Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence®
Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence® (GADV) is an initiative of The Shelter that calls on men to stand as equal partners with women, to end domestic violence and human trafficking and create a community where everyone is valued and safe.
On January 14, 2008, GADV held its inaugural Men’s Event to benefit The Shelter. Since that time, GADV has raised more than $4 million to help support The Shelter’s two 60-bed emergency shelters and over 30 outreach programs that transform the lives of the families we serve.
GADV’s Founders include Ron McGinty, Bob Cahners, Jim Jessee, John Jordan and the late Graham Lount.
From left, Corey Lazar, Colin Estrem, Bob Cahners, Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, Jim Jessee and Ron Ciesla with Collier County Commissioners.
The 15th Annual GADV Men’s Event will be held at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Grey Oaks Country Club.
For more information on the GADV Men’s Event please call 239-775-3862.
Take A Stand will take place Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This all-men door hanger distribution event raises awareness for the services provided by The Shelter. This project is conducted in various neighborhoods throughout Collier County in partnership with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and Naples Police Department.
NOTE: This is a community outreach project. Participants names are not automatically added to the GADV 350 Men & More advertisement. For more information on Take A Stand, please call 239-775-3862.
TAKE A STAND IS SPONSORED BY JOHN & BARBARA JORDAN
The 350 Men & More Campaign encourages men to stand with women as equal partners against domestic violence and human trafficking. Become a part of the Campaign!
With a donation of $350 or more, your name will be included on The Shelter’s list of like-minded men from our community and will be featured in a full page newspaper ad on GADV Day, Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
For more information on the 350 Men & More Campaign, please call 239-775-3862.
