Beyond Ourselves is the community service organization of the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association (PGICA).
In March, 2012 a group of caring residents of the Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association decided to form an organization with their goal: to serve others in the community. They felt a need for a structured organization to continue their efforts. This marked the beginning of Beyond Ourselves. Beyond Ourselves focuses on three different missions:
Mission 1: Helping the children of Charlotte County. Beyond Ourselves’ major fund raiser to benefit these children is the Share the Love for the Kids Home Tour.
Mission 2: The Homeless of Charlotte County. Beyond Ourselves has been active with the Homeless Coalition by organizing various types of donations, including fund raising.
Mission 3: The Peace River Wildlife Center which supports the wildlife in the beautiful environment of Charlotte Harbor. Beyond Ourselves contributes volunteers, food for the rescued birds as well as monetary donations.
We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am at the PGICA center. Visitors are always welcome to attend the meetings.
Special Announcements:
March 15, 2023 11:30 to 1:00
Charity Awards Event
Come to Celebrate Our Successful Fundraiser - The Share the Love for the Kids Home Tour
We raised $70,000 to be awarded to Charities that support Children in Charlotte County
At the March 15th Beyond Ourselves Meeting, we are collecting items for the Healthy Start Baby Shower. Please bring items to the meeting, They are in need of diapers, wipes, formula, blankets, and gift cards.
April 19 meeting - change of time. The meeting will start at 11 am - This change has been made so that between 9 am and11am we can participate in the PGICA Shedding Event. Along with collecting items to be shredded, we will be collecting donations for the Peace River Wildlife Center and Charlotte County Homeless Coalition. A sign up sheet for your participation will be available soon.