greater lake city community foundation

Five for Food seeks sponsors

Jan 14, 2026

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation is proud to again coordinate “Five for Food,” an initiative for the Lake City Food Shelf, which begins its eleventh year on Feb. 1. The drive will end on March 31. Sponsors are asked each year to pledge $500 or more. The sponsors’ funds are pooled to...

Foundation benefits and supports our community

Jan 14, 2026

Happy New Year! At this time of year, we often look back at the past year, reliving our memories and involvements. One outstanding group that I’ve become involved with and have learned much more about is the Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF). I have to say that it’s taken being...

Two charities supported through foundation’s donor-advised funds

Dec 31, 2025

Robert Pope and Pernille Flesche recently presented donations to the Lake City Music Boosters and the Peters Memorial Fund. The Lake City Music Boosters raises funds to provide financial assistance to music programs of Lake City Schools. The Lake City Music Boosters is a 501 (c) (3) IRS...

Packing for the Weekend receives $10,000 challenge grant for third year

Dec 10, 2025

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation recently presented a $10,000 check to support the Lake City Packing for the Weekend Program. This is the third year of a challenge grant from an anonymous donor through the donor’s Donor-Advised Fund. Donor-Advised Funds allow a donor to make a...

Foundation sponsors Christmas by the Lake

Nov 26, 2025

Greater Lake City Community Foundation Chairman Peter Coyle presented a check to Tess Stone, owner of Stone’s Famous Popcorn and coordinator of the first annual Christmas by the Lake shopping and community event hosted by the Shops of Lake City. Other sponsors providing financial support are...

Workshop focuses on ‘intentional giving’

Nov 19, 2025

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation (GLCCF) hosted a Philanthropy Workshop at St. Mary’s Parish Center on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The workshop was an educational opportunity for those seeking information and advice about developing a plan for “intentional giving,” according to a news release...

Foundation offers giving seminar

Oct 22, 2025

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation is inviting the public to an event focused on Philanthropic Giving Education “to explore impactful strategies for making a difference through charitable contributions,” according to a news release. The event will be Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at St....

Sarah Blaser joins foundation board

Oct 22, 2025

Lake City resident Sarah Blaser has accepted an appointment to the Greater Lake City Commujnity Foundation Board of Directors, according to a news release. “Sarah has lived in Lake City for 16 years and has worked for six years at Lakeshore Agency. She is married to Bobby Blaser, has two children...

Community foundation hits milestone with $1 million in funds

Oct 15, 2025

The Greater Lake City Community Foundation announced in its latest newsletter that it has surpassed $1 million in funds. People can learn more about the foundation at lakecityfoundation.org. The full announcement is below: What began in 2012 as an idea to provide financial assistance and support...

Pope, Flesche donate to Music Boosters through foundation donor-advised fund

Jun 18, 2025

Robert Pope and Pernille Flesche-Pope recently made a $2,000 contribution from their Greater Lake City Community Foundation Donor-Advised Fund to the Lake City Music Boosters. “We are happy to contribute to the wonderful work the music program at Lincoln is doing,” Pope and Flesche said in a...