Gulfshore Business Giving Guide 2022

Welcome to the first edition of the Gulfshore Business Giving Guide!

Businesses in Southwest Florida have a long history of giving back to the community and investing in culture, education, healthcare and social services. With so many deserving nonprofits, it’s sometimes difficult to discern and prioritize business and corporate giving.

The Giving Guide provides area nonprofits with the opportu nity to showcase their organizations and to differentiate their missions and work so that businesses better understand how they can contribute.

We hope that our readers find this to be a useful resource to inform and connect them with our participating nonprofits who work so tirelessly year-round to support our region with their compassion and commitment.

The Giving Guide’s profiles feature a variety of area nonprofits and contain information on their various missions, programs and boards of directors, as well as giving and volunteer opportunities. This content will also be available digitally yearround at www.gulfshorebusiness.com/givingguide

Everyone at Gulfshore Business is proud to be part of such a giving business community and we are especially grateful to our presenting sponsors—Collier Community Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Naples Children & Education Foundation, NCH Healthcare System and United Way of Collier and the Keys—and to all of our participating nonprofit partners for their support.

During this time of Thanksgiving and well into the coming New Year, the impact of business and corporate giving will touch countless lives and help enrich our overall community.

Christian J. Renstrom Associate Publisher, Gulfshore Business

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”

- Winston S. Churchill

From Our Sponsors

Be Part of the Solution

Like you, I love living in Collier County. We live in one of the most desirable places in the U. S. due to our restaurants, shopping, cultural events, beautiful beaches, year-round warm temperatures, and lack of state taxes. But do you ever wonder what those taxes would fund if they existed? In other counties, taxes support human services programs. In Collier County, our government budget allocates only 1.7% for human services compared to the 8.4 percent average throughout Florida.

Because of this lack of funding, our nonprofits rely on philanthropy to survive.

Two hundred thirty-two nonprofits with the broadest impact reported that cumulatively they must raise $402 million annually to sustain their operations. So how can we help these organizations meet vital needs that can easily be overlooked in the wealthy areas of our community?

The transfer of wealth study conducted by the Florida Philanthropic Network estimates that $35 billion will change hands from local baby boomers to their children, grandchildren, and loved ones by 2032— funds that could transform Collier County for the next generations.

Our solution is to capture just 3% of the local transfer of wealth through estate planning and create an endowment of $1 billion. This $1 billion endowment will generate over $50 million in grantmaking each year, supporting the programs that benefit our local youth, families, seniors and veterans, our environment, and other community needs— forever!

At the Collier Community Foundation, you have the opportunity to ensure the future of our community for the next generations. Whether you prefer to align your giving with our community initiatives or focus on your favorite causes, we provide you with the opportunity to choose. Invest in the community you love and support the causes you care about most to benefit your children and grandchildren. Call us at 239-649-5000 to learn more.

Sincerely, Eileen Connolly-Keesler Collier Community Foundation President and CEO

In 1858, William W. Scarborough and eleven bold entrepreneurs opened The Bank of the Ohio Valley in Cincinnati, Ohio. Their purpose and promise was noble – to help improve the lives of their customers and communities through sound banking principles and superior service. This unwavering vision remains at the heart of everything we do today.

The name Fifth Third Bank came about when Third National Bank and Fifth National Bank consolidated to become The Fifth Third Union Trust Company in the 1920s.

Locally, we have been supporting the Naples community since 1991. Our employees have contributed numerous volunteer hours and serve on many local boards throughout the South Florida community.

As the Regional President for South Florida, the Bank is honored to partner and support such an elite group of organizations that share the same mission as the Bank when it comes to our communities.

I’d like to thank our employees and customers, who continue to serve and give back all while striving to improve the livelihood of our communities.

On behalf of myself and our employees, we continue to look forward to deepen our community partnerships and make our communities the best they can be for years to come.

Jim Weiss Regional President, South Florida Fifth Third Bank

Improving the lives of our customers and the wellbeing of our communities.

From Our Sponsors

Together We Can Make a Difference

When a group of us gathered over 22 years ago to make a profound difference in the lives of Collier County children, we could have never imagined the results. Now, with nearly $244 million raised, over 50 organizations supported and over 300,000 children’s lives changed for the better Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) has transformed our entire community.

I’m honored to serve as the Chair man of the Board for NCEF this year and help lead the organiza tion. Along with my husband Jeff Gargiulo, we have been proud to serve our hometown community and help introduce many wonderful and generous vintners, chefs and philanthropists to Naples.

We discovered in the beginning how passionate people are about helping children, and how they wanted to ensure that their donations were used in a disciplined and accountable way to make the greatest difference. When we say at the Na ples Winter Wine Festival, “It’s ALL for the kids,” we mean it! All of the proceeds raised under the tent during the Festival’s live auction go right back into our community to fund NCEF’s annual grants and seven strategic initiatives that help over 50 nonprofit organizations, and the children they serve, thrive with lasting impact.

To confirm that our grants are meaningful, measured and effective, we ask our Trustees to devote hours of time vetting each application, conducting site visits and meeting with the staff at each beneficiary partner. We also invest in a team of professionals who review quarterly reports to verify that the dollars are going where intended and serving the greatest needs of at-risk and underprivileged children.

We invite everyone in the community to consider supporting the Naples Children & Education Foundation with a donation, in-kind gift or by volunteering. Together, we are transforming our community one child at a time.

Sincerely, Valerie Boyd Chairman of the Board

Here For Our Community, Thanks To Our Community!

The NCH Healthcare System is a monument to the power of community philanthropy.

The first fundraising effort to build a small clinic in Naples began in 1949 with a visionary group of community members seeking to raise $40,000. They ended up raising far more than the initial goal—enough for a “modern” 50-bed hospital which opened on March 6, 1956.

During the decades since, hospital and community leaders continued to look toward the future and brought the latest medical technology to our region… much of it made possible by the contributions and financial support of our community who recognized their donations would help generations to come.

All of us appreciate the contributions the Naples community has made to its home-town hospital throughout the years, and as resources grow tighter, and economic pressures grow heavier, our reliance on the community’s support of quality, top-notch medical care will continue to be paramount to our success.

Today, the NCH Healthcare System continues to grow along with our community as we transform into an Advanced Community Healthcare System™ to bring top doctors to our area, expand our research and clinical trial capabilities, and collaborate with best-in-class colleagues who are like-minded in the exceptional level of health care they offer.

These efforts have helped NCH to be nationally recognized for its exceptional level of care by the Leapfrog Group with an “A” grade, U.S. News & World Report who ranked NCH 15th in the state, and Healthgrades who named us as a “top 100 hospital in the nation.”

NCH Healthcare System truly is here for our community and proudly continues to grow and serve our region - all thanks to that first fundraising effort in 1949, as well as through the continued generosity of our community today. Your healthcare system and your community thank you for your unyielding support of quality healthcare close to home.

Paul Hiltz President & CEO NCH Healthcare System

From Our Sponsors From Surviving to Thriving

United Way of Collier and the Keys (UWCK) mobilizes the caring power of community to improve lives in Collier and Monroe Counties. Through our donors, volunteers, and nonprofit partners, we are striving for a future where all individuals who live and work in our communities have the resources and opportunities they require not just to survive but to thrive! Our singular goal is to improve the financial condition of households in the areas we serve.

We have all experienced multiple crises in the last five years: Hurricanes, the COVID pandemic, and now the highest inflation in decades. The economic consequences of these crises only compound the struggles of individuals and families who are living paycheck to paycheck. Our hardworking neighbors often need a hand-up to move from crisis to stability, but stability is just a start.

United Way donors provide us the tools to work with thirtyseven local community-based agencies, community leaders, and state and local governments to offer resources where they are needed most. Through our 211 help line, we connect individuals to direct services like housing, food, and rental assistance. Through our disaster recovery program, we help residents to rebuild their lives over the long-term. Through our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, we ensure that community members receive their maximum refunds, and through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, we ensure that children from birth to five have a new age-appropriate book delivered every month. Additionally, we partner with the United Arab Emirates, NOAA, National Marine Sanctuaries, and others on an innovative coral reef restoration and marine science education initiative in the Florida Keys, where sixty percent of the working population is dependent upon a healthy coral reef for their economic sustainability.

All this work is powered through your contributions and support.

When you give to United Way of Collier and the Keys, you are helping all of us to have a healthier, more sustainable community.

Thank you, Steven L. Sanderson, CFRE CEO, United Way of Collier and the Keys uwcollierkeys.org/give

American Cancer Society

PO Box 17127, Tampa, FL 33682

Local: (239) 321-5018 | 24/7/365: 1-800-227-2345 | www.cancer.org

MISSION: The American Cancer Society’s mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.

The American Cancer Society is the only organization to integrate research, advocacy, and direct patient support to measurably improve the lives of cancer patients and their families. Your support provides critical funding for cancer research and patient support programs. In fact, the American Cancer Society is the largest nonprofit funder of cancer research in the United States, outside of the federal government, and has invested more than $3.1 billion since 1991, contributing to 3.5 million fewer cancer deaths.

All of us have been touched by cancer in some way and a little more than 1.9 million cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States this year. Here in Florida, an estimated 152,600 new cancer cases will be diagnosed and more than 47,000 people are expected to die from the disease. But there is hope – and with your support – we are fighting

cancer on all fronts and saving lives through programs such as:

LEE-COLLIER HEALTH EQUITY FUND

Social determinants affect access to health care. So much of what the American Cancer Society strives to do is to help reduce the disparities and increase equity in the cancer space across the care continuum. This fund will support programs that help advance health equity, including transportation and lodging grants, as well as increased screening efforts for underresourced Lee and Collier County residents.

