<p>THIS IS ONLY AN EXAMPLE We encourage you to make this your own!</p><p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p><p><<Your Organization Here>> Receives Grant to <<Your Program or Work Here>></p><p><<CITY>>, Fla. (Month, Day, 2017) – <<Organization name>> received a grant from the Southwest Florida Community Foundation for <<your funded project>>. As part of the Community Foundation’s 2016/17 Community Impact Grants, <<your organization>> received funding to <<the change you want to create.>></p><p>More about your program here, for example:</p><p> Add a quote from your executive director, CEO, or board chair</p><p> Tell a story about a constituent or a user of your services who will benefit from the program.</p><p>Let us know if you would like a quote from Sarah Owen here – but please note we are sending our own press release out about the awards for Community Impact Grants.</p><p>About <<your organization>> Add your boilerplate here</p><p>About the Southwest Florida Community Foundation The Southwest Florida Community Foundation, founded in 1976, cultivates regional change for the common good through collective leadership, social innovation and philanthropy to address the evolving community needs in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. Last year, the Foundation partnered with individuals, families and corporations who have created over 400 philanthropic funds. Thanks to them, the foundation has invested $5 million this year in grants and programs to the community. With assets of $93 million, the Community Foundation has provided more than $67 million in grants and scholarships to the communities it serves since inception. The Foundation is the backbone organization for the regional FutureMakers Coalition and Lee County’s Sustainability Plan. Based in Fort Myers, the Foundation has satellite offices located in Sanibel Island, LaBelle (Hendry County), and downtown Fort Myers. For more information, visit www.FloridaCommunity.com or call 239-274-5900.</p><p>-30-</p><p>Contact: <<Media contact person’s name 239-xxx-xxxx, cell: 239-xxx-xxxx, [email protected] </p>