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Mar 29
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Following the money: SWFL emergency relief funds continue to help local nonprofits, families

By David Brown News

Following the money: SWFL emergency relief funds continue to help local nonprofits, families Southwest Florida communities are still rebuilding nearly six months after Hurricane Ian destroyed homes, businesses, restaurants, nonprofits,…

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Mar 02
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Op Ed: Empower parents for a stronger community

By David Brown News

Empower parents for a stronger community Legislation would increase access to innovative educational resources By: David Brown Each day across our community, parents are working hard to build a better…

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Jan 26
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Family Initiative fights for customizable school choice, learning options for students with unique abilities

By David Brown News

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2023) – Family Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families with autism, recently participated in the introduction of Florida House Bill 1 (HB…

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Jan 18
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More than 500 turn out to hear autism activist Dr. Temple Grandin at Family Initiative’s Redefining Autism Speaker Series

By David Brown News

Fort Myers, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2023) – Family Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families with autism, continued its Redefining Autism speaker series with a presentation by renowned…

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Dec 05
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Family Initiative Sensory Santa 12/5/22 Event Pictures

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Nov 29
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Family Initiative to host autism activist Temple Grandin for Redefining Autism Speaker Series

By David Brown News

Family Initiative to host autism activist Temple Grandin for Redefining Autism speaker series on Jan. 7  CAPE CORAL, Fla. (November 29, 2022) – Family Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting…

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Nov 15
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FAMILY INITIATIVE WELCOMES MARGIE MITCHELL TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

By David Brown News

FAMILY INITIATIVE WELCOMES MARGIE MITCHELL TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Cape Coral, Fla (November 15, 2022) – Family Initiative, a nonprofit Cape Coral based charitable organization dedicated to supporting children with…

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Nov 14
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Giving Thanks Edition Newsletter

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Nov 14
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Sip and Shop with Kendra Scott November 18th at 6:00pm

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Family Initiative is thrilled to welcome the staff from the Kendra Scott store in Waterside Shops to our Autism Support Center for a pop-up shopping event this Friday, November 18th,…

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Nov 07
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All in for Autism Casino Night Raises $195,000 to Support the Launch of Thrive Academy!

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We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made our All in for Autism Casino Night such a big success. The support and generosity of our local business community is absolutely amazing, we cannot thank everyone enough. We are excited to announce we have raised $195,000 from All in for Autism Casino Night to support the launch of Thrive Academy!

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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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  • 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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