https://www.PR.com/ Latest news releases from PR.com for The Heights Foundation. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:37:42 -0400 © 2026 PR.com 60 en-us https://www.PR.com/images/logo_white.jpg https://www.PR.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides press release distribution, and is a unique directory of businesses, products and services. Find full company profiles. https://www.pr.com/press-release/726850 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 03:00:00 -0400 The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has awarded The Heights Foundation a $15,000 grant for school success programs at The Heights Center. The grant provides funding support to The Center’s After School and Summer Camp programs for at-risk kids in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. “The Heights Foundation developed school success programs to address the challenges that may result from poverty, limited English [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/726850 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/689099 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Foundation will host a kickoff party for their “Over The Edge” rappelling event on Wednesday, October 5 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers. The event is free and open to the public. Complimentary beer, sangria and soft drinks will be provided. Attendees will have the opportunity to try on rappelling equipment, ask questions, view rappelling videos and [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/689099 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/688722 Sat, 24 Sep 2016 03:00:00 -0400 The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has awarded The Heights Foundation a grant of $25,000 for School Success Programs at The Heights Center. The grant provides funding support to The Center’s After School and Summer Camp programs for at-risk kids in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. “Staying in school is the most effective way to ensure a successful future,” said Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of The [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/688722 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/685986 Sat, 03 Sep 2016 03:00:00 -0400 Eighty people can check rappelling down 19 stories off their bucket lists this fall. The fundraiser, benefiting The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center, will take place Saturday and Sunday, November 12 & 13 at The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,500 to support The Heights Center’s School Success program for at risk children in the Harlem Heights [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/685986 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/682511 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Center is hosting a Hurricane Party & Rum Drink Competition on Sunday, August 21 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at The Heights Center, located at 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers. The public is invited to join local bartenders who will compete for the best cocktail. Guests will have the opportunity to sample and vote for their favorite cocktail. Celebrity judges include Hilary Hemingway and Jeff Lindsay, [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/682511 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/679119 Wed, 13 Jul 2016 03:00:00 -0400 Kristin Vollmer has been named principal of Lee County’s newest tuition-free public charter school. The Harlem Heights Community Charter School, located at The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers, will serve kids kindergarten through grade 3 beginning in August. Vollmer has more than 18 years of experience in education. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science with an endorsement in Early [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/679119 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/668590 Wed, 27 Apr 2016 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Foundation is expanding their culinary training and job placement program. The 14 week program, currently in place at The Heights Center will expand to include the Grace Church campuses in Cape Coral and Fort Myers in May. [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/668590 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/667485 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center, non-profit organizations that work to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood, announce new officers and welcome four new members to their board of directors. Jan-Erik Hustrulid, Business Development Coordinator at Owen-Ames-Kimball Company, was elected chair of the board. Tracie Bagans, Regional Field Services Manager at FPL, was elected [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/667485 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/666828 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 03:00:00 -0400 “Blues by the Bay,” an evening of live music, excellent food and drinks, will be held Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at a casual, beachfront home at 1253 Anhinga Lane on Sanibel. Guests will enjoy samplings from Sanibel’s finest restaurants, fine wines, a signature Blue Bay Martini, champagne and live music. Participating restaurants include Blue Coyote Supper Club, Cantina [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/666828 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/665064 Fri, 01 Apr 2016 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Foundation announces the opening of Lee County’s newest tuition-free public charter school. The Harlem Heights Community Charter School, located at The Heights Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers will serve kids kindergarten through grade 3. The school’s vision is to create a small school community with focused and individualized instruction where all students are valued, supported in the [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/665064 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/656777 Fri, 05 Feb 2016 03:00:00 -0500 “Love Your Neighbor,” an annual event benefiting The Heights Foundation, raised $285,000 for School Success programs for at-risk kids in Harlem Heights. Additionally, a $10,000 pledge from FineMark Bank and an anonymous pledge of $100,000 for new Harlem Heights Community Charter School were made that evening. The event was held at the Gulf Harbour home of Sonja and Stephan Burkard. The VIP Pre Party was held [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/656777 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/648377 Sun, 29 Nov 2015 03:00:00 -0500 The Heights Center and Gladiolus Learning and Development Center are seeking organizations and individuals to participate in the annual Harlem Heights Community Gift Drive. Local residents, businesses and philanthropic groups are asked to donate new, unwrapped gifts for local children. Gifts are needed for more than 800 children, ranging in age from 3 to 15 years of age. Suggested donations include Legos, dolls, art [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/648377 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/637656 Thu, 17 Sep 2015 03:00:00 -0400 The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation has awarded The Heights Foundation a grant of $25,000 for School Success Programs at The Heights Center. The grant provides funding support to The Center’s After School and Summer Camp programs for at-risk kids in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. “Staying in school is the most effective way to ensure a successful future,” said Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of The [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/637656 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/633567 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 03:00:00 -0400 Bank of America has awarded a grant of $7,500 for general operating support to The Heights Foundation. The grant provides vital funding support to The Foundation that builds strong-self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. “The poverty level for families in Harlem Heights is more than twice the county average,” said Kathryn Kelly, president and CEO of The Heights Foundation. “This [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/633567 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/632792 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 03:00:00 -0400 Eighty people can check rappelling down 17 stories off their bucket lists this fall. The fundraiser, benefiting The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center, will take place Friday, October 23 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 24, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $1,200 to support The [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/632792 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/626941 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center is seeking individuals, businesses, churches and organizations to provide school supplies and volunteer for The Heights Center’s annual outreach program. The August 15 event will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at The Heights Center and provides backpacks and school supplies for nearly 450 low-income children living in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. “Our [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/626941 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/624415 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Center announces new visual and performing arts classes for children and adults. Classes in acrobatics, ballet, hip hop, keyboard, chorus and art will begin in September and will take place at the 14,000 square foot community center conveniently located between US 41 and McGregor Boulevard on Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers. Classes will be taught by instructors experienced in each field. There are no [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/624415 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/620411 Thu, 21 May 2015 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center, non-profit organizations that work to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood, announced that five new members have been selected to serve on the Board of Directors. The new members are Kim Agypt, Kenny Brewer, Susan Ryan, Brad Shultz and Violetta “Vee” Yerrid. “Serving on the board of thriving non-profits like The Heights [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/620411 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/612800 Wed, 01 Apr 2015 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Foundation is pleased to announce Lily & Co. Jewelry Gallery as the Title Sponsor for the Inaugural Blues by the Bay. “Blues by the Bay”, an evening of live music, excellent food and drinks, will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the waterfront Sanibel home of Sandy Stilwell. Guests will enjoy samplings from Sanibel and Captiva’s finest restaurants [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/612800 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/611006 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 03:00:00 -0400 “Blues by the Bay”, an evening of live music, excellent food and drinks, will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the waterfront Sanibel home of Sandy Stilwell. Guests will enjoy samplings from Sanibel’s finest restaurants including Bailey’s, Blue Coyote Supper Club, Keylime Bistro and SS Hookers. Fine wines and a signature Blue Bay Martini will be served courtesy of [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/611006 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/609108 Sun, 08 Mar 2015 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Foundation and Lee Reefs are hosting the 2nd Annual “Lionfish Fest – Feast on the Beast.” On Sunday, March 29 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. at The Heights Center, the public is invited to join celebrated local chefs that will present a unique twist on Florida fare – delectable lionfish from Gulf waters. Guests will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite dish. The event will [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/609108 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/607136 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 03:00:00 -0500 “Love Your Neighbor,” an annual event benefiting The Heights Foundation, raised $250,000 for School Success programs for at-risk kids in Harlem Heights. The event was held at the Gulf Harbour home of Richard Neslund and co-hosted by Cheryl and Dave Copham. [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/607136 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/599669 Wed, 07 Jan 2015 03:00:00 -0500 “Love Your Neighbor,” an annual event featuring Norman Love Confections and Mark Loren Designs, will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the riverfront Gulf Harbour home of Richard Neslund. Guests will enjoy fine wine and spirits and an assortment of culinary creations from local restaurants including Blu Sushi, Cru, Rumrunners, SS Hookers and The Timbers. Live and silent auction [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/599669 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/597461 Thu, 18 Dec 2014 03:00:00 -0500 The Heights Center is seeking applications for its new Catalyst Kitchen Culinary Training program. The program will provide students with the essential skills needed to enter the food service industry in just 15 weeks. Classes will begin in January 2015. Tuition is based on verified family income; full and partial scholarships are available. Students will gain experience in proper use and maintenance of professional [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/597461 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/593269 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 03:00:00 -0500 The Heights Center and Gladiolus Learning and Development Center are seeking organizations and individuals to participate in the annual Harlem Heights Community Gift Drive. Local residents, businesses and philanthropic groups are asked to donate new, unwrapped gifts for local children. Gifts are needed for more than 800 children, ranging in age from 3 to 15 years of age. Suggested donations include Legos, dolls, art [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/593269 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/576953 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 03:00:00 -0400 GRAMMY® award-winner & country music legend Billy Dean will perform an intimate concert at The Heights Center in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 25, 2014 to benefit at-risk kids in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. The event is sponsored by local philanthropists Cheryl and Dave Copham. Proceeds will benefit The Heights Foundation and fund educational, arts and enrichment programs at the center. Tables of 8 that [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/576953 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/569175 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Foundation announces that Rob Boyd has been named Chief Operating Officer at The Heights Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Boyd is responsible for the day to day operations of