Community Foundation donates to local efforts
On Wednesday, May 9 the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation distributed $28,000 to both scholarship recipients and organizations in need that serve the Beach community. The Foundation raises monies through a number of fund raising initiatives that are highly supported by members, beach residents and season visitors.The foundation would like to thank all those who made this great year of giving possible.
Scholarship recipients are:
Jordan Wallace
Annie Salyers
Madison Tezak
Sydney Wallace
Austin Tezak
Alexis Gore
Sarah Swierze
In addition, the following organizations were also supported with monetary donations:
A.C.T. –Abuse Counseling Treatment Center
Beach Baptist Church -After School Program
Fort Myers Beach Elementary -The Arts Program
Choice Market
Friends of Lovers Key
The Presbyterian Church/God’s Table Program
KLCB- Keep Lee County Beautiful
Ostego Bay Foundation
Society of St. Vincent DePaul
The Mound House
The Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation, dedicated to working cooperatively to improve the quality of life in Fort Myers Beach and surrounding communities, meets the 3rd Wednesday night of every month from October – May. Anyone interested in obtaining more information or joining the Foundation can contact Jan Falkum at janfalkum@gmail.com or visit the website at www.fortmyersbeachcf.com