Lake Wales VFW Post 2420

Lake Wales Care Center is a faith-based community service organization in Lake Wales, FL, dedicated to demonstrating Christ's love by connecting individuals in need with those eager to serve. With 38 years of experience, they offer a wide range of programs, from adult literacy partnerships to transitional housing for homeless families. The center's mission is rooted in the motto "People Helping People," fostering a supportive environment through initiatives such as a community kitchen, bicycle ministry, and youth service camps. Committed to making a difference, Lake Wales Care Center serves as a vital resource for the local community, embodying compassion and care in all their endeavors.Generated from the website

Circle of Friends was founded by Lake Wales resident Mertice Fehringer who, after failing to find support for her own special needs family, decided to take a stand and become an advocate for her daughter who was mentally challenged and other children with disabilities she had come to know and love. She was determined to make a difference in their lives and in her community.This campaign to address the barriers of fear and prejudice that separate special needs families from their communities began in a small Sunday school class in 1995. Since then Circle of Friends Ministry has blazed a trail through barred doors, helping children with disabilities discover the same opportunities that others enjoy.