Matt Wallace Promoted to Director of Projects at the Heights Center in Fort Myers
The Heights Foundation announces that Matt Wallace has been promoted to the position of Director of Projects at the Heights Center, a Cultural Arts and Community Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Wallace is responsible for recruitment and coordination of volunteers, donor relations & database management, grants, event and program logistics including annual School Supply, Thanksgiving and Christmas outreaches.
Fort Myers, FL, July 11, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Heights Foundation announces that Matt Wallace has been promoted to the position of Director of Projects at the Heights Center, a Cultural Arts and Community Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Wallace is responsible for recruitment and coordination of volunteers, donor relations & database management, grants, event and program logistics including annual School Supply, Thanksgiving and Christmas outreaches.
Before joining the Heights Center, Wallace was president of the Greater McLean, Virginia Chamber of Commerce. He also served as a Vice President & private client banker with SunTrust and Fifth Third Banks in Southwest Florida.
He was president of the Estero Rotary in 2003 and 2004 and led service initiatives benefiting Southwest Florida. Wallace was also an active member of the Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce and volunteered with Junior Achievement. A native of the Chicago suburbs, he and his wife Bronwyn have two children and are avid sports fans.
“We are thrilled to have Matt take on an expanded role at the Heights Center. His commitment to the community and experience working with business partners make him an excellent fit on our team,” said President and CEO Kathryn Kelly.
The Heights Center, supported by the Heights Foundation, is a place for education, opportunity, and enrichment. The Heights Foundation works to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. As a 501(c)3 grassroots organization, the Center’s mission is to promote family and community development, support education, health and wellness, and provide the benefits of enrichment, expressive and cultural arts. The 14,000 square-foot Harlem Heights Cultural Arts and Community Center opened in February. For more information about The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center please call 239.482.7706, email info@heightsfoundation.org, or visit their website at heightsfoundation.org.
About the Heights Foundation and the Heights Center
The Heights Center, supported by the Heights Foundation, is a place for Education, Opportunity, and Enrichment. We work to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. As a 501(c)3 grassroots organization, the Center’s mission is to promote family and community development, support education, health and wellness, and provide the benefits of enrichment, expressive and cultural arts. The 14,000 square-foot Harlem Heights Cultural Arts and Community Center opened in February 2013.
Harlem Heights was originally settled as a rural agricultural community. Approximately 1,200 children live in a mixture of single-family homes and multi-family apartments. Demographically, the population is approximately 55% Hispanic, 36% African-American, and 9% Caucasian. The poverty rate for children in Harlem Heights is more than twice the county average, with family income 40% below the county average. Families are not able to easily access family support services located in downtown Fort Myers, and benefit greatly from programs located within the neighborhood.
Before joining the Heights Center, Wallace was president of the Greater McLean, Virginia Chamber of Commerce. He also served as a Vice President & private client banker with SunTrust and Fifth Third Banks in Southwest Florida.
He was president of the Estero Rotary in 2003 and 2004 and led service initiatives benefiting Southwest Florida. Wallace was also an active member of the Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce and volunteered with Junior Achievement. A native of the Chicago suburbs, he and his wife Bronwyn have two children and are avid sports fans.
“We are thrilled to have Matt take on an expanded role at the Heights Center. His commitment to the community and experience working with business partners make him an excellent fit on our team,” said President and CEO Kathryn Kelly.
The Heights Center, supported by the Heights Foundation, is a place for education, opportunity, and enrichment. The Heights Foundation works to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. As a 501(c)3 grassroots organization, the Center’s mission is to promote family and community development, support education, health and wellness, and provide the benefits of enrichment, expressive and cultural arts. The 14,000 square-foot Harlem Heights Cultural Arts and Community Center opened in February. For more information about The Heights Foundation and The Heights Center please call 239.482.7706, email info@heightsfoundation.org, or visit their website at heightsfoundation.org.
About the Heights Foundation and the Heights Center
The Heights Center, supported by the Heights Foundation, is a place for Education, Opportunity, and Enrichment. We work to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. As a 501(c)3 grassroots organization, the Center’s mission is to promote family and community development, support education, health and wellness, and provide the benefits of enrichment, expressive and cultural arts. The 14,000 square-foot Harlem Heights Cultural Arts and Community Center opened in February 2013.
Harlem Heights was originally settled as a rural agricultural community. Approximately 1,200 children live in a mixture of single-family homes and multi-family apartments. Demographically, the population is approximately 55% Hispanic, 36% African-American, and 9% Caucasian. The poverty rate for children in Harlem Heights is more than twice the county average, with family income 40% below the county average. Families are not able to easily access family support services located in downtown Fort Myers, and benefit greatly from programs located within the neighborhood.
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Elly Hagen
239-994-3927
www.heightsfoundation.org
Elly Hagen
239-994-3927
www.heightsfoundation.org
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