Polk County Passion Project

03/29/2026

🌐 We’re Officially LIVE!

We are excited to announce that the **Polk County Passion Project, Inc.** website is now up and running!

This has been a big step forward for our mission to serve our community—making it easier than ever to:
✔️ Request help
✔️ Sign up to volunteer
✔️ Support our projects
✔️ Stay connected with what we’re doing

At Polk County Passion Project, we are committed to serving the elderly, disabled, veterans, and families with low income—helping create safe, comfortable homes and restoring hope one project at a time.

👉 Visit us today:
[www.polkcountypassionproject.org](http://www.polkcountypassionproject.org)

Please take a moment to check it out, share it with others, and help us spread the word. Your support makes all the difference.

02/20/2026

We are excited to officially announce that Lake Wales Passion Project is now Polk County Passion Project Inc.

This change represents growth, expansion, and a renewed commitment to serve more people throughout our community.

As our mission continued to develop, it became clear that the needs we are addressing extend beyond Lake Wales. By transitioning to Polk County Passion Project, we are expanding our reach to serve individuals and families across all of Polk County.

Our focus remains centered on helping:

• People with disabilities
• Seniors
• Veterans
• Low-income families

Our goal is to help provide a safe, comfortable home and yard environment for those who need assistance the most. Whether it involves minor repairs, yard work, accessibility improvements, or community support projects, we are committed to meeting real needs with practical solutions.

This restructuring has also strengthened the organization internally. We have expanded our Board of Directors and implemented stronger governance practices to ensure accountability, transparency, and long-term sustainability. A broader leadership structure allows us to grow responsibly and become more productive and effective for the people of Polk County.

We are currently in the process of creating the official Polk County Passion Project website. Moving forward, we will be adding regular updates, project highlights, and organizational information to demonstrate our continued commitment to serving Polk County with integrity and transparency.

The heart of our mission has not changed — only our capacity to serve has grown.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us from the beginning. We look forward to continuing this work across Polk County.

Respectfully,

Johnny G. Hembree
President
Polk County Passion Project Inc.

09/01/2025

08/05/2025

🌟 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 🌟

Polk County Passion Project INC. is seeking passionate individuals ready to serve our community through hands-on help and compassionate hearts! 💪❤️

Join us in bringing hope to the elderly, disabled, veterans, and struggling families across Polk County. Whether you have special skills or just a willingness to serve — we need YOU!

🛠️ Volunteer Opportunities Include:
• Minor Home Repairs
• Landscaping & Yard Cleanups
• Painting Projects
• Trash & Debris Removal
• Community Event Support
• Donation Pickup & Delivery
• Administrative Help
• Prayer & Encouragement Teams

📅 Flexible schedules available
📍 Local projects across Polk County
🤝 Team-oriented, Christ-centered environment

Let’s serve together — one project, one person, one heart at a time.

📧 [email protected]
📞 863-458-1478
💻 Follow us and message us right here on Facebook!

“Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” – Matthew 25:40

07/22/2025

Good morning, everyone. I am currently working on cleanup around the Lake Wales History Museum from 7 am to9:00 a.m7:00 a.m.m. We are working on cleaning and making repairs to make the museum more presentable for the public.

I am reaching out to ask for any volunteers who would be able to help out. Just let me know, and just know that it would be very appreciated.

Thank you, and God bless

06/27/2025

Concrete Planter Box Transformation at Lake Wales History Museum
What started as a crumbling, weathered mess is now fully restored and looking fresh again! We repaired cracks, rebuilt the ledges, and brought this classic concrete planter box back to life.
 Cleaned out debris.
 Reinforced with fresh mortar.
 Patched & reshaped damaged sections.
 Final coat of paint for a clean, finished look!
Restoring even the smallest features makes a substantial impact on the property.
Let us know what you think.

06/27/2025

📣 Big News! 🎉
We’re excited to announce that we’ve officially received our Florida State Articles of Incorporation and our Federal EIN! 🙌 This is a huge step forward in establishing our organization and laying the legal foundation to better serve our community.
We are now actively working on the next phase—filing for our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status with the IRS. Once approved, this will open even more doors for support, funding, and opportunities to make a lasting impact.
🙏 As we move forward, we need your help to cover the costs of this process and launch our first community outreach programs. If you feel led to support, please consider donating through our GoFundMe campaign:
👉 https://www.gofundme.com/f/bring-hope-and-safety-with-lake-wales-passion-project
Thank you to everyone who has prayed, supported, and encouraged us along the way. We’re just getting started, and there’s so much more ahead!
📩 Want to get involved through volunteering, donating, or sharing your skills?
Message us here on Facebook or email us at ✉️ [email protected] — we’d love to connect!

At Lake Wales Passion Project, we are guided by compassion, … Johnny Hembree needs your support for Help Lake Wales Passion Project Serve the Vulnerable