Hearts & Homes for Veterans (HHV) is a local non-profit organization supporting homeless and near homeless Veterans and their families. They are looking for FGCU students to come and assist them at the following events:

Greens of Honor- Friday, October 3rd

Event: HHV Golf Fundraiser
Location: Plantation Golf & Country Club
Time: Starting at 11:00 AM
Notes: Multiple volunteer shifts available

Lee County Senior Expo- Saturday, October 11th

Location: NFM Recreation Center
📍 2000 N. Recreation Park Way, North Fort Myers
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Notes: One-day event; great community outreach opportunity

VET Fest - Saturday, November 1 

Location: Cape Coral Museum of History
📍 544 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Notes: Volunteer shifts available

Thursday, November 13 – VET Fest 2025

Location: Lakes Park Regional Library
📍 15290 Bass Rd, Fort Myers
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Notes: Afternoon outreach and community engagement

American Legion Auxiliary 415 Event - Tuesday, December 9 

Location: Babcock Ranch
Time: 6:00 PM
Notes: Evening event supporting veterans and their families

🚗 2nd Annual HHV Car Show - Saturday, February 28

Location: German-American Club, Cape Coral
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Notes: Several shifts and multiple volunteer roles available

Additional volunteer opportunities onsite at HHV:

- Social media specialists.
- Pantry move – Date: TBD Probably around October. HHV expected to close to public.
- Warehouse assistance.
- Pick up & Delivery of furniture assistance.

Note: HHV is open Mon - Thurs, 8 am - 2:30 pm and is also closed on all federal holidays. The following list identifies all of our upcoming
offsite events that offer additional hours and opportunities to meet your Community Service requirement.

If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to sign up, please contact Elizabeth Kinne at Ekinne@hhveterans.com.

Students who complete this event gain skills in Teamwork/Collaboration.

This aligns with the following Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health and Well-being (3), Reduced Inequalities (10), Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (16).