Dottie Berger MacKinnon (1942–2013) was a lifelong children's advocate who raised millions to establish safe havens for at-risk kids.
[5] She also established A Kid's Place in 2009, a 60-bed temporary location for foster-care to help siblings to stay together.
[1] On May 4, 2011, she received the Ellsworth G. Simmons Good Government Award by the Hillsborough County Commissioners.
[2] She also received the annual award that year from Hood Simply Smart Milk and the League of Women Voters.
[3] In 2012, she received the “Woman of Influence Award” from the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce.