The Shelter receives $15,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation

Naples, FL –  The Shelter for Abused Women & Children is pleased to announce it has received a $15,000 grant through the Collier Community Foundation for unrestricted emergency shelter expenses for FY24-25. These much-needed funds will be used for rent deposits, transportation, clothing, food and other basic needs of victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

“We are extremely grateful to the Collier Community Foundation for this funding,” said Shelter CEO Linda Oberhaus. “Like other nonprofits, The Shelter’s budget has been hard hit over the past few years. This grant will ensure our participants have the basic resources needed to rebuild their lives as they regain self-sufficiency.”

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.

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. For the 13th consecutive year, The Shelter has received the coveted 4-star rating by independent charity evaluator Charity Navigator, America’s independent charity evaluator. Go to www.naplesshelter.org for more information on The Shelter. 

About the Collier Community Foundation

Collier Community Foundation® is a tax-exempt, public, charitable organization established in 1985 to increase and focus on local private philanthropy. Today, the Collier Community Foundation manages over 850 funds, works with hundreds of nonprofits, and has granted over $362 million to nonprofit organizations, community programs, and scholarships. Informed giving. Powerful results®. Learn more at colliercf.org or call 239-649-5000.