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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

The Junior League of Tampa Celebrates the Upcoming Launch of the Diaper Bank

TAMPA, Fla. — The Junior League of Tampa (JLT) is launching its Diaper Bank project into a

stand-alone 501(c)3 and is celebrating this milestone on Saturday, September 28th at 10 am at

JLT Headquarters. At the event, the new board of directors will meet the public for the first time

and unveil the new organization’s name.

The new board of directors will include Kate Caldarelli, Katie Cappy, Sue Strand Courtright,

Laurel Waites, Sarah Costello, Christine Derr, Nicholas Glover, Meghan McGuire, Samantha

Nyakunzu, Jessica Stravino, Ginny Veit, Taylor West, and Lyndsey Siara, serving in the JLT

board seat.

“JLT has done a phenomenal job in getting the diaper bank to where it is today,” said Kate

Caldarelli, who will serve as the new board chair. “Now, the Diaper Bank has an opportunity to

continue to fulfill some basic needs in our community that will help families to thrive and

increase its ability to provide critical resources to some of our most vulnerable.”

Founded in 2018 by The Junior League of Tampa, the Diaper Bank distributes over 1 million

diapers in Hillsborough County annually. The Bank is currently run by JLT volunteers who

collect, purchase, and pack diapers for 16+ community partners. Community partners receive

diapers free of charge and are responsible for providing these diapers to families facing diaper

need in Hillsborough County. This partnership-based model allows the Diaper Bank to function

as an essential resource for organizations already supporting the diverse needs of families in

our community.

Launching the Diaper Bank into a stand-alone nonprofit is the next step, as it ensures the

sustainability of the Bank and invests in future growth. Launching the Diaper Bank also follows a

historical precedent of past JLT programs becoming independent organizations. The Diaper

Bank will begin operations as an independent nonprofit in January 2025.

About The Junior League of Tampa

Founded in 1926, The Junior League of Tampa, Inc. is an organization of women dedicated to

advancing women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action,

collaboration, and training.