Community FoundationConnectorWe connect people who care to causes that matter. Spring 2018

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Give Where You Live Collier Raises Over$3.9 million in 24 hours

Congratulations to the 38 nonprofits that participated in the fourth annual giving day in Collier County, Give Where You Live Collier. The event generated 2,217 donations and a total of $3,917,731. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Collier County and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, Give Where You Live Collier, gave 38 Collier County non-profits a much-needed boost with donations and a $500,000 matching fund. The on-line giving campaign, which attracted 1857 unique donors and a 20% increase in the number of gifts this year, was designed to transform the way local residents think about – and contribute to – Collier County charities. Built upon the idea that everyone can be a philanthropist, this project gave individuals a simplified means of supporting the education and basic needs efforts of 38 nonprofits through a 24-hour, online fundraiser and reminded the community of the importance of making a difference where you live, even if you are a part-time Collier County resident. The 38 nonprofits chosen to participate helped to promote the event through a series of eblasts, newsletters, mailings, social media posts, television interviews and special events that encouraged community donations.

“This year’s Give Where You Live Collier event was a huge success – raising over $3.9 million for 38 local nonprofits in 24 hours,” said Eileen Connolly-Keesler, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Collier County, the organizing agency for the event. “We are continually amazed at how our community comes together to show their love and support for Collier County. Together, we all made a difference by supporting basic needs and education.”

The 2019 Give Where You Live Collier has been set for February 20-21, 2019

38 nonprofits received checks from the 4th annual Give Where You Live CollierParticipating Nonprofits:

Baby Basics of Collier CountyBooks for Collier KidsChampions For LearningCharity For Change, LLCCollier Child Care ResourcesCollier County Child Advocacy Council, Inc.Collier Harvest FoundationCollier Senior ResourcesCommunity Foundation of Collier CountyConservancy of Southwest FloridaDavid Lawrence Center for Mental HealthFriends of Foster Children ForeverFriends of Rookery BayFun Time Early Childhood AcademyGrace Place for Children and FamiliesGreater Marco Family YMCAGreater Naples YMCAGuadalupe CenterHabitat for Humanity of Collier CountyHarry Chapin Food Bank of SWFLHealthcare Network of SWFL FoundationJDRF South Gulf Coast ChapterJunior Achievement of SWFL, Inc.Lighthouse of Collier, Inc.Literacy Volunteers of Collier CountyMake-A-Wish Southern FloridaMeals of HopeNAMI of Collier CountyNaples Senior Center at JFCSNeighborhood Health ClinicNew Horizons of Southwest Florida, Inc.Pace Center for GirlsPathways Education Center of ImmokaleeSalvation Army of NaplesSt. Matthew’s HouseSTARability FoundationThe Shelter for Abused Women & ChildrenYouth Haven

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Growing Up…With a Place to GrowUnited Cerebral Palsy Adult Day Program Made Possible by a CFCC GrantUnited Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida’s Adult Day Program for severely disabled adults is the only daily outlet for low-functioning adults in Collier County after they matriculate from the public school system at the age of 22.

Graduation for people with cerebral palsy, Down or cri-du-chat syndrome, severe autism, and other intellectual disabilities often means an abrupt end to a daily routine, social life and new skills development. The young adults may live with aging parents or relatives, or become confined to their apartments—typically isolated, with little enrichment.

UCP of Southwest Florida Adult Day Program participants’ ages range to 77, and some are confined to wheelchairs. Each has a personal goal: toileting and personal hygiene; self-feeding; paying bills and budgeting; improving computer skills; or craft-making. The program provides weekly field trips to parks, beaches, events and attractions. “They wouldn’t be able to do that without this program,” says Cassy Beaver, director of operations.

Community Foundation Grant Supports Scientific Adventures in the Swamp

More than 2,670 Collier County sixth-grade students got their feet wet in Big Cypress National Preserve this year while participating in the outdoor science-education Swamp Water & Me Program, better known by its acronym, SWAMP.

The program is run by the South Florida National Parks Trust, which provides educational programming in four regional National Park Service treasures: Everglades, Biscayne, Dry Tortugas and Big Cypress.

