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Norman Love Confections releases a limited-edition chocolate collection to benefit hurricane relief efforts through Better Together
To support hurricane relief efforts across the state, Norman Love Confections has created the I Love Florida Box, with a portion of the proceeds going to Better Together, a Florida-based nonprofit dedicated to serving families and children hardest hit by the impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Available now through mid-November, chocolate lovers have the…
Read MoreAeret Restoration’s rapid response gets Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach reopened quickly after back-to-back hurricanes
After back-to-back hurricanes caused unprecedented damage to the property at Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, Aeret Restoration mobilized its expert team to quickly restore the resort and allow it to re-open to guests. Both hurricanes caused severe flooding, structural damage and debris accumulation across the resort grounds. In collaboration with the resort’s management and…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank employees volunteer for storm cleanup at Community Housing and Resources properties on Sanibel
More than 20 Sanibel Captiva Community Bank employees volunteered for storm cleanup at two Community Housing and Resources properties on Sanibel in October. Their efforts focused on supporting island residents, many of whom are still navigating the challenges of property damage and debris caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Employees gathered, equipped with rakes, brooms,…
Read MoreSuncoast Credit Union Donates $850,000 to hurricane relief efforts
In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Suncoast Credit Union, the largest credit union in Florida, has announced an $850,000 donation to support recovery efforts throughout the state. The funds will be distributed among 13 nonprofit organizations that are providing critical services in the areas most affected by the storms,…
Read MoreBetter Together receives $50,000 from Florida Disaster Fund to support Hurricane Helene and Milton relief efforts
Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis presented Better Together, a local nonprofit dedicated to children and families, with $50,000 to aid in the organization’s continued relief efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The grant, made possible through the Florida Disaster Fund, was announced at a Thursday, Oct. 17 news conference in Town ‘n’…
Read MoreBSU deploys crews and equipment to support Sanibel with Hurricane Milton recovery
Bonita Springs Utilities Inc. has deployed employees and equipment, including nine generators, to assist the City of Sanibel in restoring its wastewater system following the impacts of Hurricane Milton. BSU began providing support Friday, Oct. 11, as part of its participation in the Florida Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network. Sanibel’s wastewater system was impacted by loss…
Read MoreArtichoke & Company prepares 15,000 meals through Hurricane Milton relief
Southwest Florida caterer Artichoke & Company prepared 15,000 hot meals for first responders, volunteers and victims of Hurricane Milton in the Sarasota, Tampa and Orlando areas. To ensure meals arrived hot and fresh for those in need, the caterer partnered with World Central Kitchen to airlift the food on Friday, Oct. 11, to Central Florida.…
Read MoreWawa supports American Red Cross Hurricane Milton Relief
Wawa, Inc., and The Wawa Foundation today announced the launch of a chain-wide, in-store crisis campaign designed to provide emergency relief assistance to those communities most affected by Hurricane Milton. The campaign is being held in partnership with the American Red Cross and allows customers to contribute to Hurricane Milton relief by adding $1, $3,…
Read MoreBetter Together to provide relief efforts to Gulf Coast families impacted by Hurricane Milton
As Florida’s Gulf Coast begins to clean up after Hurricane Milton, Better Together, a local nonprofit dedicated to children and families, is mobilizing teams of volunteers to aid families across Florida’s Gulf Coast. On Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12, Better Together will work with church partners and volunteers to provide resources and deliver…
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