LYFEHouse

08/03/2026

Attention Alachua County parents of youth ages 11-18!

Is your child a leader in their community? An individual who has grown in confidence and purpose in the last few years? A hard-worker who excels at their job or schooling?

Our annual Youth Leadership Awards are made for them! Winners will receive meaningful recognition and up to a $500 grant to explore learning experiences that foster both character and competence.

Apply or nominate a child today at lyfehouse.com/awards. Applications are open until August 14th, 2026. Nominees must be residents of Alachua County, and home schooled students or alternative school/program students are eligible.

Nominators can nominate more than one youth. The application process includes answering two questions per award category so please be thorough in your response! All applications are reviewed by our nomination committee.

Best of luck!

05/01/2026

Because of you, more students are one step closer to accessing the guidance, exposure, and support they deserve.

This is about more than a diploma.

It’s about helping students believe in what’s possible for their future and giving them the support to take action on it.

Thank you for helping us walk alongside them.
And if you’re looking for a way to stay part of this journey, we’d love to have you with us. Whether you volunteer, share your story as a speaker, mentor a student, or help us open doors to industry, there’s a place for you here.

Just DM us or drop us a line at [email protected]

04/30/2026

Every dollar given today through the Amazing Give goes directly toward putting a career coach in front of a student who needs one and putting that student in front of a workplace that could change everything.

All day, this community has been showing up for our young people. Now we are in the final Power Hour from 5 to 6 PM, and every individual donation helps us compete for an additional $500 to expand this work.

400 students. One community. One day.

Thank you for believing our young people deserve more. Give them the green light for a coach, a visit, and a plan.

Let’s finish strong.

Want to support the Movement?
https://buff.ly/BJ5EV9W

04/30/2026

Somewhere in Alachua County right now, there is a teenager who knows they want to do something. They just do not know what it looks like in real life.

They have heard about careers. They have not seen them.

That changes the moment a student steps into a real workplace, stands next to a professional, and asks a question that actually matters. In that moment, their confidence grows, their decisions get clearer, and their future starts to feel real.

That is the power of an industry site visit. That is the power of having a career coach in your corner.

And today, during Lunch Power Hour from 12 to 1 PM, that is the impact you can make.

Every individual donation helps us compete for an additional $500 to bring more students into those moments that change everything.

Our goal is to reach 400 students before the next school year. Help us get there.

Put a teen in a van and a plan in their hand because they deserve to Career Now, Not Later

Give now:
https://buff.ly/BJ5EV9W

04/30/2026

Ny'geria is a senior at Eastside High, a proud product of the Medical Skills program. She knew the terminology; she had the grades and even completed her internships. But for a long time, the bridge between a student and a professional felt miles long. She had the head knowledge, but she hadn’t made it personal. She didn't own her voice.

So when coaching was offered to her, she signed up.

NyGeria sat down with Ms. Keira, her very own career coach, and did the hard work. Not only did she work on her resume, submitting draft after draft, but she also showed up for multiple mock interview sessions and asked for advice on her outfit. She walked into those three interviews not just hoping for a chance, but knowing she was the solution.

And if you believe every student deserves a coach to help them find their voice before the world asks them to speak, this is for you.

Today is , and we would love it if you considered helping us reach our goal to expand our Career and Leadership Center - a mobile and virtual hub of transformation.

Why?

Because their future shouldn't have to wait until graduation. Give them the greenlight to

Donation Link: https://buff.ly/BJ5EV9W

Interested in becoming part of the movement as a volunteer or industry partner: email us at [email protected]. We would love to have you in our family.

04/30/2026

Her Medical Skills students were doing the work. They had the grades. They had the talent.

But she saw a missing link: her students knew the material, but they didn't know how to sell themselves to an employer. They hadn't made the connection between the classroom and the career.

We stepped into her classroom at Eastside High School as a valued partner to bridge that gap.

Through workshops and 1-on-1 career coaching, we focused on impactful career integration. We didn't just teach them how to write a resume; we taught them how to own their professional identity.

This is the movement in action. We are moving youth from "capable" to "hired."

Our new Career & Leadership Center will scale this impact. Join us today for the Amazing Give.

👉 https://buff.ly/BJ5EV9W

04/30/2026

The decisions teenagers make about their futures don't happen in a vacuum. They happen in conversations with coaches, mentors, and professionals who take time to say "here's what this path actually looks like."

Not every student has those conversations. And when they don't, it's rarely about motivation or potential. It's about access.

Last year, LYFEhouse reached 332 students across Alachua County through our Career & Leadership Center workshops. We created real space for young people to learn the skills necessary to take their next steps confidently.

This year, we're going further.

We are expanding our mobile and virtual model by bringing expert coaching and real-world industry experiences directly to students. Whether they are in their schools, homes, and communities, we will bridge the gap. Our goal is to reach 400 students in the next school year.

A coach in a classroom. A student in a van. A plan in a teenager's hand.

And right now, you can help us get there.

⏰ It’s Morning Power Hour (8–9 AM)
Every single donation counts toward helping us unlock an extra $500 for students.
https://buff.ly/BJ5EV9W

Join the Movement

04/30/2026

The next generation of healthcare workers is already here.

Through our work with Dr. Lisa Athearn at , we're ensuring students at Eastside High don't just graduate but step into careers in the sectors that need them most. Students who attend our workshops and career coaching sessions come to the table with skills, confidence, and a résumé that reflects their true potential.

This is what community-centered workforce development looks like.

If you believe our community is stronger when we invest in our own youth, join us.

💛 Donate today during the Amazing Give:
https://buff.ly/BJ5EV9W

04/29/2026

A huge thank you to Beline Lafayette for joining our Rethink cohort meeting and sharing her expertise in event planning! From breaking down what it takes to successfully execute an event to offering personalized guidance on each fellow’s service project, your insight made a lasting impact.

04/29/2026

How can your teen go from "I’m not sure" to "I absolutely can"? It starts with the right exposure and the right advocate. LYFEHouse is raising funds to give 400 students the chance to explore their potential through industry site visits and personalized career coaching. Join us for The Amazing Give on April 30th and help us bridge the gap for our future leaders.

How We're Solving the Preparation Gap for Alachua County Teens | Career Now 2026