The Cape Royal Community Foundation (CRCF) was founded in 2002 to meet the charitable goals of the residents of Cape Royal. It is a non-profit organization and a Federally approved 501(c)(3). CRCF has no paid employees or Board Members. It is a volunteer organization with minimal overhead.
The mission of the CRCF is to make a larger impact on smaller local causes and to synthesize the wishes of donors through flexible, continuous and targeted giving.
DONATIONS CAN BE MADE OUT TO CRCF AND MAILED TO:
CRCFC/O Nick Mazzella, Treasurer11808 Lady Anne CircleCape Coral, FL. 339912012-2113 Officers
President
Marie Hughes, 283- 1971
Vice President
Tom Mitchell, 283- 4882
Treasurer
Nick Mazzella, 283-0306
Secretary
Karen Walker, 283-7881
Members at Large
Jim Cherfoli, 248-396-5246
Bob Dellorto, 283-8057
Tom Maurath, 283-0427
Karen Walker, 283-7881
Fundraising Events
CRCF Garage Sale & Bake Sale
A community garage sale is featured every year and the CRCF has it's goods, along with it's bake sale, located at 11290 Royal Tee Circle.
Anyone wishing to donate unwanted items or Baked Goods to the CRCF Garage Sale, can call Jacquie Flenniken at 282-1958. This is also an opportunity for any resident of Cape Royal to conduct their own garage sale. The event is advertised in the newspaper by the CRCF, and each resident keeps their own proceeds.
Lee County High School Golf Scholarship Challenge
Each Spring the CRCF sponsors a Golf Tournament which is unique to our organization. We award two $5,000 Scholarships, one male and one female, to a post-secondary educational/vocational institution. This year two additional Scholarships of $2500 each were awarded. $150,000 in Scholarships have been awarded since 2002. A newspaper article featuring this year's event can be viewed below. For more information to volunteer, participate or donate - Contact Tom Maurath at 283-0427.
Biennial Charity Ball
Fall is a wonderful time for a fun filled evening of dining and dancing. Also a part of the festivities is the silent & chinese auctions, a 50/50 drawing and special raffle with a drawing for three fabulous prizes.
The 2011 proceeds went to the Sunrise Community located on Pine Island Road across from the entrance to Cape Royal, The Guardian Angels for Cape Coral's Special Population, Pine Island Food Pantry, Cape Coral Caring Center, C.A.R.E.S. Suicide Prevention, Down Syndrom Supported Living Inc., and For the Kids Foundation.
This event is a biennial fundraiser and has raised over $150,000 since 2002.
If you are interested in volunteering at any of our events please contact Marie Hughes at 283-1971 or Tom Mitchell at 283-4882
Thank You letters received from the Charities we support can be viewed below.
Pine Island Food Pantry
CRCF Community Cookbook
A great and priceless collection of recipes gathered
from the residents of Cape Royal.
A special thanks to all those who shared their favorite recipes. We know that there are many excellent cooks in our community and this Cookbook will put all those "tried and true" treasures at our fingertips.
PERFECT FOR HOSTESS GIFTS OR GIFTS TO RELATIVES
ONLY $10.00
For your copy contact:
Esther Benson - 283-4534
Nancy Eldridge - 283-0516
Jacquie Flenniken - 282-1958
Marie Hughes - 283-1971
Marcia Keay - 283-3103
Carol Maurath - 283-0427
Karen Walker - 283-7881
8 Years of Memories on DVD
This DVD was put together by one our long time residents, Bob Watson. It is being offered for sale as a fundraiser for the Cape Royal Community Foundation.
Events date back to Easter of 2001 and go through Easter of 2009. It is filled with treasured moments of residents both present and past.
Price - $10
To get your copy, contact Phyllis Mills
pmills51@embarqmail.com
283-4011
Cape Royal Community Foundation - CRCF
2013
Scholarship Winners
