Holiday Gift Celebration and Giving Tuesday Kick-Off to benefit Child Care of Southwest Florida
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - Floridant -- This holiday season, Child Care of Southwest Florida (CCSWFL) invites the community to support local children and families in need by participating in the organization's Holiday Gift Celebration and Giving Tuesday Kick-Off, taking place Monday, Dec. 2, at 5:30 p.m. at Bruno's of Brooklyn on First Street in Downtown Fort Myers.

The fundraising event will include heavy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, a silent auction, and a precious gemstone raffle sponsored by Gulfcoast Coin & Jewelry. The first $2,500 raised will be matched to purchase clothing, toys and partial holiday tuition scholarships for low-income families.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and include matching gift participation, recognition on social media and online giving link, recognition at the event and event admission tickets, varying by sponsor level. Four different sponsor levels are available, including:

• Champion Sponsor: $5,000 – Provides fifty $100 holiday tuition scholarships
• Hero Sponsor:  $2,500 – Provides fifty $50 holiday tuition scholarships
• Advocate Sponsor: $1,000 – Provides forty $25 holiday tuition scholarships
• Supporter Sponsor: $500 – Provides twenty $25 holiday tuition scholarships

Additional donation opportunities include:

• $25 provides a new toy for one child 6 weeks to 5 years old
• $50 provides a new toy and clothing item for one child 6 weeks to 5 years old
• $100 provides a one-week holiday tuition relief scholarship
• $250 provides a new toy and clothing item for one child 6 weeks to 5 years old, as well as a two-week holiday tuition relief scholarship

Tickets are $25 per person, plus one wrapped gift or item of clothing for a child 6 weeks to 5 years old. The Holiday Gift Celebration and Giving Tuesday Kick-Off will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 at Bruno's of Brooklyn, located at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.

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Event sponsors include Allied Physical Therapy, Board & Brush – Fort Myers, Bruno's of Brooklyn, Franzese Plumbing Inc., Knights of Columbus – St. Cecilia Council, Real Res LLC, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, Shell Point Retirement Community and Signs By Tomorrow – Fort Myers.

To donate, become a sponsor, or purchase tickets, visit CCSWFL.org/Event/Holiday-Gift-Celebration-Giving-Tuesday-Kick-Off/. For more information on Child Care of Southwest Florida, visit CCSWFL.org or call 239-278-1002.