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2015 Community Spotlight Events:

August 13, 2015, Thursday 7:00 pm Spotlight on Human Trafficking

Wings of Shelter International will make a presentation to raise awareness about the warning signs and effects of domestic human trafficking. The first hour will be the heart of the presentation, followed by a break and Q & A.   Florida is one of the worst locations in the US for this horrendous crime affecting 100,000 to 300,000 American children.(See more at: www.wingsofshelter.com)

This presentation by Hilary Gunder, Safe House Director, is free and open to the public and hosted as a community service by Genesis Center for Better Living, 1813 El Dorado Parkway West, Cape Coral (across from Cape Harbour subdivision).

Oct 29, 2015, Thursday, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Spotlight on Lifeline Family Center

Come to hear executive director, Kathy Miller, speak about the mission and programs of the Lifeline Family Center of Cape Coral. (See more at www.liefelinefamilycenter.org) Lifeline Family Center  provides a local,  positive alternative to abortion and gives support to  both mother and baby including housing for the first two years, life skills training, and counseling.  Lifeline also offers a 24/7 Hope Hotline, adoption assistance, and a special support group called Healing Hearts for those who have had an abortion or miscarriage.  Plus,  get a sneak peak at one of their newer youth intervention curriculums called R.U.C. :   Relationships Under Construction. This presentstion is FREE and open to the public at Genesis Center for Better Living, 1813 Eldorado Parkway West, Cape Coral (across from Cape Harbour subdivision).

November 16, 2015, Monday, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Spotlight on Habitat for Humanity

Becky Lucas, Vice President for Community Outreach, will give an overview of the local work of Habitat—its history in the area, their services, the people and the process involved. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry serving families whose income is between 30% and 80% of the area median income. (See more at www.habitat4humanity.org).  Habitat houses are sold to partner families with zero interest mortgages, making homeownership affordable. Their Mission is " Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope." Since 1979, Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties has served 1,300 families, housing more than 3,000 individuals. There are more than 1,500 Habitat affiliates in the United States and 550 international affiliates. Lee and Hendry Counties’ affiliate is one of the largest in the nation.

This presentstion is FREE and open to the public at Genesis Center for Better Living, 1813 Eldorado Parkway West, Cape Coral (across from Cape Harbour subdivision).