How to help Oklahoma tornado victims
If you're looking for ways to help residents in Oklahoma affected by the tornado, the following relief organizations are working in the area.
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Volunteering & Causes
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Southwest Florida farmworkers urge Wendy's to join Fair Food Movement
With marching bands, singers and street theater, 300 Southwest Florida farmworkers and supporters are in New York City to urge Wendy’s to join the Fair Food movement.
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HMA donating $25,000 to Wounded Warrior Project
Naples-based Health Management Associates Inc. (HMA) is donating $25,000 to help wounded veterans at an event tomorrow in Collier County, the company announced this afternoon.
- May 20, 2013
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Longtime hospital volunteer turns 100
Lee Memorial Health System will honor hospital volunteer Belle Sorokin for her two decades of work and for reaching another impressive milestone – her 100th birthday – Wednesday at Cape Coral Hospital.
- May 20, 2013
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Friends, family hold Fort Myers fundraiser to ease woman's medical costs
Melissa and Dave Godfrey were married April 13 and thought that her bout with fatigue days later was just a byproduct of the wedding celebration. A trip to the doctor for Melissa Godfrey, 33, gave those symptoms a lot more weight — a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia.
- May 19, 2013
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Good Causes Results: Little horse visits students
An equine visitor met students of IMPACT for Developmental Education Inc.
- May 19, 2013
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Adults with disabilities form friendships at Trailways
Trailways Camp is a sleepover camp for adults with disabilities. Its supporters say it's the only one of its kind in the area. More than 100,000 adults in Lee and Collier counties live with some kind of physical or cognitive disability.
- May 19, 2013
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Why I give: Lana Kupferschmid
"As a breast cancer survivor, I wanted to volunteer for an organization that provides assistance, help and encouragement to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, like Susan G. Komen.
- May 19, 2013
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In their own words: Lee Builders Care rebuilding lives
A 70-year-old widow from Fort Myers receives a new roof by Valentine's Day. Following a leg amputation and two-month hospital stay, a North Fort Myers man gets a new wheelchair ramp to improve mobility.
- May 19, 2013
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Get involved: Volunteers needed to transport elderly
Dr. Piper Center for Social Services Inc. is looking for senior volunteers needed to transport the elderly who need a ride to the doctor, dentist, pharmacy, dialysis or other treatments.
- May 18, 2013
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Causes calendar
Today Jennifer's Art of a Child to Benefit Local Charities Starting today, Jennifer's Boutique will host '
- May 18, 2013
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Fire marshal's association hosts events for charities
The Lee County Fire Marshal's and Inspector's Association will host a charity golf tournament Saturday to benefit the Golisano Children's Hospital.
- May 20, 2013
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United Way to hold a volunteer recruitment fair Saturday
United Way will be holding a volunteer recruitment fair Saturday. The agency said people can offer their skills and experience to a local non-profit or public agency. The fair allows volunteers to meet face to face with local organizations that need help and allows applicants to choose one that fits them, organizers said.
- May 17, 2013
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Collier food drive collects nearly 300,000 pounds
The National Letter Carrier Food Drive – “Stamp Out Hunger” – brought in 294,000 pounds of food in Collier County.
- May 16, 2013
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Center for Nonprofit Excellence moving to Hodges University
The Community Foundation of Collier County and Hodges University announced that the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE), established at the Community Foundation in 1997, is moving to Hodges University this summer.
- May 16, 2013
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Lee County Sheriff's Office to host summer program for youth
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office today released dates and schools for its popular summer program for youth.
- May 14, 2013
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Bonita Springs Y to celebrate one-year anniversary with June 1 celebration
The Bonita Springs Y is celebrating its one-year anniversary of reopening Memorial Day weekend 2012.
- May 14, 2013
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Mentoring Volunteers Needed
Seniors, age 55 and older, needed to mentor children in elementary schools, Head Start Centers, after school programs, and camp for The Foster Grandparent Program of Southwest Florida.
- May 14, 2013
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Lee County sees more food donations in National Letter Carrier Food Drive over 2012
The 21st annual National Letter Carrier Food Drive on May 11 collected 319,935 pounds of food in Lee County -- a 5 percent increase over last year, when Lee residents donated 304,487 pounds. Lee County residents also donated $232 in cash.
- May 14, 2013
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Wisdom Project: With joy to spare, he gives lots away
Plato Pavis channels long-departed entertainer Jimmy Durante in the hospital cafeteria where the 93-year-old eats every day but Sunday. That morning is reserved for church.
- May 13, 2013
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CEO wins 2013 Prendergast Child Advocate of the Year
Nadereh Salim was named the 2013 Prendergast Child Advocate of the Year for her dedication to abused and neglected children.
- May 13, 2013
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Women in Naples Giving Support hold reception to honor donors
Women in Naples Giving Support held a reception to show its appreciation for the 50-60 individuals who collectively donated more than $20,000 to fund the group's efforts since it was founded 18 months ago.
- May 12, 2013
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Why I give: Lori Sampson-Wilson
Lori Sampson-Wilson, 43, of Cape Coral, is a shareholder at Myers, Brettholtz & Company CPA firm, which works with many nonprofit organizations.
- May 12, 2013
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Inaugural Chefs Cooking for Kids raises $60,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast-Lee County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast-Lee County raised $60,000 at its inaugural Chefs Cooking for Kids event benefiting the children of Lee County.
- May 12, 2013
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In their own words: Who's looking out for our children?
When a child dies or is seriously injured, the lives of families and entire communities are changed forever. But these tragedies don't have to happen. The important thing to remember about preventable injuries is that they're preventable.
- May 12, 2013
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Grey Oaks' members raise $159,000 for Habitat for Humanity
Grey Oaks Country Club members in Naples raised $159,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Collier County during a reception held at an Estuary at Grey Oaks residence. The event was attended by approximately 150 club members.
- May 12, 2013
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Fifth-grader brings agriculture lesson to her peers
But she's in a rapidly shrinking minority, says the program's state coordinator, Lisa Gaskalla, who runs the Tallahassee-based Florida Agriculture in the Classroom.
- May 12, 2013
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Good cause results
The 'Boys of Winter' ice hockey team donated the money to the Harry Chapin Food Bank, which translates into $9,000 worth of food and supplies the food bank will distribute to the needy in Southwest Florida.
- May 12, 2013
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Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosts grand reopening donor reception
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosted a grand reopening members-only reception to unveil the newly renovated Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center. The upscale, '
- May 12, 2013
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