From left, Landy Mueller, Linda Oberhaus, Monica Walsh, Andrea Walton, Kathy Crane, Rose Guidinger, Michele Brotman and Roban Smith celebrate a ribbon cutting to endow one of The Shelter’s Transitional Living cottages.
The Women’s Club of Collier’s Reserve recently raised over $350,000 to benefit The Shelter for Abused Women & Children through its fundraiser, “Give Them a Whole New World,” Feb. 1, at Collier’s Reserve Country Club.
Proceeds from the event will endow one of The Shelter’s nine 3-bedroom/2-bath Transitional Living (TL) cottages. The TL program provides participants with up to two years of housing on a fee based sliding scale while they continue their counseling and work toward self-sufficiency. The endowment will cover ongoing maintenance and repairs, property taxes, insurance, utilities and security for the sponsored cottage.
“Supporting the needs of The Shelter is consistent with the Community Service mission of the Collier’s Reserve Women’s Club to help women and children with their greatest needs in Collier County,” says Monica Walsh, Collier’s Reserve Women’s Club President. “Our fundraiser can have a powerful impact by enabling the endowment of one Transitional Living cottage. Such generosity to a chosen charity has been the heart and soul of our members for over two decades. We especially appreciate the commitment and contribution of our top-tier local sponsors: Carter Construction, City Mattress, The Cave Bistro & Wine Bar, and Crown Jewelers of Naples. Their partnerships were invaluable to the success of our event.”
“Affordable housing remains a top need for survivors of domestic violence,” says Shelter CEO Linda Oberhaus. “We are incredibly grateful for the support of the Collier’s Reserve community. Their generosity will provide women and children with a safe place to heal and start fresh, offering hope and stability when it is needed most.”
Domestic violence can happen anywhere. It doesn’t discriminate and can affect anyone regardless of socioeconomic status, race, or geographic location. The Shelter works to prevent, protect and prevail over domestic violence with two emergency shelters, nine transitional living cottages and over 30 programs and services.
