Community Foundation’s Women’s Legacy Fund holds spring luncheon
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 16, 2016) – The Women’s Legacy Fund recently hosted its spring luncheon on May 12 at Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club exclusively for its WLF contributors and Prima Donors. The “working” luncheon featured table discussions exploring cause areas identified and researched in our region to determine the Fund’s next cause […]
FutureMakers Coalition announces regional outcomes; Goal to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce by 2025
FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 13, 2016) –The FutureMakers Coalition recently reached a major milestone by setting its regional outcomes. The goal of FutureMakers is to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce by increasing the number of college degrees, certificates or other high-quality credentials from 27 percent to 40 percent by 2025. “Outcomes help us understand the impact […]
Bonita Springs Community Advisory grants $20,000 to local nonprofits
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (April 7, 2016) – The Bonita Springs Community Advisory Committee recently presented four local nonprofits with $5,000 each. Recipient nonprofits included the Bonita Springs Assistance Office, New Horizons of Southwest Florida, Bonita Springs Middle School Center for the Arts and the Bonita Springs YMCA.
Brett & Driscoll to receive 2016 Sheppard Award; Presented for selfless dedication to humanity and contributions to the SWFL Community Foundation
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 31, 2016) – Jay Brett and Dawn-Marie Driscoll will be presented with the 2016 John W. Sheppard Award by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation board of trustees at the Foundation’s board meeting and 40th anniversary celebration on April 12. Named after a founder of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, the […]
Owen elected chair of the Community Foundations of Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 28, 2016) – Sarah Owen, president and CEO of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, has been elected chair of the Community Foundations of Florida for 2016. A member group of Florida Philanthropic Network, a statewide association of grantmakers, CFF represents 29 community foundations working together to promote philanthropy in our neighborhoods and throughout […]
Southwest Florida Community Foundation hosts last Legacy Society reception
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 24, 2016) – As part of its three-event Legacy Society Member series, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently hosted donors, who either have a fund at the Foundation or have an estate gift planned for their favorite causes, during its “Evening of Entertainment” at the Foundations’ Community Hub on March 13. […]
Schulze Family Foundation funds iWill Mentorship Foundation as part of FutureMakers Coalition
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 18, 2016) – As part of its $300,000 grant to the FutureMakers Coalition, the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation has funded $5,890 to the iWill Mentorship Foundation (IWMF), a FutureMakers Coalition partner, for the purchase of an industrial trailer for transportation of youth bikes for community bike rides and bike repair […]
Southwest Florida Community Foundation hosts Legacy Society event
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 29, 2016) – As part of its three-event Legacy Society Member Exclusive series, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently hosted donors, who either have a fund at the Foundation or have an estate gift planned for their favorite causes, during an “Evening of Entertainment” at the Community Hub at its Foundation […]
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 […]
A switch from traditional to technical college prepares LaBelle resident for local success
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 30, 2015) – Alex “Ander” Hernandez is only 20 years old, and he’ll likely never work a day in his life. The LaBelle resident and recent Fort Myers Technical College (FMTC) graduate is prepared for a career doing what he loves – building things with his hands. Hernandez, a […]