24/7 CANCER SUPPORT

Our 24/7 cancer helpline provides support for people dealing with cancer. We can connect you with trained cancer information specialists who will answer questions about a cancer diagnosis and provide guidance and a compassionate ear.

TRANSPORTATION

The American Cancer Society Road To Recovery program provides transportation to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves.

IN FLORIDA, YOUR DONATONS SUPPORT:

Research Grants: $13.4 million*

Transportation: $390k in transportation grants

Lodging: The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodges in Jacksonville and Tampa have provided 21,000 free nights for 916 guests in 2022

*As of 8/1/22

CANCER SURVIVORS NETWORK

The Cancer Survivors Network provides a safe online connection where cancer patients and caregivers can find others with similar experiences.

JOIN US AT AN UPCOMING EVENT!

Bucket List Bash

February 18, 2023

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort www.acsbucketlistbash.com

Imagination Ball

February 25, 2023

JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort acsimaginationball.com

Relay For Life of Greater Lee County

April 1, 2023

NeoGenomics www.relayforlife.org/greaterleefl

Relay For Life of Greater Collier County Spring 2023 www.relayforlife.org/greatercolliercountyfl

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Southwest Florida October 2023 www.makingstrideswalk.org/SWFL

Lee County Cattle Baron’s Ball October 2023 www.leecattlebarons.com

For more information about how to get involved with the American Cancer Society, please contact Nina Gasparrini, Associate Director of Development, at nina.gasparrini@cancer.org

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“ Being able to have support in getting to treatment has taken this burden off my shoulders to focus on recovery. –Cancer patient receiving free transportation

Collier Community Foundation

1110 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 200, Naples FL 34108 (239) 649-5000 | www.colliercf.org

MISSION: Working with donors, we inspire ideas, ignite action, and mobilize resources to address community needs in Collier County. Informed giving. Powerful results™

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1985

Annual revenues (most recent fiscal year): $39.3 million

Total number of employees: 14

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S): Collier County, FL

TOP FUNDING SOURCES:

Contributions from private donors – 93%

The Collier Community Foundation has diligently served donors, nonprofits, and our community for 37 years. Through collaboration and strategic initiatives, they have established their role in the community as the trusted leader in identifying critical needs, educating donors on vital issues, and responding to those needs to make the most impact.

CCF optimizes charitable giving through community knowledge, grant oversight, and personalized service. Powerful results are evident in the record grantmaking awards of $43.1 million* in FY 2022 to nonprofit agencies for community programs and scholarships for secondary education and specialized training in Collier County and beyond. CCF manages over 850 funds, works with hundreds of nonprofits, holds $247.4 million in assets, and has granted over $268 million in its history.

At the Collier Community

Foundation, you have the opportunity to ensure the future of our community for the next generations. Whether you prefer to align your giving with community initiatives or focus on your favorite causes, CCF provides you with the opportunity to choose. Invest in the community you love and support the causes you care about most to benefit your children and grandchildren. Call 239-6495000 to learn more.

Informed giving. Powerful results.™

GOALS

Educate the community about the upcoming transfer of wealth in Collier County and the importance of endowing funds to support the programs benefiting our local youth, families, seniors and veterans, our environment, and other community needs.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

The annual Give Where You

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CCF receives hundreds of applications from Collier County students for scholarships based on academic merit, community service, and resilience. Volunteer scholarship evaluators contribute online at their own pace. For more information, contact Laura Bidireanu at LBidireanu@ colliercf.org

PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

The Collier Comes Together Fund has granted over $4 million in the past four years for Hurricane Irma, Red Tide, Golden Gate Wildfires, and COVID-19 relief. Donations to the Crisis & Disaster Relief Fund ensure CCF can respond immediately to future events.

*Amount includes $5.5 million in CARES Act funds and $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds distributed to our local food pantries.

2022-2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

James F. Morey

R. Robert Funderburg

Allyson Richards

Brad A. Galbraith

Jerry Tostrud

William Barker

Todd Bradley

John M. Costigan

Jeffrey Diermeier

Elizabeth T. Frank

Judy Jorgensen

Dolly Bodick Korest

Kathleen Ludwig

Lynn Martin

Vladimir J. Mathieu

Thomas Oliveri

Giselle Wagner

David Watson

Myra Williams

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

James F. Morey Chair Eileen Connolly-Keesler President and CEO

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The Collier Community Foundation is a fantastic resource for donors and professional advisors. CCF uses its resources and the relationships they have built with the nonprofits to match philanthropic people to the need.” –Jim Morey, CCF Board Chair and Managing Member of Bond, Schoneck & King PLLC.

Live Collier event sponsored by the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation has raised over $35 million for local nonprofits in the past eight years.

Community Cooperative

3429 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916 (239) 332-7687 | www.communitycooperative.com

MISSION: Eliminate hunger and homelessness while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in its clients by delivering innovative food, education and social service programs.

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1984

Annual revenues (most recent fiscal year): $4.8 million

Total number of employees: 26 Volunteers: 2,300

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S):

All of Lee County and parts of North Collier County

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Fundraising events

Contributions Community Grants United Way

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Community Cooperative is a grassroots nonprofit that strives to be the leader in alleviating hunger and homelessness in Southwest Florida by addressing key root causes. What began as the Fort Myers Soup Kitchen in 1984 has now evolved into a comprehensive and multi-faceted 501(c) (3) outreach and solution-driven organization serving the most vulnerable in the area.

Community Cooperative is the umbrella agency for Meals on Wheels, Community Cafés and Markets, Growing Healthy Kids & Families Program, Mobile Food Pantry Program, and Social and Education Resource Centers. With its main campus in Fort Myers, Community Cooperative also has offices in Cape Coral and Fort Myers Beach. Much of the results driven success of the organization has been found in its holistic approach to not only taking services into the community to meet people

where they are, but also in working to find solutions to help individuals and families in crisis get back on their feet for independent success. Serving 43,000 unduplicated people in 2021, Community Cooperative is not funded by State or Municipality dollars, but relies on community support through financial donations, food drives and volunteerism.

GOALS

Ending hunger and homelessness in the community by increasing access and awareness of emergency foods, resources, and social and education services while simultaneously inspiring and supporting sustained positive change in the community.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

Attend 20th Annual Sam Galloway, Jr. & Friends Soup Kitchen Benefit on March 9,

2023 at Sam Galloway Ford in Fort Myers. This annual event is the organization’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year. Guests are treated to a southernstyle menu all donated from local restaurants and businesses held inside the unique setting of the services garages at Sam Galloway Ford. Over 750 people attended the event in 2022 raising over $1 million dollars to help the mission to end hunger and homelessness.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Deliver for Meals on Wheels to homebound elderly throughout SWFL, prepare and serve hot meals in Sam’s Community Café and Kitchen, distribute emergency groceries at one of the many Mobile Food Pantries, stock and distribute groceries in the Community Market, help grow produce in the Able Garden, special events, and so much more!

Ryan Van Horn Secretary/Treasurer

President/CEO Custom Packaging & Products

Noelle Branning

Lee County Tax Collector

Joe Catti

Persident/CEO FineMark National Bank & Trust

Ryan Carter Executive VP, Scottlynn Transport

Robert Galloway

VP & GM, Sam Galloway Ford-Lincoln

Julie Klein

Owner of CRS Technology Consultants

Ty Roland

Partner-Aloia, Roland, Lubell & Morgan PLLC

Keith Banasiak

SVP/Chief Operating Officer, WastePro Florida Board Chairman

Charlotte Miller Area Mgr., External Affairs SWFL, FPL, VIce Chairman

Stefanie Ink Edwards Chief Executive Officer

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is working to protect our water, land, wildlife and future through environmental education, scientific research, government advocacy and wildlife rehabilitation. With your support, we can continue to preserve Southwest Florida’s environment together.

www.conservancy.org

now and for generations to come

Conservancy of Southwest Florida

1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples, FL 34102 (239) 262-0304 | www.conservancy.org

MISSION: The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is working to protect environmental education, scientific research, government advocacy and wildlife rehabilitation.

For nearly 60 years, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida has worked to protect our water, land, wildlife, and future. From the freshwater Everglades to the coastal beaches, the herons to our hearts, we are all connected in this magical environment that we live in.

The Conservancy has a long and distinguished history of advocating for solutions that balance the needs of our growing community and the preservation of our natural resources. It is when the public stands alongside trusted environmental advocates who pursue science-based policy, that together we can shape our future to the benefit of all.

GOALS

We believe the more we can connect people with nature, the more willing they are to protect it, so we host educational events throughout the year. Our free annual Earth

Day festival, the biggest community celebration of the year, includes live animal encounters, Kid Zone activities, electric boat tours, food trucks, nature walks, learning adventures, local exhibitors and more.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

Magic Under the Mangroves is one of the area’s top fundraising events that has raised $17 million for Conservancy programs in 18 years. Attendees at the often-sold-out event held every year in March enjoy a reception, silent auction, dinner, and live auction held inside a multiple-tented structure at the Nature Center.

The annual RedSnook Catch and Release Charity Fishing Tournament has been held for 15 years and has raised more than $1.6 million to benefit the Conservancy’s commitment to water quality protection, as well as preservation and enhancement of local fisheries.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

A variety of fun and meaningful volunteer opportunities are available for those with outstanding people skills and a love for nature. Share your time, talent, and abilities by interacting with diverse people, learning new skills, and enhancing and sharing your knowledge about the environmental issues facing Southwest Florida.

NOW OPEN!

After being closed for two years, a $5 million expansion and renovation of the Susan and William Dalton Discovery Center opened in late 2021.

The new John & Carol Walter Discovery Wing features an Invasive Species Gallery and digital Climate Change Gallery with advanced hands-on exhibits. A stateof-the-art mobile classroom dedicated to science learning was developed to expand environmental education to Title I schools and underserved communities.

ABOUT US: Year established: 1964

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S): Collier, Charlotte, Lee, Hendry and Glades counties

TOP FUNDING SOURCES:

Magic Under the Mangroves annual fundraiser

“Help us protect our water, land and wildlife, and in so doing, protect our future and our community. Together we can help ensure we balance a growing community with the need to protect an environment that sustains our quality of life.”

-Rob Moher, president and CEO of the Conservancy of Southwest Florida

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

John R. Walter

Board Chair

Rob Moher

President & CEO

Charles Mueller Vice Chair

Leslie Frécon

Treasurer

Phil Douglas Secretary

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Left to Right:

Drucker. Missing from photo: Tom Nerney

Fifth Third Bank

999 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL www.53.com

MISSION Building Stronger Communities Together

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1991

Total number of employees: 550 (South Florida)

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S):

The entire state of Florida

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Jim Weiss Regional President

Richard Stein

At Fifth Third Bank, we pride ourselves on our community involvement. We have a 163-year history of helping others and being a source of value and trust for our customers, communities, employees and shareholders—and we will never stop doing what’s right for those we serve.

Fifth Third exceeded a five-year Community Commitment it made in 2016. Fifth Third has delivered $41.6 billion in lending and investments, 130% of the $32 billion target* it announced with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, together with more than 145 community signatories

throughout its footprint. The $32 billion pledge included mortgage lending, small business lending, and community development loans and investments. Locally, we have been supporting the Naples community since 1991. Our employees have contributed numerous volunteer hours and serve on many local boards in the community. In 2022, our employees have served 2,672 of those hours in South Florida.

Fifth Third also has several educational programs we deliver to the community. We understand that lives are improved when people have the knowledge and tools to make wise

financial decisions. Fifth Third’s L.I.F.E. “Lives Improved Through Financial Empowerment®” programs deliver financial education to people at all ages and stages of life. We also support Young Bankers Club, Empower U® is a Fifth Third Bank L.I.F.E. program for adults, Finance Academy and our Financial Empowerment Mobile (eBus), which takes services directly to communities with full internet connectivity.

Thank to our community partners, customers, and employees for continuing to improve the communities we serve.

Mayela Rosales

Lisa Scott-Founds

Dr. Alfonso Eduardo

Susan T. Danis

Christine Stobaugh

Tony Lee, III

Rocky Patel Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh

Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.

*Results of the Community Commitment as of Dec. 31, 2020, are indexed to the goals set when the Commitment was expanded to $32 billion in 2018.

Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples

15080 Livingston Road, Naples, FL 34109 (239) 514-0084 | www.Cmon.org

MISSION: To provide an exciting, inspiring environment where children and their families play, learn, and dream together.

ABOUT US: Year established: 2002 Annual revenues (most recent fiscal year): $2,575,000

Total number of employees: 42

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S): Southwest Florida

Since 2012, the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples has welcomed more than 1.3 million people from Southwest Florida and around the world to play, learn, and dream. With more than 30,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits, CMON provides a space for safe and innovative educational opportunities that spark a passion for lifelong learning.

ACCESSIBILITY

CMON is focused on growth and inclusivity, ensuring the museum is open to all kids in the community. New this year, CMON has adopted a deeply discounted admission for anyone who is an EBT/ SNAP/WIC member. There are also currently discounted admissions for Military, First Responders, and Teachers. CMON continues to hold special monthly events for families who have children with physical and/

or neurological differences as well as a private evening for children experiencing homelessness, who are in the foster care system, or have experienced trauma. Community partnerships bolster these programs, allowing for broader support and resources to be shared regarding these initiatives.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Be a part of making CMON’s vision a reality by supporting our fundraising events or exhibits this season. Events like these help CMON create unique educational experiences and expand access to underserved communities. Your support, whether through a sponsorship, a ticket, or a donation at the event supports our mission and helps to make CMON available for all families in our community.

Backyard Bash, Postponed until Spring 2023 Winter Wonderland, November 19 – January 2 Namaste India, January 21 through May 14 Night at the Museum: Saturday Night Fever, January 28

OUR WHY

There are many reasons why CMON matters to Southwest Florida families. We help children, parents, grandparents and friends create memories that will last a lifetime while sparking creativity, encouraging problem-solving and driving curiosity. CMON’s play-based learning provides more than just educational building blocks. It builds the capacity for a lifetime of success.

Every family should have the opportunity to explore all that CMON has to offer. In the last year, we’ve in creased the number of free and discounted admissions dramatically. But we need the community’s help to continue. Jonathan Foerster

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Hope Healthcare

9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33907 (239) 482-4673 | MoreHope.org

MISSION: To improve the quality of life for every person experiencing serious illness by providing exceptional, comforting care and choices that give hope and meaning to every moment.

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1979 Annual revenues (most recent fiscal year): $145M

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Hope Healthcare provides comprehensive, coordinated care designed for people facing the challenges of aging, illness, or grief. In 1979, Hope began offering volunteer-based hospice services in Lee County. In the following decades, their mission expanded to include additional counties throughout Southwest Florida as well as many other innovative programs and supportive community services.

Many of Hope’s programs enable adults to live comfortably through their later years and into their final chapter of life. They also give hope to children coping with complex medical issues, serious illness, and grief. Isolated seniors can look forward to warm meals delivered to their homes, caregivers who deliver medicine and monitor their health, or aides who provide housekeeping.

During serious illness,

participants receive help navigating the complexities of treatment. Hope connects families with useful resources and provides comprehensive education for caregivers. Detailed care plans are customized to meet each person’s needs and may include services such as medical care, therapies, personal care, as well as spiritual and emotional support.

By staying within Hope’s continuum of care, people of all ages can receive uninterrupted services, while avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations or emergency room visits. Families receive help with the practical challenges that may result from serious illness. Hope’s unique model of care has garnered the attention and awards from health care agencies, policy makers, and associations around the country.

The generosity of the local community allows Hope

Healthcare to expand these essential programs. With the financial support of its donors, the not-for-profit organization is closing the gap between the level of care covered by insurance and the exceptional, comprehensive care that each person deserves. As the population grows, Hope Healthcare is touching more lives than ever before, offering a safety net for some of the most frail and vulnerable residents of Southwest Florida.

Today, Hope serves more than 3,000 people and their families every day through programs like Hope Hospice, Hope Palliative Care, Hope Parkinson Program, Hope PACE, Hope Kids Care, and Hope Healing Hearts. To learn more about the comforting, compassionate care they provide, visit HopeHCS.org or call 239.482.4673. To make a charitable donation in support of their vital mission, visit MoreHope.org.

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If you’re living with the challenges of aging, serious illness, or grief, Hope can help. Caring and compassionate team members are ready to support you now and throughout your journey.

Naples Children & Education Foundation

2590 Goodlette Frank Rd. N., Naples, FL 34103 (239) 514-2239 | www.napleswinefestival.com

MISSION: Supporting effective, disciplined charitable programs that significantly improve the physical, emotional and educational lives of underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County

ABOUT US:

Year established: 2000

Total number of employees: 15

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE

AREA: Collier County

TOP FUNDING SOURCES:

85% from individuals and events

14% from corporations

8% from grants

Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) is the largest single source of funding for children’s services in Collier County. Since the County provides no direct tax support for children’s services, NCEF fills a critical void by providing essential funding to nonprofit organizations that help at-risk and underprivileged children. Funds raised by NCEF through the Naples Winter Wine Festival, and from local businesses, organizations and philanthropic individuals, help to support over 50 of Collier County’s most effective, disciplined and nonduplicative charities serving over 35,000 children annually.

GREATEST RETURN ON INVESTMENT

At NCEF, we define ourselves as investors who are interested in attaining the highest possible levels of

human benefit for the grant dollars we have available. In doing so, we consider the cost in relation to the benefit, looking at projects that increase collaboration, quality and opportunities for our beneficiaries to grow and expand their impact. By uniting groups into coalitions, NCEF encourages collaboration toward a common goal that improves child well-being in our community. NCEF commissions a “Study of Child Well Being” every five years to measure how its grant investments are making a profound difference in the lives of underserved children in our community.

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

A variety of partnership, sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available to local and regional businesses wishing to support NCEF’s mission.

The Naples Winter Wine Festival engages with many luxury brands and financial institutions that provide cash sponsorships, in-kind donations and one-of-akind experiences for the live auction. NCEF also encourages local businesses and organizations to donate staycations, spa packages, dining experiences, fine wine and sports tickets for its online auction held in the weeks surrounding the Festival. Additionally, NCEF’s Friends of the Foundation program invites local businesses and organizations to participate in events such as “Meet the Kids Day,” the Grant Awards Ceremony and the Annual Summit, while enjoying some name and logo recognition during the Festival.

GET INVOLVED

To learn how investing with NCEF benefits so many organizations and children in our community, contact Tracy Connelly at tracy@ napleswinefestival.com or 239-333-3425.

Rick Germain Vice Chair

Dale Medford Treasurer

Paul Hills

Immediate Past Chair

Bill Beynon

Debbi Cary Brian Cobb

Robert Heidt, Jr. David Hoffmann

Rick Kash

Harry Rose

Julia Van Domelen

Over the past 11 years, I have been honored to build a relationship and collaborate with NCEF. Through our work together, we have made great progress in strengthening our commitment to make a difference in the lives of under privileged and at-risk children in Collier County and provide funding that enables impactful change. Barry Schneirov, Vice President, Private Wealth Man agement, Goldman Sachs

Valerie Boyd Chairman

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Valerie Boyd Board Chair Maria Jimenez-Lara CEO

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NCH Healthcare System

350 7th Street N., Naples, FL (239) 610-4377 | www.nchmd.org

MISSION: Helping everyone live a longer, happier and healthier life.

