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

By David Brown 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 David Brown 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 David Brown 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 David Brown 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 David Brown 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 David Brown 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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May 03
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Family Initiative Launches Weekly Programs, Activities to Reach Families With Children On The Autism Spectrum

By David Brown News

Family Initiative launches weekly programs, activities to reach families with children on the autism spectrum   CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Family Initiative has launched additional programs and playgroups for children and…

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May 02
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Family Initiative raises $391,000 at 2023 Autism Acceptance Awards Gala

By David Brown News

Family Initiative raises $391,000 at 2023 Autism Acceptance Awards Gala  Annual awards gala honors champions of autism spectrum disorder    FORT MYERS, Fla., (May 2, 2023) – Family Initiative’s 2023…

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Apr 13
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With autism diagnoses on rise, community outreach – and acceptance – is critical

By David Brown News

Guest Commentary:   With autism diagnoses on rise, community outreach – and acceptance – is critical   By David Brown  The recent announcement of an increase in autism spectrum disorder among U.S….

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Mar 29
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10 Twenty-Five to host 3rd Annual Autism Acceptance Cornhole Tournament April 22 to benefit Family Initiative

By David Brown News

10 Twenty-Five to host third Annual Autism Acceptance Cornhole Tournament April 22 to benefit Family Initiative Proceeds to fund sensory trailer to benefit youth on the autism spectrum    …

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Recent Posts Extra

  • Fox4: Golisano Autism Community Hub Brings New Support To Families November 21, 2025
  • Florida Weekly: Family Initiative Opens Golisano Autism Community Hub November 21, 2025
  • Family Initiative Welcomes Cliff Smith to Board of Directors October 2, 2025
  • Family Initiative Welcomes Kevin Offerman to Board of Directors August 26, 2025
  • Experienced Educational Leader Kim Verblaauw Named Principal of Thrive Academy July 24, 2025

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RECENT NEWS

  • Fox4: Golisano Autism Community Hub Brings New Support To Families November 21, 2025
  • Florida Weekly: Family Initiative Opens Golisano Autism Community Hub November 21, 2025
  • Family Initiative Welcomes Cliff Smith to Board of Directors October 2, 2025

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