The Trust’s goal is to give children “an opportunity to experience these remarkable places and learn about the resources these parks protect.” SWAMP is offered to all of Collier County’s public middle schools. Don Finefrock, Trust executive director, says the Community Foundation of Collier County has provided generous grants for the past two academic years, including $10,000 this year, when participation was up by 400 students.

The grant funds a seasonal ranger to run the program. The students learn about the Big Cypress’s three main habitats, in addition to wildlife, hydrology and swamp plants. They are introduced to concepts in

the classroom before the field trip. While splashing in the swamp, they analyze water and soil samples, gauge the weather, make field observations and test telemetry equipment used to track Florida panther (in their case, a hidden Beanie Baby). The science-based curriculum is followed with classroom exercises.

SWAMP exposes students to possible career options: a ranger, scientist or biologist. Immersion in and understanding of Big Cypress helps break down fears of wild elements while building a personal experience with the national preserve in their backyard. “Part of our mission is to instill a sense of place and foster a shared sense of stewardship,” says Finefrock.

“In an era of climate change and rising levels, the stresses on some of these ecosystems is growing. In the future, it will be more critical than ever to have groups of community leaders, voters and everyday citizens who are familiar with these places, and committed to preserving the places that make Florida, Florida,” says Finefrock. “Frankly, we think it’s a very important program and are glad the Community Foundation does, too.”

North Naples Middle Schoolers wade right into the SWAMP program made possible by a Community Foundation grant

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The Community Foundation of Collier County has distributed $57,870 in grants in April 2018 to nonprofit agencies from its Changing Needs Fund which is designed to be a safety net to help meet the changing needs of the community during the recent Healthcare Grant Cycle.

David Lawrence Center, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill in Collier County (NAMI), Naples Therapeutic Riding Center, and Help a Diabetic Child received grants based on 2018 Vital Signs indicators in Collier County including lack of access to healthcare, particularly mental health programs and lack of services for children and adults with special needs. In Collier County, the percentage of nonprofits listed as health or mental health is only 5.2%, which is lower than the rate for the State of Florida.

Included in the grant awards is $20,000 to David Lawrence Center for their holistic approach to stabilizing children in crisis who are admitted to the DLC Crisis Unit to help pay for certified professionals in the areas of personal training, nutrition and music therapy. In addition, $18,770 has been granted to NAMI to supplement the cost to add one PT HUGS (Help Under Guidance Systems) Navigator to their staff to serve the growing needs of the clients diagnosed mental illness and their families.

Eileen Connolly-Keesler, Community Foundation President & CEO said, “We understand the growing need for healthcare services, particularly mental healthcare, in our community. It is our hope that continued support to these important programs will help lessen stigma and provide awareness to mental health nonprofits that provide life changing help.

Our unrestricted dollars help to ensure our community has the resources to meet its needs.”

Vital Signs is an on-line tool provided by the Community Foundation which is utilized by staff, its grantmaking committees, civic leaders, and the broader public to assess need in our community. Indicators of community needs or Vital Signs are updated each year through a partnership with Hodges University, Johnson School of Business.

Applications are now being accepted for the Naples Alliance for Children Early Childhood Education Fund Grant until June 4, 2018. For more information, please visit cfcollier.org/nonprofits/apply-for-grants/Changing Needs Grants, for unrestricted use, are determined by volunteer grant committees.

Community Foundation of Collier County Grants $57,870 from Changing Needs Fund to Four Local Nonprofits during the Healthcare Grant Cycle

You Make A Difference…We Make It EasierAt the Community Foundation, our mission is to improve the quality of life in Collier County by connecting donors to community needs and provide leadership on critical community issues. For Good. Forever.

Nonprofit Grant DistributionDavid Lawrence Center $20,000NAMI $18,770Naples Therapeutic Riding Center $15,000Help a Diabetic Child $4,100Total $57,870

About the Community Foundation of Collier CountyThe Community Foundation of Collier County is a tax-exempt, public, charitable or-ganization, established in 1985 to increase and focus private philanthropy in the area. Today, the Community Foundation of Collier County manages more than 700 funds, collaborates with more than 400 nonprofits, holds over $170 million in assets and has distributed nearly $130 million in grants to nonprofit organizations and community programs since its inception. The Community Foundation of Collier County is one of Florida’s fastest growing community foundations. For good. Forever. Learn more at cfcollier.org or call 239-649-5000.

