PARTNER, INITIATIVES AND SUPPORTED PROGRAMS 2009

Abuse Counseling and Treatment (ACT) ACT's mission is to protect, support and educate victims of domestic violence and their children, and sexual assault survivors in Lee, Hendry and Glades counties.

African Caribbean American Center (AFCAAM) Help people help themselves through communication of values and educational programs offering hope, challenging the culture, and promoting self-reliance and human dignity in Fort Myers.

Agape Home Long term residential rehabilitation program for women with or without children.  Providing a safe resting place and recovery education for addicts many of whom are homeless.

Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center Provides information, education, and support for persons with memory impairment and their caregivers in Lee County.

American Red Cross, Lee County Chapter A volunteer led organization that provides relief to disaster victims and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Amigos Center We provide the immigrant community of Southwest Florida with the tools necessary to successfully assimilate into the United States.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Florida Our mission is to help children reach their full potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that produce measurable and significant impacts.

Bonita Springs Assistance Office Provide emergency financial assistance to community residents to lessen the impact of financial and personal crisis.  To help others recognize their ability to help themselves.

Boy Scouts of America, Southwest Florida Council Seeks to teach traditional values in youth education: character building, citizenship training, self-reliance, outdoor adventure, patriotism and respect for others.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Lee County To inspire and enable all young people, especially those that need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Brightest Horizons Child Development Center To provide educational child care for children of low income working families and to provide for the social, emotional and developmental needs of those families.

Café of Life Operated in total by volunteers, we provide a hot noon meal five days per week to the poor and needy of Bonita Springs.  We distribute collected groceries and clothing, some social services, and partner with the Salvation Army, Bonita Assistance, Family H

Catholic Charities, Lee County Seeks to promote self-determination for optimal social functioning through educational and social service programs aimed at reducing poverty, supporting families and empowering communities.

Center for Independent Living of Southwest Florida Helping persons with all disabilities achieve independence and self determination in their lives, their homes, their places of work, and their communities regardless of age.

Child Care of Southwest Florida Provides quality child care preparing children for school success; implements training for child care professionals, and manages the USDA Child Care Food Program.

Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida To assess and treat kids believed to have been abused or "at-risk" and provide a safe place for them to come and be heard.

Children's Home Society of Florida - Southwest Division Committed to the core beliefs that every child deserves a safe loving home and that every family deserves our support.  CHS services are guided by its mission, "Embracing Children, Inspiring Lives."

Community Cooperative Ministries (CCMI) Dedicated to providing nutritious meals, groceries, transportation, affordable preschool education and referral services to the homeless, seniors, working poor, children and the frail.

Community Coordinated Care for Children (4C) 4C's mission is "to empower the community to provide for its future through developing, coordinating, and strengthening programs that care for children."

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Central Florida & the Florida Gulf Coast Help financially-distressed people move from crisis to control by providing compassionate service and innovative and practical solutions.

Dr. Piper Center for Social Services To enhance the social and economic well being of seniors and make a positive impact in the lives of children, frail elderly and our communities.

Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida Provides medical, psychological, educational, and vocational referral services to individuals with seizure disorders who do not have insurance.

Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Primary mission is to provide quality primary and preventive medical, dental and health related educational services to all people.

Florida Lions Camp Provides inclusive camp experiences for campers of varying abilities, including developmental and physical disabilities, behavior problems, and complicating medical conditions.

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

Good Wheels To coordinate and provide cost effective, compassionate, and reliable transportation to the disadvantaged, disabled, and those working to gain economic self-sufficiency, and the general public.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida Builds lives, families, and communities one job at a time by helping people with disabilities and other barriers to employment discover and develop their full potential through work and Career Development Services.

Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Solicits and distributes food to needy people through a network of agencies and educates the public about the causes of and solutions to hunger.

Healthy Start Coalition of Southwest Florida Prevents infant deaths and premature/low birth weight babies.  Services are provided to at-risk pregnant women, mothers, and babies (0-3 yrs).

Hendry County Health Department: Healthy Families Program A voluntary home visiting program that promotes positive parent-child interaction, child health and development; thereby preventing child abuse and neglect and other poor childhood outcomes.

Hendry-Glades Behavioral Health Center We are the state's designated community behavioral health provider for Hendry and Glades counties.  Our center provides psychiatric care, counseling, and related community support services.

