Thank You's

MISSION MAKE MERRY

Holiday 4 Heroes supports our military families at home by giving them a Christmas filled with joy and less worries.

Again this year, we have been given the opportunity to provide a Merrier Christmas for local Military Families, who may be going through some difficult times. These families are recommended to us through the VA.

Christmas 2023 for 18 Families

Our community pulls together and through their tremendous generosity, we purchased gifts from their wish list, all the trimmings for a joyous holiday and gift cards for their Thanksgiving and Holiday Dinner.

We have had such an amazing month at Holiday 4 Heroes. So much joy, heartache and tears, as we provided a merrier Christmas for 18 local, disabled Veterans families, helped another family through the heartache of losing a loved one, had a amazing time at the VA's Christmas party for families making reindeer food with all the kids, and providing food for many of those that needed it. We are truly blessed with a caring team, great partnerships and extremely generous donors.

Our hearts are bursting with pride for what all of you do and we are so grateful that we are allowed to do this mission. we can't think of a better way to celebrate this holy season. Thank you to all that made this years Mission Make Merry again possible. Special thanks to our Gold Star Moms, Blue Star Moms, PEO groups and the 47th St. Volunteers, Bonnie, JoAnn, Nancy, Pauline, Linda and Carol, for always being there for our families, all our wrapping elves and to Tricia Kinlaw for keeping us so organized.

It takes a village/ THANK YOU!

Here's a note from one of our grateful families.

Thank You For Your Support!

Designer Purse Bingo October 20, 2023

It was an amazing night, so great to see so many of you decked out in your Halloween attire!

There are so many people to thank!

First, we want to thank all the amazing people who attended our event. Because we could not do what we do without you!

Thank You
5 Star General Sponsors

Doug and Carolyn Comrie
Ms. Liz Marnul
Ronin Riding Club
Southern Door and Hardware

Event Sponsors
Master of Ceremonies   -   Lawrence Cremia

Dessert Sponsor:                        Food Sponsor:
Sams Club Cape Coral Personal Touch Catering

Coffee Sponsor:
Custom Roasts by Alex

Purse Model                                Photographer
Cloie & Lauren Gelman            Sherrie Evans

A big "Thank you" to all our volunteers!

Doug & Carolyn Comrie

Ronin Riding Club

Tiffany Winklesas - MVP Reality

Brad Jessen – Edward Jones

Greg and Kelly Lambrecht

Dr. Kenneth Jandik

Carolyn Gardewine – Florida Complete Realty

Sams Club - Cape Coral

Thank you to our local businesses who have opened up their hearts year after yearto support us! Please remember these wonderful and generous business when you are out shopping, dining or just out having fun!

ABC Liquor
Amore
Annies Restaurant
Anytime Fitness
AR Workshop
Art in the Cape
Back Streets
Banana Bay Boat Co.
BARunch
Beef O'Bradys
Beryl Hosack
Beyond Smoke & Vape
Board & Wine Me LLC
Bonefish Grille
Bowlero
Bruce Todd Salon
Bubba's Roadhouse
Busy Bee's Kid Salon
Café You
Cape Cabaret
Carini's Bonita Springs
Carrabba's
Corksoakers
CRE8 Salon
Crisp Creperie
Culvers Cape Coral Parkway
Culvers Pine Island
Dave's Dart Shop
Diamond Daves
Diamonds by Diane
Dr. Zach Bartholomew
Ella M - White Naturals
Envy Salon
Euro Hair Salon
Extend and Mend Salon
Family Hardware
Fins
First Round Draft

