Annual Report 2011 - Lake Wales Care Center

PEOPLE 

HELPING PEOPLE 


Board of Directors 

*Cindy Alexander 

Bo Boyte 

Jack Brandon 

Jerry Brown 

Dave Connor 

Nick Drayer 

Rev. Lemuel Figueroa 

Paul Gerrard 

Rev. Eric Grenier 

Reid Hardman 

Rev. Jack Hilligoss 

Nancy Hale Hoyt 

Adrijana Hunt 

*D. Andrew Hunt 

Laura Hunt 

*Bill Jacobs 

Rev. Jeff Kantz 

Linda Kimbrough 

Max Linton 

William Moure 

Jason Penrod 

Angela Pulido 

Rev. Herb Schlenker 

Sue Shafer 

Bob Weikert 

Rev. Roscoe Williams 

*Advisory Member 

Inside this issue: 

2011 Donors 

Calendar of Events 

Financial Report 

History 

Program Highlights 

Special Events 

Staff 

Thrift Store 

Youth Programs 

Volunteer Highlights 

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12 

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4 

8-9 

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Volume 27, Issue 1 

LETTER FROM THE BOARD 

Dear Caring Friends, 

PEOPLE 



BRIDGE as defined in Webster’s dictionary is 

‘a structure erected over a depression or an obstacle carrying 

a roadway for passengers.’ Thanks to you, our 

caring friends, Care Center serves as a bridge to many in 

our community. This “care” bridge connects people who 

find themselves in a difficult circumstance with folks 

able to provide a ‘helping hand’ across the bridge to a 

better situation. People moving from dependency to independence, 

families moving from homelessness to transitional 

housing to their own residence, youth moving 

from ‘at risk’ to high school graduate and people moving 

from hopelessness to a place with a brighter outlook for 

tomorrow. 

The obstacles that this ‘care’ bridge spans in- 

February, 2012 

Annual Report 2011 

Lake Wales Care Center 

clude spiritual emptiness, poverty, illiteracy, drugs, isolation and/or prejudice. These barriers can 

overwhelm a person or family preventing any progress toward desired goals. With the help of 

many caring friends, Care Center works hard to form that bridge of opportunity. How? By being 

the common resource for those that need help and those that have the means and desire to give 

help. Through our programs there are ways to provide funds, goods, and services to our neighbors 

in need. 

Read and enjoy our 2011 annual report. In it you will find glimpses into the programs that 

make Care Center a sturdy bridge of opportunity and a look at the many wonderful people who 

make our mission of ‘people helping people helping people’ possible. 

With Care, 

Care Center Board of Directors 

The Backpack Program provides food for 

identified students in the local schools. 

Left to right: Paula Alford, School Health 

Nurse, Allison Felix and Lauren Lightsey, 

Care Center staff. 

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.

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2011 FINANCIAL REPORT 

$50,000+ 

2011 DONORS 

$1,000 - $2,499 

REVENUES 

DONATIONS 

Businesses 

George Jenkins Foundation 

Votum Foundation 

$669,040 

$38,866 

$15,000 - $49,999 

AXA Foundation 

Dr. and Mrs. William Barringer 

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bossarte 

Churches 

$67,303 

Mr. Frank Kirsch 

Individuals 

$272,227 

Organizations 

$57,366 

Mountain Lake Community Service, Inc. 

Mr. C. Harvey Bradley 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brunner 

Special Campaign 

$233,278 

Mr. Harold Pontious 

Mr. and Mrs. Gene Campbell 

SPECIAL EVENTS & MISC $85,473 $85,473 

South Lake Wales Church of God 

Weikert Ford, Inc 

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Campbell 

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Castillo III 

PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS $98,602 $10,000 - $14,999 Mrs. Judith Corriveau 

Basic Needs / Emergency Services $1,498 

First Baptist Church of Lake Wales 

Transitional Housing 

$33,942 

Meals On Wheels 

$27,262 

First Presbyterian Church 

CVS Pharmacy Inc. 

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Drayer 

Home Repair Projects 

$35,900 

Florida's Natural Growers Foundation, Inc. Drusilla Farwell Foundation 

ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS/THRIFT STORE 

Lake Wales 

Dundee 

$394,564 

$154,028 

$576,243 

Hunt Brothers, Inc.. 

Mr. and Mrs. James A. Jahna 

Jahna Foundation, Inc. 

Eagle Ridge Drive Holdings, LLC 

Fields-Huston Cadillac, Buick, 

xxxPontiac, GMC 

Florida Flywheelers Antique 

Specialty Sales $27,651 

Mr. and Mrs. Max Linton 

XXXEngine Club 

GRANTS AND OTHER SOURCES $561,775 

Basic Needs / Emergency Services $263,063 

Developmental Services 

$22,825 

Progress Energy Foundation 

TD Charitable Foundation 

$5,000 - $9,999 

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Freeland 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gilbreath 

Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Hall 

Youth Development 

$15,792 

Free Health Clinic 

$246,940 

Facility Revenue 

$13,155 

RESERVE FUNDING 

$16,936 $16,936 

Mrs. Margaret Allen 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harmeling 

Bank of America Charitable 

Mr. and Mrs. Troy Hershberger 

XXXFoundation, Inc. 

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hunt, III 

Christ's Church on the Move 

Citrosuco, North America Inc. 

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ingley 

Disney Worldwide Svcs. Inc. 

John Oster Family Foundation, Inc. 

TOTAL REVENUE $2,008,069 Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Knitter 

EXPENDITURES 

Mrs. Joan B. Gray 

Mr. and Mrs. Hill Griffin, IV 

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Love 

Mr. and Mrs. Reginald McKinley 

Basic Needs/Emergency Services $573,129 

Holiday Assistance 

$69,144 

Transitional Housing 

$144,871 

Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Hackl 

Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Quam, Sr. 