Hope Connections Provides home health aides; personal care; meals; chore services; in-home respite care; gerontological counseling; and transportation to residents of Glades and Hendry Counties.

HOPE Scholar Program at Edison State College Provides first-generation, at risk students starting with the ninth graders the financial resources for college tuition and books, and extensive mentoring, tutoring, leadership training and encouragement to persist through graduation from Edison State Col

IMPACT for Developmental Education Mission is to provide Early Intervention Services to children 0-5 with developmental delays to assist them and their families reach maximum potential.

Interfaith Caregivers of South Lee Emergency source for food, financial assistance, transportation, food stamp and Medicaid registration, literacy and education, anti-drug and physical abuse counseling programs.

Island Coast AIDS Network (ICAN) To provide quality services to those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and to prevent the spread of HIV infection in Southwest Florida.

Joanne's House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs Bereavement Program Our program provides grief and loss counseling to hospice patients, family members, and others in the community.

LARC Promotes and provides services for citizens with developmental disabilities that assure them the opportunity to live and work in their community.

Lee County Legal Aid Society We provide high quality direct legal representation in family law matters for individuals with children when the individual's income is below federal poverty guidelines.

Lee County YMCA Strengthens families by developing character through membership and programs including: fitness, childcare, aquatics, dance, teen programs, and youth/adult sports.

Lee Mental Health Center Provides mental health advocacy and quality services for our community.

Lehigh Community Services To help needy families in Lehigh with food, emergency financial assistance for utilities/rent/mortgage and self sufficiency.

Literacy Council of Bonita Springs Through trained volunteers, the Council helps local residents, including moms and tots, to improve their English skills so they can actively participate in our community.

Literacy Volunteers of Lee County Using trained volunteers, LVLC provides free literacy tutoring for adults with poor reading and writing skills, or for whom English is a second language.

Lutheran Services Florida A private non-profit human services agency who serves to bring God's healing, hope, and help to people in need.

NAMI of Lee County Strives to improve the quality of life for those impacted by mental illness.  We do so through education, support, advocacy and information.

PACE Center for Girls of Lee County The mission is to provide girls between the ages of 12 and 18 an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy.

Partners for Breast Cancer Care Our mission is to save lives and reduce suffering from breast cancer through improved access to healthcare.

Public Schools Enrichment Partnership In partnership with Florida Gulf Coast University closes academic achievement gaps and empowers under-represented, multicultural students in grades 4-16 to succeed through academic success, leadership experience and community service.

Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida To strengthen family and community and instill personal pride, through programs and institutions which cultivate self development, teach self-esteem, and promote cultural appreciation.

Safe & Drug-Free Schools, School District of Lee County Provides prevention activities to keep schools safe and keep students free from the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

Senior Friendship Centers of Lee County Empowering individuals, families and communities through aging services, activities and volunteerism; Adult Day Services, Case Management, Meals, Home Care and Senior and Community Volunteers Programs.

Southwest Florida Addiction Services (SWFAS) Provides effective, affordable and comprehensive care to individuals and families impacted by addiction and other related factors.

Southwest Florida Marine Institute Provides exceptional services to at risk youth in Lee County in need of behavior modification, substance/mental health services, education and life skills training.

Special Equestrians Mission is to provide a structured therapeutic horseback riding program to individuals with mental and physical challenges in our community.

The Salvation Army Clewiston Service Unit Provides temporary emergency relief to members of East Hendry & East Glades County communities without discrimination to help lessen the impact of financial and personal crisis.

The Salvation Army of Lee County Provides food, shelter, health services, counseling, and other physical, social, emotional, psychological and spiritual aid to persons in need.

Visiting Nurses Association of Southwest Florida The mission is to provide high quality home and community based health care services to residents of southwest Florida regardless of ability to pay as resources allow.

Visually Impaired Persons of Southwest Florida (VIP) Provide classes/instruction in independent living, eccentric viewing, low vision, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, Braille, counseling and case management for the visually impaired community.

Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida Supports the Guardian ad Litem program, assuring each child has a court-appointed GAL and that financial/other resources are available for health, education and social needs.

YMCA of the Palms Provides activities for children, families and seniors.  These include aquatics, summer camp, youth sports and fitness.  Scholarships are provided to those in need.