Claire loves riding Peppermint Patty thanks to a Community Foundation Grant

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Name of Fund Fund Type

Alumni of Leadership Collier Foundation-Youth Development DesignatedAnne Russell Foster Fund Donor AdvisedBig Cypress Employee Relief Fund Field of InterestBrad & Carroll Scribner Donor Advised Fund Donor AdvisedBrian & Brad Gibbs Memorial Fund Field of InterestCathy & Rob Funderburg Fund Donor AdvisedChrist Child Society of Naples Habitat Scholars Fund ScholarshipCleo Kerwood’s Totally Awesome Fund Donor AdvisedCMGA Fund Donor AdvisedCollier Family Employee Relief Fund Field of InterestCollier Family Office Hurricane Irma Employee Relief Fund Field of InterestCommunity School of Naples-College Counseling Fund AgencyCommunity School of Naples-Fund for Faculty Excellence AgencyDale Clarke Scholarship Fund AgencyElva B. & Mitchell J. Sill Family Donor Advised Fund Donor AdvisedESOA Scholarship Fund ScholarshipFlorida Lions Eye Clinic Agency Endowment Fund Agency EndowmentFoster Family Fund Donor AdvisedFoundation of Collier County Medical Society Fund AgencyFuture Ready Collier Endowment Fund DesignatedGirls on the Run Agency EndowmentGrey Oaks Employee Hardship Fund-GO Caring Field of InterestGrey Oaks Hurricane Irma Short Term Disaster Recovery Fund Field of InterestGrey Oaks Team Member Educational Advancement Fund ScholarshipGuadalupe Center Endowed Funds Agency EndowmentHenry E. Haegg Fund UnrestrictedHugh K. & Gail J. Funderburg Charitable Foundation Fund Donor AdvisedJames C. Ray Flight Training Scholarship Fund ScholarshipJohn & Sandra Taylor Fund Donor AdvisedJoseph & Gail Trachtenberg Charitable Fund Donor AdvisedJoseph & Sue Ann Zaccagnino Fund Donor AdvisedKorest Donor Advised Fund Donor AdvisedLal Gaynor Early Education & Beyond Fund Donor AdvisedLambert Sonne Charitable Fund Donor AdvisedLapierre Fund Donor AdvisedLarry & Ruth Eaton Charitable Fund Donor AdvisedMadeline S. Elmore Scholarship Fund ScholarshipMarco Island Woman’s Club Fund Field of InterestMoorings Park Assistance Relief Fund Field of InterestNaples Botanical Gardens-James A. LaGrippe Orchid Fund AgencyNaples Children & Education Fund AgencyPeter & Lee Bewley Naples Gift Fund Donor AdvisedPhilip & Carol Horowitz Family Charitable Fund Donor AdvisedPregnancy Resource Center of SWFL Endowment Fund Agency EndowmentProtected Harbor Endowment Fund Agency EndowmentRussell Fleischman Memorial Scholarship Fund ScholarshipRussell Wheeler Fund Donor AdvisedScot & Robin Hamilton Donor Advised Fund Donor AdvisedSweetbud Critters Fund Donor AdvisedTemple Shalom Honey Berkle Endowment Fund Agency EndowmentTemple Shalom Truly Nolen Family Endowment Fund Donor AdvisedThe Glades Project Fund Field of InterestThe STEP Fund Donor AdvisedWink and Mary Price Family Fund Donor AdvisedWomen’s Foundation Scholarship Fund ScholarshipWynn Family Disaster Relief Fund Field of InterestWynn Family Hurricane Irma Disaster Relief Fund Field of Interest

Fund list as of 5/21/18

The Community Foundation of Collier Countywelcomes the following new funds

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Grants at a GlanceThe Community Foundation of Collier County distributed $649,844 in 2017 to 62 grant recipients

