Charity News And Notes March 2015

SW Florida residents, businesses, and organizations again are doing amazing things to improve the lives of their neighbors.  Working independently and in concert they continue to make a difference in their community.  Many heartfelt thanks to those that have a passion for making a positive difference.

The Harry Chapin Food Bank has surpassed the halfway mark toward meeting it's goal of raising $5.1 million to use in it's fight against hunger.  The public campaign to complete that goal was recently announced to more than 200 guests at their warehouse. A key focus in this years campaign will be to increase their capacity to distribute the food to the families and individuals that need it.  They currently distribute through a network of 150 nonprofit agencies in SW Florida that distribute that food to over 30,000 people per month.

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The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Women in Business raised over $4,000 at its Annual Dessert Auction recently.  Proceeds are given to the Women in Business Scholarship Fund.

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The American Cancer Society wants to "Paint the town purple!"  Businesses and organizations are invited to become involved in the Relay For Life Movement which raises money for cancer research, education, prevention,  and critical services for families and individuals currently battling cancer.

Businesses, schools and organizations which fundraise at least $100 and send in their "purple picture" to the "Paint The Town Purple" campaign are entered into the competition with a chance to win some great publicity and exposure.

For more ways to participate, enter the relay race, volunteer, or learn more check out ...

relayforlife.org

or call ...

239-936-1113





Rick Thomas, Social media/SEO Consultant in Ft Myers Florida, Writer, interested in making a positive difference in my community including but not limited to: regional search engine marketing for small businesses in Ft Myers Florida. Local Google Ranking Improved for both companies and charities. 501c3 non profit promotion done pro bono.

Susan G. Komen Southwest Florida Race For The Cure 2015

Volunteers Needed

 The Susan G. Komen 9th Annual Race For The Cure begins next Saturday at 8:00 a.m..  Over 6000 participants are expected to be on hand to raise money to fight cancer on both the local and national level.  75% of the money raised stays right here in SW Florida to screen, inform, educate,and  help families who are battling cancer right now.  The other 25% is used to help fund "groundbreaking international breast cancer research."  Susan G. Komen donates more to this type of research than any other non-governmental organization in the world.

There is a tremendous need for volunteers on Saturday to assist in such things as passing out water to participants in the race, helping in the survivors tent, and more.  For more information on how to volunteer and help a great cause call 239-498-0016.

Rick Thomas, Social media/SEO Consultant in Ft Myers Florida, Writer, interested in making a positive difference in my community including but not limited to: regional search engine marketing for small businesses in Ft Myers Florida. Local Google Ranking Improved for both companies and charities. 501c3 non profit promotion done pro bono.

Ft Myers Charities News And Notes February 2015

Apologies are in order for falling behind in my posting lately.    As my personal business has increased, and my  family responsibilities have demanded more of my time it has become increasingly difficult to devote the needed time to keep all of my blogs current.  For the most part that is ok, however, in the case of this blog it is decidedly not ok!  For a number of reasons that I will not list here this blog is quite important to me!

I have a remarkable number of good sources of information regarding SW Florida's charitable organizations and those who work so hard to keep them moving forward.  Much news of interest to those involved in this informal community comes my way on a semi-regular basis, and it pains me to not be able to find the time to post it here.

I am re-commiting myself to making this blog a top level priority once again!

Here are a few of the items that have come across my desk recently ...

Happy 10th anniversary to The Calendar Girls Florida Dance Team!  This group actively supports many local charities and is well known for their focus on providing guide dogs for veterans "our primary charity is Paws for Patriots™ – a part of the Southeastern Guide Dog School of Palmetto, Florida. This organization trains guide dogs for our visually-impaired veterans."

http://www.calendargirlsflorida.com/who-we-are/

The 12th Annual Cattle Barons Ball raised over $320,000 to help local families that have members fighting cancer.

Bonita Springs Utilities raised over $500 and 534 pounds of food which was donated to the Bonita Springs Assistance office.

Members of The Village Church and residents of The Shell Point Retirment Community worked together on two food drives that raised nearly $7500 and over 2200 pounds of food!

Rick Thomas, Social media/SEO Consultant in Ft Myers Florida, Writer, interested in making a positive difference in my community including but not limited to: regional search engine marketing for small businesses in Ft Myers Florida. Local Google Ranking Improved for both companies and charities. 501c3 non profit promotion done pro bono.