Dr. and Mrs. James Morgan 

Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Morrow 

Meals On Wheels 

$84,902 

Reynolda Church 

Enterprise Programs 

$478,250 

Home Repair Projects 

$154,058 

$2,500 - $4,999 

Youth Programs 

$31,080 

Mr. and Mrs. William G. Burns 

Developmental Services 

$31,991 

Free Health Clinic 

$246,940 

Pat & Nancy Cain Charitable Gift Fund 

Facilities & Vehicles 

$30,603 

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clegg 

Special Events 

$47,908 

Mr. and Mrs. J. Davis Connor 

Operational Expense 

$115,193 

E. R. Jahna Industries, Inc. 

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pearce 

Mr. and Mrs. D. Curry Pettus 

Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Shafer 

Mrs. Marvin Reddick 

River Ranch Chapel 

Dr. Kenneth Rogers 

Saddlebag Lake Community 

xxxChurch 

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,008,069 

SPECIAL GIFTS 

Many have found other ways to donate 

First United Methodist Church 

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Foster 

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jolley 

Mr. James W. Jones 

Lake Ashton Holiday Tour 

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Saxon 

Mr. and Mrs. Todd Sebring 

Shepherd Road Presbyterian 

xxxChurch 

Dr. and Mrs. J. Dale Simmons 

to Care Center through estates, bequest 

in a will, securities and other valuable 

properties. 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Martin 

MCD of Central Florida Inc. 

McKenna Brothers 

Mission Baptist Church 

Mr. and Mrs. Rob Quam 

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Snively 

Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Story 

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Story, Jr. 

Tower Lakes Chapel 

If you are interested in donating in this 

Rock on Adventures, Inc. 

Suntrust Foundation 

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Updike 

Mr. Lawrence Updike, Sr. 

way or would like more information, 

please contact us. 676-6678 

United Way of Central FL, Inc. 

Wal-Mart Foundation 

Wayside Baptist Church 

Mr. Kevin Varner 

Weaver, McClendon, & Penrod PA 

West Side Baptist Church

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$500 - $999 

LAKE WALES CARE CENTER - 2011 DONORS 

$500 - $999 

A. D. Baynard Plumbing, Inc. Life Care Center of Winter Haven 

Mr. and Mrs. David Albertson Mr. and Mrs. Layne Lightsey 

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ashley 

Mrs. Loyce Lilly 

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Avery 

Lilly, O'Toole & Brown, LLP 

Mr. Lee Belknap 

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Benson 

Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Bergantino 

Mrs. Michael Blasko 

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brandon 

Mr. Richard E. Broadbent 

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brookes 

Lott Morr Pizza, Inc. 

Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Lyttle 

Mr. and Mrs. David Maloof 

Maxijet, Inc. 

Mr. Tim McLeod 

Ms. Sharon McClure 

Mr. and Mrs. James Brown 

Ms. Linda L. Browning 

Mr. and Mrs. Luke Cain 

Calvary Baptist Church 

Center State Bank 

Mr. Larry Chlebeck 

Citizens Bank & Trust 

Dr. David McDowall 

Medical Associates of 

XXXCentral Florida 

Merck Partnership for Giving 

Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Morrison 

Mr. and Mrs. John Motis 

NALC - Branch 1A 

Citizens Communications Co. 

Oakley Transport 

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Clark 

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Olson 

Ms. Janet Cowles 

Mr. George O'Neill, Jr. 

Mr. and Mrs. David Crews 

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ormand 

Mr. and Mrs. Grey Culberson Mr. and Mrs. J. Clyde Parlier 

Dupont Liquid Packaging Systems Ms. Katherine Perkins 

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Enz 

Peterson & Myers P.A. 

Ms. Allison Felix 

Ms Kareen D. Pickett 

First Presbyterian Church - 

xxxMen's Breakfast 

Mr. Paul Flynn 

Mr. Theodore Pitts 

Mr. and Mrs. David Price 

Mr. and Mrs. Derick Forbes 

Quality Irrigation, Inc. 

Mr. and Mrs. Robin Gibson 

Ridge Printing, Inc. 

Beverly D. Griffith Trust 

Ms. Liliana Robert 

Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hagen 

Rotary Club - Noon 

Ms. Courtney Hall 

Saddlebag Lake Ladies Association 

Dr. Steven Hankins 

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

Mr. and Mrs. Richard N. Harper Mr. and Mrs. Milt Shepherd 

Ms. Jacquie Hawkins 

Mr. and Mrs. David Smith 

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Heath 

Spirit Lake Community Church 

Mr. and Mrs. John Herbert 

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Stallons 

Mr. and Mrs. Roland Hill 

Mr. and Mrs. Shaun Hill 

Caroline Honculada, M.D. 

Mrs. Nancy Hale Hoyt 

Mr. and Mrs. Donal Jewell 

Mrs. Lois Johns 

Mr. Johnny Johnson 

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stiles 

Mrs. Margit Szvoboda 

Tamasei English Program 

Ms. Susan Thayer 

The Glorious Temple Church 

Trinity Baptist Church 

Mrs. Becky Johnson 

Trinity Fellowship, Inc. 

Mr. and Mrs. James Kahler 

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 

Lake Wales Kiwanis Foundation ,Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Whitaker 

Lake Wales Lion's Club 

Archie Wingfield Charitable Trust 

Mrs. Robert Lassiter 

Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Wolf 

Despite our best efforts, errors 

sometimes occur in large listings. 

If we accidentally omitted or misprinted 

your name, please notify us 

at 676-6678. 

$250 - $499 

Action Signs & Advertising 

xxxSpecialties 

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Adams 

Mr. and Mrs. James Adams III 

Mr. Curtis E. Adkins II 

Mr. Mike Allanson 

Ms. Alicia Barnett 

Mrs. Joy M. Barranco 

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bassett 

Bok Tower Gardens 

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bopp 

Mr. Ronald R. Borges 

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bourdette 

Mr. and Mrs. William Boyte 

Dr. and Mrs. Roy Braunstein 

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bucknell 

Bunting, Tripp & Ingley Employees 

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Cain 

Ms. Alejandra Cardoze 

Ms. Betty Jo Carneal 

Central Avenue Baptist Church 

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Chandley 

Dr. Jim Christoph 

Cliff's True Value Hardware 

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Couture 

Mr. Alphonso Cunningham 

Mr. Robert Dickerson 

Mr. Matthew Didway 

Mr. and Mrs. James Durkin 

Ms. Shenite Dyles 

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Emery 

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Faiks 

Mr. and Mrs. Jose Felix 

Mr. and Mrs. John Felker 

Mr. Allen Ferdinand 

Ms. Leah Folb 

Mr. and Mrs. William Fowler 

Ms. Susan Franks 

Fred's Southern Kitchen 

Mr. and Mrs. Vance Gandy III 

Mr. and Mrs. John Geiger 

Mr. Dennis Ginn 

Mr. and Mrs. Chester Gladkowski 

Golfview Baptist Church 

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Grosz 

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Halloran 

Ms. Caretha Haynes 

Mr. and Mrs. G. Arnold Haynes 

Mr. David Highley, Jr. 

