Welcome to CHEC

We are a local environmental non-profit established in 1987, with an engaged board of directors and volunteers. We promote environmental conservation, protection and the preservation of our natural areas for today and future generations. Our focus is in the greater Charlotte Harbor and Lemon Bay region. We share these responsibilities with our volunteers, the community and visitors.

A rare matching opportunity

Triple your tax deductible donation to CHEC. In addition help us cultivate the highest totals of all donations obtain additional prizes that will help us be the best. Be the one#

The Giving Challenge is a fun 24 hour fund raising event. It starts at noon on September 20 (Tuesday)and runs until noon September 21. How you can participate:

WHEN: Donate through the 2016 Giving Challenge one day only – from noon on September 20 to noon on September 21.

HOW: Go to the 2016 Giving Challenge home page and search for The Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center; enter your gift of $25 or more and receive an immediate e-mail receipt.

OTHER WAYS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE MATCHING: Since the Patterson Foundation is providing a 2:1 match (up to $100 per donor) for all online donations made during the 2016 campaign (the 24-hour period mentioned above), it’s important to make your donation then. Contact us – we can help you make your donation even if you don’t have access to a computer that day.

ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO JOIN US: If every donor got at least one other person to donate, imagine the possibilities! Share our news about the 2016 Giving Challenge and the link with your friends on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Google+.

*Checks and cash are not eligible for fund-matching. We greatly appreciate all donations, but your contribution will give the biggest impact if it's made with a credit card or Visa/MC gift cards during the Giving Challenge.  If cannot make an online donations during this time frame. You can mail us a prepaid Visa/MC card beforehand or call (941) 575-5435 us with your credit card information and will make the donations on your behalf. 

Harvest for the Harbor is fast approaching.

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