Parady Cares Foundation
Our core values guide our direction and efforts to help others.
The Parady Cares Foundation
The Parady Cares Foundation, Inc. can facilitate and bolster fundraising and support due to the kindness and generosity of members and friends who are always happy to give their time, talent, and treasures whenever possible.
The Foundation deeply believes in empowering the members of our community by offering them the tools and opportunities to help others build a brighter future. Please join us in making a difference in the lives of those in need.
Thanks To You
The Parady Cares Foundation, Inc. can facilitate and bolster fundraising and support due to the kindness and generosity of members and friends who are always happy to give their time, talent, and treasures whenever possible.
The Foundation deeply believes in empowering the members of our community by offering them the tools and opportunities to help others build a brighter future. Please join us in making a difference in the lives of those in need.
How we serve the community
The Parady Cares Foundation helps individuals of all ages overcome life’s numerous challenges.
Inspiration
The Parady Cares Foundation strives to encourage community support by offering opportunities for our partners and friends to join us in our efforts.
Positive Change
The Parady Cares Foundation helps individuals of all ages overcome life’s numerous challenges. We support and encourage less fortunate children in our local schools, families struggling through difficult times, veterans facing challenges resulting from service to our country, and seniors who brave the health issues that coincide with aging.
Generosity
The Parady Cares Foundation, through the support of generous donations and volunteerism, contributes to many organizations, which in turn support less fortunate individuals from all walks of life.
Charities Include
- Angel Wigs of Hope
- Autism Speaks, Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida
- Caring Neighbors
- Children’s Home Society
- Community Care Center
- Infant and Toddler Pantry
- Kids Central, Inc.
- Knights of Columbus
- Local Elementary Schools
- Locks of Love
- Military Officers Association of America
- Parrot Heads Golf Tournament Benefiting Alzheimer’s
- Project SOS-Support our Soldiers, Inc.
- Rotary Club, Sons of American Legion
- Sophisticated Gents Scholarship Golf Tournament
- St. Jude, Sumter County Youth
- Toys for Tots
- Vietnam Veterans of America
- Villages for Veterans
- Villages Honor Flight
- Wildwood Food Pantry / Wildwood Soup Kitchen
Our Children
Our Foundation has an ongoing relationship with local elementary schools to provide resources and support for student enrichment. In addition, we support local youth organizations such as the Sumter County Youth, Project Legacy, and the Boys & Girls Club.
Our Veterans
Our fundraising efforts are designed to honor and support Veteran groups such as The Villages Honor Flight, Vietnam Veterans of America, Combat Veterans to Careers, and Project SOS including Veterans from all branches of our military.
Wellness
Our Foundation strives to help the members of our community maintain a healthy lifestyle. We merge our efforts with groups such as Alzheimer’s Family Organization, The Village Angels for Autism, and Breast Cancer Awareness Groups.
Family
Our Foundation friends are passionate about family and generously donate to our annual campaigns. As a result, we are able to provide less fortunate families with the basic necessities of food, clothing, and shoes, along with specialty items during the holiday season.
Special Needs
Supporting Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and meeting the physical, mental, and emotional needs of individuals of all ages is important to the Foundation. Our resources provide funds for therapy and educational tools students otherwise might not be able to obtain.