Fischer Family Foundation supports Southwest Florida children

Joanna Orrego, Scott Fischer, Karen Turcotte and John “JJ” Wheeler.

The Fischer Family Foundation, a foundation that helps underprivileged and low-income youth, recently awarded $67,400 in grants to six local nonprofits.

The foundation distributed grants to Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County, Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida, Community Cooperative, The Heights Foundation, The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties and Youth Haven.

“Our goal is to support organizations that are making a difference for families right here in Southwest Florida, and we are proud to present funding that will have a tremendous impact for six local nonprofits in our community,” said Scott Fischer, who established the Fischer Family Foundation and serves on the board alongside his wife, Mary and daughter, Katie.

Youth Haven, a nonprofit providing home, hope and healing to abused and neglected children and teens in Southwest Florida, received $20,000 to help provide critical therapy services.

The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties received $14,400 that will help Southwest Florida children attend Keystone Camp. The grant will cover the costs of 16 local campers to attend.

Scott Fischer and Kathryn Kelly. COURTESY PHOTOS

Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida was awarded $10,000 to help fund its Family Alliance therapy program. The outpatient counseling program offers treatment for children who have suffered sexual and physical abuse and those who have witnessed or experienced violence.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County received

$10,000 to fund its Summer Enrichment Program.

The Heights Foundation was granted $10,000 to support various activities and school success at The Heights Center, which offers community development and resources to families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood.

Community Cooperative was awarded $3,000 to support its Food Literacy in Pre-school (FLIP) program, which offers students the opportunity to learn about healthy eating habits and outside gardening. The grant funding will allow the program to serve 150 students. ¦

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