Holy Spirit Catholic Church 

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hunt 

Independent PDR Inc. 

Mr. Arthur Jehnsen 

Mrs. Jackie M. Jones 

Mrs. Barbara Jones, Jr. 

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Joyner 

Mr. Brian Kistner 

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kuehn 

Lake Ashton Belles 

Lake Wales Firefighters Assoc. 

Lake Wales Medical Center 

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lawson 

$250 - $499 

Mr. and Mrs. William H Levit, Jr. 

Lighthouse of Hope Ministries, Inc 

Mr. and Mrs. John Maggard 

McGee Tire Stores 

Men's Golf Association 

Mrs. Catherine Menze 

Mr. Albert A. Metzler 

Mr. and Mrs. Milo Miller 

Milmack, Inc. 

Mister Landscaper, Inc. 

Ms. Mary Jane Munson 

Mr. and Mrs. Dean Nelson 

Nelson Financial Strategies 

Ms. Diane S. Newcomb 

Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Newell 

Mr. Michael Nott 

P.E.O. Chapter CD 

Pat Cain Investments Inc. 

Ms. Tina Peak 

Dr. and Mrs. Willard Pearce 

Ms. Nancy Peterson 

Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Phelps 

Polk State College Foundation, Inc. 

Mr. and Mrs. David Rankin 

Dr. and Mrs. Steven Reddick 

Ms. Michelle Reddick 

Retirement Solutions, LLC 

Rev. and Mrs. Chad Reynolds 

Ridge Energy Savers, Inc. 

Ms. Kathy Robinson 

Rotary Club - Breakfast 

Dr. and Mrs. Eusebio Salud 

Salud & Assoc., Inc. 

Ms. Susan Sandoval 

Mr. James Schmidt 

Ms. Judith Schoonmaker 

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Seay 

Mrs. Grace Selent-Ratzlaff 

Mr. Steve Senn 

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Simmons 

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sims 

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Smith, Jr. 

Mr. and Mrs. John Solvieg 

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Southard 

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stanley 

Story Citrus Service, Inc. 

Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Tamer 

Thompson's Veterinary Center, P.A. 

Mr. A. Chip Thullbery, Jr. 

Ms. Kelly Tingle 

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Tonjes 

Towerwood Social Club 

Mr. and Mrs. Richard K. Trask 

Mr. and Mrs. Vince Treadway 

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Turnquist 

Mr. and Mrs. David Ullman 

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wagoner 

Ms. Nancy B. Williams 

Mrs. Mary Windisch 

Mr. and Mrs. Allan Wright

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1985-1988 

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1997 

1998 

1999 

2000 

Rev. Kent Fuqua 

Clay Terry 

Andy Bryan 

Steve Sorenson 

Rev. Harold Warren 

Dr. Willard Pearce 

Bobby Williams 

Bob Weikert 

Mark Parlier 

Curt Templeton 

Donna Barringer 

Dr. Greg Hall 

Randy Portwood 

BOARD PRESIDENTS 

2001 

2002 

2003 

2004 

2005 

2006 

2007 

2008 

2009 

2010 

2011 

FACILITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 

1985 Began operation out of the former State Theatre building on the corner 

of 1st and Stuart 

Laura Hunt 

Don Sims 

Todd Foster 

Charlotte Lightsey 

Rev. Randy Montgomery 

Bob Weikert 

Dr. Yvonne Morrow 

Mike Morrow 

James Jahna 

Rev. Tom Seitz, Jr. 

Paul Gerrard 

Bo Boyte 

-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 

1993 Acquired and renovated the warehouse at the corner of Crystal and Market 

and moved the thrift store 

-Began Transitional Housing program for homeless families - 

Adult Literacy Council began operation out of Care Center office 

-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 

2000 Completed renovation and moved offices to the former Park Avenue Hotel 

and the two adjacent store front buildings 

2002 Initiated Special Christmas thrift store 

-Began Pregnancy Care Resource program 

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

-Began serving as the local Greyhound agent 

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 

2006 Renovated a 1920s home on Seminole Avenue & acquired a home on 

Osceola allowing expansion of transitional housing 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 

-Celebrated 20 Years of Caring 

-Hosted hurricane work teams 

-Began Empty Bowls Program 

2008 -Held first local ThanksLiving Camp 

-Year long Board Strategic Planning 

2009 

2010 

2011 

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

-Began Care Creations in The Youth Coffee House 

-Completed construction and dedicated the new transitional housing facility 

on Osceola Ave. 

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

-Opened Free Clinic sponsored by Lake Wales Medical Center Foundation 

-Held first Run Like You Care event 

-To date 10,818 volunteers have served more than 704,329 hours

2011 Care Center’s Run 

Like You CARE event took 

place on Saturday, April 

16th along the shores of 

Lake Wailes. More than 

150 runners and walkers 

participated in a 5K and 10K 

run/walk. 

May 21st the third annual Canoeing For Care Center challenge took place on Crooked Lake. Twenty-eight canoers loaded into three 

29’ canoes and paddled across the lake in an effort to raise awareness and funding for Care Center programs. Both events raised 

upwards of $14,000 to go toward Meals On Wheels and Stay-At-Home Work Camp. 

19th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT 

The 19th Annual Golf Tournament 

sponsored by Weikert Ford took place 

in November at Lake Wales Country 

Club. One hundred fifty-two 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 Country Club for a great meal 

prepared by the club’s chef. During the 

evening, winners were announced and 

prizes awarded for the day’s efforts. 

Hundreds of hole sponsors and businesses 

who donated prizes for the tournament 

helped in providing a great 

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2011 SPECIAL EVENTS 

Run Like You CARE CARE Canoe 

Guest enjoy viewing the beautifully painted 

bowls during the October Chamber Business 

After Hours event hosted by Care Center. 

6th ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS 

In an effort to raise awareness of hunger in the world and 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. These bowls, 

painted by clergy, business owners, teachers, city officials and, of course, artists, were 

sold at auction during The Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours 

event in October. 

