Live Well Foundation of South Lake - Florida

06/23/2026

When the Taylor family relocated to Minneola, they left behind their support network and started over. As parents of three children with special needs, they knew they needed to rebuild their village intentionally. So they got to work. They joined a church, connected with community groups, and showed up to local events until Minneola started to feel like home.

That's when they connected with Easterseals Florida's Health Navigator Program.

What followed was a season of real hardship. Job loss. The end of health insurance. The weight of COBRA coverage for a family of five. Their Community Resource Navigator stepped in, connecting the Taylors to Shepherd's Hope for healthcare support and to a Florida Blue representative to explore insurance options. Through that advocacy, the family secured comprehensive, budget-friendly health coverage, including dental care. Around the same time, mom secured new employment. The ground beneath them started to feel steady again.

Then came a moment that reframed everything. The children's father received a late-life ASD Level 1 diagnosis, something he says was sparked by watching his son A.T. navigate his own Autism Level 2 diagnosis.

In his own words: "A.T. was, and is, my mirror."

That kind of insight doesn't just change one person. It changes a whole family's understanding of themselves and each other. The Taylors moved forward with more clarity, more self-advocacy, and more connection than ever. E.T. enrolled in an educational daycare. The kids jumped into Vacation Bible School, scuba classes, and Boy Scouts.

The Taylors didn't wait for help to find them. They built their village, accepted support when it arrived, and kept moving forward for each other.

Live Well Foundation of South Lake is proud to support the work that makes stories like theirs possible.

06/22/2026

Free meals for kids and teens every Monday this summer — no cost, no hassle.

The Stuckey Community Improvement Group Inc. is making it happen at 15749 Stuckey Loop in Groveland, every Monday June 15–August 3, from 10am to noon. Drive-thru or walk-up. Parents can pick up for kids 18 and under, and each child receives one week of meals for free.

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, or email [email protected] with questions.

Share this with a family who needs it. 💚

06/22/2026

Imagine a South Lake where health and wellness aren't just words, but a lifestyle. Alongside our grantees, we can elevate our quality of life, transforming our community into a beacon of vitality. Let's shape a healthier, happier South Lake.

06/21/2026

Wishing a Happy Father's Day to all the fathers and father figures in our community. Your presence, your guidance, and your love make South Lake County a stronger place for all of us.

From the Live Well Foundation of South Lake family to yours, we hope today is a good one. 💙

06/18/2026

Our grantee, Waterwell Farms, continues to nurture growth in multiple ways — teaching, planting, and inspiring healthy habits throughout South Lake.

We’re proud to support their work and to celebrate every milestone they reach.

06/16/2026

When Janie's parents brought her to Four Corners Community Health Centers for the first time, they were scared. Their daughter was in pain, their insurance was expiring at the end of the month, and they had already been turned away from another dental office.

The Four Corners team saw a little girl who needed help. And they got to work.

In just 20 days, Janie received a root canal, a core and crown, a full new patient exam, a cleaning, and a filling. Every single appointment was made possible by a staff that refused to let the schedule or an insurance deadline get in the way of care.

Some of it was luck. A cancellation here, an opening there. But luck alone doesn't get a frightened family from "turned away" to "fully treated" in under a month. That takes a team completely aligned around one goal: help this patient.

Before Janie's family left, the Four Corners staff made sure they heard one thing clearly. They are here to provide care, with or without insurance.

That is community health at its best. And it is exactly the kind of work Live Well Foundation of South Lake is proud to support.

Learn more about Four Corners Community Health Center and the grantees we support at www.lwfsl.com

06/15/2026

Do you own a home in Lake or Sumter County? This one's worth sharing with your neighbors, your family, and anyone you know who has been putting off sorting out a property title.

Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter Florida has a program specifically designed to help homeowners navigate the legal and financial barriers that can get in the way of passing a home down to the next generation. Tangled titles, heirs' property issues, property taxes, land-locked parcels — these are real challenges that affect real families, and they can be addressed with the right support.

To qualify, your home needs to be your primary residence in Lake or Sumter County, you need to have a need related to land ownership barriers, and your household income needs to fall at or below the income limits for your county.

This is exactly the kind of resource that can protect a family's most valuable asset for generations to come. Live Well Foundation of South Lake is proud to help spread the word.

For more information, contact Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter at 352-483-0434 or [email protected].

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

We love any excuse to get together and celebrate the people doing incredible things right here in South Lake County, and this one was extra special.

Take a look back at our 2024 Transformation Grant Reception, a night filled with gratitude, community, and a whole lot of heart. Every grantee in that room is making a real difference, and we are so proud to play a small part in supporting their mission.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. You are the reason this foundation exists.

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