Stories of Impact

Valerie’s House: Michael and Elisa’s Journey

Michael and Elisa’s story illustrates the profound impact that Valerie’s house can have on a family working through the grieving process when they lose someone they love very much. Their story will move you.

Visit https://valerieshouse.org to learn more

Feeding the 5000 Thanksgiving Outreach: Laurie’s Story

Thanksgiving evokes memories of family and happy times. And that holiday feeling is made possible by Feeding the 5000. In this video, hear Laurie’s story about how your donations made her Thanksgiving special again.

Visit https://feedingthe5000.net/ to learn more

New Horizons of SW Florida: Rosie’s Story

After watching this video, you'll have a true admiration for Rosie. She's very appreciative of the people that helped make her academic success possible.

Visit https://www.newhorizonsofswfl.org/ to learn more

Guardian Ad Litem Foundation: Back to School Video

This charity helps foster children in so many ways. Watch this video to see how the organization helps to prepare children to go back to school.

Visit https://voicesforkids.org to learn more

Salvation Army Bonita Springs: Petrona’s Story

When you watch this video, it will make you feel good about how you helped save the life of a baby girl you've never met until now. Here's Petrona's story as told by her mom, Juana.

Visit https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ to learn more

Habitat for Humanity of Lee & Hendry Counties: Tony Achieves Homeownership

Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Watch as Habitat helps a veteran achieve home ownership and a better life. Here's Tony to tell his story...

Visit https://www.habitat4humanity.org/ to learn more

Literacy Council Gulf Coast: Gabriella’s Story

A life can often be changed in a profound way by a single event. Here's how the Literacy Council changed Gabriella's life.

Visit https://literacygulfcoast.org/ to learn more

Hearts & Homes For Veterans: Brian’s Story

Brian Wicka is a former Navy veteran and Seabee that fell on really hard times after leaving the military. In this video, he talks about how this charity, that your donations support, brought he and his family back to a very good place.

Visit https://www.hhveterans.com/ to learn more

Cafè of Life: Bradley’s Story

Oftentimes, a charity provides food, clothing and shelter. Here's an example of Cafè of Life doing what's necessary to help a person with a medical need... here's Bradley’s story.

Visit https://cafeoflife.org/ to learn more

Interfaith Charities of South Lee: Mitch’s Story

This is a wonderful story about how this charity helped Mitch in his time of need and he later "paid it forward."

Visit https://www.icslee.org/ to learn more