09/24/2026
Update on The Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres
Now that The Salvation Army owns the property where the Kiwanis Thrift Store was, we wanted to let you know that we are continuing our scholarship program and grants program but through a new avenue.
We have partnered with the Collaboratory in Fort Myers by setting up two funds. One is called the Lehigh Acres Enrichment Scholarship Fund and the other is the Lehigh Acres Enrichment Fund.
The sale of the property opened these funds. Individuals and other organizations, interested in Lehigh Acres students and non-profit organizations in Lehigh Acres, can also contribute to these funds. You can visit www.collaboratory.org to learn more about the Collaboratory.
To make a donation by check, the check should be made out to Collaboratory. In the note area, write LAEF for the Lehigh Acres Enrichment Fund or LAESF for the scholarship fund. The check should be mailed to Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
To donate by credit card:
*. Go to www.collaboratory.org
* At the very top of the page, click on “Ways to Give”
* Near the middle of the page, locate “Give to a Fund” and click on “Learn More”
* Go down the page to find “Donate to a Specific Fund” and click on the button
* Next to the “Browse A to Z” is a search area where you can type in Lehigh Acres Enrichment and click on the “Go” button
* Here you can choose which fund you want to donate to. Fill out the form to make your donation.
You can also donate to the scholarship fund by using the QR code or use the steps noted above.
We continue to provide scholarships to our current recipients but scholarships will be processed by the Collaboratory on our behalf. Please make sure to follow their directions and be on time to submit your transcripts, etc. to continue to receive your scholarships.
The website to apply for scholarships is https://collaboratory.org/more/our-scholarships-program/
Application opens November 2, 2026 and closes January 4, 2027. Make sure to follow all the steps to be considered for scholarships.
The Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres is proud to be able to continue serving our community through our partnership with The Salvation Army and the Collaboratory.
