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, […]

Stories of Impact – Hannah Grace Homes

Some stories don’t just show impact… they show what’s possible when someone is finally given a chance to breathe. When she came to Hannah Grace Homes, she wasn’t just a mother of three. She was a woman doing everything she could to protect her children from violence and uncertainty. She arrived afraid, exhausted, and carrying […]

Stories of Impact – Stuckey Community Improvement Group

Stuckey Community Improvement Group Is Building Something Special The Stuckey Community Improvement Group is doing exactly what they said they would do — and then some. With grant support from the Live Well Foundation, Stuckey CIG has officially entered the early stages of the next phase of their Community Empowerment Center: the enclosure of the […]

Stories of Impact – Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation

Sometimes it starts with a moment of uncertainty… and not knowing where to turn. In early 2025, a South Lake woman discovered a lump but delayed care due to lack of insurance and clear access. Through word of mouth, she found Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation. With persistence and support, she received diagnostic imaging and […]