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Lee County Tax Collector gives Gifts of HOPE

09-10-2018 06:34 PM CET | Health & Medicine

Press release from: CONRIC PR & Marketing

It doesn’t take much to inspire hope. Manager Toya Felston and her staff in the downtown Fort Myers office of the Lee County Tax Collector have taken that to heart with their Gifts of HOPE service project, which helps those less fortunate with some of life’s necessities.

Homeless people who have visited the 2480 Thompson St. location to receive state-issued ID cards have been given bags full of items to help them take care of basic hygiene. Staff members collect and bag the items, and they’ve distributed 49 bags since the project began in June.

“It would be easy to forget about people in need, but our Lee County Tax Collector staff won’t stand idly by when there’s a call for help,” Lee County Tax Collector Larry Hart said. “I’m so proud of the way they’ve used their creativity and compassion to make a difference.”

The “HOPE” in Gifts of HOPE is an acronym for Helping Our People Everyday, and the bags generally include these everyday items: toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, soap or body wash, floss, and hand sanitizer. Lee County Tax Collector staff are seeking donations of the following items they’d like to add to the bags:

· Feminine products

· Travel-size first-aid kits

· Bandages

· Antibiotic ointment and wipes

· Socks

· Mosquito repellent

· Rain ponchos

· Travel-size tissue packs

· Deodorant

· Combs

· Wet wipes

· Sunscreen

· Lip balm

Call 239-533-6000 to learn how to donate those items.

ID card fees are waived for the homeless by state law, as long as they have a statement from a shelter verifying their status as homeless. To learn more about the resources the Lee County Tax Collector provides, visit leetc.com.

About Lee County Tax Collector

The Lee County Tax Collector (LCTC) exists to serve the citizens of Lee County. The office takes pride in organizational excellence and offering exemplary customer service and operates by the credo of “We’ve got your back.” The LCTC operates leetc.com, the official interactive website of the tax collector, which allows county residents to quickly and easily take care of motor vehicle and vessel registration, pay property taxes, make appointments for concealed weapon permits and more. The agency operates six service centers open daily throughout the county to provide efficient, convenient services. The LCTC works to provide innovative and quality service that supports the growth and sustainability of the community. For more information, visit leetc.com or follow Lee County Tax Collector on social media.

Josh Milton, Vice President of Media Relations
CONRIC PR & Marketing
6216 Whiskey Creek Drive, Suite B
Fort Myers, FL 33919
239-690-9840
Josh@ConricPR.com | ConricPR.com

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