Charities
Estero-Gulf Coast Kiwanis Club was started in the third quarter of 2004 and was officially chartered on February 24th 2005. Since that time the club has raised over $100,000 for charities in the SW Florida area.
This year's "TASTE OF ESTERO" will be dedicated to supporting the "JOE COLLER Memorial Endowment and Scholarship Fund" (see below) and local charities for the fulfillment of the needs of the Children of Our Community.
Congratulations to Sarah M. (from Estero) for earning the Joseph Coller Scholarship from our 2009 " Taste of Estero" event.
 Joseph Coller
Memorial Scholarship Fund |
This is a continuing fund for our friend and fellow member, Joe Coller. Joe was a founding/charter member of our club and was a well known promoter at FGCU in its early years. We lost him in 2005 but while he was with us he brought a lot of joy and enthusiasm to our club and contributed greatly to the success we enjoy today. We formed the Joseph Coller Memorial Endowment Foundation at FGCU in memory of his participation, and are granting scholarships to students living in our local area. |
A few of the Organizations and Charties we have been Proud to Support, include. . .
 Pinewoods Elementary School |
 Lee Mental Health Center (Vista) |
 Kiwanis International Foundation |
 Toys for Tots |
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Wheels for Literacy |
 Joseph Coller Memorial Endowment Foundation |
 Walk for Autism |
 Casting for a Cause |
 Interfaith Caregivers of South Lee, Inc. |
 Our Mother's Home of SW Florida, Inc. |
 Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Florida |
 Pinewood Elementary School Playground Project |
