Have a Holiday Heart

As a longtime Naples resident, I’ve seen firsthand how this community comes together when times are tough, like in the aftermath of Hurricanes Wilma, Irma & Ian. Now we are facing a different type of challenge, with everyday costs rising and reductions in funding for programs assisting families in n

A Legacy of Care : How Two Women Changed Healthcare in Collier County

In the heart of Immokalee, where the fields stretch toward the horizon and the spirit of community runs deep, a small but powerful shift in healthcare began nearly five decades ago. It started with two remarkable women whose compassion and leadership transformed not just a community, but the future

Immokalee Foundation Alumni Enter the Workforce with a Competitive Edge

For generations, earning a college degree was seen as the surest path to a stable career. But today, even college graduates are facing an uncertain job market, with unemployment among new grads reaching its highest point in decades. For Immokalee Foundation students, the story looks different. By th

Building Stability in 2025: Non-Profit Collaboration Advances Attainable Housing Solutions

Aligned to amplify housing affordability, The Housing Alliance formed in 2024 to be the hub for housing in Collier County with a focus on workforce, lower income, and senior housing. The Housing Alliance works with privateand public partners with the goal to make much needed housing in Collier Count