Citizens Bank awarded a $50,000 grant to Hope Clubhouse, a non-profit in Fort Myers that supports adults living with mental illness. Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski stopped by to see how it’s helping to expand a culinary training program.
Watch to hear from Hope Clubhouse about how the grant will make a big difference:
$50K grant helps Fort Myers mental health nonprofit expand job training
Hope Clubhouse is recognized as a 2025 ‘Champion in Action’. It’s an award for nonprofits that make an impact in the community. Hope Clubhouse says the money will launch a new culinary certification program for hands-on training.
“This new culinary arts program is just going to be phenomenal. It’s just such a need. So many of our businesses in the community really need additional support and additional work,” said James Weiss, Citizens Bank Florida State President.
Weiss says Hope Clubhouse stood out because it offers a different kind of support. In addition to culinary training, members can gain job experience in areas like administration, gardening, and customer service…