March 2023

TUESDAY, MARCH 14TH 2023
ANGEL MONTHLY MEETING

OUR FEBRUARY MEETING WAS OUTSTANDING! THE ANGELS WANT TO THANK APRIL LOTT, CEO/PRESIDENT OF DIRECTIONS FOR LIVING FOR BEING OUR GUEST SPEAKER. OUR SUBJECT WAS THE NATIONAL CRISIS THAT WE ARE FACING WITH OUR YOUTH AND MENTAL ILLNESS. WE WILL BE PARTNERING WITH DFL WITH A PILOT PROGRAM CALLED YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDE. WE FEEL THE MORE PEOPLE WE CAN EDUCATE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, THE BETTER CHANCE WE WILL HAVE OF SAVING LIVES. THANK YOU SO MUCH APRIL, IT WAS A WONDERFUL PRESENTATION AND WE ARE EXCITED TO BE A PART OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND SAVING LIVES.

OUR MARCH SPEAKERS

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM MINDY BAIRD AND KELLEY VITORINO WHO WILL BE REPRESENTING THE PINEAPPLE PROJECT. BELOW IS A LITTLE BACKGROUND ON THIS WONDERFUL ORGANIZTON.

Extending a hand to people in our community that are starting over
and need help turning a house into a home

The Pineapple Projects Mission
Our goal at The Pineapple Projects is to extend a hand to people in our community that are starting over and need help by turning their house into a home. Using gently used donated home furnishings and thoughtful interior design, we transform their empty homes into spaces they can take pride in. We provide essential furnishings for their family. believe in second chances, kindness, and community.

So … what’s up with the name? We get asked that a lot! A pineapple expresses “welcome” and symbolizes friendship, hospitality, and warmth. We hope to bring these feelings to each project we do!

All the details about this organization is listed below with our community partner details.

The Monthly Angel Meetings are getting stronger every month. Our attendance is growing and there is so much knowledge shared. We are so grateful to our Community Partners for taking the time from their busy schedules to share their knowledge.​

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH 2023, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
PASADENA COMMUNITY CHURCH, LIFE ENRICHMENT CENTER
227 70TH STREET SOUTH
ST PETERSBURG, FL

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RSVP SO WE CAN MAKE SURE THE ROOM IS SET UP PROPERLY.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! BRING SOME FRIENDS!

There will be a lot of excitement in 2023 at our Angel Events,
You won’t want to miss out,
Please mark your calendar for all of our special events.
See Below

ANGEL BRUNCH BUNCH FASHION SHOW PRESENTED BY DILLARD’S TYRONE
11 AM TO 2 PM
ST PETE YACHT CLUB GRAND BALLROOM
11 CENTRAL AVENUE, ST PETERSBURG, FL

AND LADIES -IT WAS SUCH A HIT LAST YEAR THAT ONCE AGAIN
THE ANGELS WILL PROVIDE UNLIMITED MIMOSAS!!!

2023 ANNUAL CHILD ADVOCACY EXPO

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THIS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY, THE ANGELS 2023 CHILD ADVOCACY EXPO, AUGUST 24TH 2023. SEE INVITE BELOW. SAME PLACE, SAME TIME AS OUR 2022 EXPO. USE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO UTILIZE THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS IN OUR COMMUNITY. IF YOU HAVE AGENCIES THAT DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN 2022, PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!

ANNUAL ANGEL AWARENESS EVENT/ BLUE RIBBON GALA 2023
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD 2023
6:00 PM – 11 PM
ST PETERSBURG YACHT CLUB
11 CENTRAL AVENUE
ST PETERSBURG, FL

OUR TEAM IS STILL WORKING ON THE DETAILS, BUT
JUST A LITTLE TID BIT OF WHAT WE ARE PLANNING
HEROES AND MENTORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

LETS STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR COMMUNITY LEADERS.

ATTENTION READERS – MAKE SURE YOU CLICK ON THE COMMUNITY PARTNER LINKS TO LEARN ABOUT WHAT OUR PARTNERS ARE DOING IN THE COMMUNITY. THE ANGELS WORK CLOSELY WITH EACH OF THEM TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE ASSIST THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

IF THERE IS ANY EXCITING NEWS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE PLEASE EMAIL ME THE LAST WEEK OF THE MONTH AND I WILL MAKE SURE TO INCLUDE IT IN OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER. IF YOU HAVE A NEWSLETTER THAT IS NOT INCLUDED ON YOUR WEBSITE, PLEASE FORWARD IT TO ME AND IT WILL BE ATTACHED TO YOUR LINK.

WE WANT OUR READERS TO STAY CONNECTED…

ATTENTION COMMUNITY PARTNERS

If you would like to share your link for your monthly newsletters, please forward me the link. This will help keep everyone connected.

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The Pineapple Projects Mission

Our goal at The Pineapple Projects is to extend a hand to people in our community that are starting over and need help by turning their house into a home. Using gently used donated home furnishings and thoughtful interior design, we transform their empty homes into spaces they can take pride in. We provide essential furnishings for their family. e in second chances, kindness, and community.
So … what’s up with the name? We get asked that a lot! A pineapple expresses “welcome” and symbolizes friendship, hospitality, and warmth. We hope to bring these feelings to each project we do!

ASHLEY CORNETET FOUNDER & CEO The Pineapple Projects

Ashley is originally from Louisville, KY. She has been married for over 20 years to Mike. They moved to Florida almost 6 years ago. They have two children Max and Ava and two fur babies that complete their home. Ashley has a background as a realtor and a home stager. She has always had a passion for helping others.

