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Angel Award Winners

Larry Schinsky

Larry has been a tireless supporter of Catholic Charities’ work for nearly two decades. He demonstrates a special passion for our Foundations of Life Pregnancy Centers, which he has financially supported for years, and has a huge heart for the homeless men and women we serve. Nine years before our Tampa Hope shelter became a reality, Larry arranged for influential St. Timothy parishioners to tour our first homeless shelter, Pinellas Hope, in Clearwater. His tours showed people how a successful shelter could
improve lives and the community.

And when Catholic Charities did open Tampa Hope two years ago, Larry ceaselessly advocated on the shelter’s behalf. He organized tours (one of which resulted in a $20,000 donation); arranged for Tampa Hope to be featured onsite at St. Timothy’s festival, and as part of St. Timothy’s stewardship committee, provides us with quarterly gifts of $5,000.

Recently, Larry convinced Coleman Tents to give Catholic Charities a substantial discount on the purchases of tents we use to shelter homeless adults. This alone saves us $50,000 a year. Larry also persuaded Coleman to donate excess inventory to Tampa Hope — an in-kind retail value of $70,000!

In addition to his actions on behalf of Catholic Charities, Larry participated in the St. Timothy’s feeding ministry. He is active in the parish’s Men’s Club and New Parishioner Welcome Group, and is a strong supporter of seminarians and priests, locally and abroad.

In 2012, Bishop Robert Lynch presented him with a 2012 St. Jude Medal in recognition of his outstanding service to the church and his community.

We are grateful to count Larry Schinsky among our most loyal and cherished supporters. His efforts on our behalf and in the community reveals his strong sense of faith and an equally strong desire to follow the Gospel mandate to help those in need. He is a most deserving recipient of our 2023 Angel Award.

Previous Winners

2022

Bobby Bennett

Tom Henry

Aegon Transamerica Financial

2021

Frank V. Murphy III (Board Member and Donor)

2020

Chris and Lauren Schellman (Foundations of Life benefactors)

The Francis and Gertrude Levett Foundation (for COVID 19-relief funding)

Sophia Renee (Pinellas Hope volunteer and donor)

2019

Mr. Albert Docobo (American Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. – President & CEO)

The Spurlino Foundation (Mr. & Mrs. Cy and Joanne Spurlino)

Mrs. Kim Davis (St. Stephen Catholic Church volunteer at San Jose Mission)

2018

Allegany Franciscan Ministries (Eileen Coogan – President & CEO)

Callee Condon (Callee’s Bikes for Buddies)

Mrs. Patricia Safuto (Foundations of Life – Hernando volunteer)

2017

No awards

2016

Knights of Columbus St. Raphael Council #10157 (Grand Knight Jerry Sirgey, Knight Kevin Greeno, Rev. Kevin Mackin, OSF)

Pinellas County Human Services Department (John Bennett – Administrator; Lourdes Benedict – Director of Human Services)

Elizabeth Fendrick, Maureen Brickely and Lorraine Franza (Mercy House volunteers)

2015

Clarity Financial Services, Inc. (Tim Ranney – CEO; Karla Leavelle – COO)

Eugene Williams (CEO, Coalition for the Homeless of Pasco County)

2014

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (Parishioners – Kathy & Richard Dunn)

St. Anthony’s Hospital (William Ulbricht – President/CEO; Sr. Mary McNally – V.P. of Mission Integration; Michelle Schulz – Coordinator of Mission & Ethics Education)

United Way of Pasco County (Duggan Cooley – CEO)

2013

Sacred Heart Catholic Church – St. Pete (Rev. Anthony Coppola – Pastor)

Mr. & Mrs. Jim and Bonnie Parr

Mrs. Jeanne Lewis (Parishioner – St. Stephen Catholic Church)

2012

St. Jerome Catholic Church

Mr. Adam Miller

Pinellas Village Board of Directors (Robert Hagar and Barry Scarr)

Mrs. Lynne Hensley (Parishioner – St. Raphael Catholic Church)

2011

St. Patrick Catholic Church (Rev. Paul Pecchie – Pastor)

Mr. Greg Nichols (Owner, G.A. Nichols Construction Co.)

Knights of Columbus All Saints Council #6954 (Homosassa, FL)

St. Benedict Corporation

2010

Hernando Advisory Board

Mr. Frank Dillon (Parishioner – Holy Family Catholic Church)

San Jose Homemakers (St. Stephen Catholic Church)

2009

Reverend Robert J. Schneider (Pastor – Espiritu Santo Catholic Church)

Mr. & Mrs. Gene and Lisa Overmyer

Mr. Kurt Salac

2008

Clearwater Central Catholic High School (Dr. John A. Venturella – Pres.; Mr. James W. Deputy – Principal)

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis & Linda O’Hanlan (Owner, Sun Construction Group)

Mr. Kenneth T. Welch (Pinellas County Commissioner, District 7)

2007

City of St. Petersburg (Mayor Richard M. Baker)

Mr. Vincent Naimoli (Founder & Former Owner, Tampa Bay Devil Rays)

Mr. Frank Rowan

2006

Cort Furniture Rental

Rooms to Go, Inc.

St. Peter Foundation (Mr. Frank Maggio – President)

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