DeBartolo Family Foundation Honors A Kid’s Place with Spirit of Humanity Award
In a heartwarming gesture that embodies the spirit of giving, the DeBartolo Family Foundation has joyously extended a generous hand to A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay. With deep care and compassion, the Foundation has pledged a substantial donation of $25,000, accompanied by our Spirit of Humanity Award, recognizing the invaluable contributions of A Kid’s Place to our community.
Samantha Mellen, Development Director at A Kid’s Place, radiates gratitude for the Foundation’s unwavering support, expressing, “A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay extends our heartfelt gratitude to the DeBartolo Family Foundation for bestowing upon us the esteemed Spirit of Humanity Award…. With the generous grant received, we are excited to offer enriching experiences this spring break and summer, including trips to the zoo, visits to local museums, exciting rounds of laser tag, and movie outings. Additionally, this grant will facilitate the replacement of a much-needed vehicle, ensuring safe and reliable transportation for our children to school, medical appointments, and outings. We cannot thank you enough for joining our AKP family and for contributing to creating lasting memories and experiences that will positively impact the lives of our children forever.”
A Kid’s Place’s mission is to provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for foster children, ensuring that their daily needs are met while also fostering joy and normalcy in their lives. To learn more about A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay, please visit: https://akidsplacetb.org/
Lisa DeBartolo, CEO of the DeBartolo Family Foundation, echoes the Foundation’s enduring commitment to uplifting communities, stating, “We are overjoyed to witness the tangible impact of our donation at A Kid’s Place. This partnership embodies our core values of compassion and solidarity, and we are honored to stand alongside A Kid’s Place in their noble mission.”
Since its inception in 2002, the Spirit of Humanity Award has illuminated the compassionate efforts of over 60 nonprofit organizations.
In this season of giving and gratitude, let us embrace the warmth and kindness of such remarkable acts of philanthropy. Together, we cultivate a community where every child feels cherished and supported.
