Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens’ (LARC) fifth annual “Aiming for Ability” Clay Shooting Tournament on Friday, May 5, 2023, raised $25,000 for the organization that helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve. The event was held at Sarasota Trap Skeet & Clays in Nokomis. Participants were able to bid
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LARC Hosts Career Camp for Students Ages 14-21
Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) will host Career Camps for students ages 14-21 in June and July. Students must be currently enrolled in school and hold an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act). “Many students are interested in jobs but don’t know
5th Annual Aiming for Ability Clay Shooting Tournament
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LARC, Inc. Celebrates 69th Anniversary of Serving Individuals with Disabilities
Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) is celebrating its 69th anniversary in Southwest Florida. Established in 1954, the non-profit’s mission is to empower and support individuals with disabilities (IDD) and their families to reach their full potential. “LARC was founded in 1954 by parents whose children with intellectual and developmental
LARC’s Poker Trek at Miromar Outlets February 19, 2023
Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) will host a Poker Trek at Miromar Outlets on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Participants will have a chance to win the grand prize of a $500 Miromar Outlets gift card and other great prizes by trekking to participating stores within Miromar Outlets. The cost
LARC Receives $140,000 in American Rescue Plan Funding for Mental Health Initiative
Lee Association of Remarkable Citizens (LARC) has received $140,000 in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to create a psychosocial rehabilitation program for people with intellectual and developmental differences (IDD). Lee County was provided $149 million in funding to support the local response and recovery from the COVID-19
LARC’s Born This Way Event Raises $250,000
LARC (Lee Association of Remarkable Citizens) 2nd annual fundraiser benefiting The Lori Carroll-Collins Scholarship Fund raised $250,000. The event was held on March 19, 2022, at Misty Morning Barn in Fort Myers. The evening included a five-course dinner created by celebrated local chefs Mike and Karen Gavala of G3 Catering.
LARC’s 4th Annual Aiming for Ability Clay Shooting Tournament Friday, May 6, 2022
Get ready to take aim. Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) will host the fourth annual “Aiming for Ability” Clay Shooting Tournament on Friday, May 6, 2022, outdoors at Sarasota Trap Skeet & Clays, 3445 Rustic Road, Nokomis. All proceeds will benefit LARC’s programs and services that help individuals with
LARC Asks Community to “Show Us Your Socks” in March
Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC) invites the community to the 2022 “Show Us Your Socks Showdown” to raise awareness for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. March commemorates LARC’s 68th anniversary and Developmental Disability Awareness month. During March, LARC invites businesses and their employees to donate a dollar or
LARC Announces Sponsors of 2nd Annual Event Benefiting Lori Carroll-Collins Scholarship Fund
LARC (Lee Association of Remarkable Citizens) announces sponsors of the 2nd annual fundraiser benefiting The Lori Carroll-Collins Scholarship Fund. Sponsors include Richard and Vicki Pitbladdo, Dwayne Bergmann Interiors, Gulf Star Marina, Marc Collins, Diana Willis of Trinity Commercial Group, Siesta Pebble, Lee Health, and L J Zielke. Her family established