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I find myself
complaining

about some of the in both Everglades City and
Immokalee, particularly the local
smallest things residents who were working to help

sometimes, while their neighbors. Everglades City
School Principal Jim Ragusa was
this lady doesn’t leading the effort out of his school.
"When we first arrived at
know where her the school you could see both
next dollar is exhaustion and determination in
the faces of Principal Ragusa and his
coming from. staff,” Blanchette said. “Everglades
That really had City had been decimated, and $310
they had been there through it all,
an effect on me. immediately providing support and OF GORGEOUS
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inspiration from their connection to
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While in Immokalee, team
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again, about other supplies to serve an expected (with Erick or Anita only...
600 residents in need. Volunteer
anything. leaders noticed David and Ike’s over 30 years
strong builds and had the two put experience )
their muscle to good work, helping volunteers move about eight
tons of bottled water and ice.
“I’ve been retired a long time from professional football – this Color me beautiful
was a real workout, especially in the heat,” Jones said. “But it felt
so great being out there. Not only doing a small part to help the Special
residents, but taking a bit of the load off of the volunteers who are
there day in and day out. There are so many selfless, compassionate
people dedicating themselves to the recovery efforts. It also made
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Society, a substance abuse prevention and life skills program that
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helps students develop essential decision-making, emotional and
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emotional and communication skills to not only resist drugs and
harmful activities, but to face life’s challenges more effectively,”
Blanchette said. “This school year is an exceptionally important
one for ensuring our kids have access to all the support, tools and
resources we can share with them.”
To learn more about the CORE Society and other Drug Free
Collier programs for youth, parents and educators, or to schedule
DFC’s Community Ambassadors or subject matter experts for 239.777.2380
speaking engagements, please contact info@drugfreecollier.org or
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