In response to Monday’s shootings at Club Blu in Fort Myers, the Southwest Florida Community Foundation has partnered with the city of Fort Myers and the United Way of Lee, Charlotte, Glades and Okeechobee Counties to open the TOGETHER Fort Myers fund to assist the victims, families and those affected by this tragedy.

One hundred percent of funds donated will be used to provide support services to those affected.

“There has already been a tremendous outpouring to our city from across the country sharing their thoughts and prayers and wanting to know how they can help,” Fort Myers Mayor Randall P. Henderson Jr. said. “We hope people will help their neighbors in this time of need.”

Donations to the TOGETHER Fort Myers fund can be made by visiting online at: www.Floridacommunity.com.

“Just like the fund we opened following Hurricane Charley, we are reaching out to our community to help Fort Myers heal by making donations to assist the needs of these victims, their families and those touched by this horrific tragedy on our youth,” Sarah Owen, president of the foundation, said. “We will work with our community partner United Way to distribute funds to those impacted by the crisis.”

Anyone wanting access to counseling services can call United Way’s 211 line. Clients can call and receive information and referrals appropriate to their needs.

For more information, call 239-274-5900 or visit: www.floridacommunity.com.

Source: Southwest Florida Community Foundation