6500 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THROUGH 11 PROGRAM GRANTS WE REVEIWED

205 low-income seniors received needed mental health care services - Catholic Charities

15 low-income children received additional help to prepare for Kindergarten – Collier Child Care Resources

600 students from Title 1 schools were exposed to music appreciation and professional musicians – Classic Chamber Concerts

1200 public visitors were made aware of Florida’s fragile environment and resources to learn more - Conservancy of Southwest Florida

102 students completed the necessary requirements to improve their opportunity to enter post secondary training - Champions For Learning

83 low-income adults graduated from training program to improve their opportunities to start a business – Goodwill Industries of SWFL

1534 households received food adequate to feed their families – Harry Chapin Food Bank of SWFL

370 farmworkers received healthcare assessments, eyeglasses and protective clothing for farming - NOVA Southeastern University

723 students from Title 1 schools improved STEM learning – Naples Zoo

1492 adults (mostly women) have tools needed to be safe from domestic violence – The Shelter for Abused Women & Children

176 homeless individuals in Immokalee received resources to help them find housing and jobs – St. Matthews House/Immokalee Friendship House

For more information, please visit cfcollier.org/grants

Scholarship Recipient Highlight - Katherine CampoElaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundation Scholarship provides

$50,000 in Scholarships for Women and Girls in Collier County

Scholarship Term: Fall 2017 - Summer 2018 Major: Nursing at Florida Southwestern State CollegeGPA: Unweighted 3.30, Gulf Coast High SchoolActivities: Plays the Bass, Participated in the Naples Jazz Orchestra, Participated in the Naples Philharmonic, Worked as a Lifeguard, Works while attending School, Received Awards for Excellence in Lifeguarding.

Motivation: “My grandmother, who is a retired emergency room nurse and my father who works as an x-ray technician have provided me with numerous accounts of situations they have been faced with. While not all had happy endings, I found each story fascinating in its own way. While training as a lifeguard, I was highly engaged--learning how to properly backboard someone in deep water then ex-tracting them as a team was the most rewarding part for me. Little did I know, that I would have multiple back boarding rescues. There were many stressful situations where I have assisted patrons in an emergency. I was honored to receive recogni-tion from the Head of Risk Management for Collier County, who witnessed one of my rescues at the waterpark. He commended me for taking control of the situation, remaining calm, and watched as I assessed the park patron from head to toe. The culmination of these events has led me to the decision that a career in nursing is where I wish to be.”

1110 Pine Ridge Road Suite 200, Naples, FL 34108

Dear Dr. Marieb and the Elaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundation Scholarship:

I know that my calling in life is to be a nurse and your approval of funding for me will not be in vain. My family has fueled my drive to succeed and with your help and support, I know I can

make a difference in the lives of others here in Collier County. My strong work ethic along with my desire to always succeed in all that I do will motivate me to meet my goal of becoming a nurse.

Thank you for believing in me!

Katherine Campo

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Some of Collier County’s most vulner-able residents—low-income seniors— are benefitting from two Community Founda-tion of Collier County grants that nourish their bodies and their minds.

The Naples Senior Center at JFCS re-ceived a $15,000 grant to hire a full-time case manager/food pantry navigator who screens and assists pantry users to de-termine if they need additional social ser-vices. “We look at it beyond food insecu-rity,” says Naples Senior Center President/CEO Dr. Jaclynn Faffer.

Last year, the pantry served 750 undupli-cated clients—a 17 percent increase in de-mand. The center provided 227 home food deliveries. “Despite the fact that things are better, food security is on the rise, particu-larly for seniors,” says Faffer. Of the pantry participants, 67 percent are over the age of 75, and 70 percent live alone. A large majority—73 percent—are women. Some seek assistance when seasonal, part-time

jobs that supplement fixed income van-ish in the summer. Ninety-eight percent of food pantry clients are at or below the poverty line. “Yes, here in our paradise of Naples,” Faffer says.

