In 2003, when Verandah was founded, the Verandah Fund was established. The money in the Fund is provided by a homebuyer when they purchase a resale property in Verandah. (They put 1/4 of 1% of the purchase price in the Fund.) The Fund is managed for Verandah by the Collaboratory – a southwest Florida nonprofit that pools donations and coordinates charitable grant making to improve the social fabric of the area.
In late 2024 the Board asked homeowners for their recommendations of deserving local charitable organizations. The VCA Board is pleased to announce that the Fund will provide $50,500 to fourteen charities that operate close to Verandah. Two of these organizations are based in Verandah.
The 14 recipients include the Animal Refuge Center, Blessings in a Backpack, the Children’s Advocacy Center of SW Florida, Florida Repertory Theatre, Gulf Coast Humane Society, Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Florida, Hearts and Homes for Vets, McGregor Food Pantry, Saint Martin de Porres outreach, Sew & Sews, Special Equestrians, St. Vincent Food Pantry, the Ricky King Children’s Fund, and Visions of Sugar Plums. One of the recipients said “we dream of a place that children are free from harm and can flourish in an environment that promotes healthy development and emotional well-being. Verandah’s support is key to realizing this dream.”
The VCA Board is very pleased that Verandah can make a positive impact in the lives of those less fortunate.
The VCA Board is pleased to announce that the Fund will provide $50,500 to fourteen charities that operate close to Verandah.