At NCH Healthcare System, our mission is to provide a caliber of care that reflects our community; one that serves every patient close to home and ensures no one has to leave to receive high-quality care. Through this commitment, we are embarking on one of the largest and most significant undertakings since opening our doors in 1956: reinventing NCH as a world-class, Advanced Community Healthcare System™.

GOALS

Our bold, new vision requires community support in the following areas: Elevating our services through two centers of excellence:

• Heart, Vascular & Stroke Institute

• Orthopedics

Enhancing patient experience through innovation and clinical excellence:

• Center for Transformational Medicine

• Judith and Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center

• Clinical research

Expanding access, navigation, and quality for all:

• Recruit and retain top talent

• Strategic community partnerships

• Advanced technology

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

• Outright and multi-year gifts from our community benefit essential programs, such as cardiology, pediatrics, and emergency care

• Planned giving allows you to combine your personal financial objectives with your charitable goals

• Advancements in education and clinical research are made possible through our Endowed Chair model, NCH Research Institute, and variety of residency and fellowship programs

• Named gifts can honor and recognize loved ones and perpetuate the name of an individual, family, business, or organization for years to come

• Medical Diplomats Council members provide crucial annual funding for services, programs and technologies that ensure the best possible care for every patient

To learn more about how you can support a program meaningful to you, please call 239-624-2000.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are a vital part of delivering on our mission and serve in meaningful ways throughout the health system. To learn more about opportunities to serve, please visit www.nchmd.org/volunteer or call 239-624-3415 (Baker Downtown Hospital) and 239-624-5706 (North Naples Hospital).

HONOR YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL

The Guardian Angel Program provides patients and their families with a meaningful way to say “thank you” and express appreciation for exceptional care and service. Your charitable gift will honor a physician, nurse, volunteer, or other caregiver who has touched your life in a special way. To show appreciation, please visit nchmd.org/donate

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1956

Total number of employees: Approx. 5,000

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S): Collier County and Southwest Florida

TOP FUNDING SOURCES:

Individuals: 55%

Philanthropy/Foundations: 33% Business: 5%

Event Giving 4%

Corporate Philanthropy: 2%

The history of the Naples Community Hospital, from its first halting begin nings to today’s modern 52-bed reality, furnishes an unusual example of what can be accomplished by a community which recognizes a need, and then works with time, energy—and money—to fill that need.

–March 2, 1956, Collier County News, Hospital Dedication Issue.

Scott Lutgert Chair

Kevin Beebe 1st Vice Chair, Secretary Michael Wynn 2nd Vice Chair Davey Scoon Treasurer

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jay Baker Kerry Edwards Alan Einhorn Anne McNulty Bill Perez Laurie Cowan Phillips Janice Teal

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Paul Hiltz President and CEO

The Everglades Foundation

(239) 206-1685 | www.EvergladesFoundation.org,

MISSION: The Everglades Foundation works to restore and protect America’s Everglades through science, advocacy and education.

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1993

Annual revenues (most recent fiscal year 2021): $12.5 million

Total number of employees: 33 GEOGRAPHIC

Since 1993, The Everglades Foundation has been the leading champion for restoring and protecting America’s Everglades through science, advocacy, and education. Site of the world’s largest ecosystem restoration project, the Everglades provides drinking water for millions of people, habitat for 2,000 species of flora and fauna, and freshwater for Florida’s tourism, fishing, and real estate industries. But the Everglades is suffering from a lack of clean freshwater resulting from decades of human interference.

Everglades restoration is a partnership between the federal and state governments to restore the southerly flow of clean freshwater. The Foundation works to secure the funding needed to modernize South Florida’s outdated water infrastructure, restore the flow of clean water south

to the Everglades and Florida Bay, and reduce discharges of toxic algae and other pollutants to coastal estuaries.

Everglades restoration also will help mitigate the effects of climate change by amplifying carbon sequestration, protecting drinking water, providing storm surge resilience, and aiding species and habitats in adapting to climate change.

GET INVOLVED

There are many ways to get involved with the Foundation. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay current on Everglades restoration efforts, progress and upcoming events at www.evergladesfoundation. org. Follow us on social media for Everglades restoration and protection news in real time. Learn how to explore the Everglades as a family through the Families ForEverglades

virtual family night series at www.evergladesliteracy. org/families-foreverglades. Join our Young Everglades Patrons affinity group at www.evergladesfoundation. org/yep or learn about individual, foundation and corporate support opportunities at ndvorchak@ EvergladesFoundation.org.

EVENTS

Our 10th annual ForEverglades Naples event will celebrate 30 years of working to restore and protect America’s Everglades. Guests will enjoy cocktails and live music on the lawn followed by a gourmet dinner, program, and live auction in Arthrex’s new ballroom. Our Young Everglades Patrons will host several social events and outdoor excursions throughout the year, and the Foundation will host a large celebration at FGCU on March 22, for World Water Day.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Carlos M. de la Cruz, Jr. Chairman

Eric Eikenberg Chief Executive Officer

“The soul of our Sunshine State is in the health and vibrancy of the Ever glades. It is truly Florida’s greatest gift. The Ever glades Foundation’s work to preserve this precious jewel is critical.

–Valerie Boyd Gargiulo, Naples resident and past SFWMD Board Member

CHANGING LIVES, CHANGING GENERATIONS

Family carries a different meaning for many people. For Immokalee, a small rural town 45 miles east of downtown Naples, it is woven into the fabric of the community and its culture. I can recall growing up in Immokalee feeling cared for and included in the community no matter who I was with, where I was, or what I was doing. This feeling still exists today not just for me, but for the thousands of proud families that call Immokalee “My Home.”

At The Immokalee Foundation, we carry on the essence of what makes Immokalee so special by creating an impact in the lives of children that continues for generations. For 31 years, our family of staff, mentors, educators, donors, and volunteers has transformed over 13,000 lives through our education, career readiness, and professional development programs.

It makes me proud to see parents who were once students of The Immokalee Foundation enroll their own children so that they too can experience the same transformations. This truly creates an impact forever changing the course of family generations, and an entire community.

I want to personally invite you to make an investment through The Immokalee Foundation’s Family Society to help our students - from elementary to postsecondary education, beat the odds by growing up to be financially independent adults with meaningful careers.

This new initiative helps make giving easier than ever. With low monthly amounts starting at just $25, your investment will generate an impact that goes beyond a lifetime. Will you join our family?

Gratefully,

Noemi Y. Perez President and CEO, The Immokalee Foundation immokaleefoundation.org /familysociety

The Immokalee Foundation

2375 Tamiami Trail N., #308, Naples, FL 34103 (239) 430-9122 | www.immokaleefoundation.org

MISSION: Building pathways to success for the children of Immokalee

And most important, 100 percent have the potential to help build upon the success of your business or organization, and contribute to the overall business economy in Southwest Florida.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1991

Annual revenues (most recent year): $6,857,980.71

Total number of employees: 32

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S):

Immokalee, FL

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Ray Foundation

For more than 30 years, The Immokalee Foundation has been preparing the next generation of leaders through a 100% focus on education, career readiness, and professional development for students in Immokalee— from kindergarten to postsecondary education.

Since opening its doors, The Immokalee Foundation has empowered more than 13,000 students through innovative, hands-on educational programs.

Despite Immokalee being an underserved, migrant community just 45 miles east of downtown Naples, Foundation students continue to display resilience and beat the odds by growing up to be financially independent adults with meaningful careers.

A growing favorite of Southwest Florida’s business community, The Immokalee Foundation’s award-winning program, Career Pathways, is forging new pathways to success

for Immokalee’s youth. The robust curriculum prepares middle and high school students for well-paying, in-demand professional careers in four distinct professional pathways: Business Management & Entrepreneurship, Education & Human Services, Engineering & Construction Management and Healthcare.

The program’s impact is felt in every corner of the community. For example, over 50 Foundation students participated in internships in various industries throughout Collier and Lee County this past summer.

The Immokalee Foundation’s success is undeniable: 100 percent of Foundation students have graduated from high school, 100 percent have a postsecondary plan to pursue a professional career, and 92 percent graduate with a postsecondary certificate or degree, with the majority of them receiving a four-year bachelor’s degree.

The 2022 Charity Classic: Sueños, The Dream Gala, will take place at The RitzCarlton Beach Resort on November 11th, 2022. More at ImmokaleeFounation. org/gala. Our popular Charity Classic Golf Pro-Am will take place in March, 2023. Visit ImmokaleeFounation. org/Proam for updates. Plus, the 2nd Annual CEO Summit—a vibrant think tank uniting high-profile leaders from Southwest Florida with Foundation students—will take place on April 23, 2023. Visit ImmokaleeFoundation. org/CEOSummit for details. Join The Family Society monthly giving program and make an impact that lasts generations. Visit ImmokaleeFounation.org/ familysociety

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Each year, over 100 dedicated members of the community volunteer 30 minutes a week—virtually or in person—to mentor one of The Immokalee Foundation’s highly motivated high school students. Please get in touch with Yeimi.Espinoza@ immokaleefoundation.org for more information.

Wasie Foundation

Naples Children and Education Foundation

Collier Community Foundation

LEADERSHIP

Rist, past executive chairman and founder of Storm Smart Industries.

Alison K. Douglas Secretary Drew Yurko Treasurer

Naomi Y. Perez President & CEO Gerald Belle Chairman

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Several years ago, I was introduced to The Immokalee Foundation and instantly became a raving fan. Few local programs do more to mold and prep students for success.

