Cypress Cove continues to strengthen its commitment to inclusive employment by partnering with LARC (Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens) to create meaningful opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Currently, two of LARC’s individuals, Ethan and Frances, are proudly employed in the Cypress Cove dining hall. In addition, three
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LARC Celebrates Inclusive Hiring at “Exceptional Employers of Southwest Florida” Event
Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) hosted its annual Exceptional Employers of Southwest Florida event on Thursday, July 17, at The Collaboratory in downtown Fort Myers. The event honored local businesses that demonstrate a strong commitment to hiring individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and featured a panel of
LARC to Honor Inclusive Employers at “Exceptional Employers of Southwest Florida” Event
The Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) is pleased to present the Exceptional Employers of Southwest Florida event on Thursday, July 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at The Collaboratory (2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL 33901). This free event is open to the public, though advance registration is
LARC’s 7th Annual “Aiming for Ability” Clay Shooting Tournament Raises $47,000
Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) announces the success of its 7th Annual Aiming for Ability Clay Shooting Tournament, held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Sarasota Trap Skeet & Clays in Nokomis. This year’s event raised $47,000 in support of LARC’s mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental
LARC to Host Career Camps for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is excited to announce its upcoming Career Camps for students aged 14-21. These camps will take place in June and July and are designed to help students
Thank You for Shaking Things Up with Us!
Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) is celebrating a successful evening of community, competition, and generosity. The organization’s inaugural Shaken, Stirred & Served event, held Sunday, April 27 at Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery in Cape Coral, raised $13,600 to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Local leaders
LARC Hosts Exceptional Employers of Southwest Florida
Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) hosted “Exceptional Employers of Southwest Florida” on Tuesday, July 23, at The Collaboratory. The event highlighted the benefits of employing individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), honored local employers that hire IDD, and celebrated exceptional employees with tenure in their jobs. LARC, a
LARC’s 6th Annual Aiming for Ability Clay Shooting Tournament Raises More Than $30,000
Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), hosted the sixth annual “Aiming for Ability” Clay Shooting Tournament on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Sarasota Trap Skeet & Clays in Nokomis. The event raised
Grampy’s Charities Tennis Tournament at Beachview Tennis Club to Benefit LARC
Grampy’s Charities, an organization that raises funds to support organizations transforming the lives of children, is presenting The Beachview Tennis Club Open Doubles Tournament to benefit Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The
LARC Breaks Ground on Cutting-Edge Culinary Training Kitchen
A beacon of hope shines brightly in Fort Myers as the Lee Association of Remarkable Citizens (LARC) celebrates the groundbreaking of its state-of-the-art Commercial Culinary Training Kitchen. This groundbreaking initiative promises to bridge critical workforce gaps within the thriving hospitality industry. With a legacy of excellence dating back to 1954,