Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s Annual Report now available
Record $5 million granted to community FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2016) –Celebrating its 40th anniversary as leaders in philanthropy in our region, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation is now sharing its 2015-2016 Annual Report online at www.floridacommunity.com/annual-report. “This year was a record-breaking year for the Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s work as active change-makers,” said Sarah Owen, […]
Community Foundation showcases Wide Open Spaces exhibit
New exhibit features Florida outdoors by two local artists FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2016) – The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently hosted more than 50 guests at its Community Hub for the launch of its new art display “Wide Open Spaces.” The exhibit features the Florida outdoors through the eyes of local artists Martin Gembecki and […]
Veranda hosts Southwest Florida Community Foundation to celebrate Philanthropy Month
Event kicks off seasonal opening of restaurant’s courtyard FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 8, 2016) – To kick off Philanthropy Month, the Veranda restaurant in downtown Fort Myers recently hosted the Southwest Florida Community Foundation’s board of trustees and guests. More than 100 guests gathered on the Veranda’s patio courtyard for drinks, appetizers and an […]
FutureMakers extends deadline for RFP for foundational skills curriculum for post-secondary institutions
Goal to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 1, 2016) – The Persistence and Progress Regional Action Team of the FutureMakers Coalition is working to develop a foundational skill development curriculum to pilot with post-secondary students and has extended the deadline for request for proposals until Nov. 15, 2016. The foundational skills project is requesting proposals for the development of a foundational skills curriculum with the goal to increase active listening, critical […]
Community Foundation’s Women’s Legacy Fund hosts fall luncheon
New fund, grant funding and ‘Angels’ announced FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 28, 2016) – The Women’s Legacy Fund hosted more than 130 attendees at its annual fall luncheon on Oct. 20 at Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club. The WLF luncheon featured keynote speakers, highlighted a new fund that was established for Dunbar women and […]
Fund established in memory of Jordan Ashley Gutheim
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2016) – The Gutheim family has established the Jordan Ashley Gutheim Foundation Fund, a fund of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. The donor advised fund was established in memory of Jordan Gutheim, a 20-year-old graduate of Evangelical Christian School and a junior at Florida State University, who was killed in a car accident on […]
Community Foundation to showcase Wide Open Spaces exhibit
New exhibit features Florida outdoors by two local artists FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 6, 2016) – Coming off the successful “Faces of Philanthropy” exhibit celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2016, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation will launch a new art display at its Community Hub in November. Beginning Nov. 4, “Wide Open Spaces” will feature the Florida […]
FutureMakers opens RFP for foundational skills curriculum for post-secondary institutions
Goal to transform Southwest Florida’s workforce FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 3, 2016) – The Persistence and Progress Regional Action Team of the FutureMakers Coalition is working to develop a foundational skill development curriculum to pilot with post-secondary students and will open a request for proposals on Oct. 3, 2016. The foundational skills project is requesting proposals for the development of a foundational skills curriculum with the goal to increase active listening, critical thinking/problem solving, interpersonal skills, […]
Southwest Florida Community Foundation opens grant cycle
More than $500,000 available in grants FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 13, 2016) – The Southwest Florida Community Foundation will open its 2016-2017 Community Impact Grant cycle with a call for innovative projects and programs. More than $500,000 is available for both established and new programs that are designed to increase the quality of life in […]
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 […]