Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County accepting registrations for after-school program

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County are accepting registrations for after-school programs that begin Aug. 10 at six locations across the county. Clubs provide homework assistance and tutoring services, as well as project-based learning activities, arts instruction, sports and recreation programs, and service and leadership projects. Clubs also offer technology centers to enhance learning.

New International announces global themed inspirational fundraiser in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, Fla. – February 21, 2019 – New International will hold an evening of entertainment, internationally inspired cuisine, and stories from around the world dedicated to the celebration and support of missionaries globally. Pushing Boundaries Around the World, a fundraising event on Friday, March 15, 2019, is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. at the Sidney.

Valerie’s House receives $15,000 grant from Community Foundation of Collier County to develop first Spanish-speaking grief group

Valerie’s House has received a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County Angel Fund for Small Nonprofits to create its first Spanish-speaking group for grieving children and families in Collier County. Valerie’s House provides children and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one a safe place to share and.

$75,000 Grant from 2018 Naples Winter Wine Festival to benefit Collier County children through Valerie’s House grief processing programs

Valerie’s House has received a second grant in the amount of $75,000 from the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) that manages proceeds from the Naples Winter Wine Festival. Valerie’s House provides children and their families who have experienced the death of a loved one a safe place to share and experience support with others.

Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner Support BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE®

Associates and Bruce L. Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured is proud to affiliate and support the City of Palms chapter of BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE® (B.A.C.A.®), who volunteer their time and effort to empower children at their most difficult hour. “It’s a shame that it’s needed, but it is,” the City of Palms B.A.C.A.® chapter.

Florida SouthWestern State College Hosts Pop-Up Adventure Play

Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) School of Education will hold a Pop-Up Adventure Play from 1-4 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 4, in the Practice Field (across from the Lockmiller Child Care Center) Thomas Edison Campus, Fort Myers. Pop-up Adventure Play is free and open to children of all ages. Pop-Up Adventure Playgrounds are free, public.

Big Backpack Event welcomes back Neal Communities as title sponsor

After making history in 2016 as the single largest donor in the history of the Big Backpack Event, Neal Communities has signed on as the title sponsor for the Multicultural Centre of Southwest Florida’s 18-year-old event, which will take place at a new venue this year. This festival event runs from 10 a.m. to 2.