​​​​​​We support local charities  Manna Ministries, Peace River and Highlands Veterans Food Bank throughout the year.  Additional charities are identified  for special event support, like the July collection of school supplies for use for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

HLSPHC is a non -profit organization assisting in community and environmental concerns, providing social activities that promote and encourage tropical music, and the lifestyle it represents.

Heartland LakeSharks is affiliated with Parrot Heads In Paradise National Organization. The purpose of the organization is to promote the international network of Parrot Head Clubs as a humanitarian group sharing information and social activities for mutual benefit. The organization will engage in activities that are charitable, educational and that promote the general welfare of the community. Parrot Heads in Paradise, Inc. is a Not-For-Profit Corporation, whose purpose is to assist in community and environmental concerns. We sponsor a variety of social activities for people who are interested in the music of Jimmy Buffett and the tropical lifestyle he personifies.
In 2014 local chapter contributions totaled over $3.3 million and 372,000 volunteer hours to local and national charities..

In 2016 Heartland LakeSharks:

• Collected over $1,000.00 in school supplies and donated to Big Brothers, Big Sisters
  
• Donated over 200 pounds of food to Manna Ministries
  
• Donated over 70 pounds of food to Highlands County Veterans Food Bank
  
• Donated over $200.00 in personal items to Peace River Women's Shelter
  
• ​Provided Christmas gifts for four local children in foster care
  

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