I believe every child deserves a safe place to sleep and hope for a brighter future. I know you do, too.

Last year I participated in the first inaugural Dawning Family Services (DFS) Dusk-til-Dawn event to elevate awareness and raise funds to provide safe and secure housing and supportive services for families in crisis. I slept outside on the ground of the Dawning campus and through this experience gained a small appreciation for what it might be like to be homeless; with no home for shelter, no bed to climb into or even a car to protect you from the outdoor climate. It was such a meaningful experience, learning from others in the community who have faced homelessness and sharing our joint commitment to reduce homelessness in the Tampa Bay Area.

Many of you are aware of my unwavering support of DFS, a non-profit organization in Tampa who has provided critical support and housing services for children and their families who are facing homelessness in our community for over 42 years. As a Board Member and advocate of DFS, I ask for your support of this amazing organization’s 2nd annual Dusk-til-Dawn event on March 22nd, where I will again join supporters as we SLEEP OUT IN SOLIDATARITY.

Please support me in attaining my PERSONAL GOAL of raising $7500 (or exceeding it) by making a donation today - this will continue to allow DFS fulfilment of our mission as we continue to embrace diverse families with children touched by housing instability or homelessness and support their transition to a safe and stable home. Our services include family homeless prevention, emergency bridge housing, rapid re-housing, and career services. We believe every child deserves a safe place to sleep; a place to call home. Your gifts make it possible for us to help families and change their trajectory.

Thank you so much for your consideration and support!