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Annual Report 2016 Lake Wales Care Center

2016 Donors Calendar of Events Community Kitchen Enterprise Programs Family Services Financial Report History Literacy Special Events Staff Youth Programs Volunteer Highlights

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Inside this issue:

Dear Caring Friends,

“Compassionate, Aware, Responsive, Intuitive, Neighbors, Giving” support through prayers,

volunteerism, donations of goods, services and monetary contributions. This acronym for

CARING describes the support network that continually and faithfully comes from a cross

section of the community for Lake Wales Care Center. It lets us know that our message of

“neighbor helping neighbor” speaks to many caring hearts. From Care Center board, staff

and those whose lives have been touched, “Thank you.”

The support groups of churches, businesses, organizations, families and individuals are a

very important part of the work that goes on through Care Center. Our regular newsletters

are one way we endeavor to keep the community informed. In this 2016 Annual Report

you will find our financial report and interesting facts on how many of our neighbors were

served last year as well as the number of volunteers and hours that came together to make

it happen.

Care Center is able to reach out to many people because you have learned about us,

become involved and, in turn, trusted us with your support. We look forward to our

continued partnership as we strive to stay responsive to community needs.

With CARE,

Care Center Board

CARE CENTER

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Maryemma Bachelder

Steven Callaham

Christine Daly

Sandra Davis

Cassandra Denmark

Nancy Hale Hoyt

Laura Hunt

Adell Jahna

John Kimbrough

Rev. Willie Kingcade

Max Linton

Dr. Scott Markley

T.J. McKeon

Jerry Miller

John Motis

Mark Parlier

Diana Perez

Rev. Chad Reynolds

Theresa Ryland

Troy Schulze

Vic Story

Blair Updike

Bob Weikert

Jerry Weimer

140 East Park Avenue

Lake Wales, FL 33853-4124

Phone: 863-676-6678

Fax: 863-678-1987

Email: [email protected]

Website: lakewalescarecenter.com

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MISSION STATEMENT

Lake Wales Care Center is a

faith based community service

organization which

demonstrates Christ’s love by

building bridges between

people in need and people with

a desire to serve.

LOCAL MISSIONARY OPPORTUNITIES TO

SERVE IN THE COMMUNITY. CALL TODAY!

CARE CENTER’S CORE VALUES Christ Centered

Accepting of everyone

Responding to unmet individual &

community needs

Ensuring good stewardship of resources

LAKE WALES CARE CENTER - 2016 DONORS

Annual Report 2016

$50,000+

Agency for Health Care Administration

George Jenkins Foundation

Herndon Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Estate of Frank Kirsch

Lake Wales Care Center Foundation

Mountain Lake Community Service, Inc.

Polk County Board of County Commissioners

Estate of Harold and Betty Pontious

$15,000 - $49,000

FEMA - Emergency Food & Shelter Program

Florida Association of Free Charitable Clinics

Florida's Natural Growers Foundation, Inc.

Givewell Community Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. James Jahna

$10,000 - $14,999

Bunting, Tripp & Ingley

Chemical Containers, Inc.

E. R. Jahna Foundation, Inc.

First Baptist Church - Lake Wales

First Presbyterian Church - Lake Wales

Hunt Brothers, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Max Linton

Estate of Margit W. Szvoboda

Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.

Estate of Wilma Ruman

$5,000 - $9,999

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bernard

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Burns

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cain

Citrosuco, North America Inc.

Duke Energy

Duke Energy - FL Power Good Neighbor Fund

Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd -

xxLake Wales

Holy Spirit Catholic Church - Lake Wales

Mr. and Mrs. Rob Quam, Jr.

South Lake Wales Church of God

Mrs. Fay Stetzer CRT*

The Story Companies

Mr. and Mrs. Vic Story, Jr.

Weikert Ford, Inc.

$2,500 - $4,999

Mrs. Annette Alversa*

Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth Bish

CenterState Bank

Christ's Church on the Move - Lake Wales

Mrs. Judith Corriveau

E.R. Jahna Industries, Inc.

Exxact Express, Inc.

First United Methodist Church - Lake Wales

Mrs. LaDonna P. Fisher

Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Hall

Hott Revocable Trust

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Jolley

Mr. William G. Lanoue

Mr. Terry G. Loyd

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Martin

Nitram Foundation Trust

Reynolda Presbyterian Church -

xxWinston-Salem, NC

Saddlebag Lake Community Church

Mr. Kevin Varner

WalMart Foundation

$1,000 - $2,499

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bachleda

Mr. Richard Bartlett*

Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Bergantino

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bopp

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bossarte

Dr. and Mrs. Roy Z. Braunstein, M.D., P.A.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brunner

Mrs. William Burns

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Castillo, III

Archie S. Wingfield, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Childress

Citizen's Bank & Trust

Community Presbyterian Church -

xxCelebration

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Crews*

Mrs. JoAnn Culberson

D+H

DaVita

Duke Energy Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eberhard*

First Presbyterian Church - Columbia, SC

First United Methodist Church - Sarasota

First United Methodist Church -

xxWinter Park

Fletcher Electric Service

Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club

Dr. and Mrs. Robert Gukich

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hall

Dr. and Mrs. Steven A. Hankins

Mrs. Ellen Harmeling

Hartline Alarm Co., Inc.*

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Hayes

High Point Church of God - Lake Wales

Mrs. Nancy Hale Hoyt

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hunt, III

Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Hunt, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ingley

Mr. and Mrs. Adell Jahna

James and Joann Mitchell Foundation, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Van Joyner

Mrs. Katherine Keeley

Kvam Foundation

Lake Aurora Christian Assembly, Inc.

Lake Wales Alliance Church

Lake Wales Breakfast Rotary Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Layne Lightsey

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Love

Mrs. Kitty Mackay

Marion Nelson Funeral Home*

Maxijet, Inc.

McKenna Brothers

Mr. and Mrs. Reginald McKinley

Mr. and Mrs. Milo Miller

Mister Landscaping, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Morrow

Mr. and Mrs. George D. O'Neill

Oster Family Foundation, Inc.

Pat Cain Investments, Inc.

Peterson & Myers P.A.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Currey Pettus

Pine Forest United Methodist Church - xx

xxPensacola

Mr. and Mrs. Rod Shafer

Caroline Reddick Trust

Robin Builders, Inc.*

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Saxon

Mr. Mark Schindler

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Sebring

Mrs. Deborah S. Sehi

Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Shreve

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Simpson

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Smith

$1,000 - $2,499

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smith

Spirit Lake Community Church - Eagle Lake

St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Winter Haven

State Farm Insurance - Bill Marston

Tower Lakes Chapel - Lake Wales

Mr. and Mrs. James Tully

Union Army Nat'l Guard-NCO

UF/IFAS Extension and Bok Tower Gardens

xxPartnership : School and Community Garden

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Updike

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Updike, Sr.

Wells Fargo Foundation

West Side Baptist Church - Lake Wales

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Whitaker

White Oak Presbyterian Church - Senoia, GA

Estate of Charles Wilson

Winter Park Baptist Church - Wilmington, NC

$500 - $999

Aglime Sales, Inc.

Mrs. Charlotte Angel

Mrs. Goldie Asbury

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Benson

Mr. and Mrs. William Boyte

Mr. Richard Brelsford

Mr. Richard E. Broadbent

Mr. and Mrs. Ron Campbell

Mr. James Clark

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clark

Mrs. Mariam G. Clough

Mr. and Mrs. L. David Crews

Crooked Bass Grill & Tavern*

Cypress Ridge Presbyterian Church -

xxWinter Haven

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Danford

Mr. William N. DeTurk

Mr. and Mrs. Reuel Dickerhoof

Mrs. Dayle Dierks

Drusilla Farwell Foundation

East Side Church of God - Anderson, IN

Edward Lamb & Associates, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Elmore

Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Faiks

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fain

Florida Citrus Mutual

Mr. and Mrs. Robin Gibson

Mrs. Gayleene Gilbreath

Rev. and Mrs. John Guzzetta*

Mrs. Josie Hardy

Mr. and Mrs. John F. Herbert

Mr. William O. Horrell

Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Hunt, II

Huston Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Mastercraft

Mr. Ronald R. Johnson

Johnson-Nelson-Gill Funeral Home*

Mr. and Mrs. James Kahler

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kay

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kolling

Mr. and Mrs. Jurgen Kurschner

Lake Wales Kiwanis Foundation ,Inc.

Lake Wales Medical Center

Leading Edge Professional Services, PA

Liqui-Box Corp.

Lott Morr Pizza, Inc.

Mr. Mark Robert Manner

McKeon Chiropractic Clinic

Mrs. Martha McKinney

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Meadows

Dr. Murray Miller

Dr. and Mrs. James D. Morgan

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Morrow

$500 - $999

Mr. and Mrs. Quincey Nelson

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Nelson

New Harvest Worship Center - Lake Wales

Mr. and Mrs. Clement Newbold, Jr.

