Our thanks to
FineMark National Bank & Trust
for sponsorship of our
2007 Annual Report
HELP US HELP OTHERS!
Our Family Stores need donations of furniture, clothing,
tools, appliances, household items and toys.
We also need donations of cars, vans and boats.
For more information or a pick-up,
call (239) 337-0955
The Salvation Army of Lee County
10291 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 278-1551
The Salvation Army showcases the
good work of volunteers and community partners
The Salvation Army presented awards to outstanding supporters of the agency on March 18, 2008 at Broadway Palms Dinner Theatre. Army staff and friends gathered to honor and showcase volunteers and community partners who give of their time, talent and resources to help others.
In 2007, over 4,800 volunteers reinforced the ranks of The Army's small staff to give back to those in need in the community.
"Our dedicated volunteers are the backbone of our organization. Their passion and commitment allow us to 'do the most good' with every dollar people entrust to our mission of assisting people in crisis in Lee County," said Austruberto Flores III, Corps Officer for the Lee County Salvation Army.
Top Awards
Top Awards were given to outstanding groups and individuals for their oustanding service in 2007:
The four categories receiving the top awards are:
Group of the Year: US Postal Workers Drive
For tireless fundraising, in conjunction with the Marine Corps to support the Christmas Cheer Distribution Program
Business of the Year: Sam Galloway Ford
Donated the use of vehicles to support the Red Kettle Campaign for close to ten Christmas seasons allowing The Army to manage the over 70 Red Kettle locations
Advisory Board Member of the Year: Tom Birch
Valued member of the Advisory Board for 16 years and was instrumental in securing and guiding The Army through the acquisition of several properties in recent years
Volunteer of the Year: Carl and Donna Matheny
Have donated countless hours organizing and assisting with The Army's Christmas Cheer Distribution program
The Salvation Army also recognized the tireless volunteers who donate their time and talents throughout the year making it possible to carry out the mission of The Army.
The awards ceremony for The Salvation Army takes place annually. Volunteers can participate in a variety of activities at The Salvation Army such as working with the Meals with Compassion program, stocking and sorting cans at the food pantry, assisting with mailings, helping with disaster work and ringing bells at Christmas.
If you are interested in volunteering to help others through The Salvation Army, please call (239) 278-1551.
What is "Meals with Compassion"?
The "Meals with Compassion" program is an expansion of our current evening meal program to our ‘dinner guests' providing extended hours to allow the potential to double the meal services to the homeless and working poor in central Lee County. This expansion is being developed as an effort to respond to the increased need as demonstrated by the public awareness of more and more homeless and working poor receiving meals in the city parks by groups trying to meet this gap in resources and services. This gap is an area local media has studied and covered working to educate our community to engage expanded support for services.
True to the Lee County's Salvation Army, collaboration with other agencies and shared resources encourages the spirit of real community. This program expansion stays true to our mission and encourages our motto "Making a difference, one life at a time". After many community meetings with city officials and faith-based groups serving people in our city parks, The Salvation Army made a commitment to cultivate the needed resources to double our evening meal capacity through expanded hours and increasing our outreach to the faith-based community to help recruit volunteers to assist in preparation and/or to serve meals and even donate the resources to cut the costs of the additional resources needed at this time.
The Salvation Army and FedEx want to be sure you're prepared. Check out these resources to make sure you're ready:
http://www.ready.gov
VOLUNTEERS AT WORK
The Salvation Army of Lee County is looking for Disaster Volunteers. If you can help, please call Betty Flowers at (239) 278-1551 or e-mail us at betty_flowers@uss.salvationarmy.org
We are also looking for volunteers to help with driving, administrative work and someone to man a donation center.
Please see Available Downloads below for the Volunteer Opportunities for Year-Round and Seasonal openings and the 2007 Volunteer Form.