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Southwest Florida Community Foundation Inc.
Since 1976 the Southwest Florida Community Foundation has been a catalyst for improving the quality of life of all who live and work in Southwest Florida.
The Foundation was created with $500 from First National Bank of Fort Myers by a small group of attorneys, trust officers and community leaders who had the vision and foresight to plan for the future needs of our rapidly growing community.
The Foundation was created with $500 from First National Bank of Fort Myers by a small group of attorneys, trust officers and community leaders who had the vision and foresight to plan for the future needs of our rapidly growing community.
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Recent News from Southwest Florida Community Foundation
On the Table encourages hosts to conduct regional gatherings
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation is putting a call out to residents to host gatherings in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation is putting a call out to residents to host gatherings in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and...more
Construction firm turns historic building into community foundation
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
That place is also now home to the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and a new technologically-enhanced space called the...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
That place is also now home to the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and a new technologically-enhanced space called the...more
Global First for LEED Pilot Credit EQpc124
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
enVerid, TLC Engineering, and Southwest Florida Community Foundation awarded first LEED Gold Certification using new indoor air quality...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
enVerid, TLC Engineering, and Southwest Florida Community Foundation awarded first LEED Gold Certification using new indoor air quality...more
Muslim civil rights group uses grants to open office
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Since we were awarded the Southwest Florida Foundation Community Impact and Immigration Programs grants, we have opened a new office in...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Since we were awarded the Southwest Florida Foundation Community Impact and Immigration Programs grants, we have opened a new office in...more
Girl power: Lee, Collier teens fuel their passion for STEM at FGCU summer camp
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
... the country, and that issue is women being underrepresented in STEM,” said Tessa LeSage, the director of social innovation and...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
... the country, and that issue is women being underrepresented in STEM,” said Tessa LeSage, the director of social innovation and...more
Cause & Effect: Connecting the dots for change
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
A few weeks ago, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation team celebrated its 1,000th community meeting in the Collaboratory. (Photo:...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
A few weeks ago, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation team celebrated its 1,000th community meeting in the Collaboratory. (Photo:...more
Hundreds gather at Waterkeeper event in Fort Myers to discuss toxic algae and public health
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
So, equipped with a $20,000 Southwest Florida Community Foundation grant, the Fort Myers-based Waterkeeper decided to shoulder some of...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
So, equipped with a $20,000 Southwest Florida Community Foundation grant, the Fort Myers-based Waterkeeper decided to shoulder some of...more
Scholarships awarded to dependents of city employees
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Following Hurricane Charley in 2004, an endowment fund was established with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation to provide...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Following Hurricane Charley in 2004, an endowment fund was established with the Southwest Florida Community Foundation to provide...more
Grant helps Red Cross provide swim lessons at Tice pool
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Thanks in part to a recent grant from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, and in partnership with Lee County Parks and Recreation,...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
Thanks in part to a recent grant from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, and in partnership with Lee County Parks and Recreation,...more
Community Foundation awards 102 scholarships for $739676
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently granted $739,676 and 128 scholarships through a competitive process to local high...more
Foundation: Southwest Florida Community Foundation
The Southwest Florida Community Foundation recently granted $739,676 and 128 scholarships through a competitive process to local high...more
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Barbecue Eatery Serves More Than Food, Gives Troubled Youth Chance at Success
A Washington, D.C. barbecue joint provides more than food on its menu. It intends to rescue troubled young people, educate them about the food trade, and give them a shot at success.
