The League Club Awards $7,500 Grant to The Heights Foundation’s MOSAIC Program
Fort Myers, FL (May 14, 2025) – The League Club has awarded a $7,500 grant to The Heights Center to support its MOSAIC (Musical Opportunities Supporting the Arts in Our Community) program. Based at The Heights Center and inspired by the El Sistema model, MOSAIC offers daily music education and performance opportunities to nearly 100 elementary, middle, and high school students. Through instrumental instruction and public performances, MOSAIC helps students build discipline, confidence, and leadership skills while deepening family and community connections.
“With this grant, we’ll be able to ensure more students can access high-quality music education,” said Melissa Barlow, Director of Arts and Community Programs at The Heights Center.
The League Club awarded a total of $762,412 to 34 nonprofit organizations this year—an $80,000 increase from 2024. Over its 38-year history, the organization has distributed more than $8 million in grants to 222 nonprofits across Collier and Lee Counties, supporting children, families, veterans, and seniors in areas such as education, housing, food insecurity, mental and physical health, and the arts.
“The 2024-2025 year has been extraordinary,” said Donna Lindberg, President of The League Club. “Thanks to our generous members and donors, we continue to fulfill our mission of strengthening our communities through carefully vetted grants that meet critical local needs.”
Funds for The League Club’s grants are raised through its Community Trust Fund, with major support from its annual NAPLES TABLES® fundraiser and contributions from members and community donors.
For more information about The Heights Foundation and the MOSAIC program, visit www.heightsfoundation.org/MOSAIC or contact Melissa Barlow at [email protected] or (239) 482-7706 extension 4006.
About the Heights Foundation and the Heights Center
The Heights Foundation works to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Our mission is to support education and wellness, promote family and community development, and provide the benefits of enrichment and the arts. The Heights Center, supported by The Heights Foundation, is a place for Education, Opportunity, and Enrichment. Heights Early Learning serves more than 85 babies through 4 years old. The Heights Center serves 163 children in AfterSchool and 153 children in SummerCamp. The Harlem Heights Community Charter School serves 200 children from kindergarten through fifth grade.
Harlem Heights was originally settled as a rural agricultural community. Approximately 780 children live in a mixture of single-family homes and multi-family apartments. Demographically, the population is approximately 78% Hispanic, 16% African-American, and 6% Caucasian. The poverty rate for children in Harlem Heights is more than twice the county average, with family income 40% below the county average. As a result, families cannot easily access family support services in downtown Fort Myers and benefit greatly from programs within the neighborhood.