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ROOF Receives a $5,000 Grant from Truist
December 30th, 2020
Residential Options of Florida (ROOF) received a $5,000 grant from Truist Financial Corporation through its Truist Charitable Fund, a donor-advised fund at The Winston-Salem Foundation. The funding will support ROOF’s
Florida Community Loan Fund Features ROOF in Annual Report
December 16th, 2020
Florida Community Loan Fund has helped grow Residential Options of Florida (ROOF) since 2017. With $500,000 financed through FCLF, ROOF has purchased two houses, renovating them to provide six permanent,
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Residential Options of Florida helps empower those with developmental disabilities
December 1st, 2020
The road to independence is not easy. Take the case of Thomas (name changed for privacy). Thomas has an intellectual disability that makes it difficult for him to do things that people without disabilities often take for
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Naples Garden Club Funding Provides Fencing and Gardens
November 23rd, 2020
Funding from the Naples Garden Club has allowed ROOF to install backyard fences for ROOF’s two homes in Immokalee. Both homes are on a lake, which is home to alligators.
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Heather Adams Joins Lee Board of Trustees
November 18th, 2020
Heather Adams of Cape Coral has joined Residential Options of Florida (ROOF) Lee County Board of Trustees. Heather serves as the Vice President of Operations for Cushman & Wakefield. She
Hurricane Tip #6: Post Hurricane
November 18th, 2020
Throw out any food like canned items that were not kept at a proper temperature or have been exposed to floodwaters. Toss any expired or soiled food from the freezer
ROOF Receives Grant from Naples Garden Club
November 4th, 2020
Residential Options of Florida (ROOF) received a $9,850 grant from Naples Garden Club to help its residents with disabilities acquire the knowledge and skills to establish and maintain gardens. Through
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ROOF Receives Grant from Wells Fargo
October 29th, 2020
Residential Options of Florida (ROOF) is pleased to announce it has received a $7,000 grant from Wells Fargo. The grant will provide support for operations and relief from the COVID-19
Advocate for Yourself: Preparing for a Hurricane
October 23rd, 2020
ROOF’s mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which includes providing individuals the resources to live independently. As we continue through hurricane season, we are sharing tips
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Hurricane Preparation Tip #5: Prepare to Evacuate
October 16th, 2020
Monitor your local news and weather reports If you know a hurricane is approaching, monitor your local news to know how quickly you should prepare and if an evacuation is
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