Residents Needing Encouragement

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• Circle of Friends (article and video)
• BizLINC (ribbon-cutting August 1, 2023)

City of Lake Wales

• Modernized website: https://www.lakewalesfl.gov/
• City and Building Improvement Projects
• More frequent communications and improved customer service 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityOfLakeWalesFlorida/
• Phone: 863-604-8012  

Family Literacy Academy at Lake Wales

• Mission Statement: "Where Families Build Their Futures Through Education."
• Background: Since its creation in 2005, 127 students have gained their General Education Degree (GED), and countless numbers of English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students have improved their English skills. The Academy has helped over 2000 families to improve their lives. 
• Information from the Executive Director
• Website
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familyliteracyacademyatlakewales/
• Accepting volunteers and financial support
• Phone: 863-604-8012  

Circle of Friends, Lake Wales

• Mission: Equipping, empowering, and providing inclusion to individuals with intellectual and developmental differences. 
• Vision for the future: include client housing, Friends Village, and an on-site business that will be the basis for our vocational training.
• Letter from President/CEO 
• Website: https://www.circleoffriendsministry.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/circleoffriendsministrylw/
• Accepting volunteers and financial support
• Contact Information: Email: president@circleoffriendsministry.org; Phone: 863-679-2507  

Unused notecard donations are being accepted, and volunteers are writing cards for local people who would really appreciate a note of encouragement and human contact. 

• Dear Friend, Dear Resident, Dear Senior, Dear Veteran
• To contribute unused notecards or write notes, drop us a line on the HOME page