LYFEHouse

LYFEHouse LYFEhouse is a community-centered training company located in Gainesville, Florida House is a metaphor for our development. It is not enough to know our purpose.

Founded in August 2014, LYFEhouse is a dream of a passionate community development worker in Gainesville, Fl now realized. Keira Simmonds determined to make a change in the lives of people launched LYFEHouse as a means to revitalize not only the Gainesville communities but communities globally - one youth, one family and one citizen at a time. Where did the name come from:
LYFE is an acronym that

means Living Youth and Family Enrichment. It speaks to the mission of the organization to add value to each and every person it comes in contact with. It is the desire of LYFEHouse to impact people in such a way that they evaluate their own ideals, structure and the way they frame their world. It allows them to solidify or shake up their foundation to ensure that they are building on solid ground a beautiful structure that they and their community can be in awe of with pride. What are the company values:

LYFEHouse has 4 core values.

1) PASSION
2) ACTION
3) COMMUNITY
4) KNOWLEDGE

It is our belief that each individual must have all of these in place in order to realize and live out their purpose. In fact many of us have not found it yet but once we find it, we must live it out. What are your services:

Workshops
Individual and Group Coaching
Speaking Engagements
Professional Development Courses
Mastermind Studies
and much more....

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

Every dollar given today through the Amazing Give goes directly toward putting a career coach in front of a student who ...
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

Somewhere in Alachua County right now, there is a teenager who knows they want to do something. They just do not know wh...
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

The decisions teenagers make about their futures don't happen in a vacuum. They happen in conversations with coaches, me...
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

A huge thank you to Beline Lafayette for joining our  Rethink cohort meeting and sharing her expertise in event planning...
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.

How can your teen go from "I’m not sure" to "I absolutely can"? It starts with the right exposure and the right advocate...
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

One workshop doesn't change a life. Relationships do.Last year, LYFEhouse offered 13 workshops and served 332 students. ...
04/25/2026

One workshop doesn't change a life. Relationships do.

Last year, LYFEhouse offered 13 workshops and served 332 students. And here's what we learned: exposure alone isn't enough.
Research shows it takes three or more targeted interventions for a young person to truly shift their self-perception and start designing their future.

Students need someone to come back.

They need a mentor who follows up, who pushes, who helps them see themselves in a career before they're even ready to claim it.
That's what your donation to the Movement makes possible.

You're not just paying for a seat in a workshop. You're funding the connective tissue of a student's success:

💬 The follow-up conversation after the spark
🏫 1-on-1 and small group coaching in schools and homes
🔁 The second visit. The third. The fourth.
Because persistence is what turns curiosity into a career.

On April 30, don't just give to a program. Give to the relationship that changes everything.

👇 Donate now and fund the follow-up a student is counting on:
https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/lyfehouse

The Amazing Give

Have you ever noticed how hard it is for teens to choose a future they've never actually seen?Many students are asked to...
04/23/2026

Have you ever noticed how hard it is for teens to choose a future they've never actually seen?

Many students are asked to make big career decisions… without ever stepping into a real workplace. They may say, "I think I might like healthcare," or "Maybe I want to go into business," but without exposure, those ideas stay abstract.

At LYFEhouse, we believe students need more than information. They need experience.

Last year, we served 332 students through career workshops. Now, through our Career Now Campaign, we're taking the next step — getting students out of the classroom and into real workplaces, so they can see, hear, and feel what a career actually looks like.
Because something powerful happens in those moments.
A student walks into a space… and instead of guessing, they begin to see themselves there.

Why this matters: When students connect their interests to real-world experiences, their confidence grows. Their questions get sharper. Their futures feel possible, not overwhelming.
This isn't just about exposure. It's about helping students move from "I think" to "I know what's possible."

On April 30, you have a direct opportunity to make that happen.

👇 Donate now to fund a student's first real career experience:
https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/lyfehouse

Together, let's give the next 400 students more than a workshop. Let's give them a moment that changes everything.

The Amazing Give

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