Parakeet Mobile Home Park HOA

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Parlier

Pat Cain Wealth Solutions

Mrs. Tina Peak

Dr. and Mrs. Willard Pearce, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Pennington

Mr. Theodore Pitts

Polk State College Foundation, Inc.

Precision Citrus Hedging & Topping, Inc.

Mr. Walter J. Reitz

Republic Services

River Ranch Chapel

Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Roe

Mr. and Mrs. Fleet Ryland

Saddlebag Lake Women's Club

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schoonmaker

Mrs. Faye Shoemaker

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sims

Mr. and Mrs. Charles David Smith

Spring of Life United Methodist Church-Orlando

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Stokes

Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Sullivan

Mrs. Jane Terry

Thompson's Veterinary Center, P.A.

Trinity Baptist Church - Lake Wales

Mrs. Lovina J. Turner

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Updike

Village Kitchen Shop

Wayside Baptist Church - Lake Wales

Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Weaver

$150 - $499

A.D. Baynard Plumbing, Inc.*

Mr. and Mrs. James Adams, III

Mr. and Mrs. William Adkinson

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Alford

Ms. Farah Ali

Mr. and Mrs. Rob Anderson

Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church -

xxBartow

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Austin

Automated Metal Products, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Avery

Badcock Home Furnishings Center

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Barthe

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bates

Mr. and Mrs. BJ Beamer

Mr. Mark Belleau

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Benner

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bennett-Clarke*

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Bevins

Mr. Lorin Bice

Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Bice, Jr.

Mrs. Barbara L. Bonfrancesco

Mr. Todd Bottorf

Mr. Thomas C. Boucher

Mrs. Helen C. Bowman

Mr. and Mrs. James Braswell

Mr. James E. Brinkworth

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brookes

Mrs. Doreen Brooks

Mrs. Dorothy Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bruno

Mr. and Mrs. Heiko Burklin

Mrs. Stacy Burns

Mr. and Mrs. Luke Cain

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Moses, II

*Major In-Kind Gifts

including Vehicles or Property

LAKE WALES CARE CENTER - 2016 DONORS

$150 - $499

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Cain

Mr. and Mrs. David Caldwell

Mrs. Karla Campbell

Central Avenue Baptist Church - Lake Wales

Mr. and Mrs. George D. Chandley

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Chandley

Charter School District LLC - Gary Loar

Cliff's True Value Hardware

Mr. and Mrs. George Corcoran

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Corriveau

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Craig

Ms. Peggy Cunningham

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Deary

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Dent

Mr. and Mrs. David Dersham

Mrs. Sue Dolan

Mrs. Nicholas Drayer

Duke Energy Florida

Mr. and Mrs. James Durkin

Mrs. Cynthia Earley

Mr. and Mrs. Alfonza Edmond

Mr. and Mrs. Toby Edwards

Entourage Salon & Spa

Mr. Charles Estes

Ewing, Blackwelder & Duce Ins.

Mr. Gary Fako

Family Elder Law Firm, P.A.

Dr. and Mrs. Terry Fasel

Mr. Kenneth R. Fields

First Presbyterian Church - Men's Tues.

xxPrayer Breakfast

Mr. Bradley Fish

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fish

Mrs. Marilyn Fisher

Florida's Natural Growers Employees

Mrs. Belinda Fonseca

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Forward

Rev. Leighton Foss

Mrs. Barbara Fowler

Mrs. Betty L. Fuller

Mr. and Mrs. John Geiger

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Geniott

Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Gerard

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gerrard, Sr.

Mr. Sam Giardina

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Gibbs

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gill

Mrs. Louise Gingrich

Mr. Dennis L. Ginn

Mr. and Mrs. George Gladue

Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Goldman

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goodhand

Mr. Charles E. Grandy

Greater St. Thomas Holiness Church -

xxLake Wales

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Groetzinger

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Grosz

Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Grubbs

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hagen

Mrs. Carol Haines

Mrs. Mitsuko Hale

Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Hall

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hammond

Mrs. Trina Hancock

Mr. and Mrs. Monty Harrington

Mr. Donald Harris

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hart

Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Haughey

Mrs. Jacquie Hawkins

Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Heath

Mr. Jay Helms

Special Thanks to Payroll Deduction Partners

*City of Lake Wales

*Duke Energy

*United Way of Central Florida -

Donor Choice Program

Despite our best efforts,

errors sometimes occur in

large listings. If we have

omitted or misprinted your

name, please notify us at

863-676-6678 ext 1303.

2016 ANNUAL SPONSORS2016 ANNUAL SPONSORS2016 ANNUAL SPONSORS2016 ANNUAL SPONSORS

$150 - $499

Mrs. Jennifer Hickman

Hinds Heating & Cooling, Inc.*

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Hinshaw

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Hoff

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hollister

Mr. and Mrs. William E. Holmes

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Huff

Hunt & Smith Law Firm, P.A.

Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Hurst

Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal South Lake Wales

Indoor Comfort Solutions, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ingley

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jacobs

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Janoski

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Johnson

Mrs. Jackie M. Jones

Mrs. Veronica Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Kincaid

Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce

Lake Wales Campground

Lake Wales Christian Counseling

Lake Wales Seventh-day Adventist Church

Lake Wales Veterinary Hospital

Mrs. Carol Lassiter

Law Office of Cassandra Denmark LLC

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Lawson

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lee

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leech

Mr. and Mrs. Bud Leis, III

Leyua Family

Lilly, O'Toole & Brown, LLP

Mr. and Mrs. Walt Lincer

Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Liwanag

Mr. Gary A. Lombardi

Mr. Roger S. Loney

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Madison

Mr. and Mrs. James D. Maggard, Jr.

Mrs. Ann Mann

Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Marino

Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Scott Markley

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Marston

Mr. Keith Martin

Mrs. Patricia A. Martin

Mrs. Rose Martin

Mr. John S. Matteson

Mr. and Mrs. Max Mayer

Mr. and Mrs. Steve McCarter

Drs. Albert E. and Michelle McCormick, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. William McKenna

McKenna Brothers - Office Staff

Mr. and Mrs. Gabby McLaren

Mr. Dale L. Medlock, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mendes

Mrs. Catherine Menze

Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Metzler

Mr. and Mrs. Tomek Mikler

Mr. and Mrs. James Monahan

Madison and Miranda Mooney

Mr. and Mrs. Rodrigo Moreira

Mrs. Sharon M. Morgan

Mrs. Elizibeth Morgan

Ms. Mandy Morris

Mr. and Mrs. John Motis

Mountain Lake Corporation

Mrs. Marsha Emery Mullis

Mrs. Mary Jane Munson

Mrs. Joannie Murley

Nature's Edge Social Club

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Newcomer

Mrs. Marilyn Newell

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick North

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nott

$150 - $499

Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Neal

Ouellette Family Trust

Mrs. Dorinda Owens

Mr. Clyde Parlier

Parlier and Crews Architects & Design Studio P.A.

Mr. R. "Gator" Patrick

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Patrick

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Paxton

Mrs. Sara Pearce

Petersen Industries, Inc.

Mrs. Ethel Prinz

Mrs. Helen B. Putman

Mr. William Raebig

Mrs. Barbara Reeves

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Reichenbach

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rentz

Rev. and Mrs. Chad Reynolds

Ridge Energy Savers, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rigel

Mrs. Eddy Jean Rivers

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schmidt

Rev. and Mrs. Thomas C. Seitz, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shapiro

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sheppard

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Shick

Mrs. Joan Sifford

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sikes

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Sikes

Mrs. Valerie Smith

Ms. T. Jill Snively

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Southard

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stanley

Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Story

$150 - $499

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Teyssier

The Glorious Temple Church - Lake Wales

Mr. and Mrs. David Thoresen

Mr. A. Chip Thullbery, Jr.

Tire Barn of Lake Wales, Inc.

Mr. Allan Tomlinson

Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Tonjes

Mr. and Mrs. Terry Troupe

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Turnquist

UP at the Cross Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Updike

Mr. and Mrs. Gary VanDellen

Mr. Phillip V. Verzosa

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Vind

Violeta B. Salud & Assoc.,Inc.

Mr. Andrew Vogt

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Waldron III

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Waters

Mr. Philip Weikert

Ms. Kacey Weikert

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Weimer

Mr. Richard White

Ms. Rebecca Whiteman

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wiles

Mrs. Jane Wiley

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Williams

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Winfree

Mrs. Linda Wright

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde D. Wright

Mrs. Claudia Zais

Mrs. John Zaiser

Cory Sukert

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Taylor

GOLD LEVELGOLD LEVEL

Bill Marston-State Farm Insurance x Dr. Roy Braunstein CenterState Bank x Chemical Containers Citizens Bank & Trust x Citrosuco Duke Energy x Kvam Foundation Pat Cain Wealth Solution x x The Story Companies

SILVER LEVELSILVER LEVEL

Lake Wales Medical Center Maxijet, Inc. Mister Landscaper, Inc. Peterson & Myers, P.A.

