Naples Woman’s Club awarded $16,500 to NAMI Collier County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) in support of its HUGS Children’s Mental Health Program for youth experiencing emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges. This allows screenings and short-term therapy at no cost.
Collier Community Foundation awarded $50,000 to St. Matthew’s House to support the faith-based not-for-profit’s shelter housing programs. The grant comes amidst a housing crisis in Collier County.
Bank of America awarded a $50,000 grant to St. Matthew’s House over two years as its 20225 Neighborhood Builder for building career pathways for people facing hunger, homelessness and/or addiction by providing support needed to achieve long-term stability. This is the seventh nonprofit selected in Southwest Florida since 2004.
Lighthouse of Collier received $35,000 from Naples-based Arthrex to cover LOC’s Empowering the Lives of the Blind and Visually Impaired Program. The program includes independent daily living skills, low vision training, assistive technology, transportation services, family support groups, vocational rehabilitation, and other essential classes that improve the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired…