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Better Together distributes Thanksgiving meals, supplies to families in need
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, helped make the Thanksgiving holiday brighter by distributing Thanksgiving meals and supplies to over 100 local families recovering from Hurricane Ian. The nonprofit rallied community partners and dozens of volunteers to go door-to-door in communities highly impacted by the storm to deliver meals and supplies to…
Read MoreWellMed Charitable Foundation Contributes $400,000 to Support First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Hero Volunteer Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that Florida’s Aging Network received a $400,000 grant from the WellMed Charitable Foundation to continue support of seniors in their recovery from Hurricane Ian through Florida’s Hope Florida – A Pathway to Purpose Hope Hero volunteer program. “We’ve seen the power of our Hope Hero volunteers…
Read MoreBank of the Islands supports chamber SanCapStrong shirt campaign
The wounded post-hurricane Sanibel Lighthouse potently symbolizes the #SanCapStrong movement, and now it forms the centerpiece of a new performance shirt created by the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce, with strong support from Bank of the Islands, to help navigate the islands’ road to recovery following Hurricane Ian’s fury on Sept. 28. The…
Read MoreOpera Naples raises over $18,000 for Rebuilding Fund at ¡Olé! A Celebration of Spanish Song
Opera Naples music patrons recently gathered for ¡Olé! A Celebration of Spanish Song, a fundraiser in support of the Opera Naples Rebuilding Fund. More than $18,000 was raised to support Opera Naples rebuild efforts following significant damage to the Wang Opera Center performance space from Hurricane Ian. “We are humbled by the support we have…
Read MorePaperMate Is Donating to Teachers In the Southwest Florida Area
Reaching out about a feel-good story for the holidays about how PaperMate is partnering with the Kids in Need Foundation’s “Supply a Teacher Program” to help fulfill teacher wish lists in the Southwest Florida area! See below for additional details. · SUPPLY SHORTAGE: While school supply donations help students get the year started, 91% of…
Read MoreEmillions Art Launches Community to Help Restore Naples Post Hurricane
Emillions Art announced a communitywide initiative “Mosaic of Memories: The Naples Pier Project,” an art-driven fundraiser to help restore the community and celebrate the strength and resilience of Naples in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. The project will benefit first responders locally and rebuilding of the pier. The Naples-based art gallery and consultancy is partnering…
Read MoreState Insurance USA continues to support local organizations dedicated to helping the hurting community, despite the huge wave of insurance claims
ESTERO, Fla. – State Insurance USA has donated to various local non-profit organizations who are dedicated to helping the local community in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian including FMB Community Foundation, Cape Christian and Estero Forever Foundation. Despite the growing pile of claims State Insurance USA currently faces, the team continues to focus on what…
Read MoreBass Pro Shops Announces Major Support for Convoy of Hope’s Hurricane Ian Recovery
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Bass Pro Shops and its founder, Johnny Morris, have announced that customer donations across all 12 Bass Pro Shops and World Wide Sportsman locations in Florida will be routed to support Convoy of Hope’s Hurricane Ian response during the months of November and December. “I had the opportunity to visit our Fort…
Read MoreTommy Bohanon Foundation hosts 3-in-1 event to help local families in need for the holidays
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Many Southwest Florida families are unable to afford Christmas gifts this year, especially with recovery efforts underway after Hurricane Ian. Despite the disruption of the storm, the Tommy Bohanon Foundation is spreading holiday cheer by hosting its third annual Charity Softball Tournament, along with a toy drive and Hurricane Ian Relief…
Read MoreNABOR® HELPS: Hurricane Relief for Our Neighbors
NAPLES, FL – Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®) revived its NABOR® HELPS program following Hurricane Ian’s landfall to help its REALTOR® members, Allied and Affiliate members, and the community with access to recovery resources, services, and funding solutions. “The indiscriminate destruction of Hurricane Ian caused heartache to a large number of our members and…
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