Junior League presents upcoming Funtastic Fitness Fair; Women’s nonprofit celebrating 50 years
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 14, 2016) – In accordance with its 50th anniversary, the Junior League of Fort Myers, Inc. will host a Funtastic Fitness Fair, a free community event celebrating 50 years of commitment to the development of our local youth, on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Heights Center, located […]
FutureMakers partnership fast tracks CNA careers
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2016) – Jennifer Welling’s children were listening when she advocated the importance of a post-secondary education. One is attending college, the second, a high schooler, is also on a similar track. At 44, it’s now Welling’s turn. Her children insisted she attend Tuesday evening’s information and qualification session at CareerSource […]
Learn how to begin a career in health care at informational event; Numerous local openings for Certified Nursing Assistants and tuition assistance available
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2016) – CareerSource Southwest Florida, Lee Memorial Health System, Fort Myers Technical College and the Southwest Florida Community Foundation – all FutureMakers Coalition partners – are teaming up to hold an informational event for prospective students to learn about careers as Certified Nursing Assistants. The event will be held on Tuesday, Jan. […]
Rotary Club of Fort Myers Sunrise holds Junior Clinic for local youth; Player spots still available for Pro-Am Golf Classic
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 16, 2015) – More than 47 local students participated in the Rotary Club of Fort Myers Sunrise’s inaugural Pro-Am Golf Classic Junior Clinic, sponsored by Arika Bjorkedal of VIP Realty, on April 14 at the Forest Country Club in Fort Myers.
Rotary Club of Fort Myers Sunrise announces Junior Clinic for inaugural Pro-Am Golf Classic; Local youth to learn skills from LPGA professional
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 8, 2015) – The Rotary Club of Fort Myers Sunrise’s inaugural Pro-Am Golf Classic Junior Clinic, sponsored by Arika Bjorkedal of VIP Realty, will take place on Tuesday, April 14 at the Forest Country Club, located at 6100 Club Boulevard in Fort Myers.
Collier County’s Guidance Programs for Success wins $25,000 Award
Jamie Scott & Pat Riley of GPS FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2015) – Guidance Programs for Success (GPS) is the 2015 winner of the UNITE (Uniting Nonprofits In Teaming for Excellence) Award and the $25,000 cash prize.
UNITE Award applications to open; $25,000 will be awarded for best collaboration
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 11, 2014) – The application process for the 2015 UNITE (Uniting Nonprofits In Teaming for Excellence) Award will open Aug. 1 and close on Sept. 30, 2014.
Southwest Florida Community Foundation hosts iLAB; Foundation redesigns funding process for regional projects and programs
Sarah Owen and Scott Fischer FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 16, 2014) – The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently brought together 100 nonprofits from Lee, Charlotte, Glades, Hendry and Collier counties for the redesign of their funding process for regional and agency programs and projects.
Red Sox announce 2nd Annual Swings For The Sox golf tournament; Monies raised will benefit the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc.
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 11, 2013) – As part of its continuing community outreach efforts, the Red Sox Foundation will hold its 2nd Annual Swings For The Sox golf tournament on Friday, Oct. 25, 2013.