BRONZE LEVELBRONZE LEVEL

McKenna Brothers, Inc. Parlier & Crews Architects and Design Studio, P.A.

Village Kitchen Shop

Annual Report 2016 Lake Wales Care Center

BOARD PRESIDENTS

1985-1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

Rev. Kent Fuqua

Clay Terry

Andy Bryan

Steve Sorenson

Rev. Harold Warren

Dr. Willard Pearce

Bobby Williams

Bob Weikert

Mark Parlier

Curt Templeton

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

Donna Barringer

Dr. Greg Hall

Randy Portwood

Laura Hunt

Don Sims

Todd Foster

Charlotte Lightsey

Rev. Randy Montgomery

Bob Weikert

Dr. Yvonne Morrow

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016 –2017

Mike Morrow

James Jahna

Rev. Tom Seitz, Jr.

Paul Gerrard

Bo Boyte

J. Reid Hardman

Linda Kimbrough

Jerry Brown

John Motis

Vic Story

YEAR FACILITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

1985 Began operation out of the former State Theatre building on the corner of 1st and Stuart

-Began with clothing closet & food pantry programs -Started Thanksgiving Food Basket program

-initiated Christmas toys for underprivileged children

1986 -Added financial assistance for rent, utilities, etc. -Organized Home Repair Projects through first Stay-at-Home Work Camp

1987 Bought and moved offices to former warehouse at the corner of Orange and Market

-Thrift Store began operating out of the basement warehouse

1988 -Assumed responsibility for local Meals-on-Wheels program

1989 -Began coordinating After School Club activities

1990 Renovated a 1920s home on Sessoms Avenue to use for transitional housing for homeless families

-Began Transitional Housing program for homeless families -Adult Literacy Council began operation out of Care Center office

1993 Acquired and renovated the warehouse at the corner of Crystal and Market and moved the thrift store

-Started coordinating local S.H.A.R.E. program

1995 -Began coordinating summer youth employment program

1998 Completed renovation of the donated former Spook Hill Motel allowing expansion of the transitional housing program

-Began Pregnancy Care Resource program

2000 Completed renovation and moved offices to the former Park Avenue Hotel and the two adjacent store front buildings

-Began serving as the local Greyhound agent

2002 Initiated Special Christmas thrift store

2003 Converted former office on Orange Ave. to tutoring center -Began eBay Program

2004 Converted former office on Orange Ave. to specialty store -Created Lake Wales Care Center Foundation -Coordinated and channeled resources for Hurricane Relief

2005 Acquired former Toy World building to be used for youth & special activities

-Celebrated 20 Years of Caring -Hosted hurricane work teams

2006 Renovated a 1920s home on Seminole Avenue & acquired a home on Osceola allowing expansion of transitional housing program

-Began Empty Bowls Program

2007 Relocated Thrift Store to 201 N. Scenic Hwy Completed renovation of two of the six apartments on Seminole Ave

Completed renovation & dedicated Youth Coffee House on Park Ave

-Opened Youth Coffee House at 205 E. Park Avenue

2008 -Home on North Avenue donated and renovated to use for transitional housing.

-Held first local ThanksLiving Camp -Year long Board Strategic Planning

2009 Completed renovation of remaining apartments on Seminole Ave. -Began Canoeing For Care Center

2010

-Completed construction and dedicated the new transitional housing facility on Osceola Ave.

-Opened the second Care Center Thrift Store on Highway 27 in Dundee

2011 -Opened Free Clinic sponsored by Lake Wales Medical Center Foundation -Held first Run Like You Care event

-Developed Care Corps program

2013 -Home on Hickory Hammock Rd. donated to use for transitional housing.

2015 -Acquired Care (Lake) Supply, The Ice House and Care (Grand) Plaza to be used to expand Enterprise Program activities.

-Reinitiated CHOICES Pregnancy Care Program -Opened KPA Christian Book Store on Park Avenue

2016 -Home on High Street donated -Held first Clay Shoot -To date 16,777 volunteers have served more than 1,097,754 hours

Weikert

Care Center held its First Annual

Clay Shoot at the FFA Training

Center in Haines City on

Saturday, March 19. The event

was sponsored by Vic Story and The Story Companies.

Participants arrived, registered and received instructions early

morning. After enjoying coffee and juice, they headed to the

different stations to begin the morning of Competition. As

teams finished, the dining hall became the next target, where

everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch sponsored by Weikert

Ford. The scores were announced and each shooter received a

prize for being part of this new

awareness/fund raising event.

A very hearty “thank you” to the

fifteen registered teams that scored

high and raised upwards of $13,000 to benefit the programs

and the people served by Lake Wales Care Center.

April 2nd Care Center hosted the Sixth Annual Run Like You

Care 5K & 10K run/walk event with over 165 participants.

Individuals, families and groups enjoyed a beautiful spring

morning and helped raise awareness and funds for the Meals

on Wheels program of Care Center.

Since 1988, Care Center has been the coordinator for the

Meals on Wheels program in Lake Wales. Through this

program, elderly and shut-ins are provided a hot,

well-balanced noon meal each weekday.

The 24th Annual Golf Tournament sponsored by Publix Super Markets

Charities took place in November at Lake Wales Country Club. One

hundred fifty golfers lined up either for the 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.

shotgun start.

At the end of the day, golfers regrouped at the Lake Wales Country

Club to enjoy a delicious dinner. Each golfer received a prize that had

been generously provided by hundreds of hole sponsors and

businesses.

A special thank you to our tournament sponsor, event sponsors, hole

sponsors and golfers who helped

raise $38,000 during the Annual

Golf Tournament. These funds go

toward programs offered through

Care Center to better serve those

less fortunate in the Lake Wales

community.

24th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

11th ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS

Matthew 25:35… “I was hungry…

In an effort to raise awareness of hunger in our town, Care Center invited the community to

participate in a national program entitled EMPTY BOWLS.

“Empty Bowls” is a program to fight hunger and is personalized by artists on a community

level. This program was designed to heighten awareness of hunger in the world and in our

own towns. Each community’s events are self-developed and independent.

Many celebrities from the community were invited to paint a bowl. The bowls, painted by

clergy, business owners, teachers, city officials and artists, were sold at auction during the

SOUPer Bowl Event in January 2017 held at the First Presbyterian Church.

The $7,000 raised from this event was used to further the hunger relief programs offered

through Care Center including: Meals On Wheels-hot meals delivered week days to the

elderly and shut-in, Food Pantry-for families struggling to meet the basic needs, Holiday

Food Baskets-for families receiving holiday assistance, and Community Kitchen-Sunday meal

for families and individuals. ...and you gave me something to eat.”

Volume 32 Issue 1 2016 SPECIAL EVENTS

Run Like You CARE - 165 Runners

Pictured are Special Events Care Center

Board Representative, Blair Updike with

artist, Willa Campbell and the winning

bidder, Jinny Goff with the beautiful

creation titled “Hummer”.

Comments from race participants:

“This was a great event to be in. Thank you for providing a way to

learn about and participate in helping others in the community.”

“I appreciate your efforts in awareness of the needs for others. My

children were excited to be part of this by not only completing the run

but knowing that their participation helped someone else.”

James Jahna

Rev. Tom Seitz, Jr.

Paul Gerrard

Bo Boyte

J. Reid Hardman

Linda Kimbrough

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE RUN MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE RUN MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE RUN

SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017! SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017! SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017!

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Pictured are 165

runners who

helped raise

awareness and

$7,500 for

Meals on Wheels

program offered

through Care

Center.

FIRST ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT

event

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Volunteers Who Served 24 or More Hours in 2016 (Does not include cumulative hours)

Annual Report 2016 2,199 VOLUNTEERS - SERVING 92,102 HOURS

Active Volunteers With 1,000+ Cumulative Hours Served Beginning 1985 until 2016

Care Center Volunteers - PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE

Volunteers are vital to the operations of Lake Wales Care Center. Our community is blessed to

have such caring people; people who are willing to Visit, Organize, Listen, Undertake, Nurture,

Teach, Encourage, Enrich, Reassure, Serve. VOLUNTEERS!

Each year, we are astounded at the number of people who are willing to give of their time to

help us in our mission. Volunteers help us with everything from home repairs, delivering food,

organizing and displaying donated items in the thrift stores, assisting in the office,

wrapping gifts, packing food boxes, picking up donations, tutoring, mentoring youth, serving

meals, sponsoring families, evangelism and home visits, just to name a few. We consider our

volunteers local missionaries as they serve their community.

Please consider the possibility of becoming a volunteer with Lake Wales Care Center and part of

the team of PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE. Care Center volunteers are priceless.

