This organization has been absolutely a life saver for my wife and myself, being a Gulf War combat…read moreveteran relying on VA compensation to try to live a fulfilling life which most of the time is never better enough that is where Hearts and homes come in and giving us the help we need to have a better quality of life which is all that veterans and their families strive for. Thank you hearts and homes and all of your staff for putting the time in to make this happen Me and Mrs CPL John A. Boddy US Marine Corp Desert Storm Veteran

Love Hearts and homes they have helped and are such a awesome non profit in Fort Myers helping the…read morelocal veterans community

A truely dedicated group, not only to animals in need (in shelters, with low income families and…read moresurrenders) and their adoptable pets but with TNR (feral colonies) population as well. I was so impressed with them that after I adopted Selene I became a volunteer helping out at events, with fundraising and whereever I'm needed. If you live around Lee county, north Naples, south Charlotte county if you will save your metal cans (soda, veg, juice, tuna, etc) we will come pick them up to recycle. The $ goes to directly to animal care...it's an easy way to donate & help a animal in need. Give us a call if you like to participate ( 239/220-2622 Nikki). Thank you :) Pics of Selene (black-n-white) & her brother Kye (a Snowshoe Ragdoll).

Community Cooperative is a wonderful place to find a wide range of resources for many needs. They…read moreoperate a compassionate food bank that you can sign up for to visit monthly. Simply register online and choose a date each month to visit. They also host a daily soup kitchen, providing warm meals to those in need. If that wasn't helpful enough, they are an AMAZING resource for various programs, including but not limited to Meals on Wheels, Veterans Helplines, and more. I will share their website once I find it and gather more information soon. They are conveniently located on MLK Blvd in Downtown Ft. Myers, FL. I've updated the information by adding the exact address & dropping the "PIN" for clarity . I also included their website, where you can find detailed information and schedule a visit to the food bank--just remember to bring a photo ID. Additionally, I added details about "SAM'S KITCHEN," the soup kitchen, including hours and days of operation. This service is open to anyone in need, Monday through Friday, during the listed hours. Everyone there is genuinely kind and eager to help with whatever you might need. Don't hesitate to ask about other services or assistance--they will guide you to the right resources if they can't help directly. I promise, you'll feel cared for and supported when you reach out to them.

I am working with a Temp agency at this location and Gracie is such a awesome supervisor/boss. I'm…read morefiling and organizing for this business and it's super fun and relaxing. Gracie has treated me well. She is not the director but she should be because of the great skills and professionalism character she is and has. If a boss treats employees right and customers and guest as well that should tell you how cool and awesome she is. The building is very nicely set up. And they have like a Island in the middle with Pam trees and a pond and flowers and all. The building is like a circular, rectangular in a way. I can tell how hard the employees work hard on helping immigration and refugees and finding jobs and work for the these newly citizens. This place is a gift to Many and I think they are doing a great job at helping families and people. A true gift.

This is an amazing resource for SWFL. They serve grieving families with no judgement or bias. Kids…read morelove the home atmosphere and always want to return. You need to check them out!

This animal rescue sanctuary is truly a special place. My husband and I loved it. You can feel the…read morecompassion and dedication the moment you arrive. Julie and the volunteers clearly care deeply about the animals and go above and beyond to ensure they are safe, healthy, and loved. The sanctuary is clean, well-organized, and focused on the animals' well-being above all else. It's inspiring to see animals given a second chance at life in such a nurturing environment. Thank you Julie for being our tour guide! It was amazing!! The sanctuary is a must see!!

