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- Who We AreSince 1976, we have partnered with donors to distribute more than $132M to the community.
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GrantmakingSince 1976, we have partnered with donors to distribute more than $132M to the community.
Fund Development & MgmtWe are working with donors to increase public, private, nonprofit investments that foster the pursuit of the regionally coordinated 2040 goal.
Community LeadershipCollaboratory is using our community leadership role to resource, engage, and coordinate regional coalitions of cross-sector partners aligned around shared goals.
Nonprofit Capacity BuildingProvide training and resources to regional partner organizations to strengthen our collective ability to solve problems together
ScholarshipsScholarships offered through Collaboratory provide vital financial support to students in Southwest Florida who are pursuing education and skills
FutureMakers CoalitionOur goal is to strengthen Southwest Florida’s education-to-workforce pipeline by advancing system-level solutions that improve outcomes from early learning through career attainment.
Health & Wellness CoalitionTransforming Southwest Florida to be among the healthiest communities in the nation.
Community Infrastructure CoalitionThrough collaborative partnerships, the Community Infrastructure Coalition leverages collective impact strategies to advance system-level solutions that improve community infrastructure outcomes across Southwest Florida, ensuring that every individual can experience a high quality of life supported by accessible, sustainable, and resilient communities.
Impact DashboardThe impact dashboard shows key regional goals that everyone is working toward, with the aim of solving social issues by 2040.
- Our ImpactFrom Collaboratory’s experience with FutureMakers, we know – and can share with you – some effective ways to work together and measure your progress.
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Edison Lightbulb Speaker Series: Resilience at Work
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United StatesSpanning from early education to AI, our workforce is continuously shaped by evolving circumstances. Join our distinguished panelists as we delve into the innovations revolutionizing the way we work. Tuesday,...
FAFSA Night at Collaboratory October 8, 2025
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United StatesAssist with creating the Federal Student Aid Account (StudentAid.gov) and provide financial aid resources. *Food available WHAT TO BRING: Charged chromebook/smartphone Student & parent contributor(s) FSA ID’s (create...
FutureMakers Coalition’s Together Toward Tomorrow
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United StatesLooking for a rewarding career in SWFL? Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice is teaming up with FutureMakers Coalition to connect job seekers with full- time job opportunities in SWFL. Join...
Free
FAFSA Night at Collaboratory September 24, 2025
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United StatesAssist with creating the Federal Student Aid Account (StudentAid.gov) and provide financial aid resources. *Food available WHAT TO BRING: Charged chromebook/smartphone Student & parent contributor(s) FSA ID’s (create...
FutureMakers Coalition Shark Tank
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United StatesFutureMakers Shark Tank is designed to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within our community by providing a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and receive valuable feedback from industry...
FutureMakers Coalition Aspiration & Preparation Q3 Regional Action Team Meeting
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United States
Virtual Event
Free
Q3 Home Coalition Housing Insecure Reg. Act. Team Mtg. Aug. 21, 2025
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United States
Hybrid Event
Quarter 3 Regional Action Team meeting for the Housing Insecure Team, which is working to preserve existing housing and to stabilize at-risk households . We will focus on selecting goals...
Free
Q3 Home Coalition Unhoused Reg. Act. Team Mtg. Aug. 20, 2025
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United States
Hybrid Event
Quarter 3 Regional Action Team meeting for the Unhoused Team, which is working on improving conditions for individuals and families who fall on the part of the Housing Stability Continuum...
Free
Q3 Home Coalition Cost Burdened Reg. Act. Team Mtg. Aug. 19, 2025
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United States
Hybrid Event
Quarter 3 Regional Action Team meeting for the Cost Burdened Team, which is working to ensure that families and individuals can live in safe, stable homes that cost less than...
Free
Q3 Home Coalition Stably Housed Reg. Act. Team Mtg. Aug. 18, 2025
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United States
Hybrid Event
Quarter 3 Regional Action Team meeting for the Stably Housed Team, which is working to ensure that families and individuals are able to live in homes they can afford in...
Free
Q3 Active Living Regional Action Team
Collaboratory 2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers, FL, United States
Hybrid Event
The Active Living Regional Action Team is working together to enable adults and kids to maintain healthy, active lifestyles by integrating physical activity into their daily routines.
Free