1,097,754 1,097,754 1,097,754 1,097,754

HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS

SERVED INSERVED INSERVED INSERVED IN

31 YEARS31 YEARS31 YEARS31 YEARS

Roger Bergere 19342 Susan Townson 2456 Matt Simpson 1631 Kevin N. 1259 Chris J. 1094

Rodney Harvey 8885 Donna Duffin 2370 Roy Morse 1479 Mildred Juniper 1250 Dorothy Todd 1080

Milo Miller 7012 Ryan Kneer 2347 Amanda Quam 1403 Marilyn Storm 1213 Carlton F. 1072

Ronald Rykwalder 4387 Caretha Hayes 2292 Betsy Schnarre 1399 Jean Gibson 1197 Kacey Weikert 1025

Mary Mitchell 4353 Dawn Smith 2090 Gil Wingate 1379 David Foskey 1182 Cadajah T. 1024

Ruth Miller 3688 Kenneth Moritz 1937 Carol Sears 1340 Dave Williams 1179 Maria H. 1016

Mary Kunkel 2990 Louise Gingrich 1797 Chris Brewer 1311 Jenna Higgins 1160 Jacquie Hawkins 1010

Ethel Wallin 2773 Ruth Gilman 1791 Bob Brunner 1299 Bob Lapsley 1138 Laura Hunt 1000

Ray Friedrich 2663 Lois Lapsley 1707 Dawn M. 1282 Mary Windisch 1110

Ashley Cobb 2556 Bonnie Moritz 1660 Michael Hernandez 1266 Ginny Lowell 1096 DID YOU KNOW…

In 1985

168 volunteers

served 1,293 hours?

1000-2500 200-499 200-499 100-199 100-199 100-199

Roger Bergere Sabrina Arbogast Laura Hunt Susan Alexander Taylor J. Jacob S.

Ashley Cobb Terry Barlow Lois Lapsley Malcolm Alls Quinn Jenkins Eric S.

Ryan Kneer Patti Berry Kayla Larro Kenyatta Applewhite Jeffrey Kennedy George E. Serdes

Mary Mitchell Zachary Bray Max Linton Devonte B. Larry Kopenkoskey Loretta Shaw

500-999 Dottie Brown Esmeralda M. Wendy Bachleda June Kopenkoskey Douglas Sheldon

J.J. Brandyberry Jason Coy Yvonne Morrow Matt Bell Bob Lapsley Char Shupp

Joel Campbell Jayne Crews-Linton Dawn M. Mark Belleau John LeBreton Dave Shupp

Alan Coy Dave Cross Maryann Otto Ian Boyles Marilyn Lopez Zach Simmons

Mousa E. Rosemary Donaldson Venada Peeples Bobby Bruce Ginny Lowell Matt Simpson

Carlton F. Donna Duffin Jessica Rodriguez Aisha Burgess Patti Marsh Dina Sipley

Maria H. Rosemary Eveland Sheila Rogerson Margaret Burns Chermi McBurney Jason Stesen

Rodney Harvey Buzz Faiks Theresa Ryland Lanson C. Evelyn Mejias Donald Stesen

Caretha Haynes David Foskey Angel T. Francisco Chavez Marjean Merson, RN Marilyn Storm

Chris J. Ray Friedrich Cadajah T. Ashley Coddaire Ruth Miller Jonathan Thoresen

Helen K. Sam Garrison Jane Terry Bill Crane Dotty Miller Hector Torres

Joseph Lunsford Jean Gibson Dorothy Todd Carol Crews Glenda Morgan Ivan Torres

Sherina McKenzie DeAndre Gilbert Jessica Torquemada Margie Dersham Bonnie Moritz Paulina Torres

Milo Miller Arasele Gonzalez Jada Townsend Chris Dolon Kenneth Moritz Edie Wackerle

Roy Morse Brian Green Susan Townson Joshua Fisher Hubert Morrow Ethel Wallin

Kevin N. Don Harris Grace Treder Chase G. Duane Nayrocker Kacey Weikert

Ronald Rykwalder Jacquie Hawkins Nancy Turnquist Judy Gabbard John Newman Tyler Wilkinson

Carol Sears Heather Hayes Guillermo V. Lynn Garner Earline Nowling Bo Wilkinson

Jeff Shields Michael Hernandez Zack W. Caleb Geniott Jose Ortiz Caleb Wilkinson

Dawn Smith Rafael Hernandez Lazarias W. Maureen Gustafson Sarah Owen Kaylin Wilkinson

Herb Waldron Louise Hernandez Karen Whidden Hannah Haefner Jonathan Paulk Lauren Wilkinson

Frank Williams Jenna Higgins Me'Lisa Williams John Haefner Ethel Prinz Aishia Williams

Linda Hodge David Williams Kathy Hartley Amanda Quam Iris Wilson

Nancy Hoyt Nyasia Williams Sarah Head Isaac Rigel Mary Windisch

Ann Roeser Gil Wingate

Volume 32 Issue 1 2016 VOLUNTEER HOURS

Current volunteers Ashley Cobb, Roger

Bergere, Ronald Rykwalder, Ryan Kneer,

Ethel Wallin, Milo Miller, Rodney Harvey

and Ruth Miller shown above receiving

special recognition at the Annual Volunteer

Christmas Banquet for having served the

most cumulative hours during their time at

Care Center.

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Terrence A. Kimberly Currie Maddie Janoski Douglas Reddick Bev Weimer Savannah Adams

Joe Aldrich Regina Davis Wilbert Jefferson Jackson Reddick Rachel Wessell Betty Akers

Gwen Aldrich Sarah Deary Dale Jensen Betsy Reed Margaret Whitesell Amy Andes

Aasin Alvarez Sydney Deary Jimmy Jones Robert Reger Catherine Whitley Merlin Aparicio

Dena Baker Joel Diaz Jacob K. Seth Rentz David Whitley Caleb Arias

Judy Baker Matt Didway Karon K. Mike Richards Susan Wiles Leslie Arias

Bob Baker Brandee Dietzer-Lee Janet Kay Ben Rigel Tammy Willard Jocelyn Arliss

Richard Ballou Andrew DiLulio Howard Kay Caleb Rigel Daniel Williams Perrin Arthur

Tatyana Bates James Drex Debra Knuth Hannah Rivers Regan Williams Brayan Augustin

Lance Baxter Mike Dull Mary Kunkel Daniel Roe Craig Willson Adriana Bahena

Rita Baxter Hunter Dupree Joyce Lawson Joshua Roe Jazmine Wilson Avery Bakarich

BJ Beamer Kassidy Dye Michael LeBlanc Thomas Ruff Elli Winfree Emily Bakarich

Alyssa Beamer Luke Edwards Barbara LeBreton Julie Rupp Tommie Wofford Mary Baker

Ethan Behr Chuck Eggers Randy Beth LoPatin Sie Rupp Desiree Womack Alyssa Balliett

Aralyn Behr Bill Ellis Tommy Lora Madeline Ruttenbur Connor Yankowski Cole Batson

Teresa Behr Clint Entinger Tina Lupini Jessica Sadowski Charlie Zaharako Markey Battle

Diana Benzenberg Chuck Estes Ricardo Maldonado Beth Ann Sample Lisa Baumgartn

Amber Bonner Danielle Estes Amaris Marino Andrew Schepis

Elizabeth Bonner Betty Fassett Belen Martinez Mark Schmidtgesling

Tabira Boswell Bradley Fish Dr. Bob Massam Karen Schmidtgesling

Kamryn Boyte Anita Folkenberg Linda S. Mathinos Samantha Segura

Anita Bradley Merrill Frailey Erin McClellan Rebekah Sikes

Richard Brelsford Darlene Gaston Micah McCoy Avery Simpson

Avery Brendle Joan Gams Gabby McLaren Floyd Sipley

Chris Brewer Barb Garant Shannea Monge Mackay Smith

Tyson Brewner Francis Garant James Moore Rachel Smith

Jim Bright Ryan Garnes Stephanie Morales Skye Smulin

Alicia Brodkorb Mitch Garrison Ian Morrison Summer Snively

Dale Brown Elaine Garrison Tyler Moses Sarah Solis Susan Brown Nicholas Gill Marcia Mottel Laura Spainhour Bob Brunner Christopher Gill Ron Mummert Irene Spotswood Amber Bryan Louise Gingrich Jean Mummert Mike Spotswood Joshua Bryan Lauren Githens Scott Nelson Luke Springer Sharon Buczek Rob Githens Donna Nicklow Jackie Springer Wil B. Gene Glentzer Kailee North Alexandria Stacey Carlie Buttrick Brennan Goldman Mackenzy North Zachary Stanley Stan Buttrick Fred Gustafson Cody Ogden John Stoner Cyrel Caballero Justin H. Samantha O'Neal Julie Stough Roger Campbell Laura Halloran Grady Owens Alyssa Stuart Golda Carson Savannah Hancock Kendra P. Fran Sweat Karina Chavez Caleb Hankins Danielle Painter Alex T. Bettie Clark Janella Harington Tina Parker Paula Templeton Randy Clemons Carol Harless Micah Patrick Corally Tolentino Shelley Clemons Tom Harless Harrison Paxton Corimar Tolentino

