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Jan 27
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Family Initiative conducting post-Ian survey to better serve special needs families

By Anjali Van Drie In the News, News

A nonprofit organization that supports individuals and families affected by autism has begun a survey to better prepare for the next hurricane season. Family Initiative, Inc. President and Co-Founder David…

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Oct 31
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2023 All In For Autism Casino Night

By Rachel Fecteau In the News, News
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Oct 31
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Family Initiative raises $146,737 at Annual All In For Autism Casino Night

By Rachel Fecteau News, Press Releases

Family Initiative raises $146,737 at Annual All In For Autism Casino Night FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Photos attached Cape Coral, Fla., (October 31, 2023) – Family Initiative’s 2023 All In For…

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Oct 04
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David Brown, President, of Family Initiative named Non-Profit Executive of the Year

By Rachel Fecteau News, Press Releases

David Brown, President, of Family Initiative named Non-Profit Executive of The Year by The Community Foundation   CAPE CORAL, Fla., (October 4, 2023) – President and Co-Founder, David Brown, was…

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Sep 07
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Thrive Academy Serving Southwest Florida Students with Autism Opens in Cape Coral

By Rachel Fecteau News, Press Releases

School Serving Southwest Florida Students with Autism Opens in Cape Coral Made Possible by $5 Million in State Funding   CAPE CORAL, Fla., (September 5, 2023)—The board of directors of…

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Aug 11
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Family Initiative names Lisa Cannon principal of Thrive Academy

By Rachel Fecteau News

Family Initiative names Lisa Cannon principal of Thrive Academy, a new educational option for students on the autism spectrum   CAPE CORAL, Fla., (Aug. 10, 2023) – Family Initiative has…

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Jul 10
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ABC 7 Family Initiative receives $5 million in state funding to fund Thrive Academy, build special needs shelter

By Rachel Fecteau News

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Family Initiative, a non-profit in Cape Coral, started when Anjali Van Drie and David Brown noticed an emerging population in our Southwest Florida community…. Click for…

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Jun 15
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Family Initiative receives $5 million in state funding to fund Thrive Academy, build special needs shelter

By Rachel Fecteau News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Family Initiative receives $5 million in state funding to fund Thrive Academy, build special needs shelter    FORT MYERS, Fla., (DATE, 2023) – Family Initiative has…

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May 30
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Guest Commentary: Pass the budget, support families with autism

By Rachel Fecteau News

MAY 18, 2023 CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA BY JESSICA VAN HART Autism. It’s a hard diagnosis to swallow. A lot of my hopes and dreams for my son, Kolby, changed after…

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May 11
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10 Twenty-Five Hosts 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament to Benefit Family Initiative

By Rachel Fecteau News, News

Family Initiative is truly blessed to be surrounded by so many amazing people but this crew who pulled together a phenomenal Cornhole Event at 10 Twenty-Five Downtown Fort Myers is amazing.

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Recent Posts Extra

  • Local autism non-profit Family Initiative celebrates passing of two landmark Autism Bills in Florida June 13, 2025
  • Family Initiative Basketball Team Wins Big in Inaugural Game Against Fort Myers High School Special Education Team May 22, 2025
  • Minnesota Twins step up to the plate for autism community at Family Initiative’s Thrive Academy May 9, 2025
  • Nonprofit Family Initiative Raises Over $633K for Southwest Florida Autism Community April 28, 2025
  • New data: CDC reports 1 in 31 children receive autism diagnosis, updates in trends April 21, 2025

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  • Local autism non-profit Family Initiative celebrates passing of two landmark Autism Bills in Florida June 13, 2025
  • Family Initiative Basketball Team Wins Big in Inaugural Game Against Fort Myers High School Special Education Team May 22, 2025
  • Minnesota Twins step up to the plate for autism community at Family Initiative’s Thrive Academy May 9, 2025

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