SPHA Receives Generous Donations to Brighten the Holidays for Families in Need
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (DECEMBER 23, 2024) - The St. Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA) is thrilled to announce that it has received generous donations that will make this holiday season brighter for SPHA families in need. Brandon Williams, Maria Elia, and Jennifer Barrs from Metro Development Group teamed up to encourage donors to donate gifts for the SPHA Holiday Toy Drive. Brandon, Jennifer, and Maria, along with their colleagues, friends, and family, and Shutts & Bowen LLP law firm, and Club Pilates Carrollwood, collectively, generously donated over $10,000 to support SPHA families with holiday gifts.
"We are deeply moved by the generosity of Shutts & Bowen LLP and the team at Metro Development Group," said Michael Lundy, SPHA President and CEO. "These donations will directly impact our families, helping them experience the joy of the season and easing their financial burdens."
"I want to express my deepest gratitude to Brandon, Maria, and Jennifer for their efforts in encouraging folks to donate toward our holiday gift initiative. Their kindness has made an extraordinary impact," said Kiara Lovett, SPHA Director of Social Services. "Because of their support, we can ensure that the families in our community experience the joy and warmth that the holidays bring. The smiles on children's faces and the heartfelt appreciation from parents remind us of the incredible power of coming together to uplift one another."
Amber K. Davis, Legal Assistant at Shutts & Bowen LLP, said, "At Shutts & Bowen LLP, we believe in the importance of giving back to the community. Knowing that our contribution will bring joy to families in need this holiday season is deeply fulfilling."
Brandon Williams, Esq., In-House Counsel at Metro Development Group, echoed this sentiment: "We believe in giving back to the communities we serve. We are delighted to help SPHA families enjoy a brighter and more cheerful holiday season."
SPHA extends its heartfelt thanks to all the donors for their meaningful contributions, which exemplify the spirit of the season and a shared commitment to uplifting local families.
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ABOUT THE ST. PETERSBURG HOUSING AUTHORITY (SPHA):
An independent quasi-governmental entity and a political subdivision of the State of Florida, operating under Chapter 421 Florida Statutes, SPHA is the local administrative agency for housing assistance programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). SPHA offers a variety of programs and services that provide affordable rental housing to low-income families, seniors, veterans, and the disabled in the greater St. Petersburg region. For more information, visit www.stpeteha.org.
ABOUT SHUTTS & BOWEN LLP
Shutts & Bowen LLP, established in 1910, is a full-service business law firm with approximately 280 lawyers in offices in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, and West Palm Beach. Learn more about Shutts & Bowen at www.shutts.com.
ABOUT METRO DEVELOPMENT GROUP
A Tampa-based company founded in 2003, Metro Development Group is the largest privately held residential developer in Florida. The company's communities, under the Metro Places brand, are known for innovative technologies and high-impact amenities like their extremely popular Metro Lagoons. For more information, visit www.metrodevelopmentgroup.com.
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