The Salvation Army paid $1.49 million for the longtime Kiwanis thrift store property in Lehigh Acres, giving it an 11,144-square-foot facility to expand services as the Kiwanis Club prepares to close after nearly six decades.
Florida lawmakers approved $20 million for arts and culture grants in the 2026-27 budget, restoring state support after recent cuts. Local arts leaders welcomed the funding but warned the reduced allocation will still affect programs and communities statewide.
After a decade at 780 Seagate Drive, Kunjani Craft Coffee & Gallery will close its physical location but continue selling roasted coffees online, supporting its nonprofit mission aiding Zimbabwe. The property is listed for sale at $7.5 million by Investment Properties Corp. of Naples.
Several veterans will move into Villas on Scott, an affordable housing project in Punta Gorda, developed by PORCH and multiple partners. Construction began in 2025, with costs at $1.3 million and 95% funded, addressing the pressing affordable housing needs for veterans and seniors in Charlotte County.
Aspiring entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply for the upcoming session of the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute which begins on March 23. The institute is an intense six-week course meant to foster business growth and start-ups by coupling comprehensive training with a solid start-up plan.
Crisis Prevention & Empowerment (CPE), a nonprofit organization in Southwest Florida, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Daniel R. and Anne M. Harper Foundation. The donation will contribute to CPE’s mental health initiative, helping at-risk individuals and families.
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Jaclynn Faffer, founder and CEO of Baker Senior Center Naples, died Dec. 14, leaving a lasting legacy that transformed senior services in Collier County and positioned the center as a national model for aging care.
Collier County may convert its tourism bureau into a standalone nonprofit. The Tourist Development Council will vote Dec. 12 on the proposal before it moves to county commissioners in early 2026.
Lee County commissioners approved rezoning for Home Front Heroes, allowing the Lee County Sheriff’s Office-affiliated nonprofit to pursue permits for deputy homes, 46,000 square feet of facilities and a private dock — amid questions over undisclosed financial records.
