Indecisive Maybe? We usually devote this space to droolworthy jewelry that inspires even the most jaded collector. But this time, let’s have a little gemstone tutorial, shall we? Simply digging into the story behind the stone is a satisfying experience. The more we know about the world of colorful gems, the deeper our appreciation grows. […]
Dear Artsperts, What is your most interesting sales story? Signed, Pitch Dear Pitch, When taking on a longstanding business and working with our father, William Meek, who has been a part of it since 1972, there are very few sales scenarios he hasn’t encountered. Last year Juliana surprised him with a new one, a literal […]
Thanksgiving: Renewing Our Sacred Honor George Washington issued the first Thanksgiving proclamation by the United States government in 1789. In 1846, Sarah Josepha Hale, the editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book, published the first of many editorials encouraging the celebration of the “Great American Festival.” She hoped it would be a unifying holiday to avert a […]
I grew up in the Chicago suburbs, and by this time of year, it was cold enough for sweatshirts and, often, coats and hats, too. Baking pumpkin bread or other sweet treats happened most weekends, as did a fire in the fireplace. It was already darker in the evenings, well before the time changed. […]
How many times a day do we ask ourselves, or others, where does the time go? In my case a lot, and maybe it’s because I just can’t sit still and I can always find plenty to do. I firmly believe in the saying that “Age is just a number”. For those of you who […]
Soukup Strategic Solutions offers webinar to nonprofits – AI Unleashed: Supercharge Your End-of-Year Fundraising Soukup Strategic Solutions, Inc. will be offering nonprofit organizations the opportunity to take part in an important webinar on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 1pm EST. In an era where technology perpetually reshapes our strategies and systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a […]
The bounty of fall harvests and the Thanksgiving holiday are here! In the spirit of the season, I spoke with dedicated leaders committed to taking action so those dealing with hunger and food insecurity issues are given assistance now and throughout the year. Kari Lefort, the Collier Resource Center CEO, shared comments about food insecurity […]
Gabe Ramirez spent most of his childhood in Immokalee, not venturing too far from his hometown. When it came time for college, though, Gabe headed north… way north. He enrolled at St. John’s University in Minnesota, 1,800 miles from home, and majored in education. However, his long-range plan always included a return to Immokalee so […]
For 46 years, supporters across Southwest Florida and beyond have helped improve access to healthcare for all residents of Collier County, regardless of income, insurance, or background. Healthcare Network, founded in Immokalee in 1977, began caring for migrant farmworkers and underserved populations who had difficulties accessing primary healthcare. Southwest Florida has grown substantially over the […]
When we think of literacy, we typically think of Textual Literacy, i.e., reading and writing. Yet, in today’s competitive marketplace, multiliteracy matters most. Let’s take a look. Textual Literacy At The Immokalee Foundation, Textual Literacy support begins with our Immokalee Readers Program, where elementary students engage in activities to help build language skills, including vocabulary, […]