Land O Lakes Nonprofits and Charities

I can’t say enough good things about Denise and All God’s Animals Ranch & Rescue. They were wonderful to work with and we now have our little Zeus. He brings us so much joy and love into our home. When we are ready to add a second fur baby to our home, we will definitely be using them again. The adoption process was very smooth and professional. You can really tell that Denise loves all the animals and genuinely cares for them all.

"We have a vision to give great training and mentorship to young student-athlete's regardless of economic situations. As we navigate an ever changing social landscape it is imperative that we play a role in developing kids; their ability to work together putting team before self, understanding importance of discipline while maintaining and controlling emotional situations." <br> <br>Coach Colin and Coach Byrd are the founders of #RipCityKids. They have known each other for over 20 years and played high school basketball together in Indiana. Both coaches have years of playing and coaching experience ranging from college athletics to AAU basketball. Family is at the core of values and both coaches' families are actively involved in the operation of #RipCityKids. <br> <br>We also have great, experienced youth basketball coaches. Coaches Ryu, Dominique, Janine, Ken, Jack and Jace have decades of experience among them and are some of the best around. <br> <br>We continue to demonstrate high moral character throughout the program and work on developmental skills that build confidence and discipline in tomorrows youth. We have large goals of creating a transparent, community focused outreach program that gives young boys and girls healthy activities that will builds confidence, discipline and the ability to control emotions in high pressure situations. <br> <br>We look forward to building an elite program dedicated to giving back through honest, transparent and respectful ownership throughout the area. <br> <br>Thank you to everyone who has helped and look forward to an amazing journey forward. <br> <br>Brock Byrd <br>Chapel Rip City INC <br>

Kids Helping Kids Pasco County recognizes the impact that kids and teens can have in their community and not only gives them the opportunity to help but gives them the opportunity to LEAD. The Teen Advisory Board of the organization leads their own meetings, plans many aspects of events, thinks thoughtfully about the needs that THEY see in the community and discusses plausible ways to meet the needs with dignity, empathy, and kindness. Michelle, the fearless founder and leader of the group, has rallied the entire community's support after bringing awareness to the very real needs of people in our own backyards. Kids Helping Kids Pasco County is supported by incredible volunteers, and amazing and generous businesses and families in our community who step up every event to help meet the needs presented so the group can continue doing what they do. They provide kids with basic necessities like food and toiletries, opportunities for fun, fitness, and learning, and some special treats and gifts around the holidays. They feel strongly about helping the families in need maintaining their pride and dignity while simultaneously making sure to give them hope that there are people out there who care and are ready and willing to help. So grateful my kids have been involved both as volunteers and on the Teen Advisory Board, so proud of all this group has accomplished in the community and so excited for all that is to come!

I have known the founder, Beth, for a little over 3 years now, and I have never met a more generous and caring person than she is...except maybe her husband, Ray, who is by her side through it all. She works tirelessly day and night to find ways to provide for people who cannot provide for themselves, no matter what their circumstances are. If they are sick, she helps them get treatment. If they are hungry, she feeds them. If they are dirty, she finds a place for them to get clean. If they are cold, she blankets them. If they are just<br>lonely, or feel alone, she gives them her time and friendship. If they have a chance to work, but no way to get there, she makes sure they arrive on time. She is so selfless that it brings tears to my eyes.<br><br>Beth and her husband go above and beyond, and have even been known to provide special items that are needed, like bicycles to get to and from work, or steel-toed boots to work construction. When it was so cold this winter, she spent the day making huge pots of soup, filling Styrofoam cops with lids, and handed them out that night. During Christmas week, a homeless man mentioned that all he would ask for Christmas would be to sleep on a bed once again, because it had been so many years that he couldn't remember what it felt like...so Beth paid for a hotel room for Christmas eve, Christmas day, and they day after, and handed him the key.<br><br>When I first met Beth, I jokingly asked her "Why did you call your organization 'Blanket Tampa Bay'? Who really needs a blanket in Florida?" <br>Beth just smiled and said, "That answer is simple. Blankets do more than keep you warm...they can help protect you from the elements, conceal you from bugs, or give<br>you a place to sit or sleep that isn't gravel or dirt. Blankets provide a type of comfort, and my goal is to 'blanket' Tampa Bay's homeless population with comfort and love." ...It gave me goosebumps, and I'll never forget her answer.<br>

This church has helped me grow in the lord. This church may not be the biggest or fanciest; they are a church of prayer. I attend this church every Sunday (there are now zoom sessions due to covid 19), and I plan to keep following this wonderful church. as the Lord instructs me

The Pasco Education Foundation has played an intricate role in the development of FIRST LEGO League Jr. at Trinity Oaks Elementary. It is through their generous grant that students in Kindergarten through Third grade have been introduced to the love of science, engineering, and coding. With the help of funding from The Pasco Education Foundation, students have been learning FIRST Core Values, building models using LEGO®Education WeDo 2.0 and creating Show Me posters to present what they learned. They have been focusing on building interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through a real-world challenge – to be solved by research, critical thinking, and imagination.<br><br>~LEGO League Jr. Club Sponsor<br>

I came to work at Academy 2 months ago. I was originally draw to the genuine authenticity of the community and the aspirations to develop 21st century learning environment. The community continues to demonstrate the ability to be self aware and just be a great place for children to prosper.