The Shelter receives $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation

Naples, FL – (DATE) – The Shelter for Abused Women & Children is pleased to announce it has received a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County. These funds will support The Shelter’s general operating expenses.

“We are extremely grateful to the Community Foundation for this funding,” said Shelter CEO Linda Oberhaus. “Like other nonprofits, The Shelter’s budget has been hard hit by COVID-19 through the rescheduling of major fundraisers and the temporary closure of The Shelter Options Shoppe. This grant will help support general operations to ensure The Shelter’s services remain available at no cost to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.”

The Community Foundation of Collier County awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. Selected organizations receive grant dollars from the Changing Needs Fund. This Fund is made up of donors who believe in the Community Foundation’s ability to identify and address the community’s most current needs.

About The Shelter

As Collier County’s only certified domestic violence center, The Shelter is leading the community to prevent, protect, and prevail over domestic violence and human trafficking through advocacy, empowerment, and social change. For the ninth consecutive year, The Shelter has received the coveted 4-star rating by independent charity evaluator Charity Navigator. Go to www.naplesshelter.org for more information on The Shelter.

About the Community Foundation of Collier County

The Community Foundation of Collier County is a tax-exempt, public, charitable organization, established in 1985 to increase and focus private philanthropy in the area. Today, the Community Foundation of Collier County manages more than 750 funds, serves hundreds of nonprofits, holds $214 million in assets and has distributed more than $183 million in grants to nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation of Collier County partners with The Shelter to improve the quality of life in Collier County by connecting donors to community needs and providing leadership on critical community issues. For good. Forever.