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Agency: Mother's Nest Under the fiscal sponsorship of nonprofit accounting services Address: 12734 Kenwood lane Fort Myers, FL 33907 US Website: https://www.mothersnestfl.org Is FGCU Entity: No Description: 1. Mission & Focus:Mothers Nest is a Southwest Florida-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering single mothers through sustainable housing, educational resources, and community support. Our mission is to help women transition from surviving to thriving by creating stable home environments and pathways to personal and professional success.2. Community Impact:We are currently fundraising to build our first 3D-printed sustainable home, which will be awarded to a deserving single mother in the local community. Our services extend beyond housingwe provide empowerment workshops, networking events, and access to a network of partners and resources.3. Opportunity for Student Engagement:FGCU students can apply their skills and studies in real-world settings. Opportunities include:Social Work & Human Services: Assisting with case management, program development, and family support.Construction & Engineering: Participating in the build process and learning about 3D-printed housing through Miniopolis.Marketing & Communications: Supporting outreach, digital storytelling, event planning, and branding.Education & Nonprofit Management: Learning nonprofit structure, fundraising, event coordination, and volunteer management.What to Tell FGCU About Miniopolis (Preferred Builder):Miniopolis is a pioneering general contracting company and preferred builder for Mothers Nest. They are leading the way in 3D-printed housing innovation, creating sustainable, affordable solutions to the housing crisis. In 2025, Miniopolis was awarded the SWFL Inc. Innovator of the Year Award for its trailblazing work in sustainable housing.Their collaboration with Mothers Nest is a living model of public-private partnership for community betterment a unique opportunity for FGCU students to observe, learn, and contribute to a scalable solution addressing local housing needs.Community-Driven: We are deeply rooted in Southwest Florida and are working collaboratively with nonprofits, government entities, and local businesses.Experiential Learning: Students can make a measurable impact in a real nonprofit setting while gaining valuable hands-on experience.Mentorship & Networking: Students will have access to a diverse group of professionals and leaders within the nonprofit and construction industries. Additional Information: . .Mothers Nest was born from a shared belief: that every mother and child deserves a safe, stable place to call home. Founded as a charitable initiative of Miniopolisa builder known for its commitment to sustainability, affordability, and intentional livingMothers Nest is growing into a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to supporting mothers and children in times of crisis.Miniopolis, whose mission is to build residential homes that are energy-efficient, sustainable, and affordable, continues to be the builder of choice for Mothers Nest projects. Their vision to create communities that live off the land and thrive in harmony with nature aligns beautifully with our mission to help families rebuild their lives with dignity.While Miniopolis remains our founding partner and construction expert, Mothers Nest is evolving with its own nonprofit governance and fiscal sponsorship. This allows us to focus fully on providing support services and housing solutions for families facing difficult circumstancesalways with compassion at the core.In February, we hosted our very first fundraiser, the Masquerade of Love, which raised over $35,000 toward our goal of $250,000 to build and award a home to a mother in need right here in Lee County. We are also actively building partnerships with like-minded organizations to further our mission.To stay connected with our community and grow awareness, we host monthly networking events at Millennium Brewery in partnership with Miniopolis. These gatherings bring together local leaders, businesses, and supporters who believe in creating tangible changeone home, one family at a time.Together, we dont just build homeswe build hope. Primary Contact: Laura Aldana Phone: (239) 333-6531 Email: mothersnestfl@gmail.com Secondary Contact: Brian Sodre Phone: (305) 431-2003 Email: gc@miniopolisbuilders.com |
Counties: Charlotte Lee Categories: Education Environment Social Services Youth Development Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): Affordable & Clean Energy Decent Work & Economic Growth Quality Education Agency Link: https://servicelearning.fgcu.edu/CommunityPartnerDatabase/AgencyView/Index?ID=6116 |
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