Link Together and Share!

What can happen when churches, nonprofits, businesses, volunteers, and individuals link together to serve their community?

In this episode of Let's Share, Leigh Byers welcomes Wanda Keegan, Director of Community Engagement for Love in the Name of Christ of the Heart of Florida (Love INC). Wanda shares how Love INC brings churches and people together to respond to real needs while helping individuals and families move toward greater stability, dignity, and hope.

The conversation goes beyond simply giving something to someone in need. Leigh and Wanda explore the importance of thoughtful benevolence—walking alongside people, building relationships, identifying underlying needs, and creating opportunities for long-term transformation.

Wanda shares how Love INC Heart of Florida's Connection Center works with local churches to connect people with resources; how the Journey program brings participants, volunteers, and churches together; and how programs such as Work Life help people develop skills and prepare for meaningful employment. The ministry also provides practical assistance, including furniture and household necessities, while creating pathways for people to become stronger and more self-sufficient.

The conversation also highlights an important part of sharing that can easily be overlooked: the person who gives often receives, too. Volunteers of different ages find purpose, connection, relationships, and opportunities to use their gifts while serving others.

Whether you have a need, have something to give, want to volunteer, or simply want to learn how communities can collaborate more effectively, this episode is an invitation to consider where you might link together with others and share.

Because none of us knows when we may be the one giving—or the one receiving.

Giving + Receiving = Sharing.

Connect with Love INC of the Heart of Florida: Website: loveincheartofflorida.org Facebook: Sensible Furnishings LinkedIn: Wanda Keegan

Love INC also offers opportunities to volunteer, participate in behind-the-scenes tours, and learn firsthand how churches and community partners work together to meet needs.

Connect with Have A Need A Ministry: Website: haveaneedaministry.com

Let's Share is a podcast of Have A Need A Ministry, encouraging communities of sharing by connecting what we have with what others need.