The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) created in 2018 by a group of concerned citizens who saw the damage done by Hurricane Irma to already substandard trailers and shacks rented by farmworkers, essential workers and other low-income families in Immokalee. The IFHA mission is for these families to have access to secure, […]
Janet Pogar and Lisa Casey have joined the board of directors for the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) created in 2018 by a group of concerned citizens who saw the damage done by Hurricane Irma to already substandard trailers and shacks rented by farmworkers, essential workers and other low-income families in Immokalee. The
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, is hosting an informational volunteer luncheon on Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Lutz. Better Together helps parents who are going through a hard time to keep their kids out of foster care, find work and address the root causes of their
Priority Marketing and a group of Florida law enforcement organizations teamed up again to produce a deck of Cold Case Playing Cards in hopes of generating new leads for unsolved homicide and missing person cases. In partnership with the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers, Priority Marketing designed and produced playing cards that feature photos of
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach proudly hosted a Day of Service on June 19, inviting both employees and members of the public to participate in a community cleanup event along San Carlos Blvd. between Main St. and Siesta Drive. The initiative, which had been rescheduled from its original date of June 13th due to
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach proudly hosted a Day of Service on June 19, inviting both employees and members of the public to participate in a community cleanup event along San Carlos Blvd. between Main St. and Siesta Drive. The initiative, which had been rescheduled from its original date of June 13th due to
Stevens Construction, Inc. has expanded its Orlando team with the addition of project manager Robin Hetzel, announced Michael Waskiewicz, vice president. As project manager, Hetzel will lead health care projects throughout the entire life cycle from preconstruction to warranty, ensuring the client’s budget, schedule and quality goals are achieved. An accomplished construction professional, Hetzel brings
“Brews for the Birds” is on tap at the Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs on Thursday, July 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. “The care of more than 300 birds and reptiles is our priority at Wonder Gardens, and we are grateful for the support of the community,” said Neil Anderson, executive director. “Our Brews
United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades President and CEO Jeannine Joy has been named a finalist for the 2024 APEX Award. The winner will be announced at the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Chamber Awards and Board Installation on Wednesday, July 25 at Caloosa Sound Convention Center. Given by the Greater Fort Myers
Lee Health Foundation awarded Barbara’s Friends Scholarships to three local high school students, one is a childhood cancer survivor and two are battling lifelong sickle cell disease. The Barbara’s Friends Scholarships are dedicated to supporting students facing hematology and oncology treatment for cancer and sickle cell disease at Golisano Children’s Hospital. Receiving this year’s Barbara’s
