Funding for CCMI programs comes primarily from private donations, faith-based and corporate contributions, grant support and the United Way of Lee County. The combined annual budget for CCMI agencies has grown to greater than $2.5 million annually. This annual budget proudly helps provide valuable community programs working to end hunger and homelessness in Lee County and supports partnerships with other non-profit agencies, schools and the residents of Southwest Florida.

Consider Making a Donation Online!

ONLINE DONATION

Now accepting online donations. Please click the Donate button. Thank you very much for your contribution. Every contribution makes a difference for those in need.

* Please note: all donations and purchases will appear on your credit card statement as "PayPal." PayPal is a secure third-party credit card processor. CCMI has a special account with them that allows for free online credit card donations and purchases.

If you would rather not donate online, we ask that you mail us your financial donations to the following address.

Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 2143
Fort Myers, Florida 33902

Other Tools for Giving

General Donation

Support the ongoing effort of CCMI through an unrestricted donation to be used in annual distribution from its endowment fund. CCMI simply would not be able to benefit those in need without private support. This kind of donation gives you the knowledge that you have directly helped your neighbors and supported the daily miracles in the lives of those in need.

Your donation makes a difference for today and for the future. Many opportunities exist to enhance your personal philanthropic and financial goals. Making a gift to CCMI can be as simple as writing a check or as sophisticated as crafting a new fund. Contact our office 239-332-7687 for an appointment to discuss how we can build a stronger community together.

Direct Program Support

Reflecting personal interest, individuals can also donate gifts to a specific program or area of giving. These can include, but are not limited to: Seniors through the Home Delivered Meals/Meals on Wheels program, Children at the Community Montessori School & School Backpack Program, Homeless and Hungry with our Everyday Cafe & Market, Homeless, and Social Services programs. You may also want to direct your support to a particular CCMI special event in the community such as Becoming Cosmopolitan or The Sam Galloway Soup Kitchen Benefit. Our agency representatives would be happy to show you the facility or community that the program of your choosing would benefit.

Planned Giving

Planned giving allows donors to make a significant impact on those in need over an extended period of time. Benefits to planned giving include reducing your taxes while providing an ongoing stream of funding to the program of your choosing. You can make a recurring pledge and contribute monthly, bimonthly, quarterly or annually. 

Estate planning and Memorial Gifts

CCMI can help develop estate planning packages that may include bequests, charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts. CCMI is open to simple, powerful and highly personal approaches to estate planning or giving.

Business/Corporate Donations

Businesses, large and small, local or national, can be a significant part of helping CCMI. Whether the contribution is monetary, goods or services, or public awareness, the impact that business can have on the community is tremendous.

Companies often find that the effort and commitment to sponsor a program, event or campaign, provides great benefits to employee morale and sends a favorable message to clients and customers. There are many ways for your business to contribute:

• Your company can sign up to receive our annual appeals, provide a monthly or periodic pledge, or conduct a gift drive or charity outing for employees.
• Your company can organize and conduct a Food and Fund Drive, generating groceries as well as dollar contributions.
• Your company can donate equipment, supplies or employee expertise toward helping the Food Bank serve more people and become even more productive.
• Your company can periodically or regularly have employees volunteer at the Food Bank in a variety of meaningful and fun ways.
• Your company can adopt a Program to match or augment the funds generated by an employee drive.
• Your company can underwrite a program or fund in your company's name

Sponsor an Event

Individual, group, or business donations can be used to sponsor an event or part of an event. We always need help at local festivals, shows, fairs, walks, food drives and special fundraisers. Sponsored activities and events help CCMI, help the community and raise awareness and support. Contact us about upcoming opportunities or check out our signature special events, Becoming Cosmopolitan, The Galloway Soup Kitchen Benefit, or Land, Sea & Air 2012 on this website.

Volunteer

Volunteers, staff, and board members work together to improve the quality of life in southwest Florida and provide empowering, innovative programs resulting in sustainable positive change. Volunteers are people willing to give their resources, their knowledge and their energy to CCMI to ensure better opportunities for our community today and for future generations. Click here to learn more about volunteering. Call our Volunteer Liaison at 239-332-0441 for more information.

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