David Clough Laura Harmon Kevin Peal Danielle Tschida Cora Coats David Harrison Tammie Peal Brieley Tucker Mathew Corthran Haley Head Christian Perez Julia Valentine Kathryn Crawford Lisa Henson Dianna Pham Raul Villanueva David Crews Destiny Higgins James Plummer Brandy W. Evan Crumbach Chelsea Hinson Frances Poole Taylor Waters Loretta Cunningham Thomas Hoffmeier Rhett Pooley Logan Weaver Anna Katherine Currie Mary Hoisington Samantha Pullen Jake Currie Frank Hunt Sr Judy Puntureri Kevin Currie Amelia Ingley Kirby Quam Shelby Jackson Wandhelyn Quezada Reggie Jackson Susannah Rawlings

Volunteers Jada Townsend, Golda Carson,

Ellen Harmeling, Dorothy Todd, and Ethel

Prinz help prepare newsletters to be mailed

all over the United States!

Food room

volunteer,

Dorothy Todd,

helps to keep the

shelves stocked

for local

families.

Please notify Care Center if your name

has been inadvertently

misspelled or omitted.

Volunteers Serving 24 Hours or More in 2016 continued

Annual Report 2016 2016 VOLUNTEERS

24-49 24-49 24-49 24-49 24-49 24-49

Simon Baumgartn Joan Fields Katerina Jones Ruth Plummer Mason T. Tryst Wheeler

Mallory Bell Romero Figuerou Mildred Juniper Emily Posey David Taft Clayton Whidden

Siara Bellanger Rain Fitchett Jerry Juniper Ashley Prashad Joan D. Taft Catherine Whitley

Kennedy Blackburn Joshua Fuller Trey Kellar Adison Principe Alexandria Taylor Joe Whitley

Matthew Blackwood Justin G. Samira Marie Kelly Josiah Pullen Lauryn Taylor Kerianna Wiley

Marcia Blasko Gavin Garcia Zoie Kent Jackson Quello Ethan Thorne George Wilkes

Shani Bradford Soteria Garnett Sara Kinney Maizie Ramkisson Hannah Thorne Austin Willard

Tamara Brandon Wyatt Garrison James Chase Landin Elaine Rawlings Mikaila Torres Wilma Williams

Natalie Brendle Sheree Gatlin Amber Lee Seth Respress Bob Treder Courtney Williams

Alex Brickey Betsy Gauss Hailey Lee Eli Reynolds Hans Troyer Dave Williams

Trevor Brown Jacob Geniott Ramesh Leonard Garrett Reynolds Susan Tyler Jake Williams

Jacob Brown Kelly Geniott Isabella Lescard Shirley Rice-Jones Carter Ullman Ryan Williams

Glenda L. Brown Michael Geniott Jessica Letchworth Jared Richards June Ullman Cameron Willson

Tyrell Burch Matthew Gill Kristen Linares Kenara Risher Blair Updike Nicholas Wiseman

Micah Burklin Malayla Gillison Paulina Liwanag William Rizzo Luke Vermilya Carolyn Wiseman

Patrick Butner Ruth Gilman Korey Rya Loney Gene Saks Benjamin Vlier Gabriel Wright

Jacob Butner Anna Mellie Gladue Tori Lyons Jane Saks Gabe Walker Jayden Wright

Joel Butner Natalia Gonzalez Corey M. Isai Sanchez Levi Walker Elizabeth Wyrosdick

Jarrod C. Sierra Good Kitty MacKay Ivette Sanchez Laura Walls Ju Yun Yi

Carmella Campbell Curthaniel Grace Jack Maggard Stacey Sayles Helen Ward Susan Yolmeh

Alexia Childress Adam Green Molly Maggard Kathryn Schleimer Karen Wessells Diane Zaharako

Remington Childress Janet Grosscup Marge Markley Cecely Schlenker Sam Wessells

Josh Childress Clara Guston Danielle Markley Betsy Schnarre

Leyah Childress Kaitlyn Hadden Luray Marston Chaun Schofield

Courtney Coddington Erica Hadley Brandon Masopust Maegan Schroeder

Jennifer Coddington Leah Hagen Michael Matteson Galcia Searight

Wilma Collier Anna Hare Ian McCarthy Gia Shreve

John Corriveau Kolby Harrah Brianna McGowen Ian Shreve

Parker Coye Sally Hawkins Megan McLemore Keesha Shreve Zechariah Crawford Laurie Hayes Alisa Mendes Caleb Shreve Patrick Cullinan Gabe Headley Cori Mendes Rebeka Sikes Shannon Cullinan Kally Henson Luisa Mentz Michelle Silva Jonnie Daniels Haley Henson Arkaolius Mikler David Silva Hailey D'Atri Layla Henson Christopher Mikler Faith Silva Jonathan Daw Dominique Hernandez Benjamin Mitchell Jesse Silva Daniel Diaz Maya Hershberger Wyatt Mitchell Leah Simmons Jesse Diaz Anna Hickman Madison Mooney Marcellus Sloan Zak Doll Gayl Hlas Miranda Mooney Kailyn Smith Claire Douglas Mary Carolyn Hobbs Macy Morgan Carolyn Smith Katie Dunlap Lucas Hoeksema Anna Grace Mowery Damien Smith Marirose Edmond Ryan Holland Dr. James Moyer Emily Smith Jeverson Edmond Joel Howe Ruthie Moyer Harrison Smith Tanner Edwards Christian Hsieh Sidney Nelson Holly Smith Elijah Eford Nathan Hsieh Jenna Nessa Dillon Southerlan Sandy Ellis Keeley Hunt Noah Nestorick Bree Spainhour Brandon Estes Daniel Hunt Diane Newcomb Hannah Spainhour Ali Farah Bob Iliff William Nice Julie Stark Alan Farber Mohamed Islam Jonathan Nix Beth Stesen, CNA Sharon Farber Hazel J. Michelle O'Conner Caroline Stonecypher Trent Farrar Ian Jenkins Damian Orozco Rosie Stoner Jessica Fassett Seth Jenkins Jackie Ouellette Brandon Strader Jon Fassett Karen Jensen Jaeda Pamasa Morgan Strader Allison Felix Renee John Blake Parker Anna Grace Stride Brigitte Fell Keith Johnson Diana Perez Laurel Stride Natasha Fenelon Abby Johnson Kiana Perkins Lily Stride Zach Johnson Chloe Peterson Dianna Sunailitus, RN Karen Pickles Cassia Sweat

In addition to individuals, many groups,

clubs, churches, businesses and schools

participate as a group in volunteering

throughout the year.

Thank you to all who have served in the

community to help make a difference in

the lives of others as part of a CARING

team in the Lake Wales community.

Matthew 25:36 “I was sick…. Aging affects everyone. Many times as people get older it becomes difficult to complete certain

tasks such as cooking a meal. Individuals may be recovering from surgery and are temporarily unable to prepare a meal for

themselves. This is where Meals on Wheels may be beneficial.

Participants in this program receive more than a warm meal; volunteers offer a warm smile and a caring word to the recipient in

the program. The meals are prepared daily by the Lake Wales Medical Center with specialized entrees for the dietary needs of

individuals. There are no income limitations and the sliding scale fee is available for those who may need financial assistance.

Matthew 25:36 ...and you visited me.”

Each year Care Center assists families with

short-term financial assistance and tangible

resources such as food, clothing, and

furniture.

Many times through the interview process,

Case Managers develop a “Care Plan” with

the client. This may include opportunities for

clients to attend life skill classes, receive

personalized budgeting assistance,

participate in support groups, be guided with

employment searches, and be spiritually

nourished in addition to helping with their

basic needs. Care Center seeks to assist

clients in finding a long term solution, not just

meeting the short term need.

On an annual basis Care Center will provide

nearly $200,000 of short-term cash

assistance utilizing and coordinating funding

from Salvation Army, Federal Emergency

Food and Shelter Program, Duke Energy Good

Neighbor Fund and resources from our own

budget through community donations.

Annual Report 2016 FAMILY SERVICESFAMILY SERVICESFAMILY SERVICESFAMILY SERVICES

BASIC NEEDS - Requests Filled 2,705

Because you CARE in 2016...

⇒ 1,011 families received food.

⇒ 512 families/individuals were assisted

financially.

⇒ 875 individuals received special counsel.

⇒ 497 neighbors selected clothing,

furniture, household, baby, medical

equipment and other items.

