Adams Arbitration Forums Ernst & Young Gary & Nikki Team at Keller Williams Realty JP Morgan Chase MicroLumen Pinnacle Home Care Tampa Bay Lightning Walmart

UPLIFT Paul and Suzanne Gabos Frank and Tricia Hancock HealthEdge Investment Partners

Bryce and Christa Kenny McNichols Company ME Wilson

ACTION Doug Adams Atlantic Health Solutions Eric and Gina Bailey Carlos and Kiki Baldor Bank of America Banker Lopez Gassler, P.A. Bay Food Brokerage Bayshore Title BST Global Bob Campbell Anne and Mike Carney Cigna Tom and Diana Cornett Cushman & Wakefield Brian and Erica Damasiewicz Big Sea Design David A. Straz, Jr. Foundation Dimmit Automotive Group Encore Bank Ferman Automotive Management Services Frank and Susan Ferreri Fifth Third Bank First Horizon Bank Fox 13 Franklin Street/Ally Capital Group FreshOne Grow Financial Federal Credit Union GTE Financial Josh and Jaime Helms Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department Kurt and Amy Hull Hyundai of New Port Richey

IC Mechanical Molly and Hunt James Johnson & Johnson Rob and Kim Lamke Lockton Companies Christine and Jerry Long Tim and Valeri Marks Jeff Marple and Nancy Myers Masterworks MBS Capital Markets The Mills Investment Group NextPath Career Partners Oakpoint Advisors Janet Pantaleo Drew and Anne Pittman Purple Square Management Co. Questmont The Rays Baseball Foundation and Rowdies Soccer Fund Rivero, Gordimer & Company, PA Sissine’s Business Solutions Cindy and Chris Sofarelli The Southern Group Suncoast Credit Union Ed and Teresa Sutton Tampa Bay Ventures Tampa Steel Erecting Co. Bruce and Cindy Tigert Karen and George Todd USAA Joseph H. Varner, III Valley Bank Weatherford Capital Workscapes

The Metropolitan Ministries Foundation (a separate 501c3) ensures struggling families and children in our community find safety, relief, and hope today and into the future. By wisely investing its resources, the Foundation provides reliable, impactful support for Metropolitan Ministries and acts as a safety net during uncertain times. We are honored to serve as stewards of the estate gifts we receive from those who want to protect our mission and pass down their values of faith and family.

We are excited to announce that the Foundation has a new Chief Executive Officer, Molly James. She leads the Ministries’ planned giving program and nurtures relationships in the community on behalf of the Ministries.

The Foundation, with the past leadership of the Rev. Morris Hintzman, Molly, and over 250 members of the legacy society are making strategic investments and plans to sustain the long-term impact of Metro Min via the numerous generous planned and estate gifts given each year.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Martin Silbiger, MD Robert Basham Gerry Coughlin Preston Farrior Elizabeth Fowler David Redmond

FOUNDATION STAFF Molly James Chief Executive Officer Reverend Morris Hintzman President Emeritus Janet Pantaleo Donor Advisor

HONORING CYRUS W. SPURLINO Your legacy of hope is inspiring and will continue to impact generations to come.

“I’M NOT SCARED OF MY FUTURE ANYMORE, BECAUSE I KNOW IT’S BRIGHT.” -ASHLEY

MARKETING PARTNERS

SPECIALTY PARTNERS Lunch Sponsor – Pay It Backwards Foundation Dessert Sponsor – ReliaQuest Bowl Program Sponsor – PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Umbrella Sponsor – Subaru of Wesley Chapel and Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel Valet/Parking Sponsor – Questmont

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SUPPORT OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES Metropolitan Ministries’ social enterprises have a core purpose of creating social and environmental impact. All proceeds from each of these entities go directly into the Ministries’ programs to help homeless and at-risk families across Tampa Bay. BloomAgainThrift.org

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HOPE.

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ANNUAL HOPE PARTNERS

Anonymous

Jack and Kathy Hunt

Danker-Basham Foundation

David and Nancy Iben

McNichols Company

Franklin and Barbara Carson Family Foundation

Hettinger Foundation

James and Jean Palermo

Thomas Family Foundation

Roy and Mary Edgerton Meed Foundation

Spurlino Foundation

ANNUAL INSPIRE PARTNERS

The Allen Family Foundation The Dreaming

Bill and Lynn Andrews

Barrett Family Foundation

Mark and Julie Curtiss

Brad and Terry Holcombe

Klein Family Foundation

Rick and Joanne MacKinnon Family Foundation Lyon

William T. Morgan, III

Steven and Vicki Petersen

David Ruberg

Dorothy Thomas Foundation

Edward and Billye Simmons

Tampa | MiraclePlace Campus | 2002 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602 Holiday | MiraclePlace Pasco | 3214 US-19, Holiday, FL 34691 Dade City | Metropolitan Ministries East Pasco | 13703 17th St, Dade City, FL 33525 Seffner l SabalPlace Affordable Housing Community | 3473 Aegean Sea Way, Seffner, FL 33584