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United Way of Collier and the Keys

9015 Strada Stell Court, Suite 204, Naples, FL 34109 (239) 261-7112 | www.uwcollierkeys.org

MISSION: To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of community to advance the common good.

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1957

Total number of employees: 16

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE

AREA(S):

Collier and Monroe Counties

TOP FUNDING SOURCES:

Individual Donors

Publix Associates

Volunteer Florida

Hunger and Homeless Coalition of Collier County

Publix Supermarkets Charities

In 2020 United Way of Collier County and United Way of the Florida Keys merged to become United Way of Collier and the Keys (UWCK). As two coastal communities whose economies center around tourism, our populations contend with many of the same human service issues.

Another factor links us together as well; we are both vulnerable to natural disasters. In fact, it was the aftermath of Hurricane Irma – both long-term recovery and future hurricane mitigation – that helped to bring us together. In the recent days before Hurricane Ian devastated parts of our communities, we were still working with partners to improve homes that had been

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damaged in Hurricane Irma –a full five years later.

GOALS

Our United Way has a singular goal: to improve the financial condition of households in Collier County and the Florida Keys. When crises hit, they affect us all, but the effects are amplified for those who are already barely getting by. Many of those who are struggling are the paycheck-to-paycheck workers that are critical to the quality of life that we all enjoy. Our vision is that all individuals who live and work in Collier County and the Florida Keys have the resources and opportunities they require—not just to survive—but to thrive.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

Donors provide the resources for UWCK to work with thirtyseven partner agencies to support our goal. Additionally, donors support direct services such as the 2-1-1 helpline, individual disaster case management, income tax preparation assistance, homelessness prevention, FEMA application assistance, insurance deductible assistance, and more.

UWCK welcomes donations from individuals, families, and private foundations. We also have a robust workplace campaign program and are launching a neighborhood relations program. We would love to partner with you to help our communities thrive!

Fifth Third Bank

St. Bernard Project

BOARD MEMBERS:

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Nancy Limb

Treasurer

Marshall Bender

Peter Berry

Thaddeus Cohen

Michael Dalby

Ross Dickmann

William Doxey

David Gordley

Jane Knoble-Manalich

Todd Lyon

Joe Paul

Carlos Rodriguez

John Slavik

Greg Smith

Sam Steele

Richard Tamborrino

Jessica Tressler

Tina Wheeler

Karen Woodbridge

Trich Worthington

Debbie Mathews Finch

ast President

Kathy Connelly Chair Maria Jones Vice-Chair

Our vision is that all individuals who live and work in Collier County and the Florida Keys have the resources and opportunities they re quire—not just to survive—but to thrive.

United Way of Collier and the Keys

Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL

P.O. Box 413005-65, Naples, FL 34104-3005 (239) 877-2528 | www.apsofswfl.org

MISSION: Our mission is to provide free, monthly period products to financially challenged women & girls so they may participate fully in daily life.

ABOUT

What is Period Poverty?

Period Poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products because of financial constraints. It affects 2 out of 5 menstruating individuals throughout the United States. Period products are considered luxury items and therefore state and federal safety-net programs cannot be used to purchase period products. This includes food stamps.

Period poverty causes physical, mental, and emotional challenges. It leads to using substitutes like rags and socks or stretching product usage and causing infection. According to the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, when girls miss school because of their periods it puts them 145 days behind their male counterparts which bolsters feelings of inferiority and the perception that they are lower status than boys.

Women working hourly jobs lose their source of income and the ability to put food on

the table. No one should have to choose between food or menstrual products.

The Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL was founded in 2019. It is the only agency in Collier and Lee counties consistently providing period products to over 5,000 at-risk women and girls every month. This consistency empowers lowincome women and girls. We are an all-volunteer, working Board of Directors. We have provided over 3 million period products to those in need.

We purchase product from a national distributer at a significant discount. Product is drop-shipped to 31 nonprofit agencies who distribute the free products at mobile and stationary food pantries, shelters, learning centers, churches, and Lee and Collier public schools.

GOALS

• Educate our community about this solvable problem

• Expand our outreach in

southwest Florida

• Advocate for free period products in schools and all public bathrooms

• End Period Poverty in southwest Florida

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

Period Poverty Awareness Week:

May 21 – May 28, 2023

Back to Schools Events August 2023

We welcome monetary donations.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsor a product drive Invite us to speak to your friends, church group, game group or community

POST PANDEMIC

The pandemic has exacerbated menstrual equity and made it more difficult for students around the country to access period products. Returning to school did not solve the challenges students face.

A PERIOD should end a sentence not a girl’s edu cation or a woman’s ability to put food on the table.

American Red Cross Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland Chapter

www.redcross.org/SouthFlorida | Follow on social media @SFLRedCross

MISSION: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1917 FY22 Donations: $1,770,279

Total number of employees: 6

Total number of volunteers: 341

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE

AREA(S): Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, and Lee counties

FORT MYERS OFFICE: (239) 278-3401

NAPLES OFFICE: (239) 596-6868

LEADERSHIP:

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers, who make up 90% of the Red Cross workforce, touch lives every day across their communities. They are as diverse as the people receiving their services. Volunteers make it possible to respond to more than 60,000 disasters across the country every year by utilizing their unique backgrounds, skills, and talents. Visit redcross.org/ volunteer to learn about volunteer opportunities.

DONATE

Generous financial donations ensure that Red Cross teams can continue to deliver urgent humanitarian services to those who need them most. To learn more about how you can support their work, visit redcross.org/donate

SERVICES

Disaster Response

The Red Cross helps people affected by disasters large and small—from home fires to hurricanes—by providing

food, shelter, essential relief supplies, health and mental health services, care, and comfort.

Emergency Preparedness

The Red Cross empowers individuals with emergency preparedness skills. In classrooms, community centers, and at local organizations, residents learn to Be Red Cross Ready for emergencies by taking simple steps. The Red Cross also offers free digital resources to bring readiness tools and tips to mobile devices. To download, search “Red Cross” wherever you get your apps.

Service to the Armed Forces

At every stage of service, the Red Cross supports activeduty military members, veterans, and their families dealing with the challenges of military life. They facilitate emergency communications between service members and their loved ones, they connect families and veterans

with resources in response to crises, they offer resiliency training to families, and they supply recreational and therapeutic support in military and VA health care facilities. For assistance, download the FREE Hero Care app or call 1-877-272-7337.

Health and Safety Training

The Red Cross teaches vital lifesaving skills, including CPR/AED, first aid, babysitting, water safety and pet first aid through in-person classes and mobile apps.

International Services

The American Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. Through their International Services program, they help connect loved ones separated by armed conflict and natural disasters, they coordinate fundraising for measles vaccines and other global crises, they educate youth about International Humanitarian Law and more.

FY23 Board of Directors

Dr. Jim Mahon, Board Chair; Executive Vice President, NCH Healthcare System

Steven Adamczyk, Past Board Chair; Attorney, Varnum, LLP

Andrew Brace, Board Vice-Chair; Vice President, Senior Relationship Strategist, PNC Private Bank Hawthorn

Molly Ferrante, Board Secretary; Partner, The Ferrante Group

Maura Delehanty, CEO, Maura Delehanty Leadership

Dr. Shawn Felton, Interim Dean of the Marieb College of Health & Human Services, Florida Gulf Coast University

Kathy Mabe, Retired, President, Allstate Distribution

Jane Manning, Vice President, Human Resources, Herc Rentals, Inc.

Ronald Nordmann, Retired Partner, Deerfield Management

Jill Palmer Executive Director Dr. Jim Mahon Board Chair

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We could not be prouder to serve our neighbors when they need it most. To our volunteers, partners and donors who enable us to keep helping, we say: THANK YOU!

Dr. Jim Mahon, Board Chair

Daniel Cima, American Red Cross

David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC)

6075 Bathey Lane (Main Campus) | (239) 455-8500 | www.DLCenters.org

MISSION: To provide life-saving and life-changing behavioral health care through education, pre vention, intervention, and treatment available to all.

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1968 Annual revenues (FY21-22 unaudited): $28,848,300.

For more than 50 years, not-for-profit David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC) has provided compassionate, advanced, and exceptional mental health, substance use, and integrated healthcare solutions, available for children, adolescents, and adults. DLC’s innovative treatment includes inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Each year, DLC serves 9,000 people through over 314,000 treatment sessions.

DLC has many opportunities for individuals and organizations to get involved with its mission.

BECOME A DLC ADVOCATE

DLC Advocates are in partnership with DLC and participate in several social events throughout the year. Membership is open to anyone passionate about creating lifechanging wellness. Visit DLCAdvocates.org.

BECOME

support DLC’s mission. Visit DLCMindfulGiving.org.

BECOME A COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PARTNER

DLC’s Community Mental Health Partner program is a strategic collaboration between DLC and business leaders to prioritize mental health in the community. Contact Emily BuddSchepperly, Director of Development, at 239-3043505 or email emilyb@ dlcenters.org.

MIND YOUR MIND

DLC’s Mind Your Mind initiative provides free content and resources for enhanced mindfulness and wellbeing, along with opportunities to support community mental health. Visit DLCMindYourMind.org.

GOAL

Reduce or eliminate barriers so that anyone in the community, regardless of ability to pay, can access life-saving and life-changing behavioral health care treatment services.

November 15, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at The Studio at Collective Naples. Browse artwork created by DLC clients while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and entertainment. The DLC Sound Minds Celebration Reception is March 23, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort, Naples. Take a step back in time to view DLC’s 55-year history and hear from a keynote speaker who will share their story and experience with behavioral health. Visit DLCSoundMinds. org. DLC’s Community Mental Health Day is in May 2023 (date and location TBD). Join DLC and its community partners to raise awareness around mental health challenges. Visit DLCenters.org/Events to view all upcoming DLC events

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

A MINDFUL

GIVER Participants in DLC’s Mindful Giving program make a monthly commitment to

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

DLC’s Artful Healing is

DLC seeks volunteers to assist at events, or to become DLC Advocates. For more information, email DonorCare@DLCenters.org.

