Junior League of Fort Myers awards mini grants to local nonprofits
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2014) – The Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. is excited to announce that it has awarded more than $10,000 in mini grants to 11 local nonprofits and organizations.
Red Sox donate to local charities
Tom Feurig (president and CEO of Goodwill), Katie Haas (Red Sox) and Beth Lobdell (CCSWFL) FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2014) – The Boston Red Sox recently donated $7,500 to three local nonprofits as a follow-up to its fourth annual week of giving back to communities in Southwest Florida.
Bank of America Charitable Foundation presents grant to CCMI
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 13, 2013) – John Clinger, senior vice president of wealth management at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America Corporation, and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation presented Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc. with a $7,500 grant for the agency’s efforts in fighting local hunger and homelessness.
Volunteers needed for CCMI’s Cold Weather Street Outreach
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2013) – With Southwest Florida temperatures expected to decrease in the coming months, Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc., in partnership with Lee County Human Services, the Lee County Homeless Coalition and the Salvation Army, requests volunteers and donations for its Cold Weather Street Outreach, a program created to provide those living […]
Housing Authority celebrates holiday giving with upcoming events
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2013)—The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers celebrates the spirit of giving and community with upcoming holiday events to take place Nov. 28 through Dec. 25.
CCMI joins national #GivingTuesday movement to encourage giving during holiday season
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2013) – Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc. has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners—charities, families, business and individuals—to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season.
CCMI receives Target grant for Everyday Cafés and Marketplaces
Tracey Galloway with Target Store team leaders FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2013) – In recognition of its efforts in fighting local hunger and homelessness, Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc. received a $4,000 grant from Target Corporation that will be used to provide much-needed food and supplies for the organization’s Everyday Cafés and Marketplaces in Fort […]
CCMI achieves GuideStar Exchange Gold level
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2013) – Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc. has received the GuideStar Exchange Gold participation level for transparency and accountability from GuideStar USA, Inc., an organization that provides donors with data about charities to help guide informed giving. This level of achievement demonstrates CCMI’s deep commitment to nonprofit transparency and accountability.
The Veranda donates $350 to Nations Association; $11,200 to be given away through monthly drawings through Nov. 1, 2013
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2013) – Nations Association Charities, Inc. recently received $350 from the Veranda restaurant in downtown Fort Myers as part of its 35th Anniversary celebration.
Chico’s employees create playground mural for CCMI
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2013) – Members of Chico’s construction and design departments recently completed a mural for Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc.’s Montessori Preschool’s playground.