READ Lakeland

10/31/2026

A reminder to change your clocks tonight. It’s FALL BACK. 🍁⏰

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween from READ!

10/13/2026

❤️ MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE MISSION! 📚

We've spent the last several weeks celebrating our Kiss the Pig candidates, sponsors, and community supporters, but there's another group that deserves a little spotlight — our READ Lakeland Board of Directors!

Throughout the year, our Board helps guide READ Lakeland, champion our mission, and support the work we do to advance adult literacy.

And when Kiss the Pig rolls around, some of our Board members even pull double duty — helping support the organization while also joining in the FUNdraising as candidates themselves! 🐷💋

Together, we're making a BIG impact right here in our community! ❤️🖤

Want to be part of the team behind the mission? We're always looking for passionate individuals interested in joining our Board of Directors! If you'd like to support adult literacy and help make a meaningful difference within our community, we'd love to hear from you! Email or message us to learn more about getting involved.

10/12/2026

🐷💋 WHAT A PIG-TASTIC FUNDRAISER! 🎉

We're still riding the high from Friday night's incredible Kiss the Pig Grand Smooch Finale! 🐽❤️

Throughout this year's campaign, we've had the pleasure of introducing you to each of our candidates and sharing their personal reasons for supporting READ Lakeland and adult literacy.

And WOW, did they deliver!! 🙌

In just FOUR WEEKS, our candidates not only met our fundraising goal — they blew right past it, helping raise OVER $42,000 for READ Lakeland! What an accomplishment!! 📚🎉

Their enthusiasm, dedication, creativity, and willingness to go a little hog wild for literacy made this year's fundraiser one to remember!

So let's hear it for our amazing 2026 Kiss the Pig candidates! 👏

We wouldn't be able to do what we do without supporters like YOU, who are willing to put their hearts (and their lips!) on the line for adult literacy.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! ❤️🖤

10/12/2026

🏡💙 THANK YOU, DUNYK TEAM!

A big THANK YOU to Dunyk Team - Realtors, Coldwell Banker Sunstar for supporting READ Lakeland and Kiss the Pig for Literacy! 🐷💋

Since 2019, this husband-and-wife real estate team has been helping buyers and sellers navigate the Southwest Florida housing market. Based in Punta Gorda, they bring a personalized approach, local expertise, and a genuine passion for helping clients find more than just a house — a place to call home.

We're grateful for their generosity and commitment to helping us provide FREE adult literacy services throughout Polk County! 📚

Thank you for helping us open doors to new opportunities, both at home and through literacy! ❤

10/10/2026

🎉🐷 SHE DID IT!!! 💋🏆

Congratulations to Rebecca Pacatte with Watson Clinic, our 2026 GRAND SMOOCH WINNER!! 😘🐽

Rebecca raised over $16,000 for adult literacy and had the honor of kissing the pig at our Grand Smooch Finale last night!

We are so proud of her dedication, heart, and community spirit — thank you, Rebecca, for going ALL IN for literacy! 📚❤️

10/09/2026

🚨🐷 LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO GO! 💋🏆

Kiss the Pig 2026 officially wraps up TOMORROW, and there’s still time to get those FINAL votes in before voting closes at 6:30 PM!! 🐷💰

Every $1 = 1 vote for your favorite candidate AND helps support READ Lakeland’s FREE adult literacy programs right here in our community! 📚❤️

Who will earn the ultimate honor of puckering up with a REAL pig tomorrow night?! 👀🐷💋

DONATE. VOTE. TIME TO GO FULL BOAR FOR ADULT LITERACY! 🐷🏁

👇 Vote for your favorite candidate NOW!
https://givebutter.com/kissthepig2026
www.readlakeland.com/kissthepig

KISS THE PIG 2026 HAS OFFICIALLY KICKED OFF! 🐷💋📚

Say hello to this year’s incredible group of Kiss the Pig candidates! 👋🏼🐷

Over the next few weeks, they’ll be competing to raise funds—and votes!—to help READ Lakeland continue providing FREE adult literacy programs right here in our community. 📚❤️

Every $1 = 1 vote, and the candidate who raises the most will earn the ultimate honor of puckering up with a REAL pig at our Grand Smooch Finale! 🐷💋🏆

Let the pig race BEGIN! 🐷🏁

👇🏼Vote for your favorite candidate today!
🔗 givebutter.com/kissthepig2026 or
https://www.readlakeland.com/kissthepig

10/08/2026

💻💙 THANK YOU, 501 DATA SOLUTIONS!

A big THANK YOU to 501 Data Solutions for supporting READ Lakeland and Kiss the Pig for Literacy! 🐷💋

501 Data Solutions is a technology consulting firm dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations make the most of their data, improve efficiency, strengthen supporter engagement, and ultimately advance their missions.

With decades of experience serving the nonprofit sector, their team understands the importance of giving organizations the tools and insights they need to make an even greater impact in their communities.

We're grateful to have their support in helping us provide FREE adult literacy services throughout Polk County! 📚

Thank you for supporting literacy and investing in opportunities that change lives! ❤️

10/08/2026

🧮💙 THANK YOU, PARRISH & PARRISH CPAs, P.A.!

A big THANK YOU to Parrish & Parrish CPAs, P.A. for supporting READ Lakeland and Kiss the Pig for Literacy! 🐷💋

Based right here in Lakeland, their team brings more than 50 years of combined accounting experience, providing tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, financial planning, and other services to individuals and businesses throughout our community.

With a commitment to integrity, quality, and helping clients make informed financial decisions, they understand the value of knowledge and education.

We’re grateful for their generosity and support in helping READ Lakeland continue providing FREE adult literacy services throughout Polk County! 📚❤️

10/07/2026

🍗❤️ THANK YOU, WINNERS CIRCLE SPORTS BAR & GRILL!

A big THANK YOU to Winners Circle Sports Bar and Grill for supporting READ Lakeland and this year’s Kiss the Pig for Literacy! 📚🐷💋

Whether you’re stopping in to catch a game, grab a cold drink, or enjoy some of their award-winning wings, be sure to show some love to the local businesses that continue to show up for our community! 🍗🏈

Thank you, Winners Circle, for helping support adult literacy right here in our community! ❤️🖤