The center’s Dementia Respite Sup-port Program was also able to expand its reach through a $15,000 Commu-nity Foundation of Collier County grant. The only program of its kind in the area, there are eight groups, which gather for four-hour get-togethers of 14 partici-pants for lunch, socialization, meditation and art therapy. It provides stimulation and engagement for participants and respite for their caregivers.

The number of groups doubled last year, and it’s the fastest-growing need at the center. Collier County has “among the highest numbers” of residents living with a dementia diagnosis, says Faffer, calling it “a growing epidemic.”

Seniors benefit from support programs at the Naples Senior Center

Thanks to an $11,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County, the program expanded from 66 to 72 this year for individuals who couldn’t afford to attend. The program provides respite for caregivers, and enables them to continue earning an income. Relatives report a vast improvement in family dynamics.

Thanks to the grant, Jennifer can attend three days each week. Jennifer lives with her elderly, widower father. “Jennifer is so much happier at home because she is able to get out of the house, go places in the community with her friends, and learn new things every day,” her father reports. “She always tells me…I am not a little girl anymore.”

Beaver calls her clients “the forgotten population.” Jennifer “absolutely would not be able to attend without the generosity of the Foundation’s grant,” Beaver says. “It changes their quality of life, and there’s a huge need in our community.”

UCP Adult Day Program (cont.)

“We don’t turn anyone away or put them on a waiting list. How can you? The services we provide are so significant to the crises the people are experiencing. We can’t say, ‘Come back in two months,’” she says. “We are honored by the Community Foundation’s recognition of the importance of the work we do for seniors in this community. They are a significant and valued partner.”

Community Foundation Granthelps to Nourish Body & Mindat the Naples Senior Center

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“The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.”

- Nelson Henderson

In the late 1800’s, my great-grandfather planted hundreds of seeds on a parcel of land in a small town in Indiana. He had a passion for nature, having dedicated much of his life to creating beautiful gar-dens. He envisioned a place where future generations of his family, and the town, could visit and enjoy the very thing that had always brought him great joy. Now, nearly 130 years later, I take my family to that same place each fall, and we walk through a beautiful pine forest. A legacy that I hope my children continue to share with their families well beyond my life-time.

While my great-grandfather never saw or experienced the full beauty of his vision, I am grateful that he had the foresight to leave such a lasting and meaningful lega-cy. Philanthropy can tell this same story. A legacy gift is often the most meaningful, and usually one of the most significant gifts an individual can make. It sends the message: ‘this means something to me’, whether it be the community, an organi-zation, or a particular charitable passion. Today, we are witnessing history, as the largest inter-generational transfer of wealth happens in the United States. Ac-cording to a study commissioned by the Florida Philanthropic Network in 2012, we anticipate Neapolitans here in Collier County will transfer nearly $52 billion to the next generation. Consider the legacy within our community if individuals ded-icated 5% of their estate to causes near to them. It would translate into a transfor-mational $735 million for this communi-ty over the next 10 years. Endowing the $735 million would generate $34 million each year to address the needs and chal-lenges facing our community - further strengthening the causes we all care about for the long term.

The opportunity to transform the com-munity we all enjoy is now. The good news is, each and every one of us can leave a legacy. It starts with the question: what causes are most important to you?

Is it the well-being of the community at large? Maybe you’re like me, a Naples na-tive, or a seasonal resident who has seen and understands the changing landscape and rapid growth here in Naples and you want to ensure the immediate and future needs of our community are met?

Lindsey Touchette, Community Foundation VP of Development

Meet our newest staff member:Lindsey Touchette-VP of

Development

Perhaps you are a dedicated community leader, who serves as a board or com-mittee member for an organization that is addressing the needs of the nearly 31 percent of children within our community who live in poverty? Or you volunteer at a nonprofit that is feeding the 63 percent of our families who are experiencing hun-ger?

Or maybe you have retired here – mak-ing Naples your new home, and you want to ensure that this community is able to share your passion through a community garden or park?

Once you have identified and defined the cause that is important to you – share your vision with a professional advisor, such as your estate attorney, accoun-tant, or wealth advisor, and connect with a philanthropic professional. A legacy gift can take on many forms: a tradition-al bequest, stocks and securities, retire-ment assets, IRAs, life insurance policies, real estate, charitable gift annuities—the list goes on. Your advisors can help you determine the most appropriate giving vehicle for your circumstances. General-ly speaking, leaving a gift in your estate plan is easy. With simple language added to your will, you can specify what, when and how much you plan to give, as well as how you would like your gift to be used.

