LARC, Inc.

06/07/2026

ONE WEEK away from the ultimate celebrity bartending showdown! Who are you cheering for? Team Marc & Shavon, Mel & Scott, or Tommy & Stefanie? Come out and support your favorite team as they battle for tips to benefit LARC! Can’t attend? You can still support here: https://bit.ly/48e6zrx
We can’t wait to see you Sunday, June 14, from 4–7 PM at Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery!
Marc Collins Tommy Bohanon Stefanie Ink-Edwards Mel and Scott in the morning

Marc Collins & Shavon Chester defend his title against Mel & Scott and Tommy & Stefanie! At LARC, progress looks different for everyone, and every step forward matters. It may be building independence in Adult Day Training, gaining confidence through employment, discovering creativity in art and mus...

06/06/2026

Your old vehicle could be the key to opportunity for someone at LARC.
Donate your car, truck, boat, RV, or motorcycle, running or not, and help empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through life-changing programs, employment support, and community inclusion. Every donation drives impact. For more information, scan the QR code or follow the link below.
https://larcleecounty.org/.../larc-vehicle-donation-program/

06/06/2026

Because of the generosity of the Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation, more individuals with disabilities will have access to life-changing opportunities through the Lori Carroll-Collins Scholarship Fund at LARC. Established in 2020, the scholarship fund allows individuals with disabilities and economic limitations to access innovative services designed to help them reach their full potential. Together, we are lighting the way for people of all abilities for generations to come.

06/06/2026

Registration is now open, don’t delay! It’s going to be a ‘wild’ time!

Registration is NOW OPEN for our 2026 September 25 – 27 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Make plans to join us and register now!



https://www.arcflorida.org/advocacy-days-2026

06/05/2026

What’s your favorite item on the Bonefish Grill menu?
Ours might be the Bang Bang Shrimp, Chilean Sea Bass, Lily’s Chicken, and of course key lime pie.
During the month of June, you can round up your bill at Bonefish Grill Fort Myers to support LARC and help empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities right here in our community.

06/05/2026

For decades, the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades has been a proud partner in LARC's mission, supporting our programs, individuals, and families every single day. Now it's our turn to give back!
We're rallying through fun on-campus fundraisers like Dough for Donuts, the Classroom Small Change Challenge, Angela's Pop-Up Boutique, and Muffin Mania, all in support of United Way's 'One Community. A Million Reasons to Give' campaign.
Will you join us and be one in a million? Small change. Big impact.

Today, we hosted a press conference to share an important update on our annual campaign and the growing need across the community.

We were proud to be joined by the support of community leaders, donors, partner agencies and board members who continue stepping up in meaningful ways to help ensure critical resources remain available to those who need them most.

There are a million reasons to give – and thousands of lives are depending on it. Will you be one in a million to help us close the gap?

Give today: https://www.unitedwaylee.org/donate

06/05/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the Nate Edwards Annual Fishing Tournament for their incredibly generous donation to LARC! This gift will help make it possible for us to purchase a van to transport our clients to programs and community activities, opening doors and creating opportunities every day. We are so grateful for your support and for honoring Nate's legacy of giving back. 🙏

06/04/2026

The countdown is on! In just over ONE week, your favorite celebrity bartenders will battle it out behind the bar for tips benefiting LARC! Join us Sunday, June 14, from 4–7 PM at Nevermind and cheer on your favorite team. Can’t attend? You can still tip your favorite bartender through the QR code or this link! https://bit.ly/48e6zrx
Marc Collins Stefanie Ink-Edwards Tommy Bohanon Mel and Scott in the morning Melanie Gator-Country Gator Country 101.9

06/04/2026

Summer is here, and our LARC individuals are beating the heat with a fun movie day out in the community! Lots of laughs, popcorn, and smiles while watching Sing together. Community outings like these help build friendships, confidence, independence, and meaningful connections. Want to help create more opportunities like this? Support LARC through volunteering, donations, event participation, or inclusive employment opportunities. Visit larcleecounty.org to learn more! 🎬

06/04/2026

We are proud to share that LARC Executive Director Angela Katz has been recognized as a 2026 Women of Distinction honoree.

This year's theme, "One Drop of Kindness Can Flood the World," reflects not only Angela's leadership, but the spirit upon which LARC was founded more than 70 years ago. Angela's dedication to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is rooted in a simple belief: every person deserves the opportunity to learn, work, belong, and thrive. Through her advocacy and commitment to inclusion, she helps create opportunities that change lives.

At LARC, we witness every day how one act of kindness can build confidence, create opportunity, foster independence, and change the trajectory of a life.

Congratulations to Angela and to all of the nominees on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for helping make our community a kinder and more inclusive place for all.