⇒ Each family assisted was presented

the love of Christ in word and deed.

Meeting with a case manager is

part of the process in setting up a

Care Plan to assist individuals in

learning life skills through classes

including budgeting.

MEALS ON WHEELS - DELIVERED TO NEIGHBORS BY NEIGHBORS 12,333 Meals Delivered - 150 Recipients

Comments from a recipient of services:

“Thank you for being there for me and my

family during our time of need. I really

didn’t know what I was going to do...then

someone told me about Care Center. ”

Care Center’s key Core Value is “Christ Centered”. Staff and volunteers

make regular home visits to identified people in the community.

Through this program we are able to assess the needs, encourage

individuals and share the love of Christ with them.

HOME VISITATION - 455 Contacts

Who qualifies for meals? Individuals who…

⇒ have physical limitations or are disabled

⇒ have a hardship in preparing meals

⇒ are recovering from surgery and they are

temporarily unable to prepare meals for

themselves

“The people I visit are so appreciative and glad to see me.

Being able to talk with them and see how we might be

able to assist them helps relieve their burden. I’m glad to

be a part of this ministry.” ...from a volunteer

Volunteer

Roxanenne Long

pictured delivering a

nutritious meal to

Jesus Castrellon.

Mr. Castrellon is one

of several neighbors

who need a little

extra help with their

daily meals.

HE STILLED THE STORM TO A HE STILLED THE STORM TO A HE STILLED THE STORM TO A

WHISPER; THE WAVES OF THE WHISPER; THE WAVES OF THE WHISPER; THE WAVES OF THE

SEA WERE HUSHED. THEY SEA WERE HUSHED. THEY SEA WERE HUSHED. THEY

WERE GLAD WHEN IT GREW WERE GLAD WHEN IT GREW WERE GLAD WHEN IT GREW

CALM, AND HE GUIDED THEM CALM, AND HE GUIDED THEM CALM, AND HE GUIDED THEM

TO THEIR DESIRED HAVEN.TO THEIR DESIRED HAVEN.TO THEIR DESIRED HAVEN.

Psalm 107:29-30

Since 1985, Care Center has served as an inn for the good

Samaritans of Lake Wales. We were established because of the

vision of the local churches. Over the years it has been our

strong relationship with the local churches that has helped hold

us accountable to our Core Values. Because of this strong

relationship, Care Center has worked to be a leader in providing

relevant programs to meet the identified needs within our

community.

Through the Transitional Housing Program, families are provided

the opportunity to live in a safe, nurturing environment during a

time of transition in their lives. Acceptance into the program is by

application and personal interview. Those accepted must abide by

rules of conduct and progress toward goals which include

improving skills in financial management, family dynamics, spiritual

development and more.

Every October, volunteers, community members, and staff begin the

preparations to help hundreds of local families have a Happy

Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas. We are continually amazed at the

generosity of the community, giving of their time and resources to

make sure others can have a special holiday season.

This year, over 45,000 pounds of food were graciously donated, which

provided Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and helped restock the

food pantry of Care Center for the new year. In just a few short weeks,

we collected over 5,700 gifts and were able to make Christmas a little

merrier for 764 children.

When a family applies for holiday assistance, they are given the

opportunity to say “thank you” to the community who has blessed

them by performing volunteer service at various churches, schools and

community organizations, as well as attending a Holiday Life Skills class

where they learned basic life skills and how to celebrate the holidays

on a budget. In this way, they were able to say they were the ones that

helped provide Christmas for their family.

HOLIDAY SERVICES - 613 Families Assisted

764 Children Received Gifts - 5,700 Gifts Donated

Volume 32 Issue 1

Matthew 25:35...“I was a stranger…

Luke 10:34-35 (NIV) “...Then he put the man on his own donkey,

brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out

two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said,

‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you

may have.’ “

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - 5,851 Roomnights - 17 Families

Thoughts shared by mothers who received holiday assistance…

∗ “One night at dinner, my son prayed, ‘Jesus, can you tell Santa

I’ve been a good boy this year?’ My heart broke knowing I would

not be able to give him the Christmas he deserved. But then

someone told me about Care Center and I was able to go pick out

gifts for my children and make sure their Christmas was extra

special”

∗ “For your kindness, love and consideration - May God keep

blessing you and your family.”

Pictured left is Care

Center’s first facility

designated

Transitional Housing.

Care House built

(circa 1920’s) was

renovated and

dedicated in 1989.

Hundreds of

volunteers served during

the holidays to help

families in the community

enjoy a Happy

Thanksgiving and

Merry Christmas!

Weekly meetings individually with their

case manager and with groups are a

valuable part of the case management

plan. Residents are able to share personal

experiences, develop friendships and

focus on spiritual growth.

Once a month the families come together

for “ART DAY”. Our local artist, Robert

Bullock, teaches and paints along with the

families in helping them develop talents

and self confidence as they continue their

journey.

With the Lake Wales community’s

continued partnership and generosity of

neighbors like you, Care Center will

provide homes to help those families through the crisis until they are

back on their feet. ...and you took me in.” Matthew 25:35

Comment by previous participant:

The program helped make life comfortable for us and you get to

learn from others in the program during the gatherings, group

sessions and work. You have a chance to make new relationships

and you gain a new family. It allows opportunities to hear other's

struggles and their achievements which brings you encouragement.

A current participant shared:

I have the opportunity to learn how to deal with my emotions and

change my perspective so I can persevere through my struggles. My

faith in God is in control helping me manage my anger, frustrations,

anxiety, depression and sobriety. Through the program I have been

able to learn to live sober and build self-confidence.

Families gather for ART DAY

once a month. Local artist,

Robert Bullock, shares his

talent and encouragement

with the new artist.

Thanksgiving and

The Lake Wales Free Clinic, Inc. is a quality provider of charitable health care

to those individuals who have no insurance and who meet income eligibility

requirements.

Services provided include:

∗ Acute and chronic care of adult patients

∗ Referrals for specialty care

∗ Blood STD testing

∗ Smoking Cessation

∗ Diabetes Education

LAKE WALES FREE CLINIC 578 Patients - 1,350 Office Visits

2016 Volunteer Service

210 Dr. JA Wiltshire Ave East,

Lake Wales

Phone: 863-676-1222

[email protected]

CLINIC HOURS

Monday and Thursday evening:

Sign-in 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

MISSION

Our mission is to provide

quality health care in a

spirit of service and

compassion to qualified

residents of the greater

Lake Wales community.

WATCH FOR UPCOMING CLASSES

DIABETES EDUCATION

CLASS

TOOLS TO QUIT:

SMOKING CESSATION CLASS

9 Doctors

5 ARNPs

7 RNs

1 CNA

12 Non-Medical

Serving 785 Hours

DERMOTOLOGY CLINIC

Every 3rd Thursday of each month

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Above pictured: Destiny’s

baby and left is Kate

McDonald, Program Director;

Destiny with her daughter

(Ynitsed) and Asia Smith,

Choices Sonographer.

- 38 Clients

Pictured right

are staff and

volunteers

ready and

eager to serve

the needs

community.

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN 2016

RAISED $12,000 FOR

CHOICES PREGNANCY PROGRAM

13 CHURCHES PARTICIPATING

2017 CAMPAIGN BEGINS

Mother’s Day - Sunday, May 14th

Bottles Will Be Collected on

Father’s Day - Sunday, June 18th

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: Choiceslakewales.com

“Destiny” came to Choices in early 2016. She was scared, quiet, and

shocked to be pregnant at 17. She came by recently for a visit to let us

meet her daughter, Ynitsed. The scared,

quiet teen has turned into a proud and

beaming mother. She and her baby's father

are engaged and planning a wedding with

the encouragement of their local church.

Clients who obtained an abortion after receiving

services at Choices: 0

Choices Pregnancy Care (CPC) understands that a woman concerned

about an unplanned pregnancy may face some of the most difficult

decisions she will ever make. CPC specializes in helping women get the

information they need so they can make those decisions with confi-

dence. Choices does not perform or refer for abortion. Whether a

women is considering abortion, adoption, or parenting, we can help

them get the facts and resources you need to make an informed deci-

sion.

During 2016, of the 38 clients who were seen, 29 tested positive for

pregnancy. Twenty-four were abortion vulnerable meaning they had

certain risk factors that would make them statistically more likely to

choose abortion. While the other five were abortion minded;

meaning they were actively seeking an abortion. The following are two

lives that were changed after seeking assistance at Choices.

Individual Testimonies:

"Alice" came to Choices in December 2015 for a pregnancy test. She

was distraught over the positive results. Although she was a single

mother to a four year old son and despite the difficulties of her

situation, she knew abortion was not an option for her. Alice was the

first client who received an ultrasound at our clinic. We saw a healthy

baby at 9 weeks gestation with a strong heartbeat. On August 5, 2016

she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl! At the start of this year, Alice

came by to visit Choices to let us meet her beautiful daughter. She and

the father of her baby were married and are happily expecting another

child! This happy family of four will soon be a family of five. It was such

a blessing to see the changes Alice has made and to witness her in a

happier and better place than she was one year ago.