The Pineapple Projects came to be when she saw a post during Covid about a family who had lost their serving jobs and had sold all their home essentials to pay their bills. She knew she could help and reached out to friends and the community for help! Within 10 days their home was transformed. In two years The Pineapple Projects has helped 43 families and just over 200 people!

HISTORY OF THE PINEAPPLE PROJECTS
The Pineapple Projects Mission is to help those in need of home essentials. We transform houses into homes for our Pinellas County neighbors who are starting over and need a helping hand. We spread love and joy by creating beautiful spaces that feel like home – home that provides a restful environment to support each family’s fresh new start. We are designing change! One family at a time.

Happiness is loving what you do and where you live-

THANK YOU TO ALL THE MENTORS AND LEADERS AT FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN TAMPA BAY FOR YOUR 12.5 YEAR COMMITMENT TO THE CHILDREN YOU ADVOCATE FOR ALL YEAR LONG

THANK YOU TO ALL THE MENTORS AND LEADERS AT FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN TAMPA BAY FOR YOUR 12.5 YEAR COMMITMENT TO THE CHILDREN YOU ADVOCATE FOR ALL YEAR LONG

The Angels have partnered with Friends of the Children Tampa Bay for over seven years and we have had the opportunity to see the difference that these mentors are making in the children’s lives that they mentor for 12.5 years. This program allows a child to know there is a stable person in their life that can change their journey. These mentors are heroes to these children and the Angels want to thank each and every one of them for their support and guidance to these children.

YOUR ARE HEROES

OUR OPPORTUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM IS A HUGE SUCCESS.

The Angels are putting smiles on the faces of children in our community with our partnership with Hero to a Child for the Opportunity Outreach Program. As these requests for the little things that make a difference in a child’s life come in, we fill them immediately with the hope that we are making a difference in this child’s life. This outreach program allows these children an outlet to build friendships, social skills and feel like any other normal child which will change their lives and give them HOPE for a better tomorrow.

Every month the Angels receive an update of how we have impacted children by providing them with activities of their choice. It is very exciting for us to hear that we are a part of helping them grow socially and be like any other children. Anything we can do to help them cope with some of the challenges they face daily puts a smile on our faces. The Angels are so happy to put a smile on these faces and give them HOPE for a better tomorrow. Thank you Erin for sharing your monthly updates and thank you for representing your agency at our monthly meetings.

The Angels partnered with Directions for Living approximately ten years and we have seen first-hand the impact they have had in our community. April Lott serves as the President & CEO of the local nonprofit Directions for Living and has for nearly 15 years. Her impact goes well beyond the work she does in that role. She is an incredible force for good. She is a fierce advocate for children, a relentless giver of altruistic time and talent and energy, and a true leader in the field of social services. The Angels are so proud of the accomplishments that have been made at Campbell Park Elementary School and Kings Highway School with the BabyCat initiative. It is a huge success and on its way to becoming a model for pre-k/elementary schools in the State of Florida. Congratulations April and your DFL Team!

Angels Against Abuse will be partnering with Family Support Services Suncoast to maximize the use of our Angel Center in the coming days. It is our hope that this partnership will help to expedite the reunification process and get children back with their biological parents. We look forward to assisting FSS Suncoast with visitations at our beautiful Angel Center and be a part of watching families become healthy. We would like to welcome our growing staff to assist with the visitations at the Center. Felicia O’Malley and Carol Curtis. Welcome ladies! We are proud to have you a part of our team. Ashley Tominus will be overseeing our new team who everyone is familiar with. She has been the Supervisor of the Angel Center since we opened our doors 4 years ago and does an amazing job!

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO

The Angels have been working with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, CPI Division for over 13 years and we have provided many programs that have made a difference in the lives of the children and youth we advocate for 24/7 addressing the needs requested by this division of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. The investigators of the Child Protection Investigation Department work tirelessly to keep children safe while at the same time make their transition in the child welfare system as comfortable as possible. The Baby Mouse Nibbles Baby Bags has helped the Sheriff’s CPI Division with the transition of placing these little ones with their caregivers. Approximately 20-25 per month are being put together with everything an infant would need for almost a month.

Schenelle Conway| Family and Community Engagement Specialist

Head Start Mission
To educate, equip, and empower children, families and staff through partnerships
and efficient data driven systems to close the achievement gap.

Head Start Vision
Ready for School, Prepared for Life.

Lutheran Services Florida
Helping people build healthier, happier, and hope-filled tomorrows

Angel Calendar Of Events
2023

April 29th – 11:00 – 2:00 PM
Angel Brunch Bunch Fashion Show
St Pete Yacht Club
11 Central Avenue
St Petersburg, FL

August 24th, 2023 – 9:00 AM -2:00 PM
Annual Child Advocacy Expo
Pinellas Realty Organization
4590 Ulmerton Road
Clearwater, FL 33762

November 3rd, 2023 – 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Annual Blue Ribbon Gala
St Petersburg Yacht Club
11 Central Avenue
St Petersburg, FL

December 13th – 8:30 AM -10:00 AM
Angel Christmas Giving Celebration
Pasadena Community Church, GYM
221 70th Street South
St Petersburg, FL

Please Mark Your Calendars for these
Special Events.

WE NEED YOUR VOTE TO STAY ON TOP.

THANK YOU ANGELS FOR TAKING THE TIME TO WRITE A REVIEW!

THIS IS SO IMPORTANT SO PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES AND LET EVERYONE KNOW HOW WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE.

YOUR WORDS SPEAK VOLUMES IN THE COMMUNITY!

PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

We are looking for volunteers for all of our upcoming events. Please contact Sandy Kearney by clicking on the above link and let us know which of our upcoming events you are available to help volunteer. Please remember that all of these events benefit the Angels and your support will make a difference. Thank you for your support!