For most people, a bed is a place where they sleep every night. For Jessica Stanfield, a bed is a symbol for why she actually gets out of bed every morning to tackle her job: overseeing the Guardian ad Litem Foundation of the 20th Judicial Circuit in Southwest Florida. One of the programs at the foundation,
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 15, 2020) – Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, will host its inaugural Voices of Hope Gala on Nov. 12 as a virtual event featuring dinner and wine service for viewers in Southwest Florida, as well as a live auction and other surprises for viewers nationwide. Supporters living in Southwest
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 1, 2020) – Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, will host its inaugural Voices of Hope Gala on Nov. 12, an event that will feature dinner, entertainment, and a live auction to support vital programs and services. Guardian ad Litem’s volunteer child advocates also will share stories of impact and
EDIT: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN MOVED TO NOVEMBER 12, 2020. For up to date information please visit the main event page. FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 4, 2020) – A limited number of tickets remain for the Voices of Hope Gala, an inaugural fundraising event on March 28 that will support Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 6, 2019) – Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, and Iberia Bank will host their second annual March Madness Bracket Challenge to raise money for essential programs that assist abused, neglected and abandoned children in Southwest Florida. The pick ‘em challenge is an online bracket competition that awards points for
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 16, 2019) – Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, is seeking sponsors for its inaugural Voices of Hope Gala, a new signature fundraising event to build awareness and support for programs helping Southwest Florida youth in the child welfare system. The Voices of Hope Gala includes dinner, entertainment and a
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2019) – Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, is inviting all trivia buffs in Southwest Florida to its next Trivia Nite on Nov. 7 in Naples. Trivia categories can include arts and entertainment, sports, science and nature, geography, history, riddles and more. Prizes will be awarded to the top
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2020) – Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, raised $10,776 at “Fashion to a Tea,” an elegant high tea luncheon that raised awareness and support for programs assisting foster children in Charlotte County. Fashion to a Tea included lunch, a silent auction, fun surprises and a spirited fashion show
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 26, 2019) – Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, will host an elegant high tea luncheon on Oct. 30 to raise money for programs assisting foster children in Charlotte County. Fashion to a Tea features lunch, a silent auction, fun surprises and a spirited fashion show with models showcasing the
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 24, 2019) – The Charlotte Community Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, for a program that aims to bring normalcy to the lives of youth in the child welfare and foster care systems. Through its Children’s Needs Program, Guardian ad Litem volunteer advocates
