Exceptional Entrepreneurs

10/21/2026

🌟🦎🐢 What a wonderful day of fun, fellowship, and learning! 🍂❤️

Our Groundbreakers and Exceptional Entrepreneurs had an AMAZING field trip to the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium! 🌎✨

From learning about the stars and exploring the wonders of God’s creation to meeting some pretty cool reptiles, the day was filled with curiosity, laughter, and SO MANY SMILES! 🐍🦎⭐

But the best part wasn’t just what we learned—it was the friendships, connections, and memories made along the way! ❤️

What a beautiful reminder that no matter our age or ability, we are never too old to learn something new, make new friends, and experience the wonder of God’s creation!

Seen. Wanted. Loved. ❤️

10/01/2026

🌟 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – NIGHT TO SHINE 2027! 🌟

A huge THANK YOU to Captain John, Kathy, Manatee & Eco River Tours for generously sponsoring Night to Shine 2027 at Grace Church, Cape Coral Campus! 💙👑

We are incredibly grateful for local businesses and community members who step up to support this very special night. Because of sponsors like Captain John and Kathy, we are able to create an unforgettable experience where our VIPs are celebrated, honored, and reminded just how seen, wanted, and loved they truly are. ❤️

Thank you, Mana. for believing in our VIPs and helping make Night to Shine possible! Your generosity and support mean so much to us.

🛥️ Be sure to check out Manatee & Eco River Tours and support a wonderful local business that gives back to our community!

Born in 1954, he grew up on the Ohio and Scioto River’s where he began boating at the age of 8 years old. Along with being an avid USCG Master Captain, he is also a design engineer, professional surveyor, Florida Master Naturalist and Calusa Waterkeeper Ranger. John has been on the water the large...

09/22/2026

Our Exceptional Entrepreneurs had an amazing time today visiting the Lee County Public Safety Headquarters!

We loved getting a behind-the-scenes look at how everything works and learning more about the incredible people who help keep our community safe. Our participants had so much fun exploring, learning, and asking questions!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone at Lee County Public Safety who helped make this visit possible and took the time to welcome our group. ❤️

And a special thank you to all of our EE mentors and volunteers who came along, drove, helped, and made sure our participants had such a wonderful experience. We couldn’t do these special days without you!

What a great day of learning, community, and making memories together! 💙

08/29/2026

Sign up today and Be a Hero!

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Every Hero Has a Purpose. Every Step Makes a Difference.

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 EE Exceptional Superhero 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Walk! Join us October 31 at Grace Church for a morning of costumes, fun, and family-friendly activities while supporting Exceptional Entrepreneurs and Cape Coral Night to Shine. 🏃‍♀️🎃

📅 Saturday, October 31
📍 Grace Church, Cape Coral

Run, walk, dress up, and make a difference! 💙 Register by October 5 to guarantee your race shirt!

Sign up: egracechurch.com/ee5k

07/03/2026

What a FUN day with our Exceptional Entrepreneurs! 🍿🎬

Today we headed out for a movie field trip to see Toy Story 5, and what an incredible day it was! There were lots of smiles, laughter, and special memories made together.

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers and staff who gave their time, drove participants, encouraged friendships, and made this day possible. Your servant hearts help create opportunities for our Exceptional Entrepreneurs to experience community, joy, and belonging.

We are so grateful for each and every one of you. Days like today remind us that it’s not just about seeing a movie—it’s about building relationships and making memories that will last a lifetime. ❤️

05/14/2026

Busy but exciting day for our Exceptional Entrepreneurs crew! 💙

From cooking and creating in the woodshop, to serving in the thrift store, sanctuary, HUB, and visiting REMade, our entrepreneurs are working hard and making a difference not only here at Grace Church, but throughout our community as well.

We are so proud of the way they continue to use their amazing abilities, serve others, and shine the love of Jesus everywhere they go.

God continues to show up and show off through each and every one of them! 🙌

05/10/2026

So blessed to be a part of this amazing community! Check out the video! 🥰❤️

979 host churches, 50 states, 76 countries, 210,000+ volunteers, and 120,000+ honored guests! Praise God!Thank you to all our host churches and volunteers fo...

05/07/2026

Week three of cooking, and this crew never ceases to amaze me!

We had a little hiccup along the way, but everyone worked together, stayed positive, and pulled it through like champs. I’m so proud of the teamwork, perseverance, and heart our participants show every single week.

Today’s menu consisted of:
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Bake
Fresh Salad
Homemade Strawberry Milkshakes

Not only did they help prepare the meal, but they also learned teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence in the kitchen. These moments are what make the Exceptional Entrepreneurs program so special!

05/06/2026

Our Exceptional Entrepreneurs got to create some amazing creations for the special person in their lives today! Thank you Heather for sharing your talent with us.

From planting beautiful succulents to sharing smiles and creativity, it was a wonderful reminder of God’s beautiful creations and the unique gifts each of our participants brings to the world.

We love seeing our friends use their talents, creativity, and hearts to bless others in such meaningful ways. ✨

05/01/2026

Check out all of the amazing things our Exceptional Entrepreneurs participants have been creating! 💙

From handmade jewelry, organic soaps, candles, and beautiful planters to so many other creative and unique items, our participants continue to amaze us with their talents, creativity, and hard work. Every product tells a story and showcases the incredible abilities God has given each one of them.

We are so proud of the way they are learning skills, building confidence, working together, and sharing their gifts with our community. Thank you for supporting and encouraging our amazing friends as they continue to shine bright!

So many amazing abilities. So much creativity. So much joy.God continues to show up and show off! 🥰