Hurricane Ian Blue Ribbon
Tundra Air racing to success by giving back to the Southwest Florida community and supporting a local race car driver
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – The start of the IMSA Lamborghini Super Trofeo series racing season in mid-May didn’t just mean a new sponsorship and two second place finishes for the number 84 car, it also meant the next chapter in a lifelong friendship for two Southwest Florida young men aiming for new heights in their…
Read MoreKelly Roofing Gifts New Roof to Fort Myers Veteran
FORT MYERS, Fla., (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Through a partnership with Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay/Rebuilding Together Central Florida, Kelly Roofing, an Owens Corning Platinum Roofing Contractor, is giving back to U.S. military veterans. As part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, on March 17, Benjamin Hill, a U.S. Army veteran, was the happy recipient of…
Read MoreCharitable Foundation of the Islands Provides Grant to The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce
The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) joins The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce and the City of Sanibel to make it easier for passersby to know that businesses are open. CFI has issued a $16,450 grant to the chamber to purchase 100 signs for open businesses on Sanibel and Captiva. The Sanibel…
Read MoreAdvanced Hurricane Technology honoring first responder, military with free protection package
To honor a first responder for heroic efforts during Hurricane Ian and to honor veterans and active military for their service, Advanced Hurricane Technology announces it is giving away a complete hurricane protection system and installation. The winner – chosen through an application process – will be announced April 28. WHO IS ELIGIBLE: First responders…
Read MoreTD Bank Donates $150,000 To The SBDC At FGCU
Florida SBDC at FGCU (Fort Myers, Fla.) – TD Bank has generously donated $150,000 to the Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University (SBDC at FGCU) to provide technical assistance to area small businesses to help them recover from Hurricane Ian. The contribution will greatly assist the SBDC at FGCU in its mission…
Read MoreNCCER and Lowe’s to Host Graduation on April 14 for Rapid Recovery Construction Academy
WHAT: This Friday, April 14, NCCER and Lowe’s will hold a graduation ceremony for 30 students of the Rapid Relief Construction Academy (RRCA) program that was created to help infuse more skilled craft professionals into Southwest Florida communities to help rebuilding efforts after Hurricane Ian. Made possible through a $250,000 donation from Lowe’s as part…
Read MoreEmillions Art Unveils “Mosaic of Memories” Commemorative Artwork During Public Celebration
Following months work, the commemorative artwork “Mosaic of Memories: The Naples Pier Project,” was officially unveiled during a public celebration. This unique artwork depicts the historic Naples Pier and is an art-driven fundraiser to benefit local first responders and rebuilding of the pier in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Emillions Art, a Naples-based art gallery…
Read MoreFort Myers Beach family impacted by Hurricane Ian get special day at JetBlue Park
John and Linda Henry invited several Fort Myers Beach families impacted by Hurricane Ian to join us for a special day at JetBlue Park, along with local elected officials. These parents and children are inspiring to all of us in Red Sox Nation. John and Linda Henry invited several Fort Myers Beach families impacted by…
Read MoreCharitable Foundation of the Islands awards $100K in Assistance to Nonprofit Employees; $50K Still to Come
Employees of Sanibel and Captiva island nonprofits struggling to recover from Hurricane Ian are expected to receive $50,000 in grants in the coming weeks, adding to the $100,000 already awarded. The grants come from the Nonprofit Employee Assistance Program, launched by Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) in partnership with the nonprofits on Sanibel and…
Read MoreUnited Partner agency Community Cooperative receives donation from FineMark to aid hurricane response
FineMark National Bank & Trust donated $100,000 to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades partner agency Community Cooperative to help the nonprofit continue meeting the needs of Southwest Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian. The generous donation, presented Dec. 14 at FineMark’s headquarters in Fort Myers, will help the nonprofit provide shelter, food, clothing, and…
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