Lake Support and Emergency Recovery, Inc.

06/08/2026

We're honored to be featured by WESH 2 News! Thank you for taking the time to highlight who LASER is, what we do, and how we're helping make a difference.

🎥 Be sure to check out the segment starting around the 16-minute mark to learn more about LASER's mission and the work we are doing in Lake County.

We're proud of our team and grateful for the opportunity to share our story with the community. Thank you, WESH 2 News, for helping us tell the LASER story!

Hurricane season is here. Are you ready? Watch Surviving the Season: A 2026 hurricane special from WESH 2

06/05/2026

05/15/2026

LASER CHARITY CLASSIC

Mark your calendar and save the date for this fun-filled, exciting opportunity to support your community! We are proud to introduce the inaugural LASER Charity Classic, a golf tournament bringing together community partners, local leaders, and supporters for a meaningful day on the course.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

Join a community of dedicated partners and volunteers united by a shared mission—to help our neighbors recover and rebuild after disaster. From the first tee to the final green, every swing directly supports individuals and families across Lake County as they navigate the challenges of storm damage, flooding, and unexpected hardship.

Through your participation and sponsorship, you help provide critical assistance such as debris removal, home repairs, and essential resources to those in need. What starts as a day of golf becomes real impact for real people—restoring homes, rebuilding lives, and strengthening our community.

It’s more than a tournament—it’s recovery in action.

To register, become a sponsor, or make a donation, scan the QR code or visit https://events.golfstatus.com/event/2026-laser

05/07/2026

During a recent search and rescue effort, support was provided to assist the Lake County Sheriff's Office - Florida and those involved in the operation.

Meals, breakfast items, snacks, drinks, and bug spray were distributed to help keep teams fueled, hydrated, and prepared throughout the duration of the search.

A special thank you to MISSION BBQ in Mount Dora for generously donating lunch to support those involved in the effort. Their contribution helped ensure teams stayed fueled and focused throughout the operation.

04/29/2026

04/21/2026

We are SO proud to announce our latest grant recipient — Hope Preparatory Academy! 🎉

The Live Well Foundation of South Lake has awarded a $60,000 grant to Hope Prep to upgrade the Nathaniel Community Gymnasium into a fully equipped emergency weather shelter for residents across South Lake County. And we couldn't be more excited about what they're going to do with it.

We're talking climate control, emergency sleeping cots, organized shelter spaces — and yes, it'll be pet-friendly 🐾 because no family member gets left behind.

Hope Prep has always shown up for their community, and this project is proof of exactly that. This is what we mean when we say we invest in people — not just programs.

Upgrades are expected to be completed by summer 2026, and we cannot wait to see these doors open for neighbors who need them most.

We are so proud of you, Hope Prep. Thank you for saying yes to your community. 🙏

04/02/2026

LASER was excited to be part of the Amazing Race for Charity 2026 event!

It was a great day connecting with the community and supporting a fun and meaningful event. We’re grateful for opportunities like this to get involved, share our mission, and continue building strong community relationships.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success—we loved being a part of it! 💙🏁🏃‍♀️

03/30/2026

When temperatures dropped this winter, our community showed up. ❄️ From November 2025 through February 2026, Lake County’s cold weather response helped protect hundreds of residents. Cold weather may only last a short time in Florida, but preparation and partnership make all the difference.💙 We’re grateful to the organizations, volunteers, and staff who worked together to ensure our most vulnerable residents had a safe, warm place to stay .🏠

03/11/2026

Last week, LASER was incredibly grateful to host a group of Mennonite men who volunteered their time and energy to help with pre-storm tree mitigation efforts in our community. Their willingness to serve and work hard made a huge impact.

With the help of community partners, we were able to get a lot of important work done. A special thank you to Green Lawn Care for donating 25 hours of their time to safely cut and bring trees to the ground so our volunteers could clean them up and haul them away.

We’d also like to thank The Church At South Lake for generously allowing the team to borrow equipment throughout the week.

Because of these partnerships and the dedication of these volunteers, we were able to complete a significant amount of work and help make our community a little safer ahead of future storms. We are truly grateful for everyone who played a part. 🌳🪵

02/19/2026

Help Restore a Home and a Heart
We want to share a story about someone very special to a local family in our community.
Last fall, during one of the most difficult seasons of their lives, Marlo served as the hospice aide who cared for their 97-year-old grandmother as she transitioned. If you’ve ever walked that road with a loved one, you know hospice care is not just a job — it is sacred, emotional, and deeply human work. Marlo showed up with compassion, dignity, patience, and heart. Her care will never be forgotten.
Recently, the family learned that while Marlo was spending her days caring for others, she was facing hardship at home. In early 2025, a fire broke out in her kitchen while she was at work. Since then, she has been living with her elderly mother-in-law in a home with a fire-gutted kitchen, no electricity in portions of the house, exposed wiring, and insulation extending into other living areas. She also lost beloved pets in the fire. Due to insurance complications, she has not received coverage for repairs.
A licensed contractor and electrician have assessed the damage.
• Contractor repairs: $27,000 (with $6,000 already donated by the contractor)
• Electrical rewiring: Approximately $3,500
• New appliances: $3,500
Generous neighbors have already stepped in — donating vinyl flooring, insulation, and electrical materials. Now, the community is coming together to help complete what’s needed to make her home safe and livable again.
Community matters in moments like this. Thank you for being part of one that cares.

Stronger Together
Community matters in moments like this. Thank you for being part of one that cares.

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