Charlotte

Braille and Talking Books Library-Florida Division of Blind Services

Braille and Talking Books Library is a free service. They offer reading materials in Braille and recorded audio. It is for those who are visually impared. The equipment used for the service is loaned out to customers. This includes digital players and headphones. The books on audio are also sent out to the customer at no charge. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 800.226.6075

Take Stock in Children-Charlotte Local Education Foundation

Take Stock in Children is administered by the Charlotte Local Education Foundation. The program is for low-income students in middle school. It provides scholarships and mentoring to young students. Program participants must meet all program requirements. They must also successfully meet with their mentor on a regular basis. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Charlotte Local Education Foundation

The Charlotte Local Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization. The group brings the community together. This is to invest in the advancement of student learning. And to invest in the advancement of teacher leading. Resources are made available to help students succeed. These resources are not funded by normal tax revenues. They include free school supplies for low-income students. As well as mentoring and scholarship programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Children's Network of Southwest Florida, LLC

The Children’s Network of Southwest FL, LLC is a private, nonprofit organization. They are the lead agency that administers the child welfare system in five counties of Southwest Florida. These counties are Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades. The mission of the group is to work with the community. This is to protect children and preserve families. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Project Phoenix

Project Phoenix is a nonprofit organization. The charity is run entirely by volunteers from the community. Their mission is to provide families and individuals with items. Items that they have lost due to circumstances beyond their control. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Loveland Center

The Loveland Center is a nonprofit organization. It serves both children and adults with disabilities. These can be intellectual or developmental. The programs available educate and support. This is to help them live as independently as they can. Participants in the programs are also inspired and encouraged. This is to help them become active members of their communities. Please call or visit the website for more information.