Did you know? The most powerful impact that volunteers make here at VISTE can be heard firsthand from our clients right on our website at viste.org! These precious messages and our clients are THE reason our volunteers are so dedicated, so we are pleased to bring their testimonies to you! With the help of […]
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Staff Spotlight: Tucker Bradshaw, Warehouse Manager
Working quietly but effectively behind the scenes, Warehouse Manager Tucker Bradshaw helps oversee all aspects of the 23,000 sq. ft. VISTE facility located near downtown Lakeland. Formerly used as a meat processing plant, the property was acquired by VISTE in 2001 as the need for client services increased. Originally from Lakeland, Tucker volunteered at VISTE […]
President’s Message: Happy New Year
HAPPY NEW YEAR! This generic greeting is often used to celebrate a single moment in time, reflect on the prior 12 months, mark a significant milestone, and set one’s sights with renewed intention on the year ahead. Regardless of the context, this is a time of transitions. The same is true for VISTE… While COVID […]
Development News – Article from Lisa
VISTE supporters are hands down the most amazing people ever! When the call went out to help purchase Thanksgiving meals and Holiday Personal Care Boxes for seniors in the community, you shattered the QGiv online campaign thermometer! And when it appeared our Annual Campaign was lagging a bit as we entered the fourth quarter, you […]
President’s Message: “For it is in giving that we receive.” – Saint Francis of Assisi
THANKS + GIVING… the name itself implies two complementary acts inevitably intertwined in the ebb and flow of life. None of us is on an island unto ourselves. We have all received much to be grateful for, and each of us has the capacity to give to others our time, talents, and/or treasures. Indeed, this […]
Development News – Article from Lisa
Thanksgiving and Christmas are special times of the year meant for sharing with friends and family. But while this season brings happiness to many, it also brings loneliness to those who may not have family or friends to celebrate with. Last year, we received this heartfelt note from William after he received his meal and […]
Ramp Volunteers Needed!
Did you know that in a typical year VISTE provides accessibility ramps, stairs and stair rails to 60-75 VISTE clients, free of charge? These essential modifications help enable your elderly neighbors to remain safely and independently in their own homes. We are seeking volunteers for our Ramp Crew, a talented group of VISTE volunteers […]
Transportation Spotlight: “We Treat Our Clients Like Family!”
Did you know that VISTE’s first program was Transportation Services? In 1983 a small group of volunteers saw an unmet need in the community to provide transportation for local seniors. Over the years, the need has grown significantly, and today VISTE typically provides over 15,000 client trips each year, free of charge to VISTE clients. […]
VISTE Cares: Providing Personal Care Items to Local Seniors
We are beyond grateful for the strong response from the community and all who donated to this year’s VISTE Cares campaign! Gifts large and small allowed us to not only reach, but exceed, our goal and deliver 400 boxes of personal care items to local seniors in need. And due to the generosity of the George […]
Volunteer Program News: Volunteer of the Year Karen Volkmann
VISTE is proud to recognize Karen Volkmann as this year’s Volunteer of the Year! Karen is a true dynamo…You can find her helping in our warehouse, in the office, and preparing and delivering Hot Meals each week. We are so grateful to Karen and all the time she gives back to VISTE in support of […]