The arts and cultural attractions are essential to creating a sense of place that is not just about how we work, but also about how we live, learn and play. Entrepreneurship and economic growth are a result of a hard-working and well-educated workforce combined with forward-thinking civic and business leadership. To attract and retain such a business economy requires access to a lifestyle that includes environments that inspire, challenge, entertain, educate and contribute to a thriving economy and a high quality of life for the community.
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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The Land of Opportunity Fund, an endowed field of interest fund of the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, has been established by an anonymous donor who will match donations of $50,000......
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The gentleman at the monthly meeting of the Southwest Florida Historical Society had a twinkle in his eye as he shared the mischief he had created on the grounds of......
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Nearly 100 Women’s Legacy Fund contributors and Prima Donors recently attended the Fund’s spring luncheon. The luncheon was complimentary and exclusively for WLF contributors and Prima Donors in celebration of the Fund’s 10th anniversary....
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Florida Weekly and I hit Southwest Florida right about the same time. I was a little bit ahead of them on the calendar but when they showed up on the......
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Milestones like these make us smile Sarah Owen, Pres & CEO Southwest Florida Community Foundation The Women's Legacy Fund is celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary this year. That's 10 years of grants to nonprofits providing education, inspiration and empowerment to women and girls. By working together, WLF contributors have funded programs designed to improve literacy, employment skills, neighborhood services, career planning, mentoring and suicide prevention....
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