The Shelter receives $10K in advancing economic justice for survivors grants

NAPLES, Fla. — The Shelter for Abused Women & Children is pleased to announce the receipt of two Advancing Economic Justice for Survivors Grants through the Collier Community Foundation, totaling $10,000.

Made possible through the generosity of Collier Community Foundation donors, the grants will support the salaries of Emergency Shelter Advocates at The Shelter, who provide critical services to survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Emergency Shelter Advocates play a vital role in helping survivors navigate some of the most challenging moments of their lives. They provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and economic justice assistance while connecting survivors with essential resources that promote long-term stability and independence.

“Economic abuse is a common tactic used by abusers to maintain power and control,” said Linda Oberhaus, CEO of The Shelter for Abused Women & Children. “These grants will help ensure that survivors have access to the support and resources they need to achieve financial stability, regain independence, and build safer futures for themselves and their families.”

Funding will help advocates assist survivors in overcoming barriers to safety, accessing community resources, and developing the financial tools necessary to live free from harm and abuse.

The Shelter extends its sincere gratitude to the Collier Community Foundation and its donors for their commitment to advancing economic justice and empowering survivors throughout Collier County.

The Collier Community Foundation awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. Selected organizations receive grant dollars from the Foundation’s discretionary funds. These funds were gifted by donors who believe in the Community Foundation’s ability to mobilize resources to address the community’s greatest needs.

For more information about The Shelter for Abused Women & Children and its services, visit www.naplesshelter.org.  

About The Shelter for Abused Women & Children

With offices in Naples and Immokalee, The Shelter for Abused Women & Children leads and collaborates with the community to Prevent, Protect & Prevail over domestic violence and human trafficking. The Shelter operates a 24-hour Crisis Line, two 60-bed emergency shelters, nine transitional living cottages, 16 transitional living apartments, and 30 programs and services in Collier County, FL. All in-house and outreach programs and services, training and education are provided free of charge. You can support The Shelter’s mission by shopping, donating, and/or volunteering at our resale store The Shelter Options Shoppe, 968 2nd Ave North in Naples. For more information, call 239-775-3862 or go online to naplesshelter.org