Lee County’s first female welding graduate goes to work
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 21, 2017) – Janet De La Cruz has always been inspired by the teachers in her life. When she was younger, she first wanted to be an elementary school teacher and later a speech language pathologist. “In elementary school, I had the most amazing music teacher so that was my inspiration for […]
Southwest Florida Community Foundation announces executive committee
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 20, 2017) – The Southwest Florida Community Foundation announces its new executive committee. Dr. Larry Hobbs will serve as the Foundation’s new chairman of the board of trustees; Craig R. Folk will serve as vice chair and governance committee chair; Howard Leland will serve as treasurer/finance committee chair, and Guy E. Whitesman […]
LGBT Community Fund’s annual call for letters of idea
Fund will grant $15,000 to an idea that promotes equality FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 10, 2017) – A fund of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, the LGBT Community Fund of Southwest Florida is placing its annual call for letters of idea (LOI) to grant $15,000 to an idea that promotes equality for LGBT community members […]
Southwest Florida Community Foundation awards $800,000 in scholarships
150 scholarships awarded through 88 scholarships funds for high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 5, 2017) –The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently granted a record $800,000 and 150 scholarships through a competitive process to local high school students and undergraduate and graduate students from Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. […]
Community Foundation’s Women’s Legacy Fund announces annual call for grant applications
Grant cycle closes June 29, 2017 FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 2, 2017) – The Women’s Legacy Fund (WLF) of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation is placing its annual call for grant applications. This year, the WLF will be awarding more than $27,000 to an organization for a project or program that provides opportunities for science technology, […]
The Land of Opportunity Fund established at Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Two pilot programs launched FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 4, 2017) –The Land of Opportunity Fund, an endowed field of interest fund of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, has been established by an anonymous donor who will match donations of $50,000 or more with an additional $50,000. Through its grant making, the Land of Opportunity Fund aims […]
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 […]