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A key focus of the Longshore Lake Women’s Club is to provide service to our community. We donate a significant portion of our revenue to various charities and organizations every year. Our Service Committee members identify potential beneficiaries that welcome monetary donations, donations of goods, and volunteers. These recommendations are presented to the LLWC Board of Directors for consideration during our annual budgeting process.
Our involvement in Service, Social activities, and Community support helped Longshore Lake achieve Blue Zones approval in the summer of 2022.
In November 2011, LLWC attained status as a 501(c)(4) organization, because of our active commitment to service in our community and beyond. We currently donate over $12,000 yearly to charitable organizations.
Since our establishment in 1990, the Longshore Lake Women’s Club (LLWC) Service Committee has been committed to community service and this remains unchanged. Our monthly Bingo events yield significant proceeds, which we channel towards supporting our charitable causes. In addition, we periodically organize fundraisers such as Casino Night and Winterfest to further facilitate donations. It is worth noting that we are an IRS-approved 501(c)(4) organization.
To date, our organization has donated over $220,000 to charities throughout Collier County. These donations are spread across a wide array of non-profit organizations who need financial support. In addition to monetary donations, the Service Committee organizes three donation drives each year. They are the School Supplies Donation Drive, Guadalupe Social Services Drive and the Gifts to Seniors Drive. We encourage all LLWC members to participate in these service programs as well as volunteering for Collier Harvest, an organization that collects food from grocery stores in Collier County and delivers it to partner agencies.
LLWC’s Service Committee is also committed to aiding deserving high school seniors through our Scholarship Program. High school seniors from the local school district are encouraged to submit an application to receive one of two available scholarships. Each year a carefully selected committee reviews all applications. Two graduating seniors are selected based on a lengthy list of criteria including academic performance, leadership, community service and financial need. Since its inception in 2000, our Scholarship Committee has awarded more than $57,000 to outstanding high school seniors.
Alzheimer’s Support Network
LLWC makes a monetary donation to this non-profit organization that helps caregivers dealing with family members in Collier County who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Support Network website
Baker Senior Center-Naples
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
A monetary donation has been made to the Baker Senior Center, a non-profit and non-sectarian organization that aims to cater to the human service needs of senior citizens in Collier County. The center offers various programs such as bereavement, dementia, family, and individual counseling, as well as socialization activities. Some of our members actively volunteer at the center. Baker Senior Center Website
Blood Center of Naples –VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The Community Blood Center of Naples comes to Longshore 4 times a year, making us one of Collier County’s most successful venues. Volunteers are needed to donate blood, organize, and work the blood drives, and provide cookies for the donors. Blood Center Website
Cancer Alliance Network (CAN)
A monetary donation is given to help cancer-stricken families who are facing financial and emotional challenges. The donation is used to assist them with rent and utilities, food, car payments to prevent repossession, and gas expenses to travel for treatment. In addition, free support groups and nutrition programs are offered to the families. Also, college scholarships are provided to graduating seniors who are cancer survivors. CAN website
Collier Harvest – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Collier Harvest is an organization that collects food from grocery stores in Collier County and delivers it to partner agencies. LLWC is responsible for collecting food from Publix at the Strand and Publix at Pebblebrooke every Monday and Wednesday of every month throughout the year.
Volunteers are needed to pick up the items from the back of the store and deliver them to St. Matthews House, Guadalupe Social Services, Robert’s Community Center, Coalition of Farm Workers, and Habitat for Humanity. Drivers are asked to commit to one day a month, and new drivers are always welcomed, particularly in the summer months. Collier Harvest website
Fostering Success
The non-profit organization in Collier County aims to provide social, educational, and financial assistance to abused, neglected, and abandoned children in Southwest Florida that the state does not offer. LLWC donates to this cause. Fostering Success website
Guadalupe Social Services – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Guadalupe Social Services, located in Immokalee, offers support to individuals in need through various services such as a Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry, Clothing Room, Showers, Financial Assistance, and more. Every year, we organize a Donation Drive to collect Food, Clothing, Diapers, Shower Items, and other necessities, which will be distributed at Guadalupe Social Services. They have a Food Pantry and shower facilities available for both men and women. Guadalupe Social Services website
Habitat for Humanity
A monetary donation is given to this organization. Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to building affordable housing for those who meet the qualifying criteria. In the past, groups of volunteers have played a crucial role in the building effort. Everyone aged 16 and above is welcome to participate, regardless of their skill level. There are various tasks available, such as painting, nailing, hauling water, or sweeping floors. Habitat for Humanity website
Holiday Gifts for Seniors – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Every November, the members of LLWC are asked to purchase gift cards for elderly men and women who are medically fragile and homebound. This opportunity is also extended to everyone in Longshore Lake. The gift cards are then delivered to the Collier County Division of Community and Human Services for distribution. Additionally, cash and/or checks are always welcome.
Laces of Love
LLWC provides monetary donations to this program that offers new shoes to underprivileged and low-income children in Collier County. These children are extremely happy and thankful to receive a brand-new pair of shoes, which is often their first pair of new shoes. Laces of Love website
Parkinson’s Association of SWFL