The business partners program works to create partnerships between the business and education community to enhance education. Throughout the year we receive many organizations that wish to donate to schools directly and ask for our assistance in organizing these gifting opportunities. Engaging our business community with our students and educators is a winning proposition for everyone. Because of the involvement of business leaders, our students’ futures look bright, and we cannot thank them enough for their generosity and partnerships in helping our next employees, employers and comminuty leaders succeed.
United Way
We partnered with United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades to support teachers across the district through the Gifts in Kind program. With generous donations and hands-on support, the event has helped distribute over $157,000 worth of classroom supplies and educational materials, easing the burden on our amazing educators. Partnerships like this showcase how our business partners help strengthen schools, support teachers, and uplift the future of Lee County!
Greeters Club
We partnered with the Greeters Club of Fort Myers to deliver gift bags to students at Tice Elementary School. Thanks to the generosity and dedication of the Greeters Club, this special event brought smiles to countless students and created a memorable moment for our school community. Partnerships like this highlight how our business partners help support and uplift students across Lee County!
AMVETS
We are deeply grateful to AMVETS Post 81 for their generosity and support of Lee County students. Their contributions have brought joy to countless students, including donations of toys to Hancock Creek Elementary School, Lemuel Teal Middle School, and more than 2,000 toys distributed across the county during the holiday season. Their support makes a meaningful difference in our schools and communities, highlighting the power of compassion, service, and partnership in uplifting students and families across Lee County.
Suffolk Construction
We are grateful to Suffolk Construction for their generous donation of bikes during the holiday season, bringing smiles to students at Orange River Elementary School. Their support helped make the season brighter for children in our community and highlights the important role our business partners play in uplifting students and families across Lee County.
Edward Jones Partnership
Through a shared partnership with Edward Jones we were able to help the fine students at Dunbar High secure graphing calculators (278) to use during the school year. Edward Jones reached out at the end of 2023 and asked about a school that could use these and donated $31,580 for us to purchase these for their school.