The $8,000 raised from this event is used to further the hunger relief programs offered 

through Care Center including: The Backpack Program-for identified students at local 

schools, Meals On Wheels-hot meals delivered week days to the elderly and shut-in, 

Food Pantry-for families struggling to meet the basic needs. 

selection for the golfers. A very special 

thank you to Weikert Ford for the 

$32,000 raised at the 2011 Golf Tournament 

which was used in Care Center’s 

programs. 

152 golfers enjoyed a day of golf and then 

a wonderful meal at the Lake Wales 

Country Club during Care Center’s 19th 

Annual Golf Tournament in November. 

SAVE THE DATES FOR 

2012 

RUN LIKE YOU CARE 

Saturday, March 31st 

CANOEING FOR 

CARE CENTER 

Saturday, May 19th 

EMPTY BOWLS 

Chamber Business After 

Hours 

Tuesday, October 9th 

GOLF TOURNAMENT 

Sponsored by Weikert Ford 

Saturday, November 17th

Courageous 

Answer to prayer 

Reliable 

Inspiring 

Noble 

Giving 

CARING...that describes Care Center’s volunteers. 

As a Christian organization it is important 

that the individuals connected with Care 

Center have an attitude of love and compassion 

Active Volunteers With 1,000+ Cummulative Hours Served from 1985 — 2011 

2011 Volunteers and Hours 

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Care Center Volunteers - ‘Bridging the Gap’ 

Mildred Barnett 

Margit Szvoboda 

Roger Bergere 

Rodney Harvey 

Debbie Fauver 

Helen Lawrence 

Milo Miller 

Nancy Armstrong 

Madeline Crawford 

Carol Riley 

1,000 - 2,000 

Aline Azad 

Roger Bergere 

Debbie Fauver 

Rodney Harvey 

Sean Irwin 

Debi Kingsley 

500 - 999 

Mildred Barnett 

Kathy Comba 

Ken Comba 

David Cone 

Annette Faison 

Jesse Fox 

Ray Friedrich 

Alan Gardner 

Shari Hoffman 

Mary Mitchell 

Shelly Story 

Wayne Welsh 

Dawn Ziegler 

200 - 499 

Dave Barnett 

Linda Brown 

Joan Busbee 

Randy Clemons 

Madeline Crawford 

13436 

10796 

9381 

5548 

5277 

4871 

4752 

3929 

3926 

3824 

Joan Busbee 

Annette Faison 

Barbara Edwards 

Kathy Comba 

Ken Comba 

Mary Kunkel 

Mary Hott 

Ruth Miller 

Libby Broome 

Virginia Lassiter 

200 - 499 

Jason Davis 

Barbara Edwards 

Larry G 

David Gisman 

Judy Hahn 

Gordon Halley 

Terry Higginbotham 

Mary Hott 

Helen Lawrence 

Arthur LeBeau 

Lorraine LeBeau 

Marciel L 

Bianca L 

Ethel Loput 

Milo Miller 

Ruth Miller 

Bonnie Moritz 

Ken Moritz 

Ed Olson 

Pat Olson 

Mitzi Rauth 

Ron Rykwalder 

Betsy Schnarre 

Faith Treadway 

Elizabeth T 

Aerial W 

1,597 VOLUNTEERS - SERVING 63,949 HOURS 

for those who come to us for help. Care Center 

volunteers are a special group that make a 

difference in our community not only by 

providing services that help Care Center meet 

needs but by their willingness to do whatever 

is needed to make life better for those special 

needs in the community. Volunteer’s help 

Care Center bridge the gap between those in 

need and those with a desire to serve. 

Call to learn how you may be part of the team. 

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3129 

2939 

2708 

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2585 

2313 

100 - 199 

Richard Ballou 

Max Blackburn 

Tomi Blackburn 

Bob Brunner 

Stacey Butcher 

Rich Campagna 

Paul Clark 

Shelley Clemons 

Kim Comba 

Edgar Cordova 

Amy D 

Tevontae D 

Claire Douglas 

Donna Duffin 

David Dunbar 

Ginger Fosie 

Phyllis Foust 

Ruth Gilman 

Leah Hagen 

Carol Harless 

Tom Harless 

Brandon Harris 

Larry Hawkins 

Earlene Head 

Matt Joldersma 

Iris Karickhoff 

Brian Kistner 

Emilie Lamar 

Bob Lapsley 

Matt Joldersma 

Ethel Wallin 

David Gisman 

Cathy Hammel 

Bobbi Culberson 

Arthur LeBeau 

Lorraine LeBeau 

Brian Kistner 

Ron Rykwalder 

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2259 

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1737 

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1702 

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1621 

100 - 199 

Lois Lapsley 

Virginia Lassiter 

Austin Lazzari 

Joy L 

Ginny Lowell 

Tina Lupini 

Bryan M 

Joe McCain 

Tina McCullough 

Linda McFadden 

Jose M 

Adam Moore 

Diane Newcomb 

Ryan Nichols 

Ruth Ovens 

Lahsram O 

Spencer Parlier 

Romaira Perkins 

Jazmin R 

Ken Rauth 

Jim Raynor 

Carol Riley 

Mariela Roque 

Donald Sargent 

Camille Sockwell 

Marilyn Storm 

Margit Szvoboda 

Kirsten Tripp 

Matilda VanNamee 

Sean Irwin 

Catherine Menze 

Aline Azad 

Betty Jane Zulauf 

Ray Friedrich 

Tom Blackburn 

Ruth Gilman 

Donald Sargent 

Debi Kingsley 

Special recognition was given to the top 7 volunteers 

who had served the most cumulative hours 

with Care Center. Serving over 10,000 hours not 

pictured are Mildred Barnett, 13,436 hours and 

Margit Szvoboda, 10,796 cumulative hours. Pictured 

above left to right are: Roger Bregere, Helen 

Lawrence, Milo Miller, Debbie Fauver and Rodney 

Harvey. 

