Community Impact Grants

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida

Offering everyday after-school and full-day summer programming, Lake County Boys & Girls Clubs is a high-impact experience grounded in academic and mentoring programs. Their positive youth development programming is designed to serve the whole child, from academics to physical and mental well-being to preparation for future careers. Programming emphasizes the five core areas of Character & Leadership Development; Education & Career Development; Health & Life Skills; the Arts; and Sports, Fitness & Recreation. 

Visit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida website to learn more.

Building Blocks Ministries

Building Blocks Ministries and Family Life Counseling bridge critical gaps in mental health services for adults with Developmental Disabilities. Their comprehensive approach to improving mental health outcomes through tailored counseling services accommodates diverse needs and communication styles, ensuring inclusivity and effectiveness. Specialized therapists in developmental disabilities and mental health deliver evidence-based interventions, creating a supportive environment to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and enhance overall well-being.

Visit the Building Blocks Ministries website to learn more.

CareerSource Central Florida 

This past year CareerSource Central Florida served 1,500 youth with career readiness opportunities.  Targeting “disconnected” young people ages 16 to 24 who are not currently in school or working. In addition to supporting youth, these programs contribute to the success and growth of the region’s businesses by helping to build a pipeline of highly qualified candidates.

Visit the CareerSource Central Florida website to learn more.

Early Learning Coalition of Lake County

The Early Learning Coalition provides subsidized childcare assistance to families who are low-income as well as to at-risk families with a valid childcare referral. Studies indicate that childcare subsidies, such as those provided by the School Readiness program, promote parental employment and improve the quality of childcare. Childcare subsidies reduce barriers to employment by enabling parents to secure and maintain employment that offers a family-sustaining wage or to pursue education and gain training skills that will assist the family in attaining financial stability. Parents who receive subsidy assistance can work or participate in an educational activity knowing their children are being cared for in a reliable, safe, high-quality childcare setting.

Visit the Early Learning Coalition of Lake County website to learn more.

Find, Feed & Restore

Addressing the leading health inequity (lack of affordable and safe housing) by assisting families with children who have fallen upon challenging times due to unexpected monetary crises, domestic violence, human trafficking, physical disabilities, or other health inequities derived from being a part of an underserved/disadvantaged population or people group. 

Housing First is filling the most critical need of the diverse community we serve by providing safe, rent-free residences to homeless families with children for up to 12 months. While in the program, clients make continuous strides toward self-sufficiency and receive one-on-one case management, employment guidance, financial and credit education, assistance with affordable meal planning, and mental health counseling.

Visit the Find, Feed & Restore website to learn more.

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida

Welcome Girl Scouts of West Central Florida! This funding will support the kick-off of a new Girl Scout troop serving areas of high need throughout Sumter County. This will particularly support areas with financial, technology, and transportation barriers to Girl Scouting so that all girls can participate in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. 

Visit the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida website to learn more.

Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, Florida 

Under the supervision of Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter, the Youth Construction Academy is designed to provide local high school students with learning opportunities. Student volunteers work to build affordable housing for individuals and families in need while learning life skills, including construction and repairs, teamwork, and the power of partnerships.

Visit the Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, Florida website to learn more.

LifeStream Behavioral Center, Inc.

Children’s Clinical Outpatient Services (CCOS), a LifeStream program made up of 27 Advanced and Licensed Clinicians, serves children and families throughout Lake and Sumter Counties. CCOS therapists provide mental health counseling to individuals and their families in schools, in outpatient offices, and through telehealth platforms. CCOS provided over 24,0000 counseling services in 2023 to over 1,600 children and their families. CCOS therapists work with children and families with many challenges including poor attendance, mental illness, social skills, family dynamic issues, behavioral issues, and trauma. 

Visit the LifeStream Behavioral Center, Inc. website to learn more.

LovExtension, Inc

LovExtension is an all-volunteer agency dedicated to helping low-income, homebound, homeless seniors and disabled adults.  

Visit the LovExtension, Inc website to learn more.

The Neighborhood Center of South Lake

The Neighborhood Center of South Lake is more than a food pantry; it is a family stability center. Their multiple programs work holistically with each family to address immediate needs and long-term results.

Every family that receives food from the Neighborhood Center has access to it’s network of programs that empower and uplift our neighbors. Through a network of care and resources, they address a full scope of needs that affect family stability, economic conditions, and health assisting more than 5,300 families who struggle to provide enough food to feed their family.  

Visit The Neighborhood Center of South Lake website to learn more.