It is with a grateful heart that I write this to you, our amazing VISTE volunteers! VISTE elves like YOU helped deliver 2,000 Thanksgiving meals, plus 450 Holiday Personal Care Boxes and Christmas gifts to our elderly clients – producing smiles from clients and wonderful holiday visits for all! Thank you for being a part […]
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Through your support, VISTE will celebrate 40 years of service to the elderly this year! And, with your ongoing support, the VISTE Endowment Fund will ensure that VISTE is here to help seniors for generations to come!! While we have grown, expanded, and adapted over the last 40 years, it recently became clear that VISTE, […]
Spotlight on Frank O’Reilly: Founding Board Member & Volunteer
In 1983, a small group of men affiliated with Catholic Charities in Lakeland saw an unmet need in the community – their elderly neighbors had no way to get to medical appointments. The group, including Frank O’Reilly, wanted to help and began providing free transportation for seniors in need. From this effort Volunteers in Service […]
President’s Message: Happy New Year!
That greeting takes on special significance this time as 2023 marks the 40th Anniversary of Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE). We invite you to join us throughout this coming year to honor those who started and built up this unique organization, celebrate this milestone anniversary, and look forward to the next 40+ years […]
A Conversation with Frank O’Reilly: The Tradition of Giving Back
In 1983, a small group of men affiliated with Catholic Charities in Lakeland saw an unmet need in the community – their elderly neighbors had no way to get to medical appointments, the grocery store, and other necessary places. The group, including Frank O’Reilly, wanted to help and began providing free transportation for seniors in […]
President’s Message: Fall Is a Time of Thanksgiving
Fall is a time of thanksgiving, and we want to take this opportunity to express gratitude for your ongoing compassion, care, and generosity toward our elderly neighbors in need. That is particularly true this fall as we prepare to celebrate VISTE’s 40th Anniversary! VISTE was founded in 1983 by a small group of volunteers in […]
VISTE Celebrates Volunteers at Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Pictured L-R are Tim Raible, Dr. Anne Kerr, Dr. Zac McGowen, and Steve Bissonnette VISTE Celebrates Volunteers at Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE) is a community-based, non-profit organization serving Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry and Ft. Meade. With approximately 4,000 clients and over 1,000 volunteers, VISTE lives up to its name. […]
President’s Message: National Volunteer Appreciation Month
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the importance of volunteering and honoring the significant contributions volunteers make by generously donating their time and talents to worthy causes. It is my pleasure to recognize Florida Southern College, Guests Services, and First Presbyterian Church with President’s Awards for exemplary service. At VISTE, […]
Celebrating Our Volunteers – Article from Patty
April is National Volunteer Month! It was designated as such in 1991 by President George H. W. Bush, the same year “1000 Points of Light” celebrated the work of volunteers everywhere. Each year VISTE aspires to show our appreciation to the volunteers who support our mission – to enable elderly persons to live independently and […]
VISTEBALL 2022: Join us for the 17th Annual VISTEBall!
Join us for the 17th Annual VISTEBall! IMPORTANT NOTE: This year VISTEBall events include an online auction, wheelbarrow of cheer, and charity golf tournament. We look forward to adding back in an indoor event in 2023! It’s that time again! VISTE’s signature annual fundraiser, the 17th Annual VISTEBall, will take place ONLINE this year and […]