Live Well Foundation of South Lake - Florida

10/15/2026

A little ribbon cutting, a whole lot of pride. 💚🌱

This , we’re looking back at the South Lake Cares therapy garden ribbon cutting and smiling all over again!

We love seeing our community partners bring their ideas to life, especially when those ideas create space for people to grow, connect, and care for one another.

To everyone who helped make this garden possible: we’re cheering you on and can’t wait to see what grows next. 🌿

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10/15/2026

40 Over 40: Donna Kirtland of the Live Well Foundation 🎉

Donna Kirtland’s career has taken her through technology, education, fundraising and philanthropy, but one thread has remained constant: using leadership to create opportunities for others.

Today, the 54-year-old serves as executive director of the Live Well Foundation of South Lake, where she works alongside a 12-member community board to guide investments aimed at improving health and wellness throughout South Lake County.

“In Lake County it’s an honor to lead and serve alongside 12 dedicated community board members to form the Live Well Foundation of South Lake,” Donna says.

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10/14/2026

Your work could help more South Lake residents find the mental health support they need.

The Live Well Foundation of South Lake invites organizations serving our community to explore our Mental Health Grant Cycle.

If your organization has an idea to expand access to care or strengthen mental health services, take the next step. We’re excited to see what we can help make possible together.

👉 Review the grant guidelines and begin the application process: https://lwfsl.com/apply/

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10/12/2026

When severe weather brings someone to an emergency shelter, having a little privacy can mean so much.

Hope Preparatory Academy has installed a gym divider curtain system in its Nathaniel Community Gymnasium, helping create separate spaces for families and individuals seeking refuge during extreme cold or severe weather.

This improvement gives the Academy greater flexibility to organize its shelter while supporting the privacy, safety and dignity of the neighbors who turn to it for help.

Supported by a grant from the Live Well Foundation of South Lake, the project also includes shower privacy dividers, with materials secured and installation planned.

We’re proud to support Hope Preparatory Academy as they strengthen this critical community resource. Behind every improvement is a person or family who deserves to feel safe, welcomed and cared for when they need it most.

10/09/2026

Congratulations to our Board Chair, Rodney Drawdy, on receiving Lake-Sumter State College's Distinguised Alumni Professional Achievement Award!

10/08/2026

Every child deserves a bed of their own and a safe, comfortable place to rest.

This throwback takes us back to the work Sleep in Heavenly Peace does right here in our community. We’re proud to support their mission and the caring volunteers who turn lumber, hard work, and big hearts into beds for local children.

Watch along with us and help us give them a little well-deserved love! 🛏️

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10/06/2026

Have an idea that could help more people in South Lake access mental health care?

Our Winter Grant Cycle is focused on supporting programs that address mental health needs in our community. Watch this video to learn more about the grant opportunity and how your organization can apply.

The Live Well Foundation of South Lake (LWFSL) will open its winter...

10/05/2026

A bag of food opened the door. South Lake Cares kept showing up.

When Andrea first connected with South Lake Cares through its Buses n’ Backpacks program, she was working toward a safer life for herself and her young son.

What began with food became a trusted relationship. Week after week, the team offered consistent support, connecting Andrea with English classes, counseling, and resources to help her move toward stable housing and employment.

Andrea brought courage and determination to every step. Today, she and her son are safe. She is employed, living in an apartment of her own and building connections in her new community.

We’re proud to support South Lake Cares and the people behind this work. They understand that helping someone move forward takes more than one conversation. It takes trust, time, and someone who keeps showing up.

Andrea’s story reminds us just how much can grow from that first connection.

10/01/2026

Look at what Waterwell Farms has been growing in South Groveland! 🌱💚

With support from a Live Well Foundation of South Lake grant, they completed Phase 1 of their retreat, and we couldn’t be prouder to see this vision taking shape. Take a look back at this milestone with us, then join us in cheering them on for what’s next!

Waterwell Farms, thanks to a Grant from the Live Well Foundation of...

09/30/2026

South Lake, this one's for the helpers, the healers, and the people who show up. 💚

The Live Well Foundation of South Lake's Mental Health Grant Cycle is now open, and we can't wait to see what our community partners have in mind.

We're looking to fund programs that strengthen mental health at every stage: prevention, early intervention, treatment, recovery, and long-term well-being. That could mean youth mental health initiatives, expanded access to care, crisis intervention, trauma-informed services, or creative, collaborative solutions that meet South Lake residents where they are.

💰 Grants from $50,000 to $250,000
⏰ Applications due October 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

If your organization is doing this work (or ready to), we'd love to hear from you. Learn more and apply through the Grants Portal at www.LWFSL.org.

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