Foundation presents HOPE Award to philanthropist Jerry Galeana The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, raised $85,766 at its second annual Voices of Hope Gala to support programs benefiting children in the foster care system. The foundation also presented philanthropist Jerry Galeana with its prestigious HOPE Award. Held March 3, the gala was a
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 3, 2022) – The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, will host its newest fundraising event, “What’s your Superpower 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run,” on Feb. 19 in Fort Myers. The event will be held on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College and feature a traditional 5K race
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2021) – The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, has received a $17,000 grant from the United Way of Charlotte County (UWCC) to continue representing children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. The generous grant will fund two initiatives: Children’s Needs Program ($10,000): Provides funding for normalcy items
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 3, 2021) – The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, distributed backpacks stuffed with school supplies to more than 200 Southwest Florida students as the new school year begins. The Foundation’s second annual “Back to School with the Blue” backpack giveaway, in partnership with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, was
th Judicial Circuit, raised $66,800 at its inaugural Voices of Hope Gala, a virtual event that included passionate testimonials from volunteer child advocates and longtime supporters. Proceeds will help the Guardian ad Litem Foundation recruit, train and support volunteer child advocates, as well as provide financial assistance to help meet a child’s basic and developmental
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2020) – An annual holiday program that provides gifts to children in foster care is short on donations, and organizers are asking for community support so children will have a memorable Christmas. “Because of the pandemic, we’ve switched to an online donation portal, which makes it easy to shop and
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
