The Brief
- A South St. Pete nonprofit is distributing customized Christmas gift bags to 156 local children this year.
- Each bag is hand-picked based on a child’s age and interests, helping families who can’t afford holiday gifts.
- The effort is led by lifelong resident Lolita Dash-Pitts, who has organized the giveaway for nine years.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Front Porch Community Development is spreading holiday cheer to families in south St. Petersburg by providing Christmas gifts to children whose families are struggling to make ends meet. This year, the nonprofit is serving 156 children, ensuring they have presents to open on Christmas morning.
The backstory:
Executive Director Lolita Dash-Pitts personally shops for every child, creating custom gift bags tailored to each child’s age, gender and interests. Each bag includes items such as clothing, shoes, toys, educational materials and jewelry, with an estimated value of $25 to $30.…