Chamber’s Young Professionals Group Donates Food To Bonita Springs Assistance Office

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. - June 9, 2014 - PRLog -- Bonita Springs, FL—After a presentation by Bonita Springs Assistance Office (BSAO) Executive Director Marjorie Kasell-Johnson to The Bonita Springs Chamber Of Commerce Young Professional’s group on the mission and goals of the non-profit organization, the group presented BSAO with 232.4 pounds of food. Kasell-Johnson stated, “BSAO has been dedicated to supporting the wellness of our community for years and we would like to thank the Bonita Chamber’s Young Professional’s group for helping us to continue serving those in need, particularly during the summer months when demand for our food pantry is so high.”

         Chloe Friedman, Communication Assistant for the Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce organized the event. Bonita Springs Chamber President/CEO, Christine Ross said, “The young professionals are always looking for ways to positively impact their community and this food drive is a perfect example of how they think creatively.  With school letting out, they know the demands at the Assistance Office will be higher so they got out in front of the challenge and collected over 230 pounds of food.  They are an awesome group whose influence and activities are growing each month.”

Whether a young professional is looking for a new career, just starting out, or already on a career track, the Bonita Springs Area Young Professionals provide the tools to create and enhance a valuable network of resources and friends, while providing access to informative and fun events.

         For 35 years the mission of Bonita Springs Assistance Office has been to provide temporary relief to local residents impacted by a financial or personal crisis.  The goal is to foster independence and self-reliance through education and by bridging the financial needs of the recipients.  For more information, please visit bonitaassistance.org. Bonita Springs Assistance Office is a United Way partner agency. For more information, visit BonitaAssistance.org or call 239-992-3034.