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 League Club Awards Grants for 25th Year

 On Friday, April 8th, 2011, The League Club awarded grants to 25 local agencies. Click here for the Press Release

Click here to Listen to the PSA regarding our Grants.

Naples Daily News Interviews Kathryn Stockett

In it's Saturday, February 12 print edition, Naples Daily News printed its interview with Kathryn Stockett conducted at Thursday evening's Patron Party.

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Naples Illustrated Interviews Kathryn Stockett

In it's January issue, Naples Illustrated published part one of Kat Smith's interview with Kathryn Stockett.  The full interview can be found on their website.

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Special dogs, program

Naples Daily News (July 31, 2010)

A veritable shower of starfish to partners in a program to share speciall trained dogs with autistic children.....A very special story in our community section the other day aptly headlined "Wet-Nosed Therapy," told how the civic-minded League Club of Naples put up the vital see money.....

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Wet-Nosed Therapy 

Naples Daily News (July 28, 2010)

The financial resources necessary for acquiring Falcon were provided by a grant from the League Club.

In reviewing the Humane Society grant request, League Club volunteers Sally Kuralt and Myra Morrison said, “This is an exciting, carefully thought out project on the cutting edge of autism treatment. Initial data from placements to date is very promising. Children who have not previously spoken at all have now uttered words to their dogs. Anxiety levels have been lowered as well. Data from this project will be used to plan future efforts to support this innovative program and the Humane Society of Naples.”

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Sister Veronica Fund Gets Grant from TLC

Ft. Myers News-Press (July 2, 2010)

The Community Trust Fund of The League Club Inc., awarded a $6,500 grant to the CHS Healthcare's Sister Veronica Fund, a medical and dental relief fund in Immokalee.

The organization also awarded a $6.200 grant to purchase equipment/dental chair for Marion E. Fether's Dental program.

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$10,000 Grant from TLC enables C'MON to Buy 450 books

Naples Florida Weekly (Week of May 27-June 2, 2010) -- GIVING

The Children's Museum of Naples, C'mon, has received a $10,000 grant from the CommunityTrust Fund of The League Club.  The award will enable C'mon to purchase 450 books for its family resource library and volunteer resource center.  Books will include:...

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Special Efforts Abound -- Letter to Editor from Sunrise Community mentions Grant from TLC

Naples Daily News (May 9, 2010)

Paul Starzyk, Executive Director of Sunrise Community, thanks many people from the community including The League Club at their annual recognition dinner.  He mentions 15 people who are learning work skills thanks to a grant from The League Club.

For the full text of the letter, please click here.  It's the 3rd letter down.

Grant Award Announced To CHS Healthcare from League Club

Naples Daily News (May 7, 2010)

The Community Trust Fund of The League Club, Inc. awarded a $6,500 grant to the CHS Healthcare's Sister Veronica Fund, a medical and dental relief fund in Immokalee. The organization also awarded a $6,200 grant to purchase equipment/dental chair for Marion E. Fether's Dental program.

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Good Deeds -- TLC Awarded $10,400 Grant to Neighborhood Health Clinic & $5,000 Grant to Voices for Kids

Naples Daily News (May 6, 2010) -- Benefits

The League Club Inc. awarded a $10,400 grant to the Neighborhood Health Clinic to help fund diabetic women's medications, supplies, education and support services.  It also awarded a $5,000 grant to Voices for Kids of Southwest Florida to support Bedz for Kidz, Happier Birthdays, Clothes for Kids, Access to the Arts, gymnastics and tutoring programs.

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TLC Elected Officers

Naples Daily News (May 1, 2010) -- People, Places and Things

Sheila Mesulam reported on TLC's newly elected officers.  For full text of the report, please click here.

TLC Awarded $186,068 in Grants

Naples Daily News (April 29, 2010) -- Benefits

The League Club awarded $186.068 in grants to 25 local non-profits.

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League Club Awards Grants to 25 Local Non-Profits

(Naples, Florida)  At a luncheon meeting held on April 15, 2010, The League Club, Inc. awarded $186,068 in grants from its Community Trust Fund to 25 local nonprofit agencies.  For the full text of the press release, please click here.