Quality of life in Southwest Florida, they often mention the obvious things first. Sunshine. Warm winters. Access to water. A slower pace. Yet the moments that truly define life here are often quieter and more meaningful. They show up in how neighbors support one another and how organizations work together when families need help most.
That sense of community was clearly visible on December 22, when local leaders, volunteers, and nonprofit partners came together for the Be Angelic Project. The event offered a powerful reminder that quality of life is not only about where you live. It is also about how people show up for each other.
The Be Angelic Project was led by SWFL Rotary in partnership with Breakthrough Health Centers and Avoda Project. Together, these organizations coordinated the collection and distribution of holiday gifts for families supported by Valerie’s House and the Women’s Care Center.
Rotary members gathered at the Bonita Springs office of Dr. Kanema Clark and Drew Clark, transforming the space into a welcoming hub filled with generosity and purpose. Representatives from partner organizations traveled from Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties to personally pick up the gifts that would soon reach families across the region…