Nonprofits across Southwest Florida rely on the generosity of supporters and philanthropic organizations to fund vital programs and services, and ultimately their missions. At the end of each year, many organizations make a strong appeal for financial support. This funding is critical to give nonprofits a running start heading into the new year. For
Marketing professional Amy McQuagge has joined the board of directors for the Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit. As a board member, McQuagge is responsible for program oversight, fundraising, event coordination and public awareness campaigns for the Guardian ad Litem Foundation, which has a mission of ensuring that every abused, neglected or abandoned youth
The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, is hosting its fifth annual March Madness Bracket Challenge to benefit programs serving Southwest Florida children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. The cost to participate is a $30 minimum donation per bracket, or $100 for four brackets. After completing an online registration form, participants
The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, has extended the registration period for its Superpower 5K through the morning of the race on Feb. 19. The “What’s your Superpower 5K Walk/Run & Kids Fun Run” will be held on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers. Three races comprise the fundraising
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2022) – The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, has received a $9,500 grant from Naples Woman’s Club to support the foundation’s Children’s Needs Program in Collier County. The Children’s Needs Program provides funding for normalcy items and experiences for children and teens, including birthday parties, tutoring, summer camp
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2021) – Bonita Springs resident and attorney Tom Schneider has joined the board of directors for The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit. The foundation recruits, trains and supports volunteer child advocates who represent abused, neglected and abandoned youth in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. Board members
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 14, 2021) – The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, will host its third annual Fashion to a Tea luncheon and fashion show on Oct. 27 to generate awareness and support for Charlotte County children living in foster homes or temporary shelters. Fashion to a Tea includes an elegant high
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 16, 2021) – The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, received a $2,500 donation of Target gift cards through V & M Mortgage Group at SecurityNational Mortgage Company. The donation will allow volunteer child advocates to purchase essential items like clothing, linens, toiletries and school supplies for youth in the
FORT MYERS, Fla. (June 15, 2021) – The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, has added Lara Zdanowicz as a program assistant to help facilitate relationships between donors, volunteer child advocates, and the children they represent. The Guardian ad Litem Foundation assists with recruitment, training and support of volunteer child advocates who serve as
The Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 20th Judicial Circuit, raised nearly $12,000 during its fourth annual March Madness Bracket Challenge. The closely contested, online pick ‘em competition drew a record 221 bracket submissions. Participants tried to predict winners for each game of the 2021 NCAA men’s basketball tournament. “The suggested minimum donation was $25, but many
