SWFL Rotary Club Celebrates Reaching $20,000 Goal for “Festivals at the Bungalow” Children’s Book Project

We are thrilled to announce that the SWFL Rotary Club has successfully completed our $20,000 fundraising goal for the Festivals at the Bungalow children’s book project! This heartfelt initiative aims to celebrate cultures and promote children’s literacy through the magic of storytelling.

This milestone would not have been possible without the dedication, generosity, and passion of every individual and organization that came together to support this vision. From the very beginning, the SWFL Rotary Club has been honored to champion this project, reflecting our unwavering commitment to fostering a lifelong joy of reading and cultural awareness among children.

Mark Your Calendars — Book Launch on August 15th, NYC

We are excited to announce that the official book launch will be held on Friday, August 15th, at The Bungalow in New York City. This event will be a celebration of culture, community, and the power of literacy — a momentous occasion to bring together the many hands and hearts behind this project.

A Nationwide Vision for Cultural Literacy

Our goal extends far beyond the launch. The Festivals at the Bungalow project is the first step toward a broader vision to host cultural literacy programs across the country. Through interactive events, readings, and community partnerships, we aim to inspire children everywhere to embrace diversity and the joys of reading.

Thank You to Our Incredible Rotary Partners

This ambitious project was made possible through the collaboration and support of several amazing Rotary clubs, including:

• SWFL Rotary Club

• SWFL Interact Club

• Rotary Club at Wellen Park

• Rotary Club of Naples Bay

• Rotary Club of LaBelle

• Rotary Club of Fort Myers East

• Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island

Together, these clubs have demonstrated the true spirit of Rotary — service above self, community impact, and building a better future for the next generation.

Heartfelt Thanks to Our Supporting Organizations

We also extend our sincere gratitude to the many organizations that came onboard and helped bring this project to life:

• Leskovich Law Group, P.A.

• Japneet Kaur

• Smart Realty Of Florida

• Shop at Sukoon

• Watersedge Realty Group

• Hogwash Downtown Fort Myers

• The Lakehouse Restaurant at Babcock Ranch

• M'Xuma Tacos - Mexican Grill at Babcock Ranch

• Masala Mantra Indian Bistro, Cape Coral

• Three Oaks Family Medicine

• BIBA USA

• Jalsa By Shreya​

• Panera Bread at Babcock Ranch

Special Thanks to Our Wonderful Individuals

And to the incredible individuals whose support made all the difference:

• Shaila Singh, MD

• Julia and Doug Purdy

• Preeti Ahluwalia & Anurag Gupta

• Priya & Mohit

• Dr. Nischal Pandey

• Antonio Dominguez

• Karrie Reich Nelson

• Binoy Narendra Momaya

• Janet DiBenedetto

• Dewayne Moore

We invite you to follow along as we continue this journey, and we look forward to seeing you at the book launch celebration!