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Community Cooperative to Host Another Job Fair Empowering Local Job Seekers in Partnership with Career Source SWFL and Goodwill SWFL

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Community Cooperative to Host Another Job Fair Empowering Local Job Seekers in Partnership with Career Source SWFL and Goodwill SWFL

FORT MYERS, Fla. (August 20, 2025) – Community Cooperative, in partnership with Career Source Southwest Florida and Goodwill Southwest Florida, will host a job fair designed to connect local job seekers with employment opportunities and essential career resources. The event will take place on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Sam’s Community Café & Kitchen, located at 3429 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers 33916.

Stable employment is a vital step toward self-sufficiency, and this job fair is aimed at supporting individuals entering or re-entering the workforce, including those who may have experienced gaps in employment due to disability, incarceration, or other challenges.

Attendees will have the chance to meet with local employers, receive job search assistance, and access resume support services. Additionally, the Goodwill Mobile Job Unit will be on site, providing career counseling, skills assessments, and access to additional resources for job seekers looking to strengthen their employability. The event also features a special offer of free haircuts courtesy of the Florida Academy to help participants present their best selves.

“We understand that barriers to employment can be complex,” said Heather Singleton, Director of Social Services and Education at Community Cooperative. “This event is designed to provide support and resources that help individuals overcome those challenges and take confident steps toward sustainable employment.”

Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Sam’s Community Café & Kitchen
3429 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916

For more information or questions please contact, Heather at HSingleton@CommunityCooperative.com or call 239-332-7687 ext. 124

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.

Media Contact: Aliyah Santana, Social Media & Marketing Coordinator, Aliyah@CommunityCooperative.com or call (239) 332-7687 ext. 10