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Greene Publishing (Madison County Carrier)
Published September 02Charlotte’s Hope sponsors writing workshop
Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Join Charlotte’s Hope Ministries for a writing workshop on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at The Bridge, located at 1135 E U.S. Hwy. 90, in...
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 02“Hope Lights the Way” at annual Recovery Candlelight Vigil
Charlotte Behavioral Health Care (CBHC) invites the community to come together for an evening of hope, healing and remembrance at its annual Recovery Candlelight Vigil from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Laishley Park, 100 Nesbit St., Punta Gorda. Held in recognition of…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 02A.N.A.’s Friends
NATURE OF BUSINESS: Nonprofit organization serving abused, neglected and abandoned children throughout Southwest Florida COMPANY PRESIDENT & CEO: Jessica Kaestner NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: One primary office in Fort Myers, serving children throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published August 31Hunger action month
September is Hunger Action Month, a time to shine a light on an issue that affects every community across Southwest Florida. Recent data from Feeding America shows that today, one in seven people and one in five children experience food insecurity. Nearly 300,000 neighbors rely…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published August 31Hispanic Heritage Month begins in September
Hispanic Heritage Month begins this month and runs through mid-October. It’s an important commemoration here in Florida where 29 percent of the state’s population has Hispanic roots. As does the state itself. After all, Florida was originally colonized by Spain, with explorer…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published August 31Pets of the Week: AWL, EARS and Suncoast Humane Society
Animal Welfare League Piggy is a 1-year-old girl who is ready to find her happily ever after. And with her princess personality, she may just be the royal addition your family has been waiting for. Piggy is a crate-trained, friendly, playful, happy, goofy and fun-loving girl with…