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DLC is committed to individ ual, family, and community wellness. We believe there’s no health without mental health and are here to help save and change lives that are impacted by behavioral health challenges.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Inc.

5100 Tice Street, Fort Myers, FL 33905 (239) 995-2106 | www.goodwillswfl.org

MISSION: Committed to serving people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering life-changing opportu nities to achieve independence.

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1966

Annual revenues (most recent fiscal year): $48,626,801

Total number of employees: 950+

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S):

Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry Counties

TOP FUNDING SOURCES:

Goodwill Retail Stores

Lee County Economic Office

United Way of Lee, Henry, Glades American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Richard M. Schulze Foundation

Cape Coral CDBG (Community Development Block Grant)

A hand up, not a hand out. A chance, not charity. This is the cornerstone of the Goodwill philosophy. Goodwill strives to strengthen communities through education, training and employment, so everyone who wants to work has opportunity. Even in today’s market, there are still those who lack the ability to find work. Goodwill’s services are centered on overcoming barriers to employment and independence because with work, comes a paycheck, a sense of purpose, and pride in work well done.

As a local non-profit, Goodwill SWFL is focused on building better futures. When people think of Goodwill, they think of our thrift stores. We know everyone loves a great deal, but our stores are revenue generators helping fund free programs and services to help people in our local communities. Ninety cents of every dollar supports

mission services. They also provide employment for nearly 1,000 people, making Goodwill SWFL one of the largest employers in our area.

Our four areas of service include: Disability Services, Employment Services, Small Business Development, and Accessible Housing. When people take a tour of our main headquarters, the Opportunity Center, we always hear, “I had no idea that Goodwill did that.” Find out more. We offer group and private tours as requested.

GOALS

To be recognized as a leader in workforce development and services for people with disadvantages and disabilities. We continually strive to meet people where they are and provide programs and services to help individuals reach their full potential.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

Charity fundraisers include: the Goodwill Golf Classic, Patrons Golf Tourney and Festival of Trees. Four ways to support Goodwill: Donate stuff, Shop, Give a monetary gift, and collaborate.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Goodwill provides courtordered community service opportunities, service learning/volunteer hours for students, and corporate/ group service projects. We have exciting volunteer options for everyone.

ADVOCACY

Goodwill is a nonpartisan nonprofit. We advocate for public policies that provide for job training, employment placement services, and other community based programs that focus on upskilling individuals for today’s workforce. https:// advocate.goodwill.org/ goodwill/

City of Fort Myers (CDBG)

Catherine Speer Vice Chair Robert Arnall Treasurer & Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

John Nadeau President, CEO Goodwill SWFL

Michael Sullivan Chairman

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Be dissatisfied with your work until every person with a disability or disad vantage has an oppor tunity to develop to his fullest potential and enjoy a maximum of abundant living. –GW Founder

Guadalupe Center

509 Hope Circle, Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 657-7711 | www.GuadalupeCenter.org

MISSION: Breaking the cycle of poverty through education for the children of Immokalee

ABOUT US:

Every child has big dreams. It might be owning a business, going to medical school or becoming an entrepreneur.

So what holds them back?

Opportunity. Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not universal.

Education, however, has proven to be the great equalizer. A first-rate education can – and does – create endless opportunities.

Guadalupe Center is making dreams come true by providing a high-quality education to students in Immokalee. For generations, families in the rural community had limited access to early learning opportunities. As a result, children started kindergarten not knowing how to read or write, falling behind their peers from day one.

Guadalupe Center changed all that.

Today, the nonprofit serves more than 1,750 students annually through three

educational programs:

• Early Childhood Education: Nationally accredited early learning program in which 95% of students meet or exceed kindergarten readiness standards.

• After-school Tutoring & Summer Enrichment: Out-ofschool-time programs in which 100% of students demonstrate significant learning gains in reading and math.

• Tutor Corps: Collegepreparatory program in which 100% of graduates are accepted into colleges and universities, and 94% earn a degree.

GOALS

Guadalupe Center strives to foster personal and academic success, which leads to economic independence. Highquality educational programs empower independent thinkers and lifelong learners who positively influence their diverse communities, ultimately becoming the leaders of tomorrow.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

Guadalupe Center’s signature fundraising gala is among Southwest Florida’s top annual charitable events. Patrons join sponsors, businesses and philanthropic organizations in a celebration of academic achievement and a belief that education can make anything possible. The 2023 gala will be held Jan. 19 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Passionate individuals support Guadalupe Center by serving as mentors to high school students, academic tutors, classroom assistants, career day presenters, committee members and more.

Additionally, volunteer opportunities at Guadalupe Resale Shop include associates who can price items, create displays, assist customers, ring up purchases and process donations on the receiving dock.

Joseph Baughman Board Chair

Linda Yost Immediate Past Chair Rich Monaghan Vice Chair

Dr. Carl Ehmann Treasurer William Dempsey Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Dawn Montecalvo President & CEO

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Successful people share some common character istics – talent, innovation, ambition and determina tion, to name a few. But no one reaches their goals alone. Everyone needs a little help along the way.

–Dawn Montecalvo, President & CEO

Gulfshore Playhouse

Performance Center: 755 8th Avenue, South Naples, FL 34102 (239) 261-PLAY | www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org

MISSION: Gulfshore Playhouse creates theatre of the highest caliber because we believe that diverse theatre experiences brought to life by professionals can transform lives.

ABOUT US:

Year established: 2004 Annual revenues (most recent fiscal year): $5,200,000

Total number of employees: 40

Gulfshore Playhouse is creating transformative theatrical experiences through its professional mainstage season and educational programming for over 30,000 residents and visitors every year. Since its founding in 2004, Gulfshore Playhouse has established itself as a preeminent, nationallyrecognized regional theatre in Southwest Florida. In the coming years, Gulfshore Playhouse will enter its exciting next stage as it moves into the Baker Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility currently in construction on the corner of 1st Avenue S and Goodlette-Frank Rd.

Gulfshore Playhouse is passionately committed to enriching the cultural

landscape of our region by producing professional theatre to the highest artistic standards and providing unique educational opportunities to diverse groups of people in a spirit of service, adventure, and excitement. Our work is inspired by a belief in the magic of theatre to expand the imagination, challenge the senses, provoke discussion, and revitalize in our audience an understanding of our common humanity. This belief drives the care with which we treat our artists, audiences, students, staff, and members of the greater community.

THE BAKER THEATRE AND EDUCATION CENTER

In 2022, Gulfshore Playhouse became a member of the

League of Resident Theatres (LORT) and has grown to an annual budget of $6. 9M, employing over 40 team members. Each year, Gulfshore Playhouse employs dozens of actors, stage managers, designers, and directors from the nation’s leading theatrical unions including Actors’ Equity Association (AEA), United Scenic Artists (USA), and the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers (SDC). Driven by a commitment to artistic excellence and supported by a passionate Board of Directors, staff, donors, and audience members, Gulfshore Playhouse continues to grow every year.

In 2016, local philanthropists Patty and Jay Baker pledged a generous $10 million gift to ignite the Next Stage Campaign. Since then, the Bakers have been joined by a legion of generous donors who have jointly raised nearly 90% of the total funds required for the $66M project. Construction on the 45,000 square foot Baker Theatre and Education Center is underway with a projected opening in early 2024.

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S): Naples, Florida

TOP FUNDING SOURCES:

Season Angels

Jane and Steve Akin

Patty and Jay Baker

Season Benefactors

Jane and Dave Wilson

Season Ambassadors

Erika and Peter Aron, Christine and Terrance Flynn, Nancy and Tom Gallagher, James and Brigitte Marino, Sandi and Tom Moran, Susan Regenstein and Barry Frank, John and Carol Walter

Executive Producers

Lee and Penny Anderson, Bobbi and David Drobis, Robert and Victoria Fesmire, Val erie and Nizar Ghoussaini, Tim Habbershon and Allison Murray, Mitchell Hertz and Anne Carlucci, David and Jerri Hoffmann, Liz and Jim Jessee, George and Patricia Kraus, Pamela and Bob Krupka, Gerry and Jody Lippes, Dan and Kathy Mezzalingua, Kristin and John Miller, Thelma and Bud Negley, Hugh and Eliza Nevin, F.E. and Jack Nortman, Christine Paddock, Guy and Sherri Paparella, Gail Kern Paster, Anthony and Beverly Petullo, Pam and Fred Sasser, Glenda and Rich Struthers, Peter and Janet Swinburn, The Vincent Von Zwehl

Memorial Fund

Premiere Corporate Partners Dentons Cohen and Grigsby

Corporate Season Ambassadors Moran Wealth Management

Corporate Executive Producers Acadia Wealth Management

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When I first founded Gulfshore Playhouse, I dreamed of two things:

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Winning the Tony Award® for Best Regional Theater and 2) Becoming a member of The League of Resident Theatres (LORT). Half of that dream has officially come true! By joining LORT, we are putting Naples on the map for professional theater. With the opening of our new theatre we will be joining the pantheon of theatrical giants who have shaped the landscape of American theatre for the last century, and it is a sign of all the good things to come. I am thrilled that Gulfshore Playhouse, and the new Baker Theatre and Education Center, is playing its part in helping Naples blossom into a vibrant arts destination.

