On Oct. 12, over 200 Southwest Floridians and country-lovers alike attended Community Cooperative’s 17th Annual Becoming Cosmopolitan: “Gone Country” event at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon in Fort Myers.
The event featured line dancing lessons every hour, food, cocktails, boutique shopping and a silent auction. Guests dressed in country-themed attire and were entertained by a DJ, a 360° photo opportunity and a photobooth.
Country cuisine was catered by G3 Catering in Fort Myers and included pulled pork sliders, shrimp cocktails, cowboy caviar and more. Glamorously themed cocktails were served out of the bed of a pickup truck. Clothing and jewelry vendors, including Kendra Scott, sold boutique country-themed outfits and accessories, as well as timeless jewelry pieces. Community Cooperative CEO Stefanie Ink Edwards gave a video presentation to welcome guests and to inform them about the organization’s mission.
“It was great to see so many community members, nonprofits and corporate sponsors come together for a night to support our community,” said Stefanie Edwards, CEO of Community Cooperative. “While having fun, we were able to support a cause that is greater than us.”
Proceeds for the event will go toward supporting Community Cooperative’s long-standing mission of putting an end to hunger and homelessness in Southwest Florida.
About Community Cooperative
Since 1984, Community Cooperative has worked to effectively eliminate hunger and homelessness in southwest Florida while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education, and social service programs. With a dedicated team of volunteers, board of directors and staff, Community Cooperative stays committed to its core responsibility to collect and distribute resources through a strong and viable network of community partners. Community Cooperative is an exemplary steward of the resources entrusted to it and serves clients with compassion and integrity. Through collaboration and ongoing education, Community Cooperative supports and strengthens those whose lives have been affected by hunger and homelessness, ensuring that they have access to the resources necessary to transform their lives with dignity. For information, visit CommunityCooperative.com.