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1506 

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1278 

100 - 199 

Eunice V 

Mauricio Verdugo 

Wanda Watkins 

Mary Windisch 

Hugh Woods 

Peggy Woods 

Matthew Wyrosdick 

50 - 99 

Elizabeth Akers 

Taylor Aldrich 

MacKenzie Allen 

Roxanne Anderson 

Dena Baker 

Joseph Bartkovich 

Robert Benitez 

Neil Benson 

Marcia Blasko 

Woody Bollinger 

Chris Brewer 

Dick Brittell 

Dale Brown 

Eileen Bryan 

Bailee Byrd 

Allan Calder 

Matt Chinski 

Gerda Clark 

Dwayne Buchanan 

Max Blackburn 

Dawn Ziegler 

Louise Gingrich 

50 - 99 

Mariam Clough 

Renee Cole 

Lauren Collette 

Stephanie Costa 

Jake Davis 

Regina Davis 

Emily Didway 

Matt Didway 

Cornie Dykema 

Carl Fish 

Shelly Fish 

Moses F 

Jordan Gant 

Jean Gibson 

Cathy Hammel 

Austin Harris 

David Harrison 

Caretha Haynes 

Terrence Hoffman 

Mary Hoisington 

Dottie Huff 

Margaret Hunt 

Frank Hunt Sr. 

Joshua Jackson 

Joe Jennis 

Marvin Karickhoff 

Sadie Knapp 

1143 

1099 

1089 

1008 

No one is useless in this 

world who lightens the 

burden of it to anyone 

else. 

Charles Dickens

50—99 

Zachary Knapp 

Julie Kregl 

Amanda LeBlanc 

John LeBreton 

Kaylee Lofton 

Gabriel Lopez 

Carol Luke 

Thomas Lunde 

Michael Maggard 

Patti Marsh 

Mary Martin 

Rose Martin 

Linda Mathinos 

Tom Mawdesley 

Sterling Mayer 

Kevin McKinney 

Dustin Mincey 

Glenda Morgan 

Mandy Morris 

Mindy Morris 

Marian Morrison 

Kyle Morrow 

Dave Morse 

Ron Mummert 

Myrtle Newman 

Jean Norris 

Jane Parker 

Gary Patterson 

Donald Perkins 

Karen Pickles 

Rich Polley 

Heather Pope 

Collene Porteous 

Edward Powers 

Ethel Prinz 

Volume 27, Issue 1 2011 VOLUNTEER HOURS 

50—99 

Roger Raboin 

Douglas Reddick 

Jackson Reddick 

Sheila Sargent 

Ryan Scott 

Hayes Seay 

Jeff Shields 

Matt Simpson 

Jonathan Smith 

Peggy Smith 

James Snyder 

Ben Starks 

John Stoner 

Sara Strickland 

Milly Suarez 

Tyler Touchton 

Margery Trask 

Dennis Tuggey 

Catherine Ullman 

Julia Valentine 

Leon Van Os 

Mary Van Os 

Connor VanMeter 

Karen Vincint 

Kenny Walker 

Rachael Wallace 

Ethel Wallin 

Danielle Washington 

Kacey Weikert 

Geoffrey West 

Margaret Whitesell 

Susan Wiles 

Dave Williams 

Pat Wodele 

Dale Wyatt 

50 - 99 

Evalene Zaiser 

Betty Zulauf 

24 - 49 

David Adams 

CJ Alderson 

Brysen Allen 

Emily Allred 

Archie Andah 

Walker Anthony 

Kevin Ashley II 

Marti Ayers 

Rodney Back 

Adam Bailey 

Rodney Back 

Adam Bailey 

George Bailey 

Joseph Baker 

Sarah Baker 

Mary Lou Becktold 

Scott B 

Nicolas Bellarde 

Jane Benson 

Ariel Bersanetti 

Rebecca Blackwelder 

Arnold Bowser 

Mason Branscome 

Kyle Brimlow 

Sharon Brittell 

Samantha Brock 

Libby Broome 

Becky Brown 

Jake Brown 

Kahle Brown 

Trevor Brown 

The theme for the 2011 Christmas Banquet was 

‘The Beverly Hillbillies’. Staff eagerly took on the 

rolls of the Clampett Family and entertained the 

volunteers with Care Center’s version of helping 

folks in the Beverly Hills community. 

The Circle of Friends ‘POP’ Performers provided a 

great music program for Care Center’s volunteers 

during the banquet. 

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24 - 49 

Donna Brunner 

Amber Bryan 

Carolyn Buttriss 

Courtney Cadize 

Marilyn Calder 

Michelle Camargo 

Madison Campbell 

Ron Campbell 

Alicia Canton 

Alyssa Cardoso 

Ally Cardoze 

John Carter 

Erin Cascioli 

Connor Cash 

Richard Chen 

Trisha Chinski 

Gino Cincotta 

Brittany Cliett 

Chrissy Conrad 

Bernadine Corbeill 

Wally Corbeill 

Carol Crews 

David Crews 

Anna Currie 

Jake Currie 

Kevin Currie 

Natalie Dawkins 

Ashley Donaldson 

Jonathan Drainville 

Carol Durkin 

Wilma Dykema 

Eric Ebersole 

Marirose Edmond 

Anna Eggers 

Mason Eggers 

Riley Ennis 

Danielle Estes 

Jose Felix 

Tatum Fishel 

Kellee Flanagan 

Abby Francis 

Gene Francis, Jr. 