the Heights Center including facility management, employee relations and retention, fiscal management, staff development and community partnerships and collaborations. Boyd moved to Florida from the Midwest in 2003. He is a [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/569175 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/567036 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center is seeking individuals, businesses, churches and organizations to provide school supplies and volunteer for The Heights Center’s annual outreach program. The August 2 event will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at The Heights Center and provides backpacks and school supplies for nearly 450 low-income children living in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. “Our goal [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/567036 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/561942 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Foundation announces that Debra Mathinos, Ed. D., M.S. has been named Director of Lifelong Learning at The Heights Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Dr. Mathinos is responsible for the development and oversight of classes and training opportunities in all program areas offered by the Heights Center. In addition, she teaches adult learners in the Center’s GED program and works with the elementary [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/561942 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/561382 Sat, 31 May 2014 03:00:00 -0400 The Claiborne and Ned Foulds Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to The Heights Foundation to purchase lighting equipment for the performing arts hall at The Heights Center. “One of the goals of The Heights Foundation is to foster the benefits of consistent, inclusive access to the expressive and cultural arts,” said Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of The Heights Foundation. “Our performing arts hall [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/561382 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/553735 Sat, 19 Apr 2014 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Foundation and Lee Reefs are hosting “Lionfish Fest – Feast on the Beast.” On Sunday, May 4 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at The Heights Center, the public is invited to join celebrated local chefs that will present a unique twist on Florida fare – delectable lionfish from Gulf waters. Guests will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite dish. The event will include door prizes, [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/553735 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/552837 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 03:00:00 -0400 The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center, non-profit organizations that work to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood, announced that four new members have been selected to serve on the Board of Directors. The new members are Tracie Bagans, Cindie Barker, Jean Christensen and Jan-Erik Hustrulid. Tracie Bagans is the Safety Manager at FPL. She joined FPL in 1986, and has a [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/552837 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/551749 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 03:00:00 -0400 Great food and music will be served up at The Heights Foundation’s Sunday Blues hosted by The Blue Coyote Supper Club on Sanibel, Sunday, April 27 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Musicians Randy Thomas, Danny Shepard and Doug Molloy will entertain guests and Jake, Elwood and friends will make a special appearance. Funds raised will benefit School Success programs for at-risk kids in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/551749 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/550320 Tue, 01 Apr 2014 03:00:00 -0400 Georganne and Cliff Williams have made a $25,000 donation to The Heights Foundation to purchase sound equipment for the performing arts hall at The Heights Center. “The Heights Center is available to residents of the neighborhood, as well as the broad community for dance, drama, and music classes and performances,” said Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of The Heights Foundation. “The purchase and [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/550320 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/547771 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 03:00:00 -0400 Six local Rotary Clubs teamed up to donate $24,000 to The Heights Foundation to purchase industrial kitchen equipment for The Heights Culinary Center. The Rotary Clubs of Sanibel-Captiva, Fort Myers, Fort Myers South, Estero, Bonita Springs Sunrise and Fort Myers Sunrise each contributed $2,200 and the Rotary District 6960 provided matching funds. [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/547771 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/547181 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 03:00:00 -0400 Kathryn Kelly, President and CEO of The Heights Foundation was recently inducted into The Bishop Verot Catholic High School Alumni Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame honors graduates of Bishop Verot who are academically accomplished scholars, spiritual and faith-based people and leaders committed to service and social justice. Kelly, a 1973 graduate of Bishop Verot, Edison State College and the University of Florida, had a [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/547181 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/546210 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 03:00:00 -0500 Charlie Ingram was elected Chairman of the Board of The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center. [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/546210 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/545960 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 03:00:00 -0500 The Heights Center presents Nashville Songwriters on Stage Tuesday, March 25 at the Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers. Three highly accomplished hit songwriters will perform their popular compositions and tell the stories behind them. The evening will feature the famous Gordon Kennedy (Change the World), Danny Flowers (Tulsa Time) and Grammy award-winning Randy Thomas (Butterfly Kisses). General admission tickets [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/545960 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/533794 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 03:00:00 -0500 “Love Your Neighbor”, an annual event featuring Norman Love Confections and Mark Loren Designs, will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Gulf Harbour home of Debbie and Tony Migliore. Guests will enjoy an assortment of culinary creations from local restaurants along with a selection of fine wine and spirits. Live and silent auction items will be offered and all proceeds will [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/533794 The Heights Foundation https://www.pr.com/press-release/530054 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 03:00:00 -0500 The Heights Center, Brightest Horizons Child Development Center and the Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers Gateway to the Islands are seeking organizations and individuals to participate in the annual Harlem Heights Community Gift Drive. Local residents, businesses and philanthropic groups are asked to donate new, unwrapped gifts for local children. Gifts are needed for more than 800 children, ranging in age from 3 to 15 years of [PR.com] https://www.pr.com/press-release/530054 The Heights Foundation