Our Team

Linda D.
Executive Director

Community Chaplain

Linda has been leading PLI for over 7 years, after spending five years at a Christian homeless mission. In 2020 she graduated from Louisiana Baptist University with a degree in leadership from the School of Communications. She enjoys cooking, gardening and travel.

Joyce M.
(the Egg Lady!)

Joyce is young at heart and has a zeal to serve the Lord. She always has a smile and a prayer to offer. She is also known as "Joyce on the go" and has many friends and enjoys walking, crafting, Ladies Bible Study. She is famous for her Delicious Deviled Eggs! These are the most requested item at PLI events!!

Angel M.
Administrative Assistant

Angel is a long time resident of Plant City and is a proud mom and grandma. She loves Jesus, crafting and coffee, and has a small zoo at her house. Angel is involved in her church and crafting activities and has assisted PLI community outreach as well. Angel keeps our office running well. She makes the best sausage balls!

Joe D.
Tech Chef

Joe serves as the PLI Tech Consultant and Chef. He retired in 2024 after 30 years in IT and supports PLI in many ways with volunteer service. His passion is painting, cooking and he enjoys outdoor activities and gardening. Joe also serves as our grillmaster for various PLI meals throughout the year!

Donnie M.
Chaplain

Donnie will graduate in May, 2026 with his Master of Divinity degree from Louisiana Baptist University. Donnie has facilitated Grief Share at PLI and is currently assisting with Chaplain outreach. He works as an institutional chaplain and enjoys outdoor activities, spending time with his family and friends at church.

Community Partnerships

People's Life Institute (affectionately known in the community as PLI) has many volunteers who rotate in to help when needed. We have partnerships with local churches, civic organizations, schools and donors that provide material goods such as food, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene products, paper goods, and many other things that allow us to help the community in times of need.

Wonderful Volunteers

Our volunteers cook, prep, serve, clean, fix bikes, sort clothes, provide resume building service, help with job training and serve, pray for and with our clients, and much more. Volunteers are the lifeblood and backbone of our organization and we could not do what we do without each and every one!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SERVES AND PRAYS!!

Address

Mail: 5166 County Line Rd Box 212 (Must include!!!!) Lakeland, FL 33811

Would you like further information?
Contacts

813-473-0830
pplife503@gmail.com

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

New Office Location: 705 S. Maryland Ave., Plant City, FL 33563

Our offices are graciously hosted by Emmanuel Free Community Clinic. We are ministry partners, and they provide office space to us. We refer individuals to each partner as appropriate. People's Life Institute, Inc. is a separate entity and the clinic is not responsible for our operations nor to provide services to our PLI clients.