Samantha Franks 

Juliana Fugate 

Amy Funk 

Elizabeth Garcia 

Elaine Garrison 

Mitch Garrison 

Sam Garrison 

Wyatt Garrison 

Leah Gibson 

Louise Gingrich 

Susan Goedken 

Nathan Goodlet 

Carol Gray 

Shirley Grosz 

Dylan Gunton 

24 - 49 

Bryan Hagen 

Asher Hall 

Samantha Hall 

Tyler Hall 

Sally Hamilton 

Dominic Harding 

Ilyssa Harrington 

Jesse Harvey 

Katarina Hedglin 

Brianna Henrichs 

Austin Henry 

Jay Hershberger 

Johan Hershberger 

Maya Hershberger 

Nick Hershberger 

Suzanne Hershberger 

Katie Higginbotham 

Kayli Higginbotham 

Anna Hofer 

Tim Hunlock 

Daniel Hunt 

Maggie Hunt 

Frank Hunt III 

Emily Jackson 

Hunter Jackson 

Sandandre Jackson 

Shelby Jackson 

Bendly Jean 

Dale Jensen 

Karen Jensen 

Theodore Johnson 

Casey Jones 

Martyn Jones 

Ian Josey 

Phillip Justice 

Geoffrey Kaelin 

Kelli Kahm 

Jonathan Kaufman 

Zachary Kimbrough 

Heather Knoop 

Mary Kunkel 

Jenna Lacey 

Jenna Lanoue 

Barbara LeBreton 

Samantha Lebrija 

Parker Lievsay 

James Lloyd 

Cirilo Lora 

Ashley Macon 

Victor Manautou 

Julia Marbutt 

Carl Marc 

Daniel Markley 

Kayla McBeath 

Trevor McMahan 

Conner Miles 

Miranda Mooney 

Since 1985 

10,818 volunteers 

have served 

704,329 hours 

24 - 49 

Maggie Morrison 

Jacob Morrow 

Betsy Morse 

Brandon Moss 

Andrew Mulville 

Patrick Munoz 

Caleb Nestorick 

Aaron Olson 

Brandon Ortiz 

Brynlee Parker 

Mark Parlier 

Carol Patterson 

Parker Perdue 

David Perez 

Isabella Pestana 

Philip Pettus 

Charlotte Piche’ 

Connor Pickles 

Anna Plair 

Richrd Poe 

Sandra Poe 

July Polley 

Bethany Pryor 

Samantha Pullen 

Amanda Quam 

Marie Raboin 

Diane Ralph 

Christina Ratcliffe 

Adrienne Ray 

Drew Reynolds 

Rosemary Reynolds 

Emmalee Richards 

Parker Riner 

Hannah Rivers 

Angel Rodrigues 

Sandra Rodrigues 

Miranda Romeiro 

Shelby R 

Thomas Ruff 

Michael Rupert 

Julie Rupp 

Sie Rupp 

Madeline Ruttenbur 

Theresa Ryland 

Blake Salmons 

Javier Sanau 

Ashleigh Sanders 

Zachary Sandoval 

Andrew Schepis 

Lori Schotman 

Anna Schrantz 

Dusty Shields 

Ryan Shock 

Ali Simmons 

24 - 49 

Christine Simmons 

Alex Sims 

Betty Sloan 

Kierra Smaller 

Brandon Smeal 

Ashley Smith 

Bryan Smith 

Jeremy Smith 

Lilly Smithdeal 

Tim Sorisa 

Emily Spangler 

Emily Spencer 

Jackie Springer 

Luke Springer 

Zachary Stanley 

Rosie Stoner 

Alex Stovall 

Leah Strickland 

Lorenzo Suarez 

Carol Sundheim 

Fran Sweat 

Colten Taussig 

Trisha Taussig 

Hunter Taylor 

Paula Templeton 

Jane Terry 

Kimberlee Thomas 

Abby Thompson 

Cheryl Thompson 

Krista Thompson 

Eric Thornton 

Chase Tingle 

Jordan Tipton 

Deanne Tittle 

Emily Tonjes 

Kaylee Trantham 

Carter Ullman 

June Ullman 

Craig Uria 

Rita Walser 

Caleb Ward 

Joshua Watson 

Courtney Wells 

Lindsay Weppelman 

David Whitely 

Christa Wilbanks 

Ian Wilkerson 

Bree Williams 

Deyzon Williams 

Edie Williams 

Gil Wingate 

Danielle Wolfe 

Willie Woodruff 

Bennett Wright 

Kaleigh Wright 

Please notify Care Center 

if your name has been 

inadvertently misspelled 

or omitted.

‘A bridge for families in crisis’...tangible 

resources such as food, clothing, furniture, 

household items and financial assistance 

for those in short-term crisis was 

provided for more than 5,600 families in 

2011 by Lake Wales Care Center. 

On an annual basis Care Center will provide 

nearly $415,000 of short-term cash 

assistance utilizing and coordinating 

funding from Salvation Army, Federal 

Emergency Food and Shelter Program, 

State Agriculture and Labor Program, 

Progress Energy Good Neighbor Fund 

and resources from our own budget 

through community donations. 

In addition to interviewing each family to 

determine their immediate needs, case- 

Meals on Wheels provides well-balanced noon meals each weekday. Meals are prepared fresh daily by Lake Wales 

Medical Center and delivered to the recipients’ homes by volunteers. Each meal consists of a hot entrée, vegetables, a 

salad, dessert and a drink. Through this program, area elderly and shut-ins receive more than a good healthy meal. Dedicated 

volunteers offer a warm smile as they greet each recipient. This provides an opportunity to make sure the person is 

well or has any concerns. 

Recipients for meals come to be in the program for a variety of different reasons. Some may have just been released 

from the hospital and need help for a few weeks as they get back on their feet. Others may 

have recently lost a loved one and need meals as they grieve. A few are disabled and by having 

food brought to them hot and prepared relieves them from the struggle of preparing it 

themselves. Many are 

homebound and MOW’s 

enables them to have a 

nourishing meal and visitor 

each day. 

The cost per meal is 

$4.00. A sliding scale fee 

is available for those who 

need assistance. If you or 

someone in your family 

could benefit from the 

program or would like to 

volunteer please contact 

Care Center. 

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BASIC NEEDS - 5,615 Requests Filled 

FAMILY SERVICES 

workers also assess and provide program 

opportunities for employment search, 

educational improvement, support group, 

health services, budget and financial 

management training and other similar 

needs. 

“Thank you so much for all the help you 

gave. My power is on! Thank you.” 

..received financial assistance 

Because you CARE in 2011... 

⇒ 1,268 families received food 

⇒ 1,714 families were assisted financially 

⇒ 614 individuals received special counsel 

⇒ 1,199 neighbors selected clothing, furniture, 

household, baby, medical equipment and 

other items from the thrift store at no charge 

Meals on Wheels volunteers gather for an appreciation 

breakfast. These volunteers help bridge the gap in our community 

and are made up of individuals, friends, spouses, 

families with younger children and adult children with 

their dads. 

About 100 families seek assistance 

at Care Center each week. 

“My family just wanted to 

thank you for your time and 

assistance in helping to get us 

through a currently difficult 

situation. We are all greatly 

appreciative of your efforts 

and for the food.” 

