Harlan Group Foundation

Harlan Group Foundation Supporting the future leaders of our community. Be a HERO to someone that needs it most!

Serving and Strengthening the Community has always been the goal of the Old Florida Dream Team. After years of fostering and working with at-risk kids, the OFDT formed the OFDT Foundation to support some of our most at-risk homeless and foster kids in middle and high school. Lots of people ask how they can help support us as we provide funds and services to kids who need it the most... Follow us

to hear from some of the kids your money supports and visit our website for more information about how you can get involved.

Meet Catherine Parker, the newest member of the Harlan Foundation Board!!Cathrine Parker is the Vice President of Parker...
07/21/2026

Meet Catherine Parker, the newest member of the Harlan Foundation Board!!

Cathrine Parker is the Vice President of Parker Mechanical Contractors in SWFL.

Cathrine was born and raised here in Fort Myers and attended Bishop Verot High School. Since then, she has been building a life with her high school sweetheart and now they’re married, raising a family, and running a business together. After graduating from Florida Gulf Coast University, Cathrine entered the construction industry. A few years later, she and her husband took the leap and started their own company.

These days Cathrine is busy juggling leadership with the very real demands of mom life (caffeine helps). She considers being a mother and a business owner her greatest accomplishments, even on the days when both feel a little chaotic. When she’s not working, you can usually find her making memories with her family—out on the boat, camping, running, or just enjoying the everyday moments. At the heart of it all, Cathrine is focused on raising kind, caring kids and creating a life that feels meaningful and full. She’s looks forward to getting more involved in her community and discovering new passions—because apparently running a business and raising young kids isn’t quite enough to keep her busy!

Thank you, Catherine for joining the Harlan Foundation Board. We’re grateful to have you alongside us as we continue to serve our community.

⛳ Join Us for the Backyard Social Par-Tee Classic! ⛳We're excited to partner with Tee 2 Green Golf Services and Backyard...
07/09/2026

⛳ Join Us for the Backyard Social Par-Tee Classic! ⛳
We're excited to partner with Tee 2 Green Golf Services and Backyard Social for a fun-filled day on the course, all benefiting the Harlan Group Foundation!

-Saturday, August 29, 2026
-Stoneybrook Golf Club, Estero, FL
-Four-Person Team Scramble
-$150 per player (includes lunch & a drink)

There are so many ways you can help make an impact:
⭐ Register a team and join us on the course
⭐ Become an event sponsor
⭐ Donate a silent auction item or raffle basket
⭐ Share this event with your friends, family, and colleagues

Every sponsorship, raffle ticket, mulligan purchase, silent auction donation, and 50/50 raffle entry helps support the Harlan Group Foundation and the students and families we serve.

If you or your business would like to sponsor the event or donate an auction item, we'd love to hear from you!

Together, we can make a difference - one swing at a time. 💛🏌️

One more huge thank you to our incredible event sponsors and auction donors! Your kindness and support truly mean the wo...
05/01/2026

One more huge thank you to our incredible event sponsors and auction donors! Your kindness and support truly mean the world to us. Because of you, we’re able to continue making a real impact in our community. None of this would be possible without you 🤍

And a very special thank you to Backyard Social for opening your space to host this unforgettable night, we’re so grateful!

There was something truly special about last night 🤍We are so grateful to everyone who came out to support our Foster th...
05/01/2026

There was something truly special about last night 🤍
We are so grateful to everyone who came out to support our Foster the Future event. Your presence and generosity mean more than we can put into words.

Because of you, we’re able to continue making a real impact for homeless and displaced teens in our community. None of this would be possible without your support, we truly couldn’t do it without you. All of the funds raised last night go directly to teens in our community.

From everyday essentials to opportunities that help them feel seen, supported, and empowered, your generosity is creating real, tangible change. You are helping provide stability, confidence, and hope for a brighter future.

Still soaking in all the moments… we can not thank you for being a part of it!

We are 24-Hour Away From the Big Event — Don't Miss Our Flash Sale!For the next 24 hours only, get $25 OFF your ticket t...
04/29/2026

We are 24-Hour Away From the Big Event — Don't Miss Our Flash Sale!

For the next 24 hours only, get $25 OFF your ticket to Foster the Future — an elegant Derby-inspired evening benefiting displaced middle and high school students in Southwest Florida.
Use code FLASH25 at checkout or scan the QR code to grab your discounted ticket before time runs out!
🗓 Thursday, April 30th | 6PM – 8:30PM
📍 Backyard Social
👒 Attire: Your Derby Best
The night includes an open bar, dinner, and a silent & live auction — all in support of a cause that truly matters.
⏰ This deal disappears in 24 hours — act fast!
🎟 Scan the QR code or use code FLASH25 at checkout.

SILENT AUCTION IS NOW LIVE🚨Bid with purpose and make a difference. Every item you bid on helps support homeless, foster,...
04/29/2026

SILENT AUCTION IS NOW LIVE🚨

Bid with purpose and make a difference. Every item you bid on helps support homeless, foster, and displaced teens right here in our community through the The Harlan Group Foundation’s Foster the Future. 🤍

Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to start bidding now!

And don’t forget, our event is TOMORROW from 6:00–8:30 PM! There’s still time to grab your tickets at the link in our bio and join us for a night of impact, fun, and giving back.

04/28/2026

The Derby hats are coming out and the energy is already unmatched 🐎👒
Last year was something special. This year? We're taking it further — for the 2,800+ displaced students in Southwest Florida who need us in that room Thursday night. 🖤
Dust off your Derby best, grab your tickets, and come ready to bid, celebrate, and make a real difference.
See you Thursday. 🏆✨
📅 April 30th | 6–8:30pm
📍 Backyard Social
🎟️ $100 | Link in bio
Open bar 🥂 | Dinner 🍽️ | Silent & Live Auction

Every child deserves a place to call home. This Thursday, we're racing towards a brighter future for the 2,800+ displace...
04/28/2026

Every child deserves a place to call home. This Thursday, we're racing towards a brighter future for the 2,800+ displaced middle and high school students in Southwest Florida — supported by just 100 foster families. Join us for a Derby-inspired evening of style, dinner, open bar, and live auction, all for a cause that truly matters.

We'll see you Thursday, April 30th — and yes, we meant Thursday! 😄🐎

🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://FosterTheFuture26.fundraiser.support
📍 Backyard Social | 6pm – 8:30pm

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