Community Leadership & Initiatives

Community Education is Key

As a direct result of the 2018 Community Needs Assessment, the Community Foundation launched the $15.5 million
Your passion. Your Collier. campaign to address needs in the following strategic areas: mental health & substance abuse, housing & hunger, education & employment, seniors & veterans, environment & accessibility, and crisis & disaster relief.

WHAT’S YOUR PASSION?

Mental Health & Substance Abuse

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Raise awareness through public education and provide funding for support services to address the growing need in our community.
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Housing & Hunger

Housing & Hunger

Support collaborative projects that provide affordable housing and support services and address food insecurity throughout Collier County.
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Education & Employment

Education and Employment

Support the operations of Future Ready Collier to increase scholarships and internships and increase the number of career-focused opportunities to build our workforce and stimulate economic development.
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Crisis & Disaster Relief

Crisis & Disaster Relief

Be prepared with unrestricted funds that are vital for sustaining the immediate and long-term needs of our community through a crisis.
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Seniors & Veterans

Seniors & Veterans

Increase affordable housing and comprehensive support services for seniors and veterans and invest in case management
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Environment & Accessibility

Environment & Accessibility

Update accommodations in parks and recreation areas to make them more accessible, establish wetlands restoration initiatives, and provide reforestation efforts by planting native trees.
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To learn more, please contact

Eileen Connolly-Keesler

President/CEO
239-307-4518
[email protected]

Julie Van Tongeren

Vice President of Development
239-307-4521
[email protected]