Glamour Paws
First Watch PI Road
Fosters Grille
Glamour Paws
Grazing Haus
Greco Jewelers
Gregory Fusion Restaurant
Hammerhead Gym
Hollywood Feed
Hot Works
House of Omelets
Hurricane Wings
Ice Cream Club
Il Primo
Jeremiah's
JND Cleaning
John Michael
Just Lovelee Boutique
Karma & Coconuts
KJ's Steakhouse
Kuttin Up Studio
LA Nail Bar
Le Petit Tea Room
Leones
Lobster Lady
LorettArt Designs
Luminous Nails
Maa Wi Hair Studio
Mary Kay
Master Stylist Rae
Matthew's Pizza Kitchen
Mels Diner
Merrick Seafood
Metro Diner
Mix On Pine Island Rd.
Mooring's Seafood
My Sweet Art
Nail Club

Noela Chocolate
Oda's
Outback Steakhouse Pine Island
Outback Steakhouse Skyline
OZ Nails & Spa
Penny's Coffee Bar
Pineapple Picasso
ProFiles
Rauit Berq
Restore FM Beach Arches
Rockstar Massage
Sams Club Cape Coral
Shalis Brow Threading
Sicily Trattoria
Sprouts
Starbucks
Starbucks Surfside
Stevie Tomato's
Sunsplash Water Park
Suzy's Seashells
Sweet Real Bake Goods
Taco WorksTender Moments
Texas Tonys
The Bent Brush
The Cape Hair Care
The Center for Natural Healing
The Dek
The Greek Spot
The Mighty Mussels
The Wallflower Shop
Tonys Jewelry
Torched Bar & Grille
Tropical Smoothie Café
Vogue Hair Studios
Wild About Popcorn
Zak's Jewelry
Zirilli's

Thank you Fraternal Order of Eagles

Thank you Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3957 for you generous donation of $2000.00 and your continued support of Holidays 4 Heroes is so appreciated and helps us continue our Mission! We could not do what we do without people like your in your organizatio!

SPECIAL FUNDRAISER - SEND DANTE TO DC
DANTE IS PART OF OUR MISSION MAKE MERRY MILITARY PROGRAM

Through the generosity of our donors and one of our sponsors who picked up the cost of the program -

WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL!

Dante, a Mariner High School sophomore, has been nominated to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum: National Security – Diplomacy, Intelligence & Defense in Washington D.C. this summer. Dante is from one of our first Mission Make Merry families. His family has had many hardships these past few years.
“Dante Ellis is one of those exceptional students,” his teacher, Mr. Ways said. “While not all students who are recommend take advantage of this opportunity, the few who do are never disappointed.”
While Dante is in Washington, D.C., from July 23-28, he will have the opportunity to learn the latest intelligence strategies, listen to experts, as well as experience public service in action. -The experience will give attendees a direct view into various careers, such as national security, foreign affairs, intelligence and defense.
“We are excited,” Jessica Ellis, his mom, said. “But, just a little nervous. He is on the spectrum and has never really done anything without us. I think he will do fine. He is mainstreamed in high school.”
“I wanted to join JROTC because my dad was in the Army. I enjoy it because I am learning to be a leader and I have shown improvement, as well as gone up in rank,” he said. Please help Dante reach his goal to raise $5,000 for his trip, as the program session will cost $3,295, which does not include travel to Washington D.C and lodging.
Please help us send Dante to DC. You may contribute by visiting our website www.holiday4heroes.com/donationstickets.

Operation Make our Heroes Whole Again and Mission Make Merry

Mission Make Merry is Complete! Thank You!!!!!!!

We hope you are all safe and are moving through the many steps it takes to get our lives back on track.

We at Holiday 4 Heroes have in-need Military Families who have been greatly affected by this catastrophic event in our community. These service members served our country bravely and honorably, yet struggle to return to “normal” life. Some are homeless, some are in Section 8 housing, and those with homes still struggle to meet the needs of their family. Hurricane Ian has created an incredible hardship on these veterans and their families. Holiday 4 Heroes has exhausted nearly all resources in an attempt to provide assistance for food, household goods, and basic clothing. We have also pledged to adopt 20 In-need Military families for our yearly Mission Make Merry Program.

Our major fund raiser schedule for October 10, which supports our Mission Make Merry Program, has been postponed thus affecting our current funds to help our in-need families as well as our major holiday initiative Mission Make Merry.