...received food assistance 

MEALS ON WHEELS - DELIVERED TO NEIGHBORS BY NEIGHBORS 

8,037 Meals Delivered - 90 Recipients 

“Living out of town I felt 

frustrated on how to care 

for my parents. I was very 

excited to find out about 

this wonderful 

program” 

...from a Daughter 

“Having our lunch 

delivered is a great blessing 

for us. I just find it very 

difficult to prepare 

meals.” 

...from a participant


What a wonderful holiday season!!! Volunteers from Lake Wales families, 

clubs, schools, organizations and churches came with joyful hearts 

and helping hands to pack food boxes, wrap gifts, and make deliveries to 

area families. 

Food and gift donations were a tremendous blessing. Special thanks to 

all who provided “Caring Trees” for the gift drive and food barrels for 

the food collection program. Upwards of 5,000 items were donated during 

the Christmas toy and gift drive and twenty-one tons of food was 

collected during the Thanksgiving food drive. Wow!!! Such a caring 

community!!! 

A mother of an adopted family called the adopting group to share, 

“Thank you for the gifts and food. Your family has really blessed my 

family. I am so grateful for all that you have done. May God bless you.” 

From a parent who adopted another family…. “We were so thankful that 

we were able to adopt a family. It was a blessing for me to see how my 

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING - 11,124 Roomnights - 26 Families 

relationship, Care Center has 

worked to be a leader in providing 

relevant programs to meet 

the identified needs within our 

community. 

In 1990, responding to a rising 

need with our community, Care 

Center acquired and began renovations 

on a six-unit apartment building 

into its first Transitional Housing Facility. 

HOLIDAY SERVICES - 1,093 Families Assisted 

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.” 

Care House (circa 1920’s) 

Renovated and dedicated in 1990. 

Care Casa (circa 1920’s) a lead gift 

allowed the acquisition in 2006. 

For 26 years 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 

Care Haven (circa 1940’s) 

Former Spook Hill Motel was 

Renovated and dedicated in 1998. 

Built and Dedicated in 2010, known as Care 

Hacienda is designed for communal living. 

This includes a suite for an onsite Resident 

Manager. 

children worked so great together and wanted every gift to be just right 

and perfect for the family they didn’t even know. I appreciate Care 

Center having this program available.” 

In a letter from a targeted group who received Christmas assistance… 

“Our group would like to thank Care Center for our Christmas baskets. 

We know that a lot of effort as well as expense was involved. The baskets 

made our Christmas holiday 

much brighter. 

Hundreds of volunteers came to wrap 

gifts for families during Christmas. 

Special thanks to the Gift Wrap Committee 

for coordinating the wrapping. 

Over the next 20 years this “hands up” ministry has grown to include 

three more facilities-a total of 15 apartments and a home designed for 

communal living. On average there are 35-40 people per night in 

Transitional Housing. 

Stories from Transitional Housing 

♦ A mother and her 4 children left an abusive situation and sought 

help through Care Center. Placed in a Transitional Housing unit the 

mother completed her GED program and was able to find adequate 

employment. Living in a safe and stable environment the children 

thrived in school. 

Outcome: The Mother and children were able to move into 

affordable housing and make it on their own. 

♦ A family sought assistance from Care Center after the father lost 

his job and the mother was dealing with multiple health issues. 

Placed in Transitional Housing the family could begin attaining 

their identified goal of returning to independence. 

Outcome: The Father is employeed full-time and the mother 

has received health services and child care services that 

allow her to hold a part-time job. 

♦ A man seeking a place to reconstruct his life following jail and 

mental rehabilitation was referred to Care Center. Placed in Transitional 

Housing the man was able to work on his goals in job 

training and spiritual growth. 

Outcome: The man was able to return home with a job and 

a good understanding of his limitations. 

♦ A mother with 2 sons lost her job and home and sought help 

through Care Center after living in her car for 2 weeks. Placed in 

Transitional Housing the mother was able to gain employment as 

she worked towards her identified goals. 

Outcome: The mother is working while learning new employment 

skills. The sons have attained their high school diploma with one in 

college and the other in a stable job.

STAY-AT-HOME-WORK CAMP - 350 Campers - 55 Projects Completed 

I Count the theme for the 26th Annual 

Work Camp. The scripture verse is 

found in Luke 14: 25-35. 

Camp provides an opportunity for youth 

to complete home repairs for local homeowners 

who are either physically or 

financially not able to do the repairs 

themselves. Campers work as teams not 

only in completing the task given each 

day, but in working toward the Camp Goals. 

Games and activities focus on the central 

theme and developing the special gifts and 

talent of each person. 

THANKSLIVING CAMP - 101 Participants 

During the Thanksgiving school break, 

101 campers and counselors attended 

Care Center’s ‘ThanksLiving Camp’. The 

emphasis for this camp focuses on relational 

service in the community. 

YOUTH COFFEE HOUSE - 3,027 Contacts 

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“While riding with me, my granddaughter 

pointed to the Free Clinic 

and said that she had helped to 

paint it during work camp. I was as 

proud as she was knowing she is 

serving in the community.” 

...a grandmother 

Pictured right: Campers helped sort 

items at the thrift store during the 

November’s Thanks Living Camp. 

YOUTH COFFEE HOUSE 

205 Park Avenue-Lake Wales 

OPEN FRIDAY EVENINGS 

7:00 P.M. TO 11:00 P.M. 

On Friday evenings many 

local youth attend the 

Youth Coffee House located 

on Park Avenue in 

downtown Lake Wales. 

With a variety of music 

from local performers, a 

wide choice of refreshments, 

comedy routines 

and an assortment of 

games, students find the 

coffee house a great place to just 

“hang out”. 

In addition, special concerts which 

target specific music genres are held 

on site once or twice a month. 

YOUTH PROGRAMS 

Camp Goals 

Christian values exemplified 

Awareness of community needs 

heightened in young people 

Repair homes for disadvantaged 

homeowners 

Encourage personal and spiritual 

growth 

Businesses, churches and individuals 

provide meals for the campers. 

The camp’s projects include: Back Yard 

Bible Clubs, Crafts at local Nursing Homes, 

Thanksgiving Food Box deliveries, special 

projects at Care Center facilities, random 

acts of kindness (free car washes), and canoe 

rides for senior adults at a local retirement 

community. 

THURSDAY-GAME NIGHT 

OPEN: THURSDAY 

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 

COME JOIN THE FUN ON 

THURSDAY NIGHTS.

