COMMUNITIES IN ACTION
Publix Serves Day
Enrollment Open for 30th Annual FMPD Respect for Law Camp
Publix Serves Day was on Tuesday, April 2. This is a company-wide effort of Publix Super Markets that involves Publix associates serving in a variety of volunteer work around the community. The United Way Volunteer Center facilitated the volunteer event as a United Way Day of Caring and worked with LARC, Inc., the agency who benefited from the volunteer work, and Publix Super Markets to make the event a success.
The 2019 Respect for Law Camp is sponsored by the Fort Myers Police Department each year. The Camp is now enrolling children ages 11-14 for its 4-day, 3-night camping experience.
LARC, Inc. is a United Way Partner Agency with the mission to empower and support individuals with disabilities and their families to reach their full potential. LARC accomplishes this mission by providing vocational training and community residential services to help people with disabilities live happier, fuller, and more productive lives in the community, as independently as each is able.
An enrollment fee of $125.00 includes food, lodging, shirts, hats, prizes, and fun. Enroll by April 30th and receive an early registration discount of only $110.00.
The law enforcement themed camp will be held at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School from June 6th to the 9th. Activities include S.W.A.T. Team and K-9 Unit demonstrations, emergency vehicle displays, law enforcement training and drills, dodge ball and more. Children experience the challenges and expectations that come with being a member of law enforcement in a fun and exciting camp atmosphere.
On-line registration is open, but participation is limited to the first 132 campers. An online registration link is available on the Fort Myers Police Department’s website at www.fmpolice.com. For more information contact Officer Athena Mitchell, Youth Relations Division, at (239) 321 – 7700 or email amitchell@fmpolice.com.
Publix associates painted, cleaned windows, laid lava rock, trimmed trees, and interacted with the clients. The volunteers came from 10 Publix stores in the community. 80 Publix associates participated in the project at LARC. Publix Serves Day is a unique volunteer opportunity for associates to give back to their communities in which they work. Associates volunteered on their own time for the project. The United Way’s Day of Caring is a yearround program, coordinated by the United Way Volunteer Center which matches businesses’ desires to help with the needs of the community. Many local groups and companies have participated such as T3 Communications; Markham, Norton, Mosteller, Wright & Company, PA; and Fifth Third Bank. The United Way Volunteer Center connects individuals and companies to volunteer opportunities throughout our community. The United Way Volunteer Center also manages the Family Mentor Program, ReadingPals, and VITA. You can reach the United Way Volunteer Center by calling (239) 433-7567, or by visiting the United Way website at www. UnitedWayLee.org/Volunteer.
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