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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’s 6th Annual Aiming for Ability Clay Shooting Tournament Friday, May 3, 2024
Get ready to take aim. Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing support and opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), will host the sixth annual “Aiming for Ability” Clay Shooting Tournament on Friday, May 3, 2024, outdoors at Sarasota Trap Skeet &
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,
LARC to Host 70th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, March 13
Lee Association of Remarkable Citizens (LARC) will host a 70th-anniversary celebration on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.at Marion Hall on the St. Cecilia Catholic Church campus, 5632 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33919. Established in 1954, LARC Inc. is a training center for success that
Nickole Hendra Named LARC Director of Development and Communications
Lee Association of Remarkable Citizens (LARC) announces that Nickole Hendra has been named Director of Development and Communications. Established in 1954, LARC Inc. is a training center for success that provides support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. A seasoned professional, Hendra has more than
Help Us Complete Our New Group Home
Dear friends, Today is GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. Since its creation in 2012, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. This year has been particularly challenging, and Hurricane
Wishing You a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving
Dear friends, As Thanksgiving approaches, I am counting my blessings. I am thankful for each member of the LARC family. When I think about what makes our organization so unique, one thing comes to mind: our people. This group of remarkable individuals puts our participants first, and because of that,
LARC breaks ground on new group home
By CHUCK BALLARO – | Oct 5, 2023 A little over a year ago, Hurricane Ian wiped out the North Fort Myers riverfront house that adults with developmental disabilities have called home for more than 25 years. Five adults were displaced and are now living in temporary housing. Come
The ARC of Florida Republishes Three Fields Book
The Arc of Florida announces republishing the book Three Fields (brothers) with an additional viewpoint based in Southwest Florida. The Arc of Florida works with local, state, and national partners. It advocates for local chapters, public policies, and high-quality supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be fully