Thank you for your time and generous support. Even if you cannot donate at this time, please share this information with your friends and loved ones; we appreciate your help.

Please help us fill that gap.

If you are able to help you may choose to contribute to our

Operation Make our Heroes Whole Program

Please visit our Donation/Raffle Page to Donate.

WE Could not do what we do without you! THANK YOU!

Please Donate

Fill a truck event

Holiday 4 Heroes thanks you for your donation for our

"Fill a Truck Campaign"

for the Lee County Veterans Administration Bay Pines VA Healthcare System.

When we received a call from the VA two weeks ago for help because food for our Homeless and In-need Veterans Food Pantry was low, we put out the word.

This is what you did!

We raised $2000.00, in 5 days,

to fill a truck from you and our generous community.

We are so grateful to have such amazing support from you

"Because we could not do what we do without you!"

wicked good Fourth of July RAFFLE

Thank you Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery!

Congratulations! The winner is Michelle Rowan

Raffle donations, for the next few months will be used to continue our "Mission Make Merry Continued" Project

Sponsoring 5 of our Holiday Mission Make Merry Families

Our Goal is to raise $5000.00 to help these disabled in-need Veterans and their families

Click To Learn more about this project

Special Thanks

Thank you Eileen Snider for again choosing Holiday 4 Heroes for your Charity of Choice for your April Quarter Auction.

With your generosity, Eileen raised $1755.00 for Holiday 4 Heroes.

Thank You Eileen!

Thank you. We could not do what we do without you!

DESIGNER PURSE BINGO March 20, 2023

What an amazing evening! Thank you to everyone who participated from our incredible volunteers, team, raffle prize donors, silent auction donors and all of you who came out to support us in our mission! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

THANK YOU
5 STAR GENERAL SPONSORS

DR. CAROLRAE CULLITON –
GUNTERBERG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

MS. LIZ MARNEL

THE COMRIE FOUNDATION

RONIN RIDING CLUB

SOUTHERN DOOR AND WINDOW

Event Sponsors

    Dessert Sponsor: Food Sponsor:
  Lady Cakes Bakery Personal Touch Catering

Coffee Sponsor:                          Beverage Sponsor:
Custom Roasts by Alex               Sip & Send

Purse Model                                Photographer
Michelle Maddy & Lauren        Sherrie Evans

Master of Ceremonies   -   Lawrence Cremia

A big “THANK YOU’ to all our volunteers!

Thank You Yearly Sponsors
Thank You Purse Bingo Round Sponsors
Ms. Liz Marnul
Southern Door & Hardware
Leslea Ellis LLC
Personal Touch Catering
Rebecca Ross - Baird
Ms. Monika Jennings
Custom Roasts by Alex
Lori Manning Designs
Lynn Hutton
Ronin Riding Club
Tiffany Winklesas - MVP Reality
Brad Jessen – Edward Jones
Divine Donuts
Dr. Kenneth Jandik
Gunterberg Charitable Foundation

Thank you Eileen Snider for again choosing Holiday 4 Heroes for your Quarter Auction Event. This year, Eileen raised another $1393.00 from her fun-filled Quarter Auction Event on February 15, 2020 at the Big Storm Brewery.

A great time was had by all during this fun-filled event all while raising money for Holiday 4 Heroes.

You have raised thousands of dollars doing these Quarter Auctions for Holiday 4 Heroes and many other organizations in our area. We are so fortunate to have you in our community.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for your tireless effort and volunteerism for Holiday 4 Heroes!

DESIGNER PURSE BINGO November 14, 2022

Thank You
5 Star General Sponsors

Dr. CarolRae Culliton –
Gunterberg Charitable Foundation

Ms. Liz Marnel

The Comrie Foundation

Ronin Riding Club

Southern Door and Window

Thank you event sponsors

Dessert Sponsor:
Lady Cakes Bakery

Coffee Sponsor:
Custom Roasts by Alex

Master of Ceremonies:
Lawrence Cremia

Food Sponsor:
Personal Touch Catering

Beverage Sponsor:
Sip and Send Wine & Gifts

Photographer
Dreaming Dee Photography LLC

Thank You bingo round sponsors!

