Past Recipients

Since we began our fundraising efforts in 1997, we have given nearly $1,600,000 for a variety of reasons from a few hundred to thousands of dollars to cover a number of things including rent after a spouse has walked out, housing bills after a natural disaster, hospital bills due to an unexpected illness, support after the loss of a loved one, medical and living expenses due to fatal illnesses, assistance with funeral costs, and many more. Below are notes of thanks from some of those we have helped over the years.

"I appreciate the financial help you have provided to help with my … medical expenses. I was overwhelmed with tears when I found out I would receive assistance. I cannot thank everyone enough; this has lightened my burden so much. Thank you again for such generosity."
 
"I experienced a devastating apartment fire….I lost everything…Thanks to the kindness and generosity of the Friends of Raymond James, I was able to begin replacing some of the things I lost, as well as secure a new place to live. I will be forever grateful to the Friends of Raymond James!"

“I am touched and speechless at the generous support I received from the Friends of Raymond James. This has been an amazing blessing to receive this support at such an unexpected and devastating time for my family. Although I have participated in Friends of Raymond James fundraisers, I never imagined ever needing the assistance. What a remarkable organization. I am sincerely so grateful from the bottom of my heart. ”