Through the cooperative efforts of UF/IFAS Extension, Bok Tower

Gardens & Care Center, the Home & Community Garden Program is

available for those interested in learning how to produce their own

vegetable, flowers and plants.

Membership Benefits

Seeds & plants provided for you Garden workshops & classes for you

• Gardening experts to help you

• Opportunities for entrepreneurial activities

• Enjoy fresh food that you grow from a seed to a mature plant

• Get active while enjoying working in your garden

• Relax as you care for your plants

• Build community while you work together with your fellow

gardeners

• Make a positive impact in your community & the environment

Learning Opportunities

There is a place for people of all skills levels. Learn from workshops

led by gardening experts about topics such as starting seeds, pest

control, planting and caring for your plants, seed saving, composting

and canning. There are many

opportunities to increase your

knowledge and to share what

you know with others.

Each Sunday families that may need a little encouragement and a

good meal come to enjoy a delicious Sunday dinner in Care Center’s

community room.

Several churches and different family groups alternate weeks in

providing the Sunday meal. The groups include: Christ’s Church on the

Move, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, First Baptist Church, First

Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, h.e.a.r.t. Institute,

Highpoint Church, Hunt Family, Lewis Family, Ridge Community Church,

South Lake Wales Church of God, Care Center’s Transitional Housing

Families and Warner University.

Upwards of 100 guests will gather for Sunday’s Community Kitchen

meal. Volunteers from the groups and churches enjoy the

opportunity to

fellowship and encour-

age these families.

After the meal, guests

may choose to attend

prayer and scripture

reading.

If you or your church

group would like to

participate in this

ministry, please call

863-676-6678.

“...I was hungry and you

gave me something to

eat.”

...Matthew 25:35

Episcopal Church of the Good

Shepherd Youth Group sharing the

caring during Community Kitchen.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN COMMUNITY KITCHEN COMMUNITY KITCHEN COMMUNITY KITCHEN 4,542 Meals Served4,542 Meals Served4,542 Meals Served4,542 Meals Served

LAKE WALES LITERACY COUNCIL LAKE WALES LITERACY COUNCIL LAKE WALES LITERACY COUNCIL LAKE WALES LITERACY COUNCIL ---- 300 Students 300 Students 300 Students 300 Students ---- 6,054 Educational Hours 6,054 Educational Hours 6,054 Educational Hours 6,054 Educational Hours

LWLC ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) class

participates in role play using English at the airport and during

flight.

The mission of Lake Wales Literacy Council (LWLC) is to improve the

literacy of adults so that they may be more productive citizens in the

Lake Wales community. Since 1989 services have been provided

through one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction by trained

volunteer instructors. LWLC offers the following services at no charge to

students:

• One-on-one tutoring in Adult Basic Education (ABE)

reading, writing, and math for individuals reading below the

9th

grade level

• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) for students

who want to improve their English language proficiency and

to ease the process of cultural and social assimilation

through one-on-one, small group or class instruction; support

for other area groups offering ESOL instruction

• Workplace literacy programs and other programs tutoring

those pursuing their GED or developing their English

language skills

• Tutoring for those eligible to take the US Citizenship test

In 2016 LWLC had a total of 300 students benefit from services offered.

We are grateful for the 15 tutors who volunteered their time and talent

to help students reach goals.

If you would like to join our group of tutors who are helping to

make a difference in the lives of their students, please call

Kristi Perkins, Literacy Coordinator at 863-676-5767 or

e-mail : [email protected].

HOME & COMMUNITY HOME & COMMUNITY HOME & COMMUNITY HOME & COMMUNITY GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN GARDEN –––– 29 Families Participating 29 Families Participating 29 Families Participating 29 Families Participating

Families learn how to grow

their own vegetables,

flowers and plants

SURPLUS THRIFT STORES

Volume 32 Issue 1

2016 STORE STATISTICS

# OF CUSTOMERS SALES

LAKE WALES STORE

60,051 $449,466

DUNDEE STORE

50,390 $424,250

SPECIALTY STORES

6,113 $131,454

ONLINE SALES

49,617 $178,079

2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE

Lake Wales and Dundee Thrift Store

Hours

Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday-9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Locations:

201 N. Scenic Highway, Lake Wales

27889 Highway 27, Dundee

Tuesday-1/2 Price Clothes @ Lake Wales

Wednesday-1/2 Price Clothes @ Dundee

Monthly-1st Saturday-$1.00 clothes @

Both Stores

ANTIQUES, ARTS

AND ODDITIES

1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

LOCATION: 29 West Park Avenue

TIME: 7:00AM - NOON

Antiques, Dishes, Furniture

And Collectibles

27889 Highway 27, Dundee

Phone 863-439-6000

ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS - Customers 166,171

One of Care Center’s four core values is ensuring good stewardship of community

resources. Care Center’s first priority is making donated items available to meet the

needs of families seeking help with furniture, clothing and other household needs

through a case management plan. Enterprise Programs provide varied marketing

venues to make surplus donated items available to the public not only at the 2 thrift

stores but through online sales.

The funds generated by the sale of surplus items are placed into Care Center’s budget

and used to provide assistance to those families or individuals who are less fortunate.

201 N Scenic Highway Lake Wales

Phone 863-678-0245

The stores offer much more than just a place to shop. People who are looking for a

place to serve and help others, find their skills to be of great benefit at the stores. With

the hundreds of items each day that come in, many helping hands are needed to keep

donations sorted, tagged and made available for shoppers.

The customers and volunteers bring with them caring and sharing attitudes. A prime

example is a special lady who picks up yarn every time she visits the store. Her mission

is to make lap blankets; she then returns them to the store to be sold and the funds

from the sales are put back into the

programs. Pick-up of good, usable larger items

such as furniture and appliances may

be arranged by calling the main

office weekdays at 863-676-6678.

DO YOU SHOP ON AMAZON.COM?

Check out Care Center’s store to see if we have

something you are looking for.

www.Amazon.com/shops/carecentercharities ALSO

Use smile.Amazon.com to shop and select Lake Wales

Care Center as your charity of choice and 0.5% of

your purchase will be donated to Care Center. You

will help change the lives of less fortunate people in

the community.

@Lake Wales Care Center

Find Us OnlineFind Us OnlineFind Us OnlineFind Us Online

Bibles, Christian Books, Devotionals,

Willow Tree Figurines, T-Shirts, Jewelry

& Accessories, Local items supporting

missions and ministries, Greeting Cards,

and A Reading Room and Coffee

Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-5:00

Saturday 9:00-3:00

218 E Park Ave * Lake Wales, FL 33853

863-223-8193

LOOKING FOR A PLACE FOR

UNWANTED BOOKS?

Look no further.

We have a place! Through the proceeds from sales of

Enterprise Programs, Care Center can

help meet the needs of those less

fortunate in the community. This not

only solves your problem but helps

people as well.

The used books and other

items for donation may be

dropped off at either Thrift

Store.

@KPAchristianbookstore

@Lake Wales Care Center Dundee Thrift Store

@Lake Wales Care Center online sales

HOME & COMMUNITY HOME & COMMUNITY HOME & COMMUNITY HOME & COMMUNITY

Camp Goals

Christian values exemplified

Awareness of community needs

heightened in young people

Repair homes for disadvantaged

homeowners

Encourage personal and spiritual

growth

STAY-AT-HOME-WORK CAMP/WORK PROJECTS 316 Campers - 70 Projects Completed

"#LoveYourSelfie – Love who God created you to be” was the theme for the 31st

Annual Work Camps based on Psalms 139.

Every year, hundreds of teens gather to help local homeowners with repairs they are

physically or financially unable to complete on their own. Not only do the

homeowners benefit from this program, but the campers do as well. Campers learn

valuable tangible skills like painting and roofing, but also learn to work as a team on

group projects. Besides working, campers participate in worship, games, and other

activities.

YOUTH COFFEE HOUSE - 3,459 Contacts

THANKSLIVING CAMP - 200 Participants

Unlike the labor orientated projects of Stay-at-Home Work Camp,

ThanksLiving Camp focuses more on relational service in the community.

Campers spend two days of their Thanksgiving break helping others; they

deliver Thanksgiving foodbaskets to local families, spend time doing crafts

at nursing homes or retirement communities, set up our “Caring Trees” at

local businesses, host Backyard Bible Clubs, visit with Meals on Wheels

recipients, and other random acts of kindness throughout the community.

Campers are able to see first hand the result of serving their neighbor and,

in turn, learn to love a little more like Jesus.

