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Beacon ribbon-cutting May 1 for refurbished classroom
Recently the Red Cross provided funds to remodel and refurbish the classroom of the Beacon of Hope. On May 1, staff is planning a ribbon-cutting for the classroom. It will be from 1-3 p.m. There will be graduates, students, teachers and other resource people who help with the GED and ESOL classes attending to answer questions […]
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Guest Column: Matlacha Hookers Luau generates $12,000 for the Beacon of Hope’s Senior Programs, $4,000 for repairs at St. James City Civic Center – Pine Island Eagle
We are proud and honored to announce that the Island Luau, held on Sunday, March 2, at the St James City Civic Center, was a great success. The response from the Pine Island Community is always amazing, despite many events happening the same weekend. The checks were given to Nancy Cote, director of The Beacon of […]
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Beacon of Hope announces ‘Paint the Attic’ fundraiser
The Beacon of Hope is announcing a fun and friendly competition for local artists to participate in this summer. The “Paint the Attic” fundraiser is an opportunity to paint a welcoming 6-foot by 15-foot mural on the front of the Beacon of Hope’s building which reflects the heart of its island home. All local artists […]
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Free tax preparations available Fridays at the Beacon of Hope
Free tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers are available again on Pine Island. Tax returns will be prepared at the Beacon of HOPE on Fridays until April 4 by the AARP Tax Aide program. Please stop by the Beacon office on any Monday, Wednesday or Thursday to make an appointment and pick up a packet of […]
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Holiday House fundraiser celebrates 15th year for Beacon
The Holiday House at the Tarpon Lodge has become a tradition on Pine Island to be sure. This year was no different, as the Beacon of HOPE served up its 15th occasion of holiday shopping at Tarpon Lodge to the benefit of Pine Island. The Beacon continued the beloved event Dec. 6-8 of this year […]
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Celebrating Pine Islanders: Nancy Cote – Pine Island Eagle
Nancy Cote said she would describe herself as a “mangrove girl,” explaining that she traveled here, put down roots and will do whatever is necessary to keep the island together. “Mangroves tend to grow where they need to hold something together, so I think I identify with the mangrove because it holds the island together […]
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Florida Elks – Greater Pine Island Elks Deliver Christmas Gift Bags to Local Seniors
On Dec. 23, Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge #2781 used its $2,500 from its Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant for Beacon of Hope’s Beacon Bites program, which delivers meals to seniors.
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Beacon provides Christmas Eve meal – Pine Island Eagle
Last Tuesday, Dec. 24, Beacon of Hope Executive Director Nancy Cote continued a long held and beloved tradition by the Beacon to make sure that every Pine Islander gets a Christmas meal. “The community helped, like they always do. It was just an awesome event. Close to 80 meals went out and we had an […]
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Pine Island task force enhances storm readiness after hurricanes
In the wake of Hurricane Ian, the barrier islands faced significant challenges as residents struggled to communicate their needs to county leaders. Now, one team aims to change that by preparing the community for future disasters.
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Matlacha, Pine Island showcase resilience in the face of Hurricane Milton’s devastation
so that’s going to march 31st of next year. >> the people of matlacha and pine island are about as tough as it gets. nbc two’s evan dean has gotten to know that community well and he’s live tonight sharing their stories of recovery. >> yeah, peter, good evening.
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Beacon begins disbursement of Unite Florida Grant
According to Beacon of Hope board member Elsie Stearns, hiring Grants Manager Joanne Lembo for the disbursement of funds from the Unite Florida Grant was one of the best things the board could have done. After having been on the Beacon Task Force, Lembo wrote the application process. “Joanne has a tremendous background with law […]
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Cooling stations open in Charlotte and Lee Counties – Fox 4 News
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — As heat advisories and record high temperatures continue across southwest Florida, officials in Charlotte and Lee Counties are helping residents find relief from the heat at …
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Celebrating Pine Islanders: Elsie Stearns – Pine Island Eagle
Elsie Stearns, manager of Centennial Bank’s Pine Island branch, wife of Stearns Custom Builders owner Scott Stearns, who is also a proud mother and grandmother, as well as a Beacon of Hope board member, describes her relationship with Pine Island as love at first sight, which is fitting due to her love for both fishing and the water.
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Pine Island Beacon of Hope’s 14th Annual Holiday House Dec. 1-3 at the Tarpon Lodge
Beacon of Hope board member Elsie Stearns admits she could not be more excited about this year’s 14th Annual Holiday House Beacon Fundraiser at the historic landmark Tarpon Lodge. The event will be held Dec. 1, 2 and 3. “We are all super excited for Holiday House this year. In light of everything that’s happened […]
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Hurricane Ian Awards – Volunteer Florida
The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to assist Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster. In partnership with the public sector, private sector and other non-governmental organizations, the Florida Disaster Fund supports response and recovery activities […]
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Former Aeropostale CEO helps Beacon of Hope on Pine Island by creating ‘Stronger than the Surge’ campaign
When islander and former Aeropostale CEO Tom Johnson saw the shape of the island after Hurricane Ian hit, he said he knew something had to be done to help Pine Island. He gives credit for the whole idea to his wife Marie, as he and an old colleague came up with the tag line, “Stronger […]
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Hurricane Ian | News | American Red Cross
Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Chapter; Broward County Chapter; Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland; Greater Miami and the Keys Chapter
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Dr. Susan Hook of Samaritan Health and Wellness in Cape now serving Pine Island at Beacon of Hope
According to Dr. Susan Hook, Samaritan Health and Wellness in Cape Coral is coming up on its ninth year in practice. She started out 40 years ago as a certified nursing assistant and has been a nurse practitioner for 21 years. Dr. Hook worked for Lee Physician group until October 2014, and then began the […]
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Free tax preparation available at Beacon of Hope
Free tax preparation is available at the Beacon of Hope United Way House starting Friday, Feb. 4, and continuing every Friday through April 8. There are forms you will have to pick up and fill out before your appointment. You will need your Social Security card and picture IDs for everyone listed on your tax […]
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Beacon of Hope’s veteran outreach services available
The Beacon of Hope now has an outreach program offering assistance with understanding benefits for veterans. Honorably discharged servicemen or women can meet with a Veterans Service Officer and a Pine Island veteran to help them through the sometimes difficult enrollment process in order to obtain benefits. Some of the most common requests for medical […]
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Beacon reopens Pine Island Attic Thrift Store – Pine Island Eagle
According to Beacon of Hope Board President Caryle Regan, an enormous portion of revenue for the organization (approximately 70 percent) comes from the Pine Island Attic Thrift Store, which was closed for eight consecutive weeks during the pandemic. Through today, July 1, the store was open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Beacon and From Our Hearts merge – Pine Island Eagle
Two very important Island organizations have combined forces to better serve the residents of Pine Island. From Our Hearts has joined the Beacon of HOPE with the aim of allowing both groups to improve the quality and scope of services they provide for Breast Cancer Care. Betsy Haesemeyer, Beacon of HOPE executive director, said she feels the merger…
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Pine Island mobile home residents prepare for Hurricane Irma
Caryle Regan, a board member of Pine Island United Way organization Beacon of Hope, makes the rounds of one of the island’s mobile home parks, the Villas, to make sure residents are aware of the …
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Greater Pine Island Lodge Supports Meal-Delivery Program for Seniors
Greater Pine Island Elks Lodge #2781 used its Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant of $2,000 to support the Beacon Bites program. In November 2016, the Beacon of Hope created a program, Beacon Bites, to deliver freshly made lunches to low-income and disabled seniors on Pine Island.
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Pine Island pastor named person of the year (Jan. 27, 2005)
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