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 […]
Stories of Impact – Community Health Centers
They show up before the crisis. They show up without judgment. They show up for everyone. Community Health Centers are among the most powerful forces for health equity in our region — and the ones serving South Lake County are doing work that deserves to be celebrated loudly and often. These organizations provide comprehensive, high-quality […]
Building Blocks Ministries Launches “One Block at a Time” to Build Wellness, Skills, and Community Inclusion for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Building Blocks Ministries Launches “One Block at a Time” to Build Wellness, Skills, and Community Inclusion for Adults with Developmental Disabilities $62,000 grant from Live Well Foundation of South Lake funds garden, farmers market, and rebranding initiative in South Lake County Building Blocks Ministries has launched the “One Block at a Time” initiative to expand […]
Central Florida Dreamplex to Launch Mobile Outreach Program Bringing Adaptive Services to People with Disabilities in South Lake County
Central Florida Dreamplex to Launch Mobile Outreach Program Bringing Adaptive Services to People with Disabilities in South Lake County $50,000 grant from Live Well Foundation funds van acquisition for “Wheels of Inclusion” project, expanding access to adaptive sports, therapy, and vocational training The Central Florida Pediatric Therapy Foundation’s Dreamplex program will expand mobile outreach for […]
New Beginnings of Central Florida Launches “Pathways to Healthcare for Vulnerable Populations” with Support from Live Well Foundation
New Beginnings of Central Florida Launches “Pathways to Healthcare for Vulnerable Populations” with Support from Live Well Foundation $215,000 grant will expand medical and dental access for uninsured and underserved South Lake County residents New Beginnings of Central Florida (NBCFL) today announced the launch of Pathways to Healthcare for Vulnerable Populations, a bold new initiative […]
Easterseals Florida Expands Disability Health Navigator Program with $250,000 Grant from Live Well Foundation of South Lake
Easterseals Florida Expands Disability Health Navigator Program with $250,000 Grant from Live Well Foundation of South Lake Two-year grant funds bilingual care coordination and healthcare access services for people with disabilities across South Lake County The Live Well Foundation of South Lake has awarded a $250,000 grant over two years to Easterseals Florida Inc. to […]
Hope Preparatory Academy Awarded $60,000 Grant to Strengthen Emergency Shelter Capabilities in South Lake County
Hope Preparatory Academy Awarded $60,000 Grant to Strengthen Emergency Shelter Capabilities in South Lake County Nathaniel Community Gymnasium to receive infrastructure upgrades by summer 2026, including animal-friendly accommodations. The Live Well Foundation of South Lake has awarded a $60,000 grant to Hope Preparatory Academy to fund emergency weather shelter upgrades at the Nathaniel Community Gymnasium, […]