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Together...We Make Greater Impact
Our ImpactThe hallmark of our grantmaking program is understanding community needs and targeting our grants to address these needs. One unique need, or theme, is identified for each grant year. To validate such needs, we consult with the Collier and Lee counties’ community foundations, community leaders, and review publications such as "Together we are building a better, stronger Southwest Florida" and the Collier Community Foundation 2025 Community Report and dashboard. Three grantmaking committees--Grant Research, Grant Evaluation, and Grant Impact--establish a relevant theme for the next grant cycle, discuss the merits of each grant application, recommend a slate of grantees, and monitor the intended outcomes for each approved grant. This multifaceted process brings a high degree of confidence to our donors. |
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Addressing the Needs of Abused and/or Neglected Children
in Collier and Lee Counties
All Grantees List
2026 Grantees
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To date, WGC awarded $1,153,450 in grants to local nonprofit agencies-see list here |
Dear Members of The Women's Giving Circle of SWFL, On behalf of our Board of Directors and Staff at Café of Life, I wish to express our most sincere thanks for your very generous donation of $15,000 for Hurricane Relief. It’s only through the generous support of organizations like yours that we can make a positive difference in the lives of the less fortunate. This donation will go a long way in bringing our services to those impacted by Hurricane Ian. The Café was able to provide nearly 20,000 nutritious meals in 2022 to those struggling with nutritional insecurity while also providing these people in need with take-home food and clothing from our pantries.Thanks for all you do for the less fortunate. Jeff Nichols |
Thank You to Our Dedicated Grantees,
one of many success stories!
| Maria was a new mother at 16. She came from a long line of migrant workers, was undocumented and was not attending school. She did not speak English. After two years of assistance from an organization WGC supported, Maria graduated from high school and her son just started to walk. Now, she can carry on a basic conversation in English and dreams of attending Fort Myers Technical Institute to earn an academic certificate in the medical field. Maria has also been taking parenting classes, learning how to budget her money, and enjoying normal teenage activities like going to the beach, shopping at the mall, and going out to eat with her friends. Our Mother's Home of Southwest Florida WGC is proud of our collective efforts and the impact we make. |
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