🦞 Join us for the finest seafood experience of the year! 🦀
Project LIFT's 15th Annual Clambake is exactly 2 months away at Project LIFT Hobe Sound. Tickets and Sponsorships are available now for purchase 👉 www.projectlift.org/event/clambake 🎟
Don't miss out on a transformational evening featuring music, live & silent auctions, hermit crab racing and more to benefit Project LIFT's innovative programming for at-risk teens and young adults.
We look forward to seeing you there!
02/10/2026
Our Belle Glade Career Risers visited West Technical Education Center to explore hands‑on vocational opportunities. During our tour, we were excited to be guided by one of our former participants, Jordan!
Jordan is now employed by the The School District of Palm Beach County as an Administrative Assistant, and we couldn’t be more proud of her growth and success.
Keep up the amazing work, Jordan! We’re cheering you on!
02/09/2026
Project LIFT has been named a semi‑finalist for Best Non‑Profit Organization in St. Lucie County for the 2026 St Lucie County Chamber of Commerce Business & Industry Awards! 🎉
We’re truly honored to be recognized alongside so many outstanding organizations in our community. Your continued support empowers us to make a lasting impact in the lives of the teens and young adults we serve.
Thank you to the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce for this recognition! Join us as we celebrate on Tuesday, February 17, from 5:00–9:00 PM at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center.
Two of our young men at Project LIFT Belle Glade are officially interning with Glades Gas of Belle Glade! đź‘Ź
We're so excited for them as they take this important step to learn, grow, and gain hands‑on workforce experience. A big thank you to the Glades Gas team for investing in their future and helping develop the next generation of skilled professionals.
02/04/2026
We were thrilled to welcome guests for group tours at our Hobe Sound location this week! The support and engagement from everyone who joined us is truly appreciated, and we are grateful for the opportunity to share our transformational programming in action. When our community comes together to partner with Project LIFT, meaningful change happens.
We would like to extend a special thank you to KAST Construction for their incredible generosity and continued support of Project LIFT. Their commitment helps strengthen our mission and expand opportunities for the individuals we serve.
Thank you to everyone who took time out of their day to visit. We appreciate each and every one of you!
đź“Ť Upcoming Tours
• Fort Pierce: Tuesday, February 17 at 10:00 AM
• Hobe Sound: Tuesday, March 3 at 10:00 AM
We look forward to seeing you soon!
02/03/2026
⛳️ What an unforgettable day at Putting for Possibilities! ⛳️
With 100+ guests joining us for golf and lunch, this special day benefiting Project LIFT truly showcased the power of community. A highlight of the day was watching our young-at-heart golfers, ages 80 and over, compete for a great cause.
This event would not have been possible without our generous sponsors:
Shirley Kelley, Mary Baysinger, Barbara Grimmer, Bob & Suzanne Pearson, Dr. Sean Duerr, Jack Ward, Barbara & Jack Langella, Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, and Mariner Sands Country Club.
🏌️‍♂️ Special recognition also goes to pro golfer Ken Duke, Carson Novins, and Jack Flanagan for their incredible support and involvement.
🏆 Congratulations to our award winners:
1st Place Team
Caroline Boutte
Mary Baysinger
Dan Lundstrom
John Metcalfe
1st in Each Color
🟡 Gold: Margie Snyder
đźź Orange: Betty Marsh
🔵 Blue: Bob Snyder
đź”´ Red: Sandy Davis
Thank you to everyone who played, sponsored, and cheered us on. The date for our 2nd Annual Putting for Possibilities is coming soon, so stay tuned!
02/02/2026
We had the opportunity to welcome Don Connelly from Cooling with Connellys to speak to our young men in Fort Pierce.
Don shared valuable insight into the HVAC industry, what it takes to run a successful business, how to carry yourself professionally, and the steps they can take now to build a strong future.
A huge thank you to Don for investing his time, wisdom, and experience into our participants. Your words may be the spark that transforms a young man's life!
01/30/2026
We were thrilled to host Juan McCausland, Director of HR, and the Moss Solar team for a tour of our Hobe Sound site and an inside look at the work we do with teens and young adults in our programs.
We are grateful to have Moss Solar as a valued partner, potential employer for our participants, and advocate for our mission. Thank you for your time, support, and commitment to making a difference!
A group of our young men in Hobe Sound have been learning how to install flooring and adding fresh paint touch-ups to our conference room!
Thanks to our incredible volunteer mentor, Tim, and carpentry mentor, Dan, whose guidance is giving these young men hands-on skills and the confidence to take on new challenges. đź’Ş
All it takes is 1-2 hours a week to ignite transformation in a young man's life! 🔥
01/27/2026
Two of our HVAC participants in Fort Pierce, Chris and Franky, have officially earned their EPA-608 certifications! đź‘Ź
Their hard work, ambition, and commitment have paid off. This industry-recognized certification positions them strongly as they pursue employment and career advancement within the HVAC field.
Please join us in celebrating Chris and Franky for this incredible achievement!
01/26/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Lumberjack Fest! It was truly an axe‑citing afternoon filled with family fun, great food, and unforgettable memories.
We’re incredibly grateful for the tremendous support from our community and want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors. Your contributions helped make this event possible. We also appreciate all of our amazing vendors who brought energy, flavor, and creativity to the festival.
Guests enjoyed an action‑packed day that included axe throwing, delicious barbecue, live music, a kids pie‑eating contest, a chicken wing‑eating contest, a kids zone, and so much more. It was wonderful to see everyone having such a great time together.
We still have a few raffle items waiting to be claimed! If you have one of the following winning numbers, please contact marketing@projectlift.org to arrange pickup of your prize:
53510‑257 – Target Practice Bundle
53510‑811 – 1 Week of Kids Science Camp
53510‑638 – Mobile Pet Grooming
53510‑618 – Free Lipo Laser Session
53510‑614 – Handcrafted Wooden Items
53510‑682 – Your Body Bliss Basket
We’re already looking forward to next year and can’t wait to make the next Lumberjack Fest even bigger and better!
01/23/2026
We are so grateful for all of the amazing sponsors for our 3rd Annual Lumberjack Fest happening TOMORROW! 🪵🪓
Their support is vital, as it enables us to continue delivering transformative mental health treatment, mentorship, and vocational training to underestimated young men and women in our community. None of this would be possible without their generosity.
We can't wait for them to join us tomorrow, and it's not too late for you to join in on the fun as well!
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Project L.I.F.T. (Life Initiatives for Teens) is an organization with a primary investment in the lives of youth,”by introducing skills that will inspire youth to explore opportunities to be successful outside of delinquent behavior. Project LIFT challenges youth both physically and mentally while they interact with positive mentors. Members learn how to manage their anger, attitude and emotions, including depression, anxiety, impulse issues and substance abuse. Many of our youth are also in need of continuity, security, and academic assistance, which we also provide. Success Rate for Project Lift in Florida
83% of participants graduate Project Life alcohol and drug free
72% of members involved in the criminal justice system do not re-offend
“Project LIFT engages at-risk teens by replacing negative behaviors with positive tools, so they make healthy life decisions and become independent, productive members of our community. ~ Founder & Executive Director, Bob Zaccheo