—Kristen Coury, CEO & Producing Artistic Director

Habitat for Humanity of Collier County

11145 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL (239) 775-0036 | www.HabitatCollier.org

MISSION:

Habitat for Humanity of Collier County is the leading provider of affordable homeownership opportunities in Collier County and one of the highest-producing Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the nation. But we desperately need your help to do more. Now entering our 45th year of building homes and hope in partnership with families struggling with housing stability, the need for more affordable housing is greater in our community than ever. Families are being forced to move out of their apartments due to significant increases in monthly rent and home prices have skyrocketed, leaving many unable to qualify for a market-rate mortgage. Much of our workforce has been priced out of Collier County. Businesses know the challenges of hiring and retaining staff. Habitat’s affordable homeownership program helps keep Collier County workers in place. Your business partnering with Habitat is one of the best ways to bolster the stability of our local workforce.

GOALS

Habitat Collier currently has three communities under construction in Collier County, two in Naples and one in Immokalee. With the support of donors and volunteers working hand-in-hand with future homeowners and Habitat staff to raise funds and build homes, the goal is to partner with nearly 100 families who will purchase their home by the summer of 2023. This work is only possible through community support and advocacy, and our ambitious goal will require the help of those in the community who know the importance of affordable housing.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

Our Holiday Giving Guide offers the opportunity to purchase symbolic gifts that help build homes here in Collier County while also honoring those close to you. Thanks to our friends at the Lawless Family Foundation, donors can also take advantage of our Million Dollar

Holiday matching challenge, through the end of December! All gifts will be matched, dollarfor-dollar, up to $1,000,000!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are always welcome on our job sites and in our ReStores. No construction skills? No problem! There are jobs available for everyone and we’ll teach you everything you need to know. Visit HabitatCollier.org/volunteer to see our calendar and register to volunteer. Looking for a teambuilding activity? Corporate builds are a great chance to get out of the office and give back. For group build opportunities, call 239-775-0036.

POST PANDEMIC

Habitat Collier is excited to begin hosting more in-person gatherings and opportunities to see the impact of our work, as we come out of pandemic-era restrictions. Visit HabitatCollier. org for information on Habitours, Home Dedications, and more!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Rev. Lisa Lefkow CEO Kathleen Flynn Fox Chair

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Housing is fundamental— the safety and stability of home offers children and families the solid founda tion upon which to build a better life and break the cycle of poverty.

-Rev. Lisa Lefkow, CEO

Healthcare Network

1454 Madison Avenue West, Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 658-3000 | healthcareswfl.org

MISSION: To provide quality healthcare accessible to everyone in our community.

ABOUT US: Year established: 1977

Annual revenues (most recent fiscal year): $62,500,000.

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S): Collier County

Since our founding in Immokalee in 1977, Healthcare Network has distinguished itself by providing primary care to men, women and children of all ages, helping the disenfranchised, underinsured and uninsured of our communities, as well as those with insurance and resources who recognize the quality and comprehensiveness of care available.

Our services include family care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, senior care, and pharmacy as well as dental care, integrated behavioral health and community outreach. But we are no ordinary medical clinic. We are problem-solvers who reach beyond the exam room to connect patients to resources like food and housing that are essential for a person’s complete wellbeing.

As a patient-centered medical and dental home, Healthcare Network providers work together as a team, aligned on treating the whole person—physical, mental and emotional health.

GOALS

Build a community where every person has access to quality healthcare.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

For 45 years, Healthcare Network’s private, not-forprofit model has proven effective at meeting Southwest Florida’s needs. Naturally, philanthropic support is vital to ensuring we continue to achieve our vision of a community where every person has access to affordable quality healthcare.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We are looking for caring and dedicated volunteers to help

us make an impact in our primary care practices and out in the community. As a volunteer you can support the healthcare needs of our community, break barriers to care for underserved children, adults and seniors, and ensure people have access to affordable healthcare.

POST PANDEMIC Healthcare Network expanded the size and work of the COVID-19 Response Team into the Healthcare Network Community Outreach Team to bring health and social services directly to underserved families through door-to-door canvassing and health fairs. Other additions include a new maternal-fetal medicine program for complicated pregnancies, Chronic Care Management, the Psychology Center for Health and Wellness and expanded pediatric services, including Pediatric Convenient Care.

The Board of Directors is made up of community leaders and our patient population. At least 51% of our board members receive services through Healthcare Network, or they have children who do.

Recognizing that healthcare needs to be accessible, affordable and comprehen sive, our commitment to our community as Collier County continues to rapidly grow, is to be innovative in the ways we reach at-risk populations.

Jamie Ulmer, president and CEO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Haris M. Domond Board Chair Suzanne Bradach Vice Chair

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The Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center

975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Suite 108, Naples, FL 34110 | (239) 263-9200

MISSION: To teach the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire action against bigotry, hatred and violence.

ABOUT US:

Holocaust Survivor Heinz Wartski often tells local students that “nothing good comes of hate.” Students are riveted as Heinz shares his story of how he and his family fled the Nazis, hid, joined up with Partisans in Italy, were imprisoned and eventually liberated, before moving to the United States. He explains that hatred is dangerous, and it is up to them, the next generation, to not be silent and stand up in the presence of hate.

For more than 20 years, the Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center has shared the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire action against bigotry, hatred and violence. Our Education programs, exhibits and events have impacted close to 300,000 students, teachers and visitors about the crucial importance respecting each other.

Student programs include on-campus classroom

sessions, 8th Grade Museum Field Trips, and Pop-Up Museums. The Boxcar Exhibit, on loan from F.E. and Jack Nortman and The Boxcar Foundation, also travels to schools, libraries and other locations.

The Museum has just launched its second Capital Campaign—“Grow for the Future.” A “North Wing” will be added by renovating adjoining space purchased over the last two years. Plans include the installation of an Auschwitz Gallery, a Gallery on Other Genocides and Human Rights, a new Classroom and Special Exhibit spaces, artifacts, displays, and more. Naming Opportunities are now available. For more information, please contact Susan Suarez at Susan@hmcec.org or call 239-263-9200.

GOALS

Our goal is that the lessons of the Holocaust will guide people to act with kindness

and compassion, treat others with mutual respect, and stand up against bigotry and hatred.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

The Luncheon Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 11:30am – 1:30pm. Sponsorships are available, and tickets are $150. For more information, visit www.HMCEC.org.

Triumph 2023 Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:30pm –8:00pm. Sponsorships are available, and tickets are $300. For more information, visit www.HMCEC.org.

The Legacy Society honors friends who affirm including the Museum in their will or other planned gifts.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Guest Services, Museum Educators, Student Interns, Event Committees and Board Members.

TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Donations

OFFICERS

Stuart Price Chair

Hymie Akst Treasurer

Herb Berkeley Past Chair

Maureen Lerner Development Chair Fred Roth Vice Chair

Stephen Strome

Immediate Past Chair Richard Yovanovich Secretary

MEMBERS

Larry Baer

Janet G. Cohen Alan Englander Michael Feldman Dottie McGovern Lorelei Meeker Stuart Mest Rob Nossen Ashley Solomon Jay Sterns

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Stuart Price Chairman Susan Suarez

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How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

Anne Frank

The MS Center

3372 Woods Edge Circle #103, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 (239) 319-0904 | www.MSCenterSWFL.org

MISSION: To provide comprehensive care for the mind, body, and spirit of those affected by multiple scelerosis in Southwest Florida

program—weekly meeting locations in Southwest Florida bringing services to the heart of client communities.

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system. This devastating disease causes damage to myelin—the substance that protects and insulates nerve fibers. There is currently no cure. Symptoms can range from vision problems to paralysis with severity varying widely among individuals. The disease affects women at a rate three times higher than men. MS is most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50. An estimated 5,000 people are living with MS in Southwest Florida.

The Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has served the community since 2000. Its mission is to provide comprehensive care for the mind, body, and spirit of those affected by multiple sclerosis in Southwest Florida. The MS Center is not a chapter of a national organization and serves only Southwest Florida. The MS Center is a community center for those affected by this chronic disease. The center seeks to reduce isolation, improve mobility, and ease the activities of daily living for people with MS.

The MS Center is debuting its new Neighborhood Community Centers (NCCs)

Beginning September 2022, the MS Center established NCC sites in the cities of Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples. A fifth site in East Fort Myers is planned for 2023.

fun-filled event, “Be a Part of the Magic: April Fools & Folly,” will feature a cocktail reception and three-course dinner accompanied by jesters, jugglers, fortune tellers and palm readers, followed by a live auction, music, and dancing. Guests will be both amused and amazed, all while you support an important cause!

PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPS

Support One of Our Major Programs:

The MS Center’s Disability Assistance Program

ABOUT US:

Year established: 2000

Annual revenues (most recent fiscal year): $442,838

Total number of employees: 3

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S): Southwest Florida

TOP FUNDING SOURCES:

Individual donations Foundation grants Fundraising events.

Each NCC provides on-site mental health counseling, support group, exercise, lunch, art therapy, and monthly speakers on topics relevant to MS.

GOALS

• Improve mobility and balance

• Reduce isolation

• Reduce stress, depression, and improve coping skills

• Provide support to the families and caregivers of MS patients

• Improve knowledge of, and connection to, community resources for MS patients

• Improve accessibility to MS Center programs:

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

Annual Gala

The MS Center’s annual fundraising Gala will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at The Vineyards Country Club in Naples. This elegant

Sit to Stand Lift: A lifechanging lift to help a disabled client delay or avoid moving to a long-term care facility.

Work to Disability: “Bridging the gap” for clients, transitioning from work to disability, by providing shortterm, financial assistance and case management.

