Since March of 2021, the Collier CARES (Community Application for Resources and Emergency Services) app has served the community’s most vulnerable populations, connecting people in need with the critical resources and services available in Collier County. Now, approaching its five-year anniversary, the free, bilingual app has officially relaunched with impactful updates designed to improve accessibility, clarity and overall user experience.
Originally launched with the support of Naples Children Foundation (NCF), in partnership with the Collier Community Foundation and Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, Collier CARES was created to connect individuals and families throughout Collier County in the post-pandemic era.
“While the app has received consistent maintenance updates over the years, its anniversary presented an opportunity to take a deeper look at how it was being used,” said Maria Jimenez-Lara, (Featured Photo) NCF CEO. “Through extensive community focus groups, we uncovered valuable insights that inspired meaningful enhancements to make the app even more intuitive, relevant, and easy to navigate.”…