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With more than 2,500 team members from Florida to Alaska, LifeView Group’s impact can be felt every day for those we serve. In our 2023 fiscal year, our team members provided:

Our team members share our mission of “helping people” every day. Some of their stories are below.

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Growing professionally: Melody Kohr

At FamiliesFirst Network, our Young Adult Services Program serves as a vital resource for youth aging out of foster care. Leading the program is Melody Kohr, a dedicated child welfare professional with more than 20 years of service. Melody has spent her career supporting young people on their path to independence. Melody’s journey into child welfare began shortly […]

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The power of hiring people with disabilities in IT roles

Pensacola, Fla. (June 24, 2025) – At Global Connections to Employment (GCE), the mission to close the employment gap for people with disabilities is gaining momentum through information technology roles. By connecting job seekers with disabilities to IT positions, GCE is maximizing results for customers and changing lives for people who previously struggled to find […]

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Growing professionally: Pam Smith

Pam Smith walked into Lakeview Center 55 years ago not knowing she would help shape the organization into what it is today. What started as a role answering the crisis line turned into a decades-long journey of leadership, service and professional growth. This July, Pam transitions into retirement, closing one of the most impactful chapters […]

Project SEARCH celebrates graduates

May marked a milestone for 24 young adults in Northwest Florida as they graduated from Project SEARCH, a national program helping young adults with disabilities transition to employment over the course of a school year. Through Project SEARCH, interns have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment, helping them develop valuable […]

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Congratulations to our 2025 Team Members of the Quarter!

We are excited to announce our latest Team Members of the Quarter – the recipients for our quarterly recognition program! Our Team Members of the Quarter each received a $50 gift card and certificate from their leader to show our gratitude for all their hard work. Lynn Hare named LifeView Group Team Member of the […]

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Landrum 5K raises more than $17,000 benefiting Lakeview Center

Pensacola, Fla. (May 28, 2025) – Landrum presented to Lakeview Center a $17,297.14 donation – proceeds from the 2nd Annual Landrum 5K Run/Walk held in October of 2024. Last year, Lakeview Center served more than 27,000 adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies and intellectual disabilities. The Landrum 5K promotes awareness of the link […]

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Growing professionally: Felix Vasquez

Felix Vasquez, food service worker at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. for Global Connections to Employment (GCE), has been a shining example of determination and growth over his 15-year tenure. Felix has held roles across the kitchen, starting in the dish room, advancing to the pot room and now thriving in food […]

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LifeView Group ranked #7 on Top 100 Women-led Businesses in Florida

Pensacola, Fla. (May 21, 2025) – LifeView Group has been ranked No. 7 on The Women’s Edge’s 2025 list of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Florida. The annual list recognizes both nonprofit and for-profit organizations led by prominent female executives across the state. This is the fourth consecutive year LifeView Group has earned a […]

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Professional Growth Journey: Hannah Cole

When FamiliesFirst Network’s Hannah Cole began her career in child welfare, she didn’t realize how this field of work would shape her life. Starting with case management, Hannah spent more than 5 years working alongside families during some of their most difficult moments. Last year, an opportunity arose, transitioning Hannah to the position of adoption […]