17th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan: ‘Gone Country’ fundraising event brings in over 200 attendees, raises $150,000 for Community Cooperative

On Oct. 12, nearly 200 Southwest Floridians and country-lovers alike attended Community Cooperative’s 17th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan: “Gone Country” event at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers. The event featured line dancing lessons every hour, food, cocktails, boutique shopping and a silent auction. Guests dressed in country-themed attire and were entertained by.

Community Cooperative’s 17th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan: ‘Gone Country’ fundraising event planned Oct. 12

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 22, 2023) – Community Cooperative, along with presenting sponsor FineMark National Bank & Trust, will host its popular annual fall fundraiser, Becoming Cosmopolitan: Gone Country, on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers. Guests to this fun and chic event will put.

Community Cooperative’s Stefanie Ink Edwards appointed to Volunteer Florida

Stefanie Ink Edwards, CEO of Community Cooperative, has been appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to a three-year term on the Florida Commission on Community Service, also known as Volunteer Florida. “I’m honored to serve the people of Florida and help make an even greater impact throughout our region and state,” Edwards said of the.

Chicken Salad Chick Giving Cards raise $1,190 to benefit Community Cooperative

FORT MYERS, Fla. (May 17, 2023) – Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-casual, Southern-inspired chicken salad restaurant, has presented a $1,190 check to Community Cooperative to help fight hunger in Southwest Florida. The funds were part of Chicken Salad Chick’s annual Giving Cards initiative, which ran through the holiday season at restaurants in Fort Myers, Estero.

Community Cooperative Adds New Location to Its 2023 Mobile Food Pantry Schedule

Community Cooperate added The American Legion in Bonita Springs to their Mobile Food Pantry distribution sites in 2023. The first mobile food pantry to take place at The American Legion is scheduled for Monday, January 23 from 3:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. The address is at 27678 Imperial Shores Blvd, Bonita Springs. “There has been a significant.

United Partner agency Community Cooperative receives donation from FineMark to aid hurricane response

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2023) – FineMark National Bank & Trust donated $100,000 to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades partner agency Community Cooperative to help the nonprofit continue meeting the needs of Southwest Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian. The generous donation, presented Dec. 14 at FineMark’s headquarters in Fort Myers, will help.

Community Cooperative’s 16th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan: ‘Gone Country’ raises $155,000

More than 275 guests moseyed to The Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon on Dec. 1 for Community Cooperative’s 16th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan “Gone Country” fundraising event. Sponsored by FineMark National Bank & Trust, the popular annual fundraiser brought in $155,000 to enable Community Cooperative to accelerate its programs in the community that directly feed people.

Tickets now available for Community Cooperative’s 16th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan: ‘Gone Country’ fundraising event planned Oct. 13

It is time to lasso up your tickets and prepare to mosey on over to The Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon for Community Cooperative’s 16th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan “Gone Country” fundraising event. Community Cooperative, along with presenting sponsor FineMark National Bank & Trust, will host the return of the popular annual fall fundraiser on Thursday,.

Community Cooperative’s 16th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan: ‘Gone Country’ fundraising event planned Oct. 13

Community Cooperative, along with presenting sponsor FineMark National Bank & Trust, will host the return of the popular annual fall fundraiser, Becoming Cosmopolitan: Gone Country, on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers. It’s the 16th year of Community Cooperative’s signature fundraising event, promising Southwest Florida.

Community Cooperative’s CEO Stefanie Edwards receives statewide Spirit of the Community Award

The Florida Commission on the Status of Women (FCSW) honored Community Cooperative CEO Stefanie Edwards with its Spirit of Community Award during a special ceremony as part of the 2022 LEAD Summit conference June 22. The recipients of the FCSW Spirit of Community Awards are the embodiment of dedicated community service. Each day these extraordinary.