From Seed to Bloom: LILLY's First Year Journey

Our Story

One year ago, against all odds, we planted a seed of hope in the heart of Pasco County. Today, that seed has bloomed into something extraordinary—a thriving community where 56 learners and 39 families have found their second home.

LILLY Learning Center isn't just an educational space; it's where personalized learning meets innovative spirit, where young entrepreneurs launch their dreams at our Kids in Biz Mother's Day Market, and where every child discovers their unique purpose through joy, curiosity, and confidence.

What Makes LILLY Special

🌱 Personalized Education - Every learner's journey is honored and nurtured

🎨 Creative Expression - From Night of Light Benefit Concert to Pathways Through the Arts

🤝 Community Building - Where families connect, learn, and grow together

💫 Faith-Centered Growth - Faith the grain of a mustard seed can move mountains!

Our Programs Touch Every Corner of Learning:

Little LILLIES Bilingual Early Learning Co-Op
Hybrid Homeschool Support
Kids in Biz Young Entrepreneur Program
Community Builders & Gardening
Pathways to the Arts
Academic Tutoring & Reading Intervention
IEP Advocacy & School Choice Support
Way-Maker Scholarship Fund

Why We Need Your Support

Every dollar you invest helps us expand our reach to more Pasco families who need a light like LILLY's. In our second year, we're dreaming bigger:

More Safe Spaces planted in Tampa Bay and Central Florida
More families finding their educational home
More programs meeting diverse learning needs
More scholarship opportunities removing barriers to quality education
More community connections strengthening our local grassroots learning village

Seed Funds Mean Strong Roots

When you support LILLY, you're not just funding programs—you're investing in transformation:

ONE LEARNER discovers their unique gifts and purpose

ONE FAMILY finds support, comfort, and community

ONE COMMUNITY grows stronger together when united by ONE SHARED MISSION!

Join Our Village

Your belief in LILLY has already made way for our little village that can. Now, help us grow even brighter in Year 2 and beyond.

...Because when we unite to light the way for learning, we illuminate possibilities for generations to come.

Every gift, no matter the size, plants seeds of hope in a child's future. Thank you for believing in the power of community-driven education.

LILLY = Leading Innovations in Learning and Literacy

At LILLY Education Foundation, we believe every child deserves to experience the joy of learning in a way that celebrates their unique gifts. Founded in 2023 by a passionate team of educators, specialists, and parents in East Pasco County, we've grown to become a vital educational resource for our community. We understand firsthand the challenges of navigating traditional education - in fact, just under 50% of the students receiving our services and/or attending one of our five part-time academic programs have been diagnosed with a learning and/or cognitive disability, and 94% receive financial aid to access the personalized support they need.

Like our namesake flower, the Lily of the Valley, we believe in the natural unfolding of each learner's potential. Just as lilies grow wild and beautiful in their own time and way, we create spaces where children can develop at their own pace, discovering genuine mastery through paths uniquely their own.

In July 2024, we opened our first learning center in the heart of Zephyrhills, and we have seen firsthand the transformative power of a safe space to learn beyond the traditional brick and mortar school system. Through our specialized programs, advocacy work, and community partnerships throughout Pasco County, we're building bridges to ensure that education is accessible, inclusive, and transformative for all learners.

When you support LILLY, you become part of the fabric of a tight-knit community built to nurture the natural growth and boundless potential of every child.

One Year of Growing Wild | Celebrating LILLY Learning Center’s First Anniversary

By LILLY Education Foundation

One Year of Growing Wild | Celebrating LILLY Learning Center’s First Anniversary

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