Fred Burson, a broker with Woodyard & Associates recently came into the Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties’ office and handed Kitty Green, CEO and President of Habitat a check for $7,500. Burson shared his philanthropic thoughts with Green. He said, “We know that the real estate business is struggling right now, but there are a lot of people in our community, a lot worse off than we are. Woodyard & Associates feels committed to helping those folks, . . . Continue Reading
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties has named FineMark National Bank & Trust as a Corporate Community Partner. Kitty Green, President and CEO of Habitat, presented Joseph R. Catti, President and CEO of FineMark National Bank a Corporate Community Partner certificate at the company’s monthly staff meeting on June 14, 2011. The award was in appreciation for the bank’s acquisition of $1 million in mortgages from the non-profit. Green stated, “FineMark Bank understands the tremendous need for affordable . . . Continue Reading
Jack Nelson, Spring Training Community Relations for the Minnesota Twins Baseball Club, recently presented a check for $3,735.11, to Habitat for Humanity of Lee Hendry Counties. The club, its players and employees provide resources, memorabilia, volunteer hours and cash grants to assist more than 5,000 nonprofit organizations and fundraisers throughout the upper Midwest and Southwest Florida. Nelson works with various charities in fundraising throughout Lee County and he has a favorite fundraiser. He enjoys selecting nonprofit organizations and he then . . . Continue Reading
Thirteen Habitat for Humanity homeowners dreamed of homeownership years ago, and with the help of Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties achieved the American dream of owning their own home. Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at 5:15 p.m. they will celebrate another major accomplishment, the final payment and satisfaction of their mortgages. Homeowners, along with the Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors and staff will participate in a Mortgage Burning Ceremony at Habitat for Humanity, 1288 N. Tamiami Trail, . . . Continue Reading
Judge James Adams, chairman of the board of Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties is pleased to announce Roger Brownell and Joe Coleman have been elected to the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity. Following a career in finance and management, Brownell has been President of Golf and Electric Vehicles since 1991. He previously served multiple terms as a member of Habitat’s Board of Directors. Coleman is the President of Fowler White Boggs, Attorneys at Law where . . . Continue Reading
On Monday, May 2nd the South Florida PGA conducted the 2nd Annual South Florida PGA Foundation Tire Kingdom Charity Pro-Am supported by Polo Ralph Lauren and Olde Florida Golf Club. Congratulations to PGA Professional Larry Gantzer, Foundation Board Director Craig Perna, Ryan Perna and Bob Lee who won this years event with a one gross/one net best ball total of 128. Sixteen teams participated in the event helping to raise $20,000 for the South Florida PGA Foundation. During the awards . . . Continue Reading
Cape Coral, FL, April 30, 2011 – In the days leading up to Mother’s Day, female volunteers will pound nails and raise walls at Habitat for Humanity construction sites in all 50 states in recognition of National Women Build Week, April 30 – May 8. This week, in Cape Coral, local sponsors, Lowe’s Heroes and female volunteers came together on Saturday, April 30 to begin renovation of the Wolcott family’s new home. Michelle Wolcott, a single mother with two young . . . Continue Reading
On Monday, May 2, 2011, the South Florida PGA Foundation will conduct the 2nd Annual South Florida PGA Foundation Tire Kingdom Charity Pro-Am at Olde Florida Golf Club in Naples. This year, approximately 18 teams of three amateurs and one PGA Professional will participate in the event. This event gives amateurs throughout the South Florida community the ability to learn more about the South Florida PGA Foundation and the various programs it supports. It also helps raise funds in support . . . Continue Reading
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties is a nonprofit organization that provides simple, decent housing for families who otherwise could not afford it. Habitat currently has 42 partner families working through the Habitat program requirements and 38 families have closed on their homes since October, 2010. Vice President of Family Services Tanya Soholt said, “We are seeing an increase in the number of families wishing to become Habitat homeowners. The need for funding for Habitat homes is greater . . . Continue Reading
Recently, Gerry and Sharon Trantina personally sponsored a Habitat for Humanity home. The Trantinas, along with Chapel by the Sea Volunteers and Habitat staff worked together to completely renovate an existing home for a Lee County family. New homeowners, Juslaime and Prevoir Sylvestre, are really looking forward to the dedication of their new home on April 15, 2011. The dedication ceremony will take place from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. at 15300 Straight Street, Fort Myers, Florida. A Habitat for Humanity . . . Continue Reading
