Charitable Notes

Led by retired Lt. Col. Paul Garrah, the Naples High JROTC program never fails to offer selfless service to the community throughout the year.

The royal celebration of Edisonia celebrated its 81st year on Saturday, Feb. 2, welcoming a new king and queen to the realm. The ball broke tradition by moving from Fort Myers to Cape Coral and crowned Shep Brinson and Megan Sushil king and queen, respectively.

Pathways has 122 students, ranging from four weeks to five years old. Often, we’re asked what kind of “early learning” babies and toddlers are engaged in.

The United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Okeechobee and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fort Myers have partnered to reduce youth violence through the Youth Violence Prevention Partnership.

Have you ever noticed a social need in the community and wondered what you can do to help? The Community Foundation of Collier County is a resource for connecting passionate people with qualified organizations to leave a lasting impact.

When a businessperson writes a book, the motivation can be to boost sales and add to their success. But for SWFL’s Steven Kissinger, vice president of programs and innovation at Take Stock in Children, the inspiration was a passion for fundraising and to help others.

Valerie’s House is helping children and families learn that the loss of a loved one doesn’t have to limit their dreams.

You may recognize Ginger Zee as the chief meteorologist of ABC News and “Good Morning America.” While you’ve seen her brilliant smile on camera, off-camera, she has faced her own personal storms with mental health issues.

This holiday season, you can support local businesses and give the gift of literacy by “Adopting a Thankful Classroom” in partnership with Classroom Plus and Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee.

Inside of every child is the potential to succeed, but some don’t have access to the education they need to…