Annual Report 2016 YOUTH PROGRAMS

A middle school camper...“This was

my first work camp and I LOVED

it!!! I can’t wait to come back every

year and bring my friends. It’s hot

and hard work, but knowing I’m

doing it for Jesus makes it all

worthwhile.”

FRIDAY NIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT

Middle/High School StudentsMiddle/High School StudentsMiddle/High School Students Enjoy games, music, food and fun Enjoy games, music, food and fun Enjoy games, music, food and fun

with friends. with friends. with friends.

Activities begin at 7:00 pm.Activities begin at 7:00 pm.Activities begin at 7:00 pm. 205 E Park Ave205 E Park Ave205 E Park Ave

FREE ADMISSION FREE ADMISSION FREE ADMISSION

1st & 3rd SATURDAY NIGHT1st & 3rd SATURDAY NIGHT1st & 3rd SATURDAY NIGHT

YOUNG ADULT

BIBLE STUDY &

WORSHIP 7:00 PM

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY The Youth Coffee House located at 205 E. Park Avenue offers youth a

safe gathering place to enjoy an evening out including Friday Coffee

House. During any given Friday night you will find the adult leaders

interacting with and offering encouragement to the young guests.

Students enjoy just being teenagers through playing games and

socializing while having adults there to show them they are loved.

Our desire is to be able to share Christ’s love and be an encourage-

ment to them.

With this growing ministry comes a great need for a strong Christian

influence from adults who love and have a heart to work with and

mentor this special group of youth.

If you feel called to mentor young

students, please contact Care Center

at 863-676-6678.

Campers

(right) enjoy

morning

devotions given

by camp lead-

ers then head

off to work

sites each day

(below.)

Thanksliving

campers work

and visit with

residents at

Water’s Edge

during the 2016

Thanksliving

Camp.

2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Run Like You CARE

April 1st, Saturday

Volunteer Spring Luncheon

April 6th, Thursday

11:30am-First Baptist Church

2nd Annual Clay Shoot

April 28th Friday

FFA Center in Haines City

CHOICES Baby Bottle Campaign

May 14th - June 18th

Stay-At-Home Work Camp

Camp 1 June 12-17 9th

- 12th

grades

Camp I @ Camp Endeavor

Camp 2 June 26-30 6th

– 8th

grades

Camp 3 July 10-15 8th

– 12th

grades

Camp 4 July 24-29 8th

– 12th

grades

Camps 2, 3 & 4 @ H.E.A.R.T.

Literacy Awareness Dinner

October 26th, Thursday

Golf Tournament

November 4th, Saturday

Lake Wales Country Club

Volunteer Christmas Dinner

December 7, Thursday

5:30pm-At Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Empty Bowls

January 26, 2018

CARE CORPS

For many years Care Center has hosted college social work

students as interns in our various programs. We have also

hosted young adults looking for an extensive 3-6 month learning

experience as they continue to explore how God might use

them for lifelong Christian service. Some students have come

between their high school and college experience.

NonNon--Academic InternshipsAcademic Internships

Participants have the opportunity to develop their career goals

in fields such as social work, ministry, youth outreach, facility

management and many other areas.

∗ Intended for young people recently graduated from high

school, attending college, or recently graduated.

∗ Or non-college bound young adults who desire practical

social ministry experience.

Academic InternshipsAcademic Internships

Academic internships are available for a wide variety of majors,

including but not limited to: social work (MSWs on staff),

marketing, business, community development, non-profit

management and more.

Academic interns will receive supervised training in a clinical

setting involving individual, group and couples counseling,

intake and crisis interventions.

h.e.a.r.t. - HUNGER EDUCATION AND RESOURCE TRAINING

We are continuing to develop “Care Corps” as an experience

giving young adults practical hands on activities as well as

spiritual growth opportunities.

Currently potential candidates are being interviewed for the

summer Care Corps program.

WORK CAMP/WORK PROJECTS

FREE ADMISSION FREE ADMISSION FREE ADMISSION

YOUNG ADULT

WORSHIP

Roosevelt Academy and Care Center have partnered for 23

years providing OJT (On the Job Training) for 100’s of students.

The program offered at Roosevelt allows students to gain job

experience while being

enrolled in high school.

As students learn job skills to

prepare them for future

employment, they are also

developing friendships and

relationships with the

volunteers and staff who are

training and working with

them. This is a win, win

partnership for the

students, volunteers and

the community.

ROOSEVELT - OJT STUDENTS–25 Students

Above are OJT students: Left to

right: Chris, Kevin, Carlton and

front row Dallas. Care Center partners with several organizations and agencies to

educate and provide service opportunities for their program

participants. One of these groups are students attending the

Missionary Training Institute, h.e.a.r.t. (Hunger Education and

Resource Training) located on the campus of Warner University.

Each semester these students spend a week learning

community based ministry through Care Center.

Students receive hands-on experience as they join staff and

volunteers to assist in meeting the needs of our community by

delivering meals to shut-ins and elderly, helping with holiday

preparation, working at the thrift stores, assisting Circle of

Friends and much more.

Above the h.e.a.r.t. students pictured with the Circle of Friends students work along side each other as they share what they do and make new friends during h.e.a.r.t. Urban

Week in Lake Wales.

Comments from a Care Corps intern…

“ One of my favorite things was working with the other volunteers and

learning what they do on a daily basis. I’ve seen how they really care

about others.”

2016 FINANCIAL REPORT REVENUES

DONATIONS $1,019,650

Businesses $53,687

Churches $62,093

Individuals $217,508

Organizations $66,447

Foundations & Special Gifts $619,916

SPECIAL EVENTS & MISC $74,784 $74,784

PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS $162,481

Basic Needs / Emergency Services $6,235

Transitional Housing $33,640

Meals On Wheels $44,111

Home Repair Projects $78,495

ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS / THRIFT STORES $1,183,249

Lake Wales $449,466

Dundee $424,250

Online $178,079

Specialty Sales $131,454

GRANTS AND OTHER SOURCES $335,355


Developmental Services $17,256

Health Care (incl. Free Clinic) $275,909

Facility Revenue $14,724

TOTAL REVENUE $2,775,519

EXPENDITURES


Holiday Assistance $70,782

Transitional Housing $132,962

Meals On Wheels $116,580

Enterprise Programs $1,009,202

Home Repair Projects $158,399

Youth Programs $94,223

Developmental Services $54,175

Health Care Programs (incl. Free Clinic) $310,062

Pregnancy Care Program $96,091

Facilities & Vehicles $64,571

Special Events $45,208

Volunteer Support $64,571

Operational Expenses $215,763

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,775,519

CURRENT STAFF AND LENGTH OF SERVICE

*denotes less than 1 year

OFFICE/COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Jolee Beamer 3 years

Dennis Childress 3 years

Mary Felix *

Gayleene Gilbreath 17 years

Brian Kistner 6 years

Briawna Kistner 1 year

Mike Morrow 6 years

Rob Quam 31 years

Faith Treadway 3 years

FACILITIES

Chris Brewer *

Luke Brocco *

Ryan McLellan 1 year

Aaron Meeks 1 year

Tonitte Owens *

Fox Rawlings *

Kevin Smith *

Ralph Walters *

ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS

John Berry 10 years

Julia Burklin 1 year

CherryLee Carmichael *

Terrie Crabtree *

Lee Dourrieu *

JD Drainville 1 year

Allan Gardner 2 years

Dwayne Goldman *

Eric Graham 1 year

Lynn Hooten 1 year

Kathy Leis 3 years

Pat Lucas 1 year

Shane Miller 6 years

Lara Mitchell 1 year

Roy Morse *

Carol Sears 1 year

Rick Shreve 3 years

Charlotte Silva 1 year

Kelly Thompson *

Curtis Williams 2 years

John Wood 2 years

Shelly Wood 1 year

Aaron Woods *

DIRECT PROGRAMS

James Clark 1 year

Ellen Davis 10 years

Marcus Kirby 1 year

MacKenzie LaBoyteaux *

Michele Lescard, MSW 3 years

A’shia Parker 2 years

Mary Miller 4 years

Nicole Pope *

Keesha Shreve 3 years

FREE CLINIC & CHOICES PREGNANCY PROGRAM

Kim Harden, RN 4 years

Lorrie Jones, DNP, ARNP 2 years

Kate McDonald, MA, LMHC 2 years

Evelyn Mejias *

Kenley Pierre-Louis, ARNP 1 year

Asia Smith, RDMS 1 year

YOUTH COFFEE HOUSE

Yannick Burklin 1 year

Jacqui Terry 5 years

Sam Terry 4 years

LAKE WALES LITERACY COUNCIL

Kristi Perkins 1 year

INTERNS

Laura Downes *

SPECIAL GIFTS Many have found other ways to donate to Care Center through estates,

bequest in a will, securities and other valuable properties.

If you are interested in donating in this way or would like more

information, please contact us. 863-676-6678

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