1 Gunterberg Charitable Foundation
   2                    Custom Roasts by Alex
   3                    Mr. Brad Jessen of Edward Jones
   4                    Southern Door & Hardware
   5                    Ms. Lynn Hutton
   6                    Dr. Kenneth Jandik
   7                   Ms. Monica Jennings
   8                   Tiffany Winklesas

8                   Tiffany Winklesas
   9                    Ronin Riding Club
10                    Personal Touch Catering
11                    Ms. Liz Marnul
12                    Rebecca Ross of Baird
13                    Terry Frith of Edward Jones
14                    Lori Manning Designs
15                    Leslea Ellis, LLC

Thank you Raffle Donors

Alliance for the Arts
Apothicare 360
Bellacino's
Blaze Pizza
Bliss Nail Lounge
Blue Dog
Blue Moon Pizza
Blue Pointe Oyster
Blue Sushi
Broadway Palms
Bubbas
Cantina Loredo
Chocolatte
Christine Karow
Cigar Cutters
Cooper Hawk
Culver's
Defy of Fort Myers
Diamond Nails & Hair
Don Ceser Hotel
Downtown House of Pizza
Edison Ford Estates
Elements Nail Lounge
Famous Nails & Spa
Fantastic Sam's
Fiore & Ela
First Impressions 3D
First Street Diner
First Watch
Florida Repertory

Hand & Stone
Hazel King
Henry B Plant Museum
Image & Co.
Island Time Fashions
Jo Shaes Boutique
Jungle Golf
Key West Express
Kid to Kid
Komiki's Plakka
Level 7 Hair Designs
Leila Stilwell – Envy Salon
Little Lilly's Island Deli
Little Nicky's Pizza
Little Paws
Love Boat Ice Cream
Lovegrove Galleries
Luminous Nails
Mainstream Boutique
Martian Smoke Shop
Matanza's Inn
Mello Mushroom
Monroe Canal Marina
Mythos Greek
Naples Botanical Garden
Nick & Stella's
Noir The Nail Bar
Olde Fish House
Once Again Boutique

Phanny's Nail Salon
Pincher's at Tarpon Point
Pizza D-Lux
Ragged Ass Salon
Salon Nicholas
Salty Salon
Scoops & Sprinkles
Scoops On First
Seminole Casino
Sewing Boutique
Shoeless Joe's
Starlight Cruises
Sun Harvest Citrus
Sunken Gardens
SWFL Symphony
The Ball Game
The Dancing Shoe
The Fussy Female
The Looke
The Nail Lounge
The Ranch
The Standard
Three Dog Bakery
Tonya Barnes Photography
Tony's Barber Shop
Trader's Hitching Post
Uska's Salon
Vivie Boutique
Watermark Grille
West Wind Inn

A big thank you to our yearly sponsors, our team members, volunteers and all of you who attended this fun-filled event to benefit our "Mission Make Merry and Make our Heroes Whole Again" Programs!

Mission make merry 2021 is complete!

It was an amazing Holiday Season for 14 Military Families who needed a little extra love and support this year. Through your help as

Santa’s Helpers taking tags and purchasing presents and gift cards
Santa’s Elves with 10 Gift Wrapping Parties, making these gifts look beautiful, for our families
Santa’s Elves Delivery Team delivering all of these presents to 14 families in one day.

It certainly “takes a village” and we have all of you to thank for the tremendous outpouring of generosity again this year.

Thank you, thank you thank you to all who helped us with this joyous mission!

