Love IV Lawrence

06/04/2026

June is Men’s Health Month, and we are shining a vital spotlight on a conversation that sits at the absolute heart of Love IV Lawrence.

Our organization was born out of the painful loss of Lawrence Hundley Dimmitt, IV. Like so many men, Lawrence was a bright, deeply loved light who fought an invisible battle.

Statistically, men are four times more likely to die by su***de than women. They make up nearly 80% of all su***de deaths. Over 6 million men deal with depression daily—the problem is the cultural pressure to internalize it and "tough it out."

True strength isn't about carrying an unbearable weight alone. It’s having the courage to say, "I'm not okay, and I need a hand." Let’s use this month to shatter the silence and change the narrative for the men we love in Tampa Bay.

If you are a man quietly struggling today: your story is worth saving. You belong here.

📲 Help is always available. Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.

05/29/2026

Love IV Lawrence is 100% community-funded. Every dollar given during Mental Health Awareness Month goes directly to the local nonprofits (like the ones we featured!) doing the heavy lifting.

Donate Today https://www.cftampabay.org/give-now/love-iv-lawrence

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a sacred time for reflection, a time to honor the legacies of those who are no longer with us and the profound spaces they left behind.

At Love IV Lawrence, remembrance is at the very core of our heartbeat. We know deeply that the best way to honor a beautiful light gone too soon is to turn our grief into a purpose that protects the living.

As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month and step into this holiday weekend, our mission remains focused on creating ripples of hope. We honor the past by actively funding the future, by making sure our community is a place where it is safe to struggle, safe to talk, and safe to heal.

To anyone carrying the heavy weight of loss, service, or silent battles this weekend: we see you. You do not have to carry it alone.

Let’s use this weekend to look out for one another, check in on our neighbors, and carry the legacies of those we love forward with compassion. 🕊️

If you or a loved one needs support today, free and confidential help is available 24/7. Call or text 988.

05/24/2026

What an incredibly impactful Mental Health Awareness Month it has been.

As May comes to a close, we want to share one final, complete look at the organizations we are officially funding through our 2026 Grant Program. These 11 local non-profits are on the ground right now, doing the heavy lifting to change the landscape of mental health, su***de prevention, and stigma reduction in Tampa Bay.

We are so proud to partner with them, and we highly recommend going to follow each of their pages to witness the amazing work they do every single day:

Chapters Health Foundation

Crisis Center of Tampa Bay

Cultivate the Creative

Jericho Road Ministries

Mac Parkman Foundation

NAMI Pinellas County

Safe & Sound Hillsborough

Speak Up! Let’s Talk About Mental Health

Tampa Bay Thrives

Tampa General Hospital

USF Healthy Minds Lab

To our community, our donors, and the Community Foundation Tampa Bay: thank you. We are deeply grateful for everyone who supports the work we do. Your generosity is the stone that starts the ripple, and we cannot wait to see the massive difference these 11 partners make in our community this year.

The conversation doesn't end just because May is over. Let’s keep looking out for one another. 💚

Support our mission: https://www.cftampabay.org/give-now/love-iv-lawrence

05/23/2026

New research shows the power of connection in action. Since the launch of 988, youth su***de rates have dropped 11% below expected levels—more than 4,300 young lives saved. Communities with higher use of 988 saw even greater impact.

Access matters. Awareness matters. Connection saves lives.

05/21/2026

The "ripples of change" continue to grow! We are so proud to announce an additional 2026 grant recipient: Safe & Sound Hillsborough

Safe & Sound is a vital collaborative in our community, working tirelessly to address the root causes of violence and trauma. Their mission is built on the belief that a safe community is one where everyone has the resources, mentorship, and support they need to thrive.

Through this specific grant, we are proud to fund their Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training initiative. This crucial, evidence-based program teaches everyday citizens, community leaders, and mentors how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges and substance use disorders.

Since 2019, Safe & Sound has already trained 1,101 Mental Health First Aiders in our community. While these certified courses cost the hosting organization $175 per person to provide, they are offered completely free to the public thanks to collaborative funding. Our grant ensures that more local leaders and neighbors can access this life-saving 8-hour training.

By investing in MHFA, we are helping Safe & Sound bridge the gap between crisis intervention and long-term mental wellness building a more resilient Hillsborough County from the ground up.

We are honored to invest in their work as they continue to turn community challenges into opportunities for healing and hope.

Learn more about their impact or register for a free training: safeandsoundhillsborough.org/mental-health-first-aid

Your support of Love IV Lawrence makes it possible for us to fund the organizations on the front lines of change. Together, we are building a safer, more connected Tampa Bay.

Support our Grant Program: https://www.cftampabay.org/give-now/love-iv-lawrence

05/19/2026

Since 2018, Love IV Lawrence has been dedicated to one thing: turning the pain of loss into a movement of hope for the Tampa Bay community. Today, we are sharing an update on the incredible impact your support has made possible.

The ripples are growing:

$882,866 in total grants awarded to the front lines of mental health.

62 local nonprofit organizations supported.

159 individual grants funded to save lives and end the stigma.

These aren’t just numbers on a page. These stats represent thousands of students reached through 988 awareness, dozens of wellness rooms built in our schools, and countless lives touched by crisis intervention and peer support.

Every dollar donated to Love IV Lawrence is a commitment to ensuring that no one in our community has to walk the path of mental illness or su***de loss alone. As we look toward the future, our mission remains the same: to fund the work that saves lives.

Thank you for being part of the ripple. We are just getting started.

See the impact of your generosity:
https://www.cftampabay.org/give-now/love-iv-lawrence

05/16/2026

COur children are carrying a weight they weren't meant to carry alone.

As we continue through Mental Health Awareness Month, we are taking a deep dive into the reality of youth mental health. These statistics are heartbreaking, but they are numbers we can no longer afford to ignore.

Behind every percentage is a student, a neighbor, or a child in our own home. When we see that 1 in 7 youth are struggling with a mental health disorder, or that su***de has become a leading cause of death for children as young as ten, we have to realize that awareness isn't enough. We need action.

Protecting the next generation starts with looking out for the signs. Changes in sleep, withdrawal from friends, or a drop in grades. But it also requires us to build a community where they feel safe enough to say, "I’m not okay."

At Love IV Lawrence, we are committed to being part of the solution. We fund the organizations on the front lines, from school wellness rooms to early intervention programs, ensuring that when a child reaches out, a resource is there to meet them.

Swipe through to see the data. Let’s keep our children safe. Let’s keep the conversation going. Let’s talk about children’s mental health.

Join the movement to protect our youth:
https://www.cftampabay.org/give-now/love-iv-lawrence

05/13/2026

If you’ve been feeling the weight lately, we want you to know: you are not alone.

During National Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re looking closely at the numbers. Not to cause alarm, but to offer connection.

When we see the data, we realize that our "internal" struggles are actually a shared human experience.

It is also time to break the silence around the hardest topic of all. Contrary to the common myth, talking openly and directly about su***de does not "plant the idea." In fact, research shows that honest conversation reduces shame, builds connection, and is often the first step toward a life-saving intervention.

At Love IV Lawrence, we fund the "ripples of change" so that when someone has the courage to speak up, there is a community ready to listen and resources ready to help.

Swipe through to see the reality of what our community is facing. We name these numbers because we refuse to let them stay hidden in the dark.

You are a vital part of this community. Your story matters.

Need to talk? Call or text 988 for 24/7 support.
Support the work: https://www.cftampabay.org/give-now/love-iv-lawrence