Whether you are beginning to consider your legacy, or you are preparing to doc-ument your intent, the Community Foun-dation of Collier County is perfectly po-sitioned to assist you and your legal and financial advisors as you tailor your will to fulfill your specific wishes and ensure that your legacy becomes a reality.

Let us help you start thinking about your legacy – to see the potential within our community in so many of the promising areas around us. It is the generosity of the individuals within our community that fuels so many of the organizations and programs that we are proud of, and with a legacy to share with future generations, we all can ensure that Collier County continues to be the best place to be, for good, and forever.

Lindsey Touchette joined the Commu-nity Foundation of Collier County as Vice President of Development in December 2017, where she will lead the fundrais-ing efforts and community philanthropic partnerships.

Touchette, a Naples native, brings strong development and management experience to the Community Founda-tion. Most recently, she served at her alma mater, Florida Gulf Coast Universi-ty, where she was a key member of the development team that successfully raised more than $125 million in the first university-wide fundraising campaign. In this role she provided development leadership for the Marieb College of Health & Human Services, realizing the largest individual gift to the institution. During her time at FGCU, she success-fully developed and expanded pro-grams, including Alumni Relations and the Annual Fund, during a time of signif-icant growth.

Touchette is involved in her church and within the community. On the weekends you can find her around town with her husband Nate, and their twins Gavin and Addisyn – in her free time she enjoys boating and painting.

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A legacy to share

Community Needs inCollier County Originally submitted by Joe Landon,contributed to by Mary George

Each year, the CFCC commissions Johnson School of Business at Hodges University to update the community’s Vital Signs, or indicators of community needs. The report tracks the trends across a broad range of indicators, from demographics, labor, arts, environment, human services, education, health care to women & girls. The more than 100 tables of information track indicators over 5 – 6 years.

“When we created Vital Signs report in 2012, we were among the first to look at our regions’ indicators, our strengths and weaknesses, and base our grantmaking activities on realities supported by data” say Eileen Connolly-Keesler. “Vital Signs is a robust tool that pro-vides the Community Foundation staff, its grantmaking committees, all civic leaders and the broader public with a tool to assess need in our community.

New this year, is Collier County’s first Community Needs Assessment (CNA) funded by the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation in 2017. The Assessment, combined with Vital Signs data and other community studies, offers a wide range of responses from over 3,000 surveys from Collier County residents and focus groups from six different communities in Collier – from Immokalee to Golden Gate to Everglades City to North Naples. When reviewed as a whole, the CNA gives a picture of Collier County needs. The results of the Assessment will help prioritize the most important emerging needs and funding available to address those needs.Contact Mary George at mgeorge@cfcollier.org  or 239.307.4514 for more information on Vital Signs and the Community Needs Assess-ment Study or visit us online at cfcollier.org.

Our thanks to the Johnson School of Business at Hodges University and the Naples Daily News, plus an anonymous donor, for making Vital Signs possible and to the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation for making the Community Needs Assessment Study possible.

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Collier County Statistic Highlights from the Community Assessment Study

Mental Healthcare Providers to population ratio is 977:1 compared to 689:1 in FL

About 40% of residents qualify as “housing-cost burdened”, meaning they spend at least 30% of their available income on rent or mortgage

Living wage for family of 4- $66,127, Mean wage-$45,448

12.9% population growth, compared to FL (9.2%)

65+ age demographic expected to be 35% by 2040

63.8% of households with children under 18 receive food stamps/SNAP compared to 47.5% in FL and 50% in US

Although it is impossible to predict Collier County’s future challenges, you can help make sure we are ready to address our community’s needs—when it is needed most. If you are interested in starting a fund or naming

the Community Foundation of Collier County in your estate plan, please contact:

Eileen Connolly-Keesler, Community Foundation President/CEO

at 239.649.5000 to learn more.