Giving Back

Achievement Academy's mission is to help children with special needs or at risk for developmental delays achieve their maximum potential by providing early intervention, education, therapy, and family support.

A big thumbs up to the American Heart Association - We had a great time sponsoring their Heart Walk in Lakeland in 2023 and contributing to such a fantastic cause and fundraising event.

This 501c3 non-profit in central Florida provides socks, shoes, and hygiene items, along with coaching and mentoring support, to make a positive impact on the lives of families in need.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County provide parents with peace of mind knowing that their children are safe and supervised, with after-school programs that increase academic success and improve healthy lifestyles.

In 2022, Highland Homes and Building Homes for Heroes partnered to build a specially adapted, mortgage-free home in Lakeland for USAF TSG Rahmeka Hopkins and her family.

We are proud sponsors since 2015 of the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team, started by former skiers from Cypress Gardens Theme Park who want to pass on their show skiing legacy to the next generation.

The FHSAA is the non-profit governing organization to regulate all interscholastic activities of high schools in Florida. We are proud sponsors of the Florida High School Basketball State Championship.

Habitat Hillsborough supports local veterans through homeownership, home repair, and volunteer programs. We are proud to sponsor their Veteran Home Build.

Thanks to donors, Harrison students learn in a technologically-advanced environment with donations covering expenses related to school productions, purchasing equipment, and more.

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Foundation was created to steward charitable donations directly to patients and the greatest needs of the hospital, changing the future of pediatric medicine for kids in Florida and beyond.

From food drives to volunteer hours, we're proud to support kidsPACK, a non-profit organization dedicated to feeding disadvantaged children on weekends when they do not have access to subsidized school meals.

Stuff the Bus is the largest back-to-school campaign of its kind in Central Florida, collecting school supplies for kids in need.

Providing support to past, present and future members of the Lakeland Police Department, the Foundation is supported through generous donations and fundraising events such as the annual Fallen Heroes Memorial 5K run.

The Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise Run is inspired by people who believe that a community can come together to conquer cancer. We are honored to support and participate in this annual event.

We are proud to donate and volunteer with this non-profit serving the less fortunate in Polk County, most recently helping Santa bring some special deliveries and holiday cheer to local children in our community.

McKeel Academy is a Polk County choice school that educates students through relevant and innovative curriculum, the integration of technology, and real life endeavors.

Highland Homes supports our local Florida REALTORS® as well as the national REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC), protecting and promoting the real estate industry across the United States. 

The Polk County Builders Association (PCBA) empowers the American dream by advocating for the housing industry, creating the highest-quality communities, and offering the resources builders need to achieve success.

Through initiatives such as a Back to School Drive, Easter Basket Drive, and Holiday Dinners, this 501(C)3 serves and supports the disadvantaged, less fortunate, and senior citizens of Lakeland and surrounding cities.

We are proud to sponsor the annual Wildcat Walk-A-Thon supporting the PTO, which helps fund programs and projects such as a second playground, movie night, sidewalk art, and grants for teachers.

Talbot House provides services to homeless men and women in Polk County including food, shelter, free medical and dental care, employment training and placement, affordable housing opportunities, and more.

Students at Victory Christian Academy now have 50 iPads and two iPad charging carts to use in classrooms, courtesy of Highland Homes.

Volunteers in Service to the Elderly (VISTE)'s mission is to enable elderly persons to remain safe and independent in their own homes by providing transportation, hot meals, and more, assisted by donations & community volunteers.

We are proud to support local athletes and youth sports teams in the communities where we live, work, and build.

Youth Sports

Teams and sports organizations we've partnered with and donated to include:

• Lake Gibson High School Volleyball
• Lakeland Christian School Varsity Volleyball
• Lakeland Girls Softball League
• Lakeland High School Boys Lacrosse
• Lakeland Legends Youth Baseball
• North Lakeland Baseball Inc.
• North Lakeland Youth Soccer