SURPLUS THRIFT STORE - 63,126 Customers 

Great Selection of Specialty Items for Women 

Including: Jewelry, Shoes, Hats, Hand Bags, 

and much more 

YEAR 

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The Surplus Thrift Store is easily accessible for customers and boast of the ‘curb-side’ service 

provided for donors to drop-off those gently used items. With this partnership neighbors with 

a special need ...have the need met, customers looking for a great bargain ...find it, and the 

donor wishing to recycle their good usable items...does. Everyone wins! 

Pickups may be arranged for large usable items such as furniture and appliances by calling the 

main office weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 676-6678. Families in need are provided with 

vouchers to select the items they need at no charge. The surplus is then made available at 

very reasonable prices for the public to purchase. 

201 N Scenic Highway 


C. C. BOUTIQUE 

STORE STATISTICS 

Lake Wales Thrift Store 

CUSTOMERS SALES 

2011 44,020 $340,544 

Dundee Store 

YEAR CUSTOMERS SALES 

2011 17,072 $154,028 

Specialty Stores 

YEAR CUSTOMERS SALES 

2011 2,034 $26,415 

DID YOU KNOW… 

IN 1989 

SURPLUS STORE 

SALES TOTALED 

$13,204? 

The proceeds are returned to further the programs 

of Care Center. 

ADMINISTRATION 

Rob Quam 26 Years 

Executive Director 

Gayleene Gilbreath 12 Years 

Prog. Director-Office & Volunteer 

Ellen Harmeling 21 Years 

Administrative Assistant 

Tim McLeod 4 Years 

Prog. Director-Finance & Records 

Mike Morrow 1 Year 

Prog. Director-Resource & 

Community Development 

Steve Thompson 3 Years 

Prog. Director-Development 

Services 

FACILITIES & 

EXTENSION SERVICES 

Ben Newcomer 15 Years 

Prog. Director-Facilities & Ext. 

Van Joyner 1 Month 

Prog. Director-Facilities & Ext. 

Craig Borglund 1 Year 

Prog. Assistant-Facilities 

Jesse Fox 9 Months 

Program Assistant-Facilities 

27889 Highway 27, Dundee 

Current Staff and Length of Service 

ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS 

John Berry 5 Years 

Prog. Coordinator-Thrift Store- 


Trina LeBlanc 1 Year 

Prog. Coordinator-Thrift Store- 

XXDundee 

Harry Agee 1 Year 

Prog. Assistant-Thrift Store 

Patti Berry 5 Years 


Nikki Brown 4 Years 


Eric Gouge 4 Years 

Prog. Assistant-Store/Furniture 

Shane Miller 1 Year 


Jake Pavy 1 Year 


Max Peak 6 Years 


YOUTH PROGRAMS 

Program Assistants 

Brittany Kennedy 2 Years 

Zach Hilligoss 7 Months 

THREE LOCATIONS TO SERVE 

Lake Wales and Dundee Thrift Stores 

Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm 

Locations: 

201 N. Scenic Highway, Lake Wales 

27889 Highway 27, Dundee 

Care Boutique 

Hours Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 

Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 

Location: 

125 East Park Avenue, Lake Wales 

ANTIQUES AND ODDITIES 

1ST SATURDAY OF EACH 

MONTH 

LOCATION: 

205 EAST PARK AVENUE 

YOUTH COFFEE HOUSE 

FAMILY SERVICES 

Roy Goodlet 4 Years 

Prog. Director-Family Services 

Ellen Davis 6 Years 

Prog. Coordinator-Caseworker 

Rochelle Henrichs 8 Years 

Prog. Coordinator-Emergency Services 

Lauren Lightsey 5 Years 

Prog. Assistant-Emergency Services 

Cheri Marino 6 Months 

Prog. Coordinator-MOWs/Sr.Adult Svcs. 

Mary Miller 8 Months 

Transitional Housing-Resident Manager 

Lisa Spencer 2 Year 

Program Coordinator-Transitional 

Housing Case Manager 

FREE HEALTH CLINIC 

Minerva Alford 2 Years 

Prog. Coordinator-Free Health Clinic 

AARP - STORE ASSISTANT 

Michael Dailey 

INTERNS 

Leslie Bunch 1Year 

Jessica DeVormer 1 Month 

Elizabeth Garcia 1 Month 

Amanda Quam 2 Years 

Jacqualyn Weeks 7 Months

140 East Park Avenue 

Lake Wales, FL 33853-4124 

Phone: 863-676-6678 

Fax: 863-678-1987 

Email: care@lakewalescarecenter.org 

Website: lakewalescarecenter.org 

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

quality health care to those individuals who qualify. 

Community partners include: 

> Greater Lake Wales Health Care Foundation, Inc. 

> Lake Wales Care Center 

> Lake Wales Medical Center 

> Polk County Board of County Commissioners 

Location 

210 Dr J A Wiltshire Avenue East in Lake Wales. 

Clinic Hours 

Monday evening: Sign in 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm 

Thursday evening: Sign in 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm 

Phone: 676-1222 

FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS 

PUBLIC SERVICE 

Tuesdays 

4:00 pm to 7:00 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 

2011 Volunteer Service 

16 Doctors 

2 Nurse Practitioners 

15 Nurses 

32 Non-Medical Volunteers 

Serving 1,285 Hours 

Non-profit 

Organization 

U.S. Postage 

Paid 

Lakeland, FL 

Permit #9305 

2012 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

March 31, Saturday 

Run Like You CARE 

April 19, Thursday 

Volunteer Spring Luncheon 

First Presbyterian Church 

May 19, Saturday 

Canoeing For Care Center 

Stay-At-Home Work Camp 

June 24-June 30 Camp1 (Grades 9 -12) 

July 24-27 Camp 2 (Grades 6 -8) 

August 5-9 Camp 3 (Grades 8 -12) 

Camps 1 & 2 @ Camp Endeavor 

Camp 3 @ H.E.A.R.T. 

August 23, Thursday 

Volunteer Orientation 

Care Center Community Room 

October 9, Tuesday 

Empty Bowls Business After Hours 

November 17, Saturday 

Golf Tournament 

December 6, Thursday 

Volunteer Christmas Dinner 

At Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Annual Report 2011 - Lake Wales Care Center

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