Stories of Impact – Lake-Sumter State College
Elizabeth’s path through Lake-Sumter State College’s nursing program reflects perseverance, growth, and a clear commitment to patient care. Driven by a passion to help others, Elizabeth immersed herself in rigorous coursework and hands-on clinical training, including valuable experience in the program’s Dedicated Education Unit. There, she strengthened her clinical judgment, confidence, and ability to deliver […]
Live Well Foundation of South Lake Opens 2026 Grant Cycle Focused on Mortality and Life Expectancy
The Live Well Foundation of South Lake (LWFSL) will open its fall 2026 Critical Issue Targeted Grant cycle the week of July 13, focusing on mortality and life expectancy in South Lake County. This is the third of four grant cycles the Foundation is running in 2026, and it invites eligible 501(c)(3) organizations to apply […]
Stories of Impact – Hope Preparatory Academy
At Hope Preparatory Academy, the mission has always extended beyond the classroom. That commitment was put into action this January when severe weather threatened vulnerable residents across Lake County. In partnership with Hope International Church, Hope Prep designated the Nathaniel Community Gymnasium as an emergency shelter location. Over the course of two nights, the school […]
Stories of Impact – Building Blocks
Sometimes the most meaningful transformations start with something simple. A covered outdoor space. Some shade, some seating, some fresh air. What Building Blocks Ministries built with support from Live Well Foundation of South Lake’s Transformation Grant was exactly that, and so much more. Today, the patio at Building Blocks Ministries is not an amenity. It […]
Stories of Impact – Community Health Center
When Janie’s parents brought her to Four Corners Community Health Center for the first time on March 11th, they were scared. Their daughter was in pain, their insurance was set to expire at the end of the month, and they had already been turned away from another dental office. They didn’t know where else to […]
Stories of Impact – Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida
All children deserve a safe, stable childhood — a foundation of consistent care, trusted adults, and the space to grow. For youth in foster care, that foundation is often missing. Trauma, instability, and the pain of family separation can follow a child into classrooms, homes, and hallways, showing up in ways that are easy to […]
Story of Impact – Special Olympics Florida
During a recent Fit Feet screening at Tavares High School, something quietly powerful happened. Special Olympics athletes came in for foot screenings — and several were identified as lacking proper foot support. Ill-fitting or missing insoles may not make headlines, but for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the impact is real. Poor foot support […]
Harbour Hope International to Launch Comprehensive Survivor Care Continuum with Support from Live Well Foundation
Harbour Hope International announced the launch of the Comprehensive Survivor Care Continuum, a holistic, trauma-informed initiative serving survivors of human trafficking and their children across South Lake County. The program is made possible through a $50,000 grant from Live Well Foundation of South Lake. Led by CEO Merrie Karimov, the initiative will reach individuals in […]
Stories of Impact – Hannah Grace Homes
Some stories start with a phone call… and change everything. A few years ago, the team at Hannah Grace Homes received a call from Lake Minneola High School’s beloved “Momma Hawk.” In the background, there were tears. A 17-year-old girl had walked into the office that morning with her 14-year-old brother. They had spent the […]
Lifesaving Skills Are Reaching Every Corner of South Lake County
South Lake County is growing into a community equipped with the skills to save a life, and the American Heart Association is making it happen. Through their work in South Lake County, the American Heart Association is bringing Hands Only CPR training directly into the spaces where residents already gather, removing barriers and meeting people […]