Tampa Bay Nonprofits and Charities

My name is Leah Trone Lally

I’m the founder of Juzt Because Inc.

I'd like to share a glimpse of my journey and as to why I am dedicated to being hands to pass on assistance to others that are in need.

In 2002, I became a divorced single mother of three children whom I like and love dearly. At the time of the divorce, my youngest daughter was two, my middle daughter was six and my son was ten. I was in a single-parent position prior to the divorce leaving all provisions and decisions for my kids on me. I remember clearly thinking, "How in the world am I going to make it with these three little ducks trailing behind me?!"

Surviving my adversities has allowed me to be sympathetic and empathetic towards a lot. My experiences have prepared me to be understanding to others. I feel honored being in a position to do unto others what has been done unto me!

It was solely by the grace of God that I was able to survive.

During the marital separation and after the divorce, our house went into foreclose and bankruptcy. I want to put light on this timeframe because of the significance of how imperative the need of others willing to be hands passing on a blessing truly helps. That kindness is invaluable to a person to overcome the greatest adversities in life.

Back in 1999, it was Mrs. Pat, a mortgage bill collector who I never met in person, who passed on to me a blessing by soliciting "whatever you can send, even if it's $50" from me each month so she could document a payment was made. Her actions allowed me to remain in my home until my youngest was born plus extended time after.

It was Dr. Armstrong, who was used as hands to pass a blessing to me when there was no health insurance. He allowed me to receive health care for little or no payment.

It was Mr. Miller, who was used to help with the legal side of the divorce and bankruptcy at a minimum fee. His kindness extended by being understanding when I was unable to make a payment to him.

It was people like them, who had absolutely no reason to help me in the unconditional way they did, other than they were willing to be hands to extend blessings. They, along with family and friends, would help pass on items, time, and wisdom which helped me persevere at the beginning of my journey of being a single mom.

My Family

As time passed there were always great challenges to face.

Even while working two jobs, I just wasn't always able to handle ALL life adversities on my own. I was very grateful and appreciative to that someone or something that would be that extra I needed just because life was happening. I needed to keep pressing on to do the right things in the best way I knew how. To apply what I learned from every experience and never take the credit for myself. I strove to stay humble and trust God through it all.

A lot of people need help at the very moment adversity hits.

They are simply unable to handle the issue alone and need assistance to get back on track to keep going. I would feel discouraged back in the days when I fit in the category of "you make too much for assistance, but make too little to handle the circumstances". Too many times I faced situations like, "Do I pay the utility bill or buy a used tire because I have a flat?" Having to return canned goods to buy medicine because the kids were sick. The dilemma to buy clothes for my growing daughter while paying for a violin rental at the same time. Both of which my child needed for her development. Those, and many other sorts of reasons, are why a person needs help just because.

I try to do unto the homeless by giving backpacks of basic necessities to them. Fulfilling requests varying from school supplies, clothes, diapers, furniture, and even words of encouragement or being an ear for someone to vent frustration. It's amazing the positive affect that a person can feel by someone just listening, without judgement or correction during a Juzt Because moment.

I felt the desire to start this non-profit organization to expand my reach past myself and my faithful few that are willing to aid when called upon for Juzt Because assistance. I started this organization for others like myself who strongly desire to contribute their gifts of talent, time, items, or funds towards the much needed help of others. I want people who are put in situations, who are striving to push forward in life, but need a place where they can get a tire taken care of or a utility bill paid while they find their footing to stand on their own again.

My story to date is, by the grace of God and wonderful people crossing my path, some not even knowing the great impact they've made in my life, I have been blessed to raise wonderful kids. They are adults that I am proud of! I went from foreclosure and bankruptcy to keeping a small business running, which provided for my children and allowed us to have some fun memories along the way. I now look forward to being hands to pass over to others the blessings that already have their names on it which will allow them to press forward.

To all those that have been a significant influence in my life, in more ways than one, to be passed on to generations to come... Thank you, thank you, thank you....

And to all willing to be part of this team of Juzt Because Inc... Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I honor my mom, Lillian Trone, who passed on to me strength and an amazing ability to be determined, no matter what life brings your way! Mom, I love and miss you…

I honor my grandpa, Orum Lee Trone Sr, who taught me to be used to help others in a positive way, along with building a foundation to trust God with all my heart and lean not to my own understanding...