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Working together to build stronger communities
"Community is built one relationship at a time. These relationships foster trust, respect, fellowship, and a sense of belonging. A community shares a vision that collectively they can live, work, and exist to make their environment a better place. In Spokes, we develop strength through being connected to each other while continuing to influence the greater community in the most positive way."
---Sue Leidner
In 2024, Spokes partnered with five 501(c)3 charities.
HEART PILLOWS FOR CARDIAC RECOVERY
WITH ID'S, INDIVIDUALS CAN ENTER SOCIETY
WITH ID'S, INDIVIDUALS CAN ENTER SOCIETY
ORMC distributes our heart pillows to both adults and children who need them. Spokes' annual pillow stuffing party takes a full day, with about 30 volunteers stuffing the pillows and sewing them shut. As we work, we visit, talk, laugh, eat, and get to know each other better!
WITH ID'S, INDIVIDUALS CAN ENTER SOCIETY
WITH ID'S, INDIVIDUALS CAN ENTER SOCIETY
WITH ID'S, INDIVIDUALS CAN ENTER SOCIETY
IDignity assists the disadvantaged in Central Florida in obtaining personal identification like birth certificates, Florida ID cards, and Social Security cards -- necessary to fully participate in every day life. On average, it costs $300 and 6 hours of volunteer time to secure an ID.
SANCTUARY FOR ANIMALS w/ SPECIAL NEEDS
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SANCTUARY FOR ANIMALS w/ SPECIAL NEEDS
Journey's End is a sanctuary for over 100 dogs, cats, horses, pigs, and sheep who have been abused, neglected, or have special needs. They provides lifetime care and sheltering of animals who, while still able to lead a quality life, are unable to find homes.
LIPSTICKS GIVE SMILES TO ABUSED WOMEN
LIPSTICKS GIVE SMILES TO ABUSED WOMEN
LIPSTICKS GIVE SMILES TO ABUSED WOMEN
Find Your Fabulosity provides a boost for women who may come into a shelter with nothing other than the clothes on her back, feeling emotionally and physically insignificant. A new lipstick can make her feel attractive again -- helping to transform her inner self-confidence.
GIFT CARDS FOR SENIORS
LIPSTICKS GIVE SMILES TO ABUSED WOMEN
LIPSTICKS GIVE SMILES TO ABUSED WOMEN
Spokes has partnered with Seniors First for many years to help meet the needs of seniors in our communities. This past year, they requested $20 gift certificates for client, but we have also provided bed linens, made blankets -- whatever their need request has been.