Social Awareness

30 Years with Give Kids The World

Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Kissimmee, FL, that provides critically ill children and their families with transformative weeklong wish vacations at no cost. Every child whose wish is fulfilled by Give Kids The World and his/her family receives transportation, private villa accommodations, donated theme park tickets, all meals and snacks, nightly entertainment, and unique interactive experiences at the Village – featuring accessible attractions and creative learning venues. As the Village’s Proud Transportation Partner, Mears has provided all of the transportation to the families at no cost or steeply discounted rates for decades. Since 1986, Give Kids the World has welcomed more than 176,000 families from all 50 states and 76 countries. Mears Transportation Group takes great pride in helping to make a difference in the lives of these precious families. To learn more about Give Kids The World Village, including how to volunteer or donate, visit: https://www.gktw.org/

Russell Home for Atypical Children

The Russell Home in South Orlando is the only private, non-profit facility of its kind for severely handicapped children in Central Florida. For nearly 20 years, Mears has supported the Home through its holiday raffle and toy drive, raising several thousand dollars each year to assist the home and these special children. To learn more about the Russel Home, their upcoming events, to volunteer, or donate, please visit their website at: https://russellhome.org/

IDignity

IDignity helps the disadvantaged in Central Florida obtain the personal identification that is crucial to enabling them to become self-sufficient. IDignity coordinates events for hundreds of homeless or otherwise disadvantaged individuals to walk them through the paperwork and logistics of obtaining current identification so they are eligible for employment and government assistance programs.

During these events, Mears provides free transportation for these individuals to take advantage of IDignity’s services on event days. Often times, transportation is required to the federal courthouse or Social Security office to ensure proper paperwork is completed, and Mears ensures free and convenient transportation. To learn more about IDignity’s services, to volunteer or to donate, visit their website at: https://idignity.org/.

Coastal Conservation Association Florida (CCA Florida)

CCA Florida is dedicated to enhancing our state’s marine resources – including our water quality – and providing a voice for their members and the environment. Each year Mears participates in CCA’s annual fundraiser to support this critical mission. To learn more about CCA Florida and how you can help, please visit https://ccaflorida.org.