October 2016

Nominations Open for Cape Coral Community Foundation's 2017 Elmer Tabor Generosity Award

​Do you know someone who makes it a part of his or her life's mission to help others? Who has the courage to take decisive action and the wisdom to face aggressive challenges? 

Do you know someone who can follow Elmer Tabor's example, the Cape Coral businessman who many refer to as one of Southwest Florida's most generous leaders?

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Elmer Tabor Generosity Award, to be presented to an individual in our region who exemplifies the qualities of selfless service and whose life message - through word and deed - says, "I care for you and I have time for you."

In 2007, the Cape Coral Community Foundation established the award to honor and recognize outstanding philanthropists, individuals who have a record of exceptional generosity that demonstrates outstanding civic or charitable responsibility, and whose leadership encourages others in philanthropic roles to benefit the Southwest Florida region.  

For more information, contact the Foundation. The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 28, 2017. The honoree will be announced at  the Cape Coral Community Foundation's Annual Donor Appreciation Dinner, to be held on Thursday, March 30, 2017.                                  

​CCCF Welcomes New Board Members

​The Cape Coral Community Foundation welcomed two new members and one trustee to its Board of Directors for the 2016-2017 fiscal year that began July 1. Pictured, left to right are:

• Kevin Ahmadi, Executive Director, Gulf Coast Village
• Laura Koehn, Marketing Director, CapeCoral.com
• Tim Hauck, Managing Partner, Fuller Metz Creamation & Funeral Services

The 2016-2017 officers for the Cape Coral Community Foundation Board of Directors are:

• Brian Gomer, Board Chair, Vice President, Premier Cape Construction, Inc.
• ToniRae Hurley, Board Vice Chair, Vice President/Branch Manager, IBERIABANK
• Keith Veres, Board Treasurer, Principal, Director of HBK Corporate Finance, HBK CPAs & Consultants, Financial Advisor, HBKS Wealth Advisors
• Steve Riggs, Board Secretary, Retired Business Executive, Price Cooper Waterhouse
• John Bobb, Senior Vice President & Private Wealth Advisor, FineMark National Bank & Trust
• Donna Caruso, Financial Service Professional, DJC Insurance & Financial Services, New York Life Insurance Company
• MerriBeth Farnham, Creative Director, HD PR Group
• Dennis Gingerich, Founding Pastor, Cape Christian Fellowship
• Alison Hussey, Partner, Pavese Law Firm
• Dr. Gary Jackson, Retired Economist, Florida Gulf Coast University
• Sally Jackson, System Director of Government & Community Relations, Lee Memorial Health System
• Wayne Kirkwood, President, Kirkwood Electric, Inc.
• Robert Knight, President, Paul Homes
• Joseph Padgett, Department Head, LCEC
• Steve Pohlman, Parks & Recreation Director, City of Cape Coral

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2016-2017 Community Impact Grants 

The Cape Coral Community Foundation has awarded $275,000 in grant and scholarship distributions so far this year. Reinvesting in the community through grant making is made possible by the generosity of donors who make gifts that are unrestricted or designated for a particular field of interest. After receiving a record number of grant applications, the CCCF Grant Committee, along with the Giving Alliance of Women Grant Committee, was honored to be able to visit, learn about, research, and carefully deliberate the requests from our area's nonprofits.

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2016-2017 Cape Coral Community Foundation Grant Program, the Giving Alliance of Women Grant Program & Charity of Choice Program, and donor-advised and designated fund distributions.

• Abuse Counseling & Treatment, Inc.
• Alliance for the Arts
• Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center
• American Red Cross
• Animal Refuge Center
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
• Cape Coral Art League
• Cape Coral Caring Center
• Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife
• Cape Coral Historical Society Museum
• Cape Coral Technical College
• Children's Home Society
• Community Cooperative, Inc.
• Down Syndrome Supported Living, Inc.
• Dr. Piper Center for Social Services
• Florida Helps Foundation
• Friends of Nursing (LMHS Foundation)
• Friendship Centers
• Galisano Children's Hospital
• Girl Scouts of the Gulf Coast
• Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida
• Greyhound Pets of America - Daytona Beach Chapter
• Guardian ad Litem Foundation (Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida)

• Guardian Angels for Special Populations
• Gulf Coast Humane Society
• Harry Chapin Food Bank
• The Heights Center
• Hope HeathCare Services
• I Will Mentorship Foundation
• Learning for Life
• Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida
• Lifeline Family Center
• Make-A-Wish Southern Florida
• Muscular Dystrophy Association
• National Inventors Hall of Fame
• PACE Center for Girls, Lee County
• Partners for Breast Cancer Care
• Ronald McDonald House Charities
• Saint Andrew Catholic School
• The Salvation Army
• Samaritan Health & Wellness
• United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida
• Valerie's House
• William B. Austen Youth Center
• Young Artists Awards

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Scholarship Opportunity for Classroom Teachers

The Helen & Edward Brancati Teacher Development Scholarship  is accepting applications through  October 31, 2016 . This scholarship is designed to assist classroom teachers who would like to continue their post graduate education, take continuing education classes, or attend workshops or conferences to enhance their education and experience.

Click for more information or to apply.

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Patricia Portman Joins the CCCF's Legacy Society

Legacy Society membership is a tangible step toward building charitable assets for the future and sustaining the organizations that serve our neighbors and our communities. We are fortunate to count Patricia Portman, Cape Coral Community Foundation's first Executive Director, among our Legacy Society members. Thank you for your past leadership, your continued support, and your generosity!

For more information on the Legacy Society, call 239-542-5594 or reply to this email.

​Cape Coral Community Foundation Calendar

October 18, 2016: CCCF Executive Committee Meeting, 3:30 p.m., CCCF Board Room

November 17, 2016: CCCF Board of Directors Meeting, 11:30 a.m. Cape Christian Fellowship

January 12, 2017: Professional Advisors Lunch & Learn, 11:30 a.m. (Location: TBA)

March 30, 2017: Annual Donor Appreciation Dinner, Former Board Members Reunion & Elmer Tabor Generosity Award Presentation

April 22-25, 2017: Philanthropy Leaders & Experts Academy (a special gathering of national private, family and corporate foundation executives), The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village (by invitation only)

May 4, 2017: More Money for Ministry: Inspiring Generosity in the Faith Community