December 2023

TEAM Punta Gorda has Great Things Planned for 2024

This holiday season, we want to extend our warmest wishes to every one of you. It's that time of the year when we reflect on the joys and accomplishments we've shared together. This has truly been a remarkable year for TEAM Punta Gorda volunteers. Together, we have achieved much for our community. The spirit of giving and collaboration that defines us has made a positive impact and fills us with pride. We eagerly anticipate the new year. The prospect of new and exciting projects awaits your participation. Join us on this journey as we embark on new endeavors. There is always a lot to be done, but with our incredible team of dedicated volunteers, we are confident that we can achieve even greater heights.

Here's to a fantastic holiday season and an even more incredible year ahead!

Nancy Johnson, CEO

Help TEAM Build a Habitat House - January, 2024

It's easy. It's fun. Join TEAM volunteers and Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity as we construct our 6th new home for a deserving family. No special skills needed. Training, supervision, tools, food and beverages provided. Pick your favorite task.

Learn how it's done.

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TEAM Hosts Blood Drive

Make a donation 9am to 3 pm, Friday, December 15 at the Charlotte Community Foundation parking lot.

Learn more about SunCoast

Help Improve Water Quality

Team is partnering with Heal Our Harbor to monitor and improve the water in Charlotte Harbor and area canals. Volunteers will learn about the ecology of the harbor, critical environmental issues, and local history.

See the flyer for more information.

Volunteers Painted Their Hearts Out on November 18

Five affordable Port Charlotte rental homes owned by the Peace River Community Housing Project (PORCH) were painted on one delightfully cool morning. The homes are leased to deserving disadvantaged residents. Forty + energetic TEAM volunteers tackled the PYHO (Paint Your Heart Out) project. The event was funded by the Punta Gorda Rotary Club Foundation. PORCH envisions a day when safe, affordable housing is available to all disadvantaged SW Florida populations, including disabled veterans, the underemployed, homeless, and those with special needs.

See who was there.

Left to right: Angela Hogan, PORCH board President, Denise Dull, Director of Marketing and Operations, Barry Simescu, PYHO Chair.Lower photo: Catherine Street paint crew; one of five dedicated teams.

Charlotte County Projects Unveiled at TEAM's Annual Community Meeting

TEAM's January 25, 2024 Annual Community Meeting features Charlotte County Economic Development Director Dave Gammon (pictured). Upcoming community wide projects underway and on the drawing board will be discussed. Doors open at 6:00 at the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association. Light refreshments will be served prior to the meeting.

Learn more.

Santa's Elves At Holiday Lighting of Fishville

TEAM's engaging Outreach Committee participates in the lighting of Fisherman's Village. From left to right, bottom to top: Emmy, Kylie; Jan Holm, Ruth Dibene, Chair Gina Silvidi-Cairns; Jan Koenings and Lisa Colgan. Fishville Marketing and Events Manager Kathy Burnam was thrilled, "We had the biggest crowd ever," she reported.

The Punta Gorda in Bloom team did it again! The community can now enjoy the refreshed look of the vibrant and colorful plants added to containers along Marion and Taylor in Punta Gorda. Pictured is PGIB Benefactor Alan Schulman and happy volunteer "bloomers."

See the story and photos here.

TEAM Punta Gorda is a volunteer-driven organization committed to making Punta Gorda a wonderful place to live, work, and play. We invite your time, talent, and treasure to champion TEAM. Contact us at team@teampuntagorda.org. If you or your business would like the special recognition received by Platinum Sponsors, please give us a call at 941-637-8326.