In this episode of 'Transformed Lives', host Jeremy Elliot sits down with Donna Kirtland, the Executive Director of the LiveWell Foundation of South Lake, to discuss how the foundation and community partnerships are making a significant impact in Central Florida. Donna shares her journey into Philanthropy, highlighting the importance of collaboration among nonprofits to address Health, Mental Health, homelessness, and food scarcity in the community. The conversation emphasizes the power of cross-collaboration and community-driven solutions to transform lives, with specific insights into the Empowerment Grant awarded to New Beginnings.
00:00 Introduction to Transformed Lives Podcast
00:51 Meet Donna Kirtland: A Journey of Purposeful Reinvention
03:55 Donna's Early Inspirations and Community Impact
06:38 Addressing Urgent Community Needs
10:44 Empowerment Grant and New Beginnings
16:56 Collaborative Efforts and Community Synergy
19:06 New Beginnings: Programs and Services
29:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
