Making an Impact with Donna Kirtland and the Live Well Foundation

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