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Working Spring Break in Florida – 2026

March 15 - March 21

The Week of March 16th,

Join family, students, and community leaders for a meaningful vacation working at R2W House on beautiful Charlotte Harbor, Florida! Combine community service, hands-on learning, and unforgettable tropical adventures—all in support of injured Guard and Reserve families.

What You’ll Do

  • Tack up new screening
  • Help plant and restore gardens
  • Tear down and replace damaged wallboard
  • Assist with light construction or outdoor projects
  • Join a roundtable for pressing this historic estate into service for Guard & Reserve families

 

What You’ll Enjoy

  • Collect seashells on Gulf beaches
  • Sailing, boating, or ocean fishing
  • Peace River excursions to see alligators and exotic birds
  • Museums, symphonies, and cultural events
  • Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

Make an Impact

Speak with local media about our mission and volunteer spirit.

Thank R2W’s Founders for donating this historic estate.

Travel & Lodging

Volunteer coordinators are securing deeply discounted lodging now. Multiple airlines may offer direct flights and low fares to Fort Myers, Florida.  Sign up now for more information.

Sign Up and Learn More

Visit our Contact page: https://www.return2work.org/contact

Volunteer agreement required.

AGENDA

proposed

  • Sunday – Travel
  • Monday – On boarding, training, repairs & gardening
  • Tuesday – Enjoy the Tropics!
  • Wednesday – Routable
  • Thursday – Repairs & gardening
  • Friday – Enjoy the Tropics!
  • Saturday – Travel

ROUNDTABLE – R2W House Programs

Proposed

  • Opening Prayer – Fern Ballou, R2W Chaplain
  • The Estate – Rob Brazell, R2W Founder
  • Foundation and Trust Fund Update – Larry Gustafson, R2W Treasurer
  • R2W Programs – Raghav Singh, R2W Director (Candidate)
  • Community Engagement – Peter Donlevy and Steve Muse, Edward Jones
  • Stacking Grow Containers on The Back Lot – Corey Waggoner, President, Higher Yields Consulting
    • Revenue for R2W House
    • Training opportunities for students and injured Guard & Reserve families
  • R2W Mentors – Ryan Chester, R2W Volunteer
  • Testimonials
  • Closing Prayer – Fern Ballou, R2W Chaplain

Fern Ballou, R2W Chaplain

Rob Brazell, R2W Founder

Larry Gustafson, R2W Treasurer

Peter Donlevy, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

Raghav Singh, R2W Director (Candidate)

Cory Waggoner, President, Higher Yields Consulting

 

 

 

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