Citizen Support Services of Lake Wales
Mission and Vision of our organization
Mission: To support and advocate for needs that exist within Lake Wales, where existing service organizations are not well positioned to support or coordinate a service project.
Vision: Citizens of Lake Wales, in partnership with leaderships from several community service organizations, work toward ensuring support and equity is provided to our citizens in need.
Partnership Community Service organizations include: Lake Wales Public Library, The Boys and Girls Club, Care Center, Lincoln Development, Bok Tower Gardens, Family Literacy Academy of Lake Wales, YMCA, churches, schools, the City of Lake Wales, and Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce.
Supporting Registered Voters
CITY ELECTION - APRIL 6TH - sample ballot
Candidate Forum through ZOOM - March 1st, 7pm - information here
Additional information on candidates to be posted after March 1st
Questions regarding voting can be directed to the City Clerk:
Jennifer Nanek
863-678-4182 x270
Supporting Students and Teachers
TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN
- 8th grade applications for scholarships: MARCH 8 - April 6
- Mentors needed for Lake Wales
- Polk County Webpage
- Questions? Email kara.franklin@polk-fl.net
PLUS Library Access for K-12 Students
- Partnership program the Polk Co. Library Cooperative has entered into with the Polk County School System and Lake Wales Charter Schools
- Link to more information here
- Questions? Email tpeak@lakewalesfl.gov
Winter Student Supply Drive
Proclamation at January 19, 2021 LW City Commission Meeting
Supporting Older Residents
Unused notecard donations being accepted, and volunteers are writing cards for residents of the Lake Wales area who could really appreciate a note of encouragement and human contact.
- To contribute email John Miller
- Thank you to all who have donated material, idea, and time
Supporting Diversity
Independent reading encouraged of Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, by Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D.
Link to information (additional information coming March)
Next Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, March 16th; 4:30pm-5:15pm
CLICK HERE for information on joining the meeting
Submit your concerns or areas of need in our community
CLICK HERE to enter a group or area that needs Citizen Support Services