MS Disaster Resource and Relief (MSDRR)

The MSDRR has been established to help with the recovery process for those with Multiple Sclerosis affected by Hurricane Ian. The Center will provide well-being calls to over 500 clients, information on disaster assistance and resources, collection and distribution of supplies/ equipment, and financial assistance for those seriously impacted by the storm.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

The MS Center is seeking assistance in a variety of capacities including committee member, event coordinator,

class instructor, content creator, community engagement ambassador, seminar presenter, handyman/woman, and gala assistants. You can have the opportunity to immerse yourself in one or more areas to help a wonderful organization.

Peter DeFresco

Julie Fisher Dayna Harpster

Jeanne Larson Michael Lundon

Suzanne McGuire Shane Smith Kay Jasso Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: BOARD MEMBERS:

Shannon Diener Chair

Kevin Hallinan Treasurer

Jeanne Larson Vice Chair Chairles Stanisce Secretary

RCMA

402 W. Main Street, Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 282-6540 | www.rcma.org

MISSION: RCMA opens doors to opportunities through quality child care and education from crib to high school and beyond.

We were founded in 1965 by people concerned about children spending their days in Florida’s agriculture fields with their parents while they worked. We continue to support migrant farmworkers, immigrant families and the rural poor in 21 Florida counties by providing safe, nurturing all-day childcare and quality education to more than 5,500 children annually.

Our holistic approach recognizes parents as their child’s first teacher and supports the entire family by building on family strengths with leadership opportunities, mental health, health, and nutrition education and services, parenting programs, immigration and citizenship guidance, and other empowering activities.

We operate 65 child development centers that feature individual assessments and development plans for each child and intensive support for children with special needs. Our Immokalee Community Academy and Wimauma Community Academy, both K-8 schools rated “B” by the Florida Department of Education, provide a continuum

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

of education for children who attended our child development centers and other nearby families.

We plan to open Mulberry Community Academy in Polk County for the 2023-2024 school year followed by another school in Immokalee and then one in Homestead. The national Charter School Growth Fund invested $1.275 million in our expansion, and the State of Florida recognized us as just the sixth School of Hope operator since 2017, offering grants and low-cost loans for our additional charter school operations.

We offer a dual language, bicultural curriculum to all of our children, preparing them for success as leaders of their families, workplaces and communities.

GOALS

• To provide quality child care

• To provide educational opportunities and improve the health and general welfare of children and their families

• To increase public awareness of the lifestyles of migrant and seasonal farm workers and the rural poor

• To provide children and their

OFFICERS

Medora Krome

President

Michael T. Bayer

Linda Miles-Adams

Sandra L. Hightower

Joaquin Perez

Barbara Mainster Rollason

Jaime Weisinger

Richard W. Pringle

Secretary

Larry Salustro

Treasurer

families with support services

• To involve parents in the educational process and in public policy decisions affecting their children and families

• To provide opportunities and encourage the professional development of staff hired from the communities we serve.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

RCMA benefits from the silent auction (held online and inperson) during the Pixie Rock music festival headlined by ZZ Top being held Nov. 12 at Wish Farms in Plant City. Learn more at wishfarms.com.

Christmas cards drawn by talented students in the Academies of RCMA are available as single-design and exclusive packs. Learn more at rcma.org/cards.

The 23rd annual Lipman Family Farms Golf Classic will be held in May 2023 at Naples Heritage Golf and Country Club. Learn more at rcma.org/golf.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers at our 65 child development centers and 2 schools help some of Florida’s most vulnerable families gain

MEMBERS

Susanne A. Bizerra

Aeden J. Dowling

Donna Gaffney

A.J. Hinson

Gloria Kendrick

Steven Kirk

Wilma Robles-Melendez

Mirta Negrini

Sonia Tighe

Ansberto Vallejo

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1965

Annual revenue: $98 million

Total number of employees: 1,600

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S):

21 Florida counties from south Florida to near Orlando

TOP FUNDING SOURCES:

Head Start

Florida Department of Education – Division of Early Learning and FEFP

NCEF United Way UnidosUS USDA Food Program

caring, empathy-driven access to quality child care, education, and other resources. Read to our pre-k children. Tutor our K-8 students. Welcome RCMA families and community members at our health fairs and other outreach events. Cheer on our award-winning sports teams or play in our annual golf tournament. Knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required to volunteer.

PARENT BOARD MEMBERS

Claudia Landeros

President

Carrie Johnson

Vice President

Emig De La Cruz

Fannie Fair Secretary

Kanta Allen

Treasurer

Erik Martinez

Zurisadai Garcia

Parliamentarian

Felecia McClendon

Honorary Member

Isabel Garcia Executive Director

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF)

3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL ( 239) 472-2329 | www.sccf.org

MISSION: To protect and care for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems.

ABOUT US:

Year established: 1967

Annual revenues (most recent fiscal year): $4,881,147

Total number of employees: 39

SCCF isn’t your average conservation organization. We do most everything under the sun, with focus areas in:

• Water Quality Research

• Policy and Advocacy

• Sea Turtles and Shorebirds

• Environmental Education

• Land and Wildlife

KEEPING THINGS NATURAL

Thanks to a long legacy of conservation, SCCF is the largest private landowner on Sanibel Island, with additional acquired land on North Captiva Island, Cape Coral, and in South Fort Myers. At the heart of SCCF are residents, visitors, and businesses who believe we have a duty to protect our region for future

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generations of human and nonhuman communities.

SCCF protects over 2,000 acres, including critical wildlife habitats, rare subtropical plant communities, and tidal and freshwater wetlands. Many of these areas would’ve been lost to development, either directly or by fragmentation of habitat. Some of our acres remain closed to the public for the benefit of wildlife.

A FORCE OF NATURE

Like the land we protect, SCCF’s work is vast and productive. SCCF’s Sanibel Sea School offers environmentally focused weekly camps, daily and afterschool programs, outreach activities, and more for children and adults. SCCF’s

Coastal Watch program does volunteer-based mangrove planting, oyster gardening, and beach litter cleanup. Our Native Landscape & Garden Center sells native plants and offers landscaping and educational programs, and our Marine Laboratory conducts research on subjects like seagrass, mangroves, harmful algal blooms, and shellfish restoration. The lab also oversees a nextgeneration water quality sensor network throughout the Caloosahatchee. SCCF has robust programs for shorebirds and sea turtles, advocates for sound environmental policy throughout Florida, helps monitor and research native aquatic wildlife, and much more.

JOIN OUR MISSION (IT’S FUN)

Learn how to volunteer for SCCF and support our work at sccf.org.

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA(S): Southwest Florida

TOP FUNDING SOURCES:

Annual Fund Drive

Major Gifts

Grants and Program Income Memorials/Bequests

Endowment Fund Support

Special Events

BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Ran Niehoff

Secretary

John Raho

Treasurer

Bob Brooks

Laura DeBruce

Megan Doss

Sandra Gross

Nik Khakee

Tom Libonate

Jill McCormack

Dick Pyle

Chip Roach

Laura Shaffer

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—James Evans, CEO

Speaking for our entire staff, none of us thinks of what we do as ‘just a job.’ We love the work we do for the land, water, and wildlife we all cherish, and we’re so grateful to our supporters who show they love it too.

Christine Szymanczyk

Anne Nobles Vice President Don Rice President

Valerie’s House

1762 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL 33901 | 819 Myrtle Terrace, Naples, FL 34103 (239) 204-5804 | www.ValeriesHouse.org

MISSION: The mission of Valerie’s House is to help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives. Our vision is that No Child Will Grieve Alone.

ABOUT US:

Year established: 2016

Annual revenue: $3.36 million

Total number of employees: 28

GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE

AREA(S):

our “Forever Home” in Ft. Myers.

• Immersive Private Dinner Experiences with local top chefs at our Naples location.

• Friends of Valerie Monthly Donors

Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties

TOP FUNDING SOURCES:

Naples Children’s Education Fund

Lee County Partnering for Results

Individual Donations and Corporate Grants

When children’s lives are turned completely upside down after the death of a parent, sibling, or another special person in their lives, it impacts every aspect of their lives—social, emotional, physical, and mental.

In Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties, an estimated 32,200 children are grieving the death of a loved one. 32,200 children and their families whose lives feel completely shattered. We are here for them to ensure they do not have to walk this devastating journey alone.

When our Founder and CEO Angela Melvin tragically lost her mother in a car accident at age ten, she had no idea the immense impact she would one day have on

the lives of hundreds of children following such a devastating loss. Similarly, we believe the children we serve today will go on to make a meaningful difference in their communities. We aim to ensure that no child will grieve alone, and the services we provide through peer support groups, school groups, individual and family therapy, mentorship, workshops, and community awareness/ education empower children to reach their potential. All of our services are provided at no cost to our families. We must continue to expand our services to reach the 32,200.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES

• Capital Campaign supporting the building of

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We rely heavily on our amazing volunteers to help facilitate support groups, provide dinner for group nights, mentor children, lead workshops, help with special events, and more!

POST PANDEMIC

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

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Valerie’s House changed my world, honestly. I’ve realized that so much of grief is dependent on how we deal with it and I’ve learned how to do that here, with the support of this community.

We are seeing firsthand the impact of the pandemic on our families who are grieving the death of a loved one who died from Covid-19. These are especially complex due to not being able to see or say goodbye to their loved ones, delayed services, and the various social issues surrounding the pandemic. We are here for them as long as they need support. “

—Austin, Valerie’s House Teen

Lana Hollier Vice Chair

Victoria Loyola Treasurer

Jaime Suanez

Secretary

Steve Belcher

David Fry

Todd Helt

Lana Hollier

Jaime L. Layne

Kristalyn Loson

Victoria Loyola

Mike McMurray

Lisa O’Neil

Scott Shotwell

Jaime Suanez

Angela Melvin President Mike McMurray Chair