Covid-19 Blue Ribbon

Naples, FL—The Naples Players is announcing today the formation of a new advisory council comprised of healthcare professionals, industry professionals, and community leaders to help the organization make informed decisions about the safest and most responsible way to move forward. The advisory council will also guide the organization in the best ways to serve the…

SARASOTA, Fla.— Storm Smart donated $20,000 to All Faiths Food Bank in Sarasota. A check was presented by Executive Chairman Brian Rist on April 22, 2020. This comes after the hurricane protection leader sponsored the IslandWalk at the West Villages’ annual 5K run/race, which raises funds for All Faiths. Currently, All Faiths is hosting its…

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties donated 375 hazmat suits, 120 pieces of eyewear, and 40 boxes of medical-grade disposable gloves to Lee Health. With an accelerating spread of the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic occurring in Southwest Florida, many local hospitals are experiencing a shortage of essential medical supplies for frontline health care workers.  In…

No one is immune from the coronavirus. While the number of COVID-19 cases is relatively small compared to the region’s population, there isn’t a single person in Southwest Florida who has not been impacted by the virus. Financial markets and 401(k)plans have collapsed. Schools, businesses and restaurants have temporarily closed. Supermarkets and big box stores…

FORT MYERS, Fla.– PNC Bank awarded $15,000 to support Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida’s Community Resource Center services in Southwest Florida. Serving more than 800 people a week, Community Resource Centers and Job-Link Centers provide assistance with unemployment applications, SNAP, LIHEAP, economic impact stimulus for non-filers, resume writing, online job search, up-skilling, and digital skills training.…

IMMOKALEE, Fla. (May 20, 2020) – Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee provided employees who earn less than $50,000 per year with grocery store gift cards Friday, May 15 during a drive-through distribution. A first round of grocery store gift cards valued at $100 each was presented to team members on Friday, May 1.  About Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee Open…

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (May 1, 2020) – For the fifth year in a row, Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) is raising money to support local hospitals. In previous years, LMCU has focused on helping pediatric programs, but this year, they’ll support healthcare heroes in the fight against COVID-19. 100% of donations will go towards critical…