I'll just go ahead and say it. You can't walk through the gates of Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary on a…read moreguided tour and come out the same person you were before. Not if your heart is beating. Nestled in a secluded animal mecca near the Babcock Ranch proximity of Punta Gorda, live 57ish forms of wildlife who have found their forever home in Octagon, most of whom would not be alive had it not been for the compassionate hearts who saved these sentient beings. Yes, of course, this Disneyland For Wildlife has lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my! (admit it, you saw that one coming), but so much more, including species you would not expect to see at a wildlife sanctuary. For example, the homing pigeons who landed at Octagon because they were orphaned and have no knowledge of how to forage for food. As well as the alligator who grew up in a bathtub (don't even get me started). How about the pair of Macaws that were rescued from a dentist's office after the patients were teaching them one too many curse words ? And the monkey (cue the waterworks, it's ok to cry along with me) who was abandoned in a cage and left at the gates to Octagon on Thanksgiving Day. We can't forget the baboon who spins gleefully on three legs when he thinks no one is watching, which is extraordinary when you learn that he came to Octagon because of a history of being mentally abused. The one thing they all have in common? They're all rescues. All of these majestic creatures have been rescued and offered a New Beginning to live out the rest of their lives in a place where they are happy and well-cared for. In fact, Octagon was rated as one of the Top 10 wildlife sanctuaries in the country for the happiest animal residents. Now, that's saying something. Octagon even has resident "squatters", i.e. animals that don't need to be here but choose to be, for example Blue, the handsome peacock who hangs out to spread his beautiful plumage for the lady hens (hang in there, pal, one day you might get lucky) and the ibis who travel in and out to the sanctuary, to score a free meal and to swap stories with their friends. The feeling of joy is palpable as you walk along the path, as every animal resident (humans too) was thrilled to see my tour guide, Tracey Pirozzi, chuffing at the fence to gain her attention. No animal is ever asked to do anything it doesn't want to do. Every enclosure is arranged to make the animal as comfortable as possible. In fact, enclosures are often customized to the resident to work around any historical triggers they may have. In addition to the opportunity to see these precious animals thriving at their new beginnings, the tour also was extremely educational. I learned so much, as did the others in my tour group. Tracey kept things light and informative, engaging everyone in fun games and quizzes along the way. While fielding questions and engaging us with the animals along the way, Tracey speaks earnestly and passionately about the purpose, about the origins, of Octagon. I shed a few tears (maybe more than a few) when I saw how dear this place is to her heart. And it's easy to see why. Every animal here is given some sort of enrichment, something to keep their mind stimulated, which is critical to their overall well-being, whether it's a large ball that they can push around, a hanging crate of meat that they have to unpuzzle to claim, or a TV to watch their favorite cartoon. And marshmallows! Psst, Tracey, how about another marshamllow, puhhhhleeeeezzzzzz? As a 501(c)(3) nonrprofit organization, Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary depends entirely upon donor support, with no government assistance. As you can imagine, Octagon has a hefty expenditure in just keeping their doors open. Their food bill alone, as you can imagine (we saw one tiger tackle five chickens for breakfast), runs in the tens of thousands of dollars every month. Not only that, but there are no paid jobs here. The facility is managed by a 100% volunteer workforce, and every volunteer we encountered had a huge smile on their face, and a fierce passion upon their brows. We could feel it. The animals could feel it. The guided tour is suited for people of all ages, a terrific way to spend the morning. One little boy in our tour group was so engaged and so spot-on with the answers to Tracey's questions that I'm pretty sure that he'll soon be a tour guide . For Southwest Florida residents or for visitors from out of town, I highly recommend this opportunity to see nature at its best. I give it four paws up. To make your tour extra special, make a reservation for the 9:30am tour on Thursdays, so Tracey can show you this magical place!

They seem to overload their staff in their VPK room. My child was hit in the head with a wiffleball…read morebat and got a knot on his head and was crying, the teachers A)didn't notice B)didn't call a parent C) didn't create an incident report. When I spoke with the teacher she victim blamed my child. Additionally concerning is that there is no conspicuously posted notices of illness when there are children that are found to have contagious illnesses. The teacher said they weren't posted, the director said they were, when I drop off I look for them and see them nowhere. The teachers are kind, their demeanor is nice, and they seam to have a good structure with the children. Long story short, limited supervision and compliance.

My son started at ABC Learning Center in February going part time and we have had a great overall…read moreexperience. All of the staff are friendly and very welcoming. I am always amazed at how much he is learning there, colors, body parts, animals and their sounds, types of trucks, right and left, and even recognizes some numbers! It is nice that I can switch the days I take him in ( just tell them or call time the day before) and there is not a set time to drop off and pick up. They also have a good nutrition program, so I don't have to pack his food every day. I would recommend taking a tour if you are looking for a daycare!

We booked the hospital tour and really enjoyed our visit. The lecture at the beginning was…read moreextremely interesting and we learned a lot. They're doing wonderful work and you can tell everyone here truly cares. We would recommend a visit even just to the gift shop if you have a chance.

We loved the new(to us) education center at CROW and Brennan found a new love, being a wildlife…read moreveterinarian! He earned an honorary wildlife veterinarian certificate and got a veterinarian kit. He has been vetting all his stuffed animals all evening. We loved the presentation and getting to meet Irwin the box turtle on his way back inside! The staff were all friendly and passionate about what they do. Thank you for the amazing experience!