Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL Receives $5,000 Grant from First Horizon Foundation
Fort Myers, FL – [March 17, 2025] – The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Southwest Florida is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the First Horizon Foundation. This generous funding will directly support the Center’s mission to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children affected by abuse and neglect, allowing them to share their stories, heal, and thrive with comprehensive support.
The Children’s Advocacy Center is dedicated to offering a trauma-informed space where children and their families receive vital services, including forensic interviews, counseling, and advocacy. This grant will help strengthen the Center’s ability to meet the increasing needs of local children who have experienced trauma by ensuring access to critical resources and programs.
“We are incredibly grateful to the First Horizon Foundation for their support,” said Alicia Shannon, CEO, Children’s Advocacy Center. “This funding will allow us to continue creating a safe space for children and families to heal and move forward. It is through partnerships like this that we are able to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.”
For more information about the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida and how you can support its work, please visit www.cac-swfl.org
About the Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming space for children affected by abuse and neglect. With a team of professional staff, volunteers, and partners, the CAC helps children heal and thrive by offering critical services such as forensic interviews, counseling, family support, and advocacy.
About the First Horizon Foundation
The First Horizon Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides grants and charitable support to organizations that focus on education, economic development, health and wellness, and community enrichment. Through strategic partnerships, the Foundation aims to enhance the lives of individuals and families in communities across the United States.