The Dubin Center

Our Executive Director, Christine LoConte and incredible volunteer, Dan Moser join Gulf Coast Life on WGCU Public Media to talk about Dubin services and Frontotemporal dementia, FTD. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/ggbm5ZAj

Thank you to our Walmart Neighborhood Market Fort Myers - College Pkwy for awarding $1000 to the Dubin Center! Your support helps support our mission to achieve caregiver health, strength and resilience by providing education, information, hope and compassion.

In Episode 25 of "GutPunched: Alzheimer's & Caregivers," host Jeff Edwards explores the emotional and practical challenges of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s. Joined by Christine LoConte, the new executive director of the Dubin Center, they discuss her fresh vision for the center and its future initiatives. https://lnkd.in/gtSHSGvA The episode highlights the resilience of caregivers, the importance of seeking support, and spotlights World Alzheimer’s Day on September 21st, encouraging awareness and community solidarity. Text Dubin to 50155 to ensure no one faces dementia alone!

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Please join the Dubin Center staff, Board of Trustees and Advisory Council in welcoming Christine LoConte as the new Executive Director of the Dubin Center! Christine comes to the Dubin Center from United Way of Lee, Hendry & Glades where she served as Manager of the Volunteer Center.?She officially joins the Dubin Center on Monday, July 22nd! Christine brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to community service. She holds a Master's Degree in Social Impact and Organizational Leadership and has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of life in Southwest Florida. With a background in prevention, advocacy, and dementia-related disorders, Christine is passionate about making every moment matter for those she serves.?Southwest Florida is lucky to have her! An open house will be held at the Dubin Center on August 1st from 11-2 to wish Lynne Thorp well and welcome Christine - rsvp 239-437-3007.

Board of Trustees Announcement From Danielle Dyer, President Board of Trustees, The Dubin Center It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that the Board of Directors announces Lynne Thorp’s departure as Executive Director of The Dubin Center effective August 2, 2024. Lynne joined the Dubin Center in 2020 and played a pivotal role during a unique time in the organization’s history by ensuring the continuity of services through COVID and Hurricane Ian. We want to thank her for her dedicated service which involved many significant accomplishments, including: - Spearheading the strategic planning process resulting in a new vision and mission for the agency followed by rebranding, website redesign and full-scale marketing campaign. - Growing revenue through successful fundraising events, campaigns, and grant writing. - Advancing reporting capabilities through financial and operational data migration and capture. - Establishing new partnerships with local community organizations to provide educational and social programming for older adults at risk of isolation. Over the next few months, Lynne will remain as Executive Director and be instrumental in supporting the Board of Trustees in the hiring and onboarding processes. During this transition period, it is our priority to find the best individual to continue along this successful trajectory, while maintaining a stable and effective organization.?If you have any questions or concerns during this transition process, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at [email protected]. Sincerely, Danielle Dyer, President Board of Trustees, The Dubin Center From Lynne Thorp, Executive Director, The Dubin Center Southwest Florida is fortunate to have the Dubin Center. Not every area of the state or country has a local resource fully dedicated to providing free assistance to family caregivers navigating a dementia-related condition. It is an invaluable resource for our families, and I am honored to have gotten to know so many incredible caregivers and serve as the Executive Director. I want to express my deepest gratitude to all who have supported the organization and me: staff, board members, community partners, and the generous funders of the Dubin Center. Without you, the organization would not be as strong and vibrant as it is today. I will remain in my position while I work with the Board of Trustees to find a qualified and enthusiastic leader ready to guide the Dubin Center into its third decade of serving family caregivers. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.? With Gratitude, Lynne Thorp, Executive Director

Brushstrokes from the Soul is next month! Please support the important work at The Dubin Center and but your tickets today!

Save the date, March 28th 4:30 - 7pm. Brushstrokes from the Soul in Fort Myers, Florida https://lnkd.in/devdc32C

POSTPONED - Due to potentially inclement weather, A Light to Remember is postponed to February 1, 2024 at 6pm The Bell Tower Shops Fort Myers, FL. Visit https://lnkd.in/e6wgmhwm to learn more.