We Believe in the Future!
Lightspeed GIVES supports charitable organizations and connects businesses to serve local needs, helping build a brighter future for our community.
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Supported Community Events
Come join us! We’re always out and about, serving and connecting to our community, building stronger relationships and fostering a more beneficial environment for all.
Lightspeed Gives Community
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Grant Awards
Mar 2021
The Venice Symphony Youth Orchestra
Provide funding to produce a Youth Symphony Concert.
Mar 2021
The Twig Cares
Purchase an inventory of shoes for their Foster Program Store.
Mar 2021
Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies
Equip the kitchen of their 24 bed shelter.
Mar 2021
Ocean Habitat / Country Club Estate
Mini Reefs to filter 30,000 gallons of water each day.
Mar 2021
Friends of Stump Pass
Bike Racks
Mar 2021
Back Pack Angels
A month's supply of items for needy children.
Mar 2021
Early Learning Coalition
400 copies of the youth book "The Dot"
Mar 2021
Englewood Area Youth Baseball
Pitching Machine
Jun 2021
Valerie’s House
Books to help begin the healing process.
Jun 2021
The Venice Youth Boating Association
Water filler station.
Jun 2021
The Twig CARES
A sensory wall for the Venice location.
Jun 2021
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Charlotte County
Laptop computers.
Jun 2021
Hope 4 Communities
School supplies.
Jun 2021
Family Promise of South Sarasota County
Purchase a supply of "Neighbor Helping Neighbors New Home Welcome Kits."
Jun 2021
CenterPlace Health
Provide patients with access to the SCAT systems to receive needed services.
Jun 2021
Awaken Church Pantry
Tents to facilitate the safe distribution of the meals.
Jun 2021
Autos-4-The-Needy
Lift rack that will increase the number of cars that can be reconditioned.
Jun 2021
St. David’s Jubilee Center
50 Cedar Creek Single Season Sleeping Bags.
Jun 2021
Charlotte County Homeless Coalition
iPads used to administer curriculum.
Sep 2021
Child Protection Center
Therapy Program supplies.
Sep 2021
The Wildlife Center of Venice
Food Storage Freezer.
Sep 2021
Peace River Community Housing Partners
Generous Supply of A/C Filters.
Sep 2021
Mayor’s Feed the Hungry Program
Mobile Food Drive Collection Venue.
Sep 2021
Imagination Library
Children Books.
Sep 2021
Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity
A years’ supply of construction nails.
Sep 2021
Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota and DeSoto Co
New Furniture for remodel of Venice location.
Sep 2021
North Port Little League
Game-Day & Practice Baseballs.
Sep 2021
Operation Warrior Resolution
Yoga Mats and related exercise equipment.
Dec 2021
The WareHouse of Venice
Funding to redesign and reprint the “Team WareHouse” t-Shirts
Dec 2021
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 254 Inc.
Two 8-foot branded tablecloths to be used at public events to help with community awareness and fundraising
Dec 2021
The Harvest House
Purchase 25-35 new twin-bedding sets in a variety of colors
Dec 2021
Rotonda Communities CERT, Inc
Medical supplies to set up First Aid stations and Triage areas in case of a natural disaster
Dec 2021
Angel Land Food Forest Inc.
Items needed to assemble an “earth sifter”
Dec 2021
Crossroads Hope Academy, Inc.
Folding tables and chairs for the cafeteria to accommodate more guests during special events
Mar 2022
USA Dance Cape Coral Chapter
Dancing Shoes
Mar 2022
Charlotte Harbor Young Life
Meal Serving Equipment
Mar 2022
Valerie's House
Equipment to help increase Community Awareness
Mar 2022
Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies
Shelter Mattresses
Mar 2022
Noah's Ark Preschool
Bicycles and Playground Equipment
Mar 2022
The Long Walk Home
Equipment to help increase Community Awareness
Mar 2022
Boys & Girls Club
Basketball Equipment
Mar 2022
Englewood Helping Hand
Refrigerator
Mar 2022
Englewood Youth Soccer Association
Soccer Equipment
Jun 2022
Beyond the Spectrum
Provided an upgrade to the organization's communications system
Jun 2022
Toys for Tots for Charlotte County
Provided quality toys, appropriate for Special Needs Children
Jun 2022
Family Promise of South Sarasota Country
Provided a variety of common household items that will assist in transitioning to self-sufficiency
Jun 2022
Kids Needs - Greater Englewood
Provided technology that will be used to keep records of funds received, families served, and expenses paid
Jun 2022
Damsel in Defense / S.A.F.E. Hearts
Provided educational materials to help adults and children navigate difficult conversations regarding empowerment
Jun 2022
North Port High School Athletic Department
Provided new apparatus for their fitness room that will be used by 250+ students each year
Jun 2022
Child Protection Center (CPC)
Provided children's play furniture for their visitation rooms
Jun 2022
Meals on Wheels of Charlotte County
Provided Reusable Cooler Bags for 12 daily delivery routes
Jun 2022
Coalition for Homeless / Needy Children
Provided hygiene products that will impact 100 vulnerable youth
