by Kara Walter, Development Project Assistant I found myself in a panic two days before a dear friend’s wedding because I did not have a dress to wear! I confess,......
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Dear Friends and FutureMakers. Four years ago, a group of inspired stakeholders in our region took an important first step in planning for Southwest Florida’s future workforce. The early days of the FutureMakers Coalition was shaped by data and dialogue between partners from business, education, government, and economic development. These conversations led to a national partnership and guiding charter with Lumina Foundation. Today’s Coalition includes over 230 self proclaimed FutureMakers working toward the collective goal of transforming the workforce by increasing the number of post-secondary degrees, certificates and other high quality credentials by 2025....
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This cookbook grew out of the Food Security Through Community Action project, funded by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and managed by Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc. Focused on communities that exist within food deserts here in Lee County, the project has helped these communities develop their community garden and learn ways to choose and prepare healthier food choices. CLICK HERE FOR DOWNLOADABLE PDF....
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by Anne M. Chernin, MBA, MSW, Director of Client Services JFCS of Southwest Florida Last month I had the opportunity to travel to the University of Florida in Gainesville to......
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150 scholarships awarded through 88 scholarships funds for high school seniors and undergraduate and graduate students The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently granted a record $800,000 and 150 scholarships through......
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Grant cycle closes June 29, 2017 The Women’s Legacy Fund (WLF) of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation is placing its annual call for grant applications. This year, the WLF will......
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When I walked into our office break room last week I was greeted by the aroma of bar-b-que, a beautiful bowl of tomatoes, fresh bread and a homemade Texas sheet......
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So many undocumented immigrants—collectively a force in our local economy—could win legal standing here if only they had proper guidance. Activists are working to make that happen....
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The end of a school year is always a milestone. Sometimes that milestone is making it to first or fourth grade, like it was in my house just days ago. ......
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I have a great pair of shoes that I never wear. I bought them the night before a special event and did not have much time to decide. When I......
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