Mission Make Merry Thank You Notes from our families 2021

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“They gave my family and me the best Christmas ever even imaginable, and it's not close! I guess the VA gave them our name as a disabled Veteran with a family with young kids and what they did with it was nothing short of a MIRACLE! Presents stacked to the ceiling as high as our tree, bikes for the kids, paid a LARGE bill for the shop to make our vehicle safe, and even gave gifts for our PETS!!! The most stress-free, worry-free Christmas ever for our family! Totally unexpected, and totally appreciated! Thank you, you are saints with hearts of gold.”
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“I'd like to thank everybody involved in making my daughters and my Christmas one of the best! You have restored my faith in Humanity! Once again thank you everybody from the bottom of my heart! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!”
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“When we received the email from Holidays 4Heroes we felt blessed to have the opportunity to be part of this amazing project. We didn’t expect the generosity, this truly made our holiday one to remember. It was nice not to be stressed about how to make our Christmas special. We feel truly grateful and can’t find the words to describe how thankful we are to this organization and all the good-hearted donors.
Thank you!!
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"We would like to say, a big thank you to Holiday 4 Heroes!
We are very thankful to everyone who made our Christmas this year a wonderful one.
This Christmas will be in our memory and in our heart for the rest of our life. Because a husband /father/grandfather left us, he was our hero.
It was a very tough year for our family. Your kindness during these trying times will never be forgotten. We will definitely " Pay it Forward"
With much love and gratitude,
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“Merry Christmas dear Jonette! I am the OEF Military Combat Veteran who served in Afghanistan as infantryman. I was OVERWHELMED with joy early this morning on this rainy day in Connecticut with GENEROUS donation of gifts for me, my wife and my two little babies (4 and 1) ok four isn't a "baby" but she is to me.”
Anyway.... you went above and beyond with your treasures for my family. Everything was wrapped beautifully and hand delivered and I am just so happy with everything from you. This was the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me. Covid and delta in Connecticut turned into a 21 month shut down of CT (we copy NY). And now it's another thing and there are more mandates again. It has been horrendous. My dog died and this was my first Christmas without her. I was so sad. I am SO HAPPY FROM THIS GESTURE YOU really cheered me up. How kind are you and your beautiful military organization that helps our troops and veterans.
Thank you for everything!
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Thank you to the Cape Coral Eagles

for your continued support of Holiday 4 Heroes

We received an additional check from the Eagles Auxiliary for $250.00 bringing the total donation to $1250.00!

Your support of our
mission is appreciated!

We could not do what we do without all of you!

THANK YOU AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS OF SWFL

On Saturday, January 23, 2021, Holiday 4 Heroes was honored to receive a donation from the American Gold Star Mothers of SWFL. Gold Star Mothers are women who have lost a child while engaged in an action against the United States. Their organization donated supplies for our Backpack for homeless Veterans program including Flashlights, protein bars, Bombas socks, and McDonald's gift cards along with other necessary items.

The backpacks will be packed and donated to the Cape Coral Veterans Administration for distribution.

It was a great honor to have Kim Hayes, Lisa Moletzsky and Bill Eggers presenting these donations.

Our thanks to Gold Star Mom, Julia Cunningham, for introducing us to your amazing organization.

All of us at Holiday 4 Heroes consider it an honor to be working with you.

Face Book Birthday Fundraisers

Thank you Tonirae Hurley for your Fifth Face Book Birthday Fundraiser

Thank you Liz Marnul for your Face Book Birthday Fundraiser and your matching donation

Thank you Nancy Nissen for your Fifth Face Book Birthday Fundraiser

Thank you!

captain's table - PUnta Gorda

for Sponsoring & hosting Our First Charlotte County

Holiday 4 Heroes Designer Purse bingo

It was a wonderful evening, we raised enough money to send 260 comfort and care packages and had fun!

SMUGGLER'S FOUNDATION EVENT - PUNTA GORDA
Downtown Hoedown

Our sincere thanks to the Smuggler's Foundation for naming Holiday 4 Heroes your charity of choice for this event.

Amazing! We raised enough money from this event to fill and mail 247 comfort and care packages!