FOUNDATION FLASH

PSCF 2023-2024 SEASON REVIEW

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank everyone—residents, volunteers, corporate sponsors and Pelican Sound staff members—for helping to make 2023-2024 a very successful season of charitable giving. Grants were awarded to local organizations serving people in need: families, children, the homeless, the handicapped, trafficked young women, teen mothers, veterans, and families of those with dementia or other health needs.

Ed VonderBrink, President

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SEASON

Distributed $145,000 (a 16% increase) to 12 local charities with a five-year total of $525,000
Increased resident donations by nearly 16% for a total of $73,646
Organized the Spooktacular Golf Event
Raffled a one-year PSGRC Assessment netting almost $22,000
Sponsored the Volunteer Fair featuring 26 local charities with excellent participation by our residents
Hosted a very well-attended Casino Night
Invited several of our charities to present Sound Learnings programs
Endorsed the Laces of Love shoe collection project resulting in the donation of 500 pairs of shoes for children
Supported the Cafe of Life Diaper Drive with over 35,000 diapers collected
Added Charity Highlights and Donor Testimonials to our weekly Foundation Flash
Continued positive, on-going relationships with our vendors resulting in their commitment to future charitable giving

In our first 5 years, the Pelican Sound Charitable Foundation has given over $525,000 in grant awards to local non-profit organizations serving our neighbors in need.

Below are details on this year's Grants:

$145,000 Awarded to Local Charities in 2024!

Thank You, Pelican Sound Residents and Corporate Sponsors!

CHARITY	PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A.N.A.'s Friends (formerly Guardian ad Litem)	The CHILDREN'S NEEDS PROGRAM provides funding to meet the needs of those who have been removed from their homes due to neglect, abuse, or abandonment.
American Heart Association of SWFL	LEADERS FOR A RESILIENT GENERATION PROGRAM for children in grades K-5 in Lee and Collier counties in high poverty elementary schools.
Cafe of Life	The ongoing OUTREACH PROGRAM provides food, diapers, and hygiene items to those in need. Supports 30-45 families each week during the summer months.
The Dubin Center	DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT and EDUCATION PROGRAM provides training for caregivers and persons living with a dementia-related diagnosis.
Feeding the 5000 (Lamb of God Church)	THANKSGIVING OUTREACH PROGRAM serves families in need with nutritional food during the Thanksgiving holidays.
Habitat for Humanity	AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM: Building supplies for kitchen and bath cabinets for 5-7 new homes.
Hearts & Homes for Veterans	EMERGENCY SERVICES: Temporary housing including rent assistance, utilities, food and transportation needs.
Interfaith Charities of South Lee	THANKSGIVING OUTREACH PROGRAM: Prior to Thanksgiving approximately 420 households receive a Thanksgiving themed food package.
Laces of Love	SHOES FOR CHILDREN: Laces of Love will purchase approximately 266 pairs of new sneakers and sports shoes for children in need in Collier and Lee counties.
New Horizons of SWFL	SUPER KIDS READING CAMP (SKRC) will serve 189 children from Lee and Collier counties in the summer of 2024.
Our Mother's Home	MENTORED LIVING PROGRAM: Teen mothers learn skills to care for their child; receive advice, assistance, care, knowledge, education, and learn life skills.
Protected Harbor, Inc.	DAY SERVICES FOR HANDICAPPED ADULTS: Programs include social communication and community safety; community exploration, fitness and art.

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