Philanthropy makes the world go round. If you need proof, just consider the past year where donors played a large role in funding research, medical care and services for those affected by the pandemic. The abundance of generosity and effective nonprofits in our community constantly work to make Southwest Florida a better place for all. In this guide, you’ll find information for hundreds of nonprofits, where you can enact transformative change in Collier and Lee Counties. We recommend you check with the organizations for the latest information. All phone numbers are area code (239) unless otherwise noted.
COLLIER COUNTY
ABLE Academy
Helps students, ages 2 through 22, who have varying degrees of intellectual or developmental disabilities, reach their maximum potential through applied behavior analysis, education and parent training.
Executive Director: Colleen Cornwall
Phone: 352-7600
5860 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL 341116
Action for Life
An advocacy group dedicated to protecting the dignity and respect of all human life from the moment of conception until natural death.
President: Bill Oppenheimer
Phone: 262-5433
2663 Airport Road S., Suite 109, Naples, FL 34112
Additional Needs Inc.
Provides a user-friendly, time-saving website to help families, children and adults with additional needs (such as developmental, physical, learning, behavioral or sensory conditions) locate appropriate services.
Founder: Douglas Sharpe
Phone: 298-1499
P.O. Box 110124, Naples, FL 34108
Agents For Change International Inc.
The organization aims to initiate global transformation by training and empowering people to become true agents of societal change.
Executive Director: Trista Kragh
Phone: 465-0409
P.O. Box 363, Naples, FL 34106
Alcanzando Inc.
Alcanzando promotes awareness and understanding of Autism, and more importantly brings quality research-based direct services to Spanish-speaking families.
Director and Chief Executive Officer: Mapy Chavez Askins, PhD
Phone: 961-3322
4324 Butterfly Orchid Lane, Naples, FL 34119
Alliance for Period Supplies of SWFL Inc.
Serving the one-in-four, low-income women who struggle to purchase personal hygiene products every month, APS’ goal is to end period poverty by providing needed supplies.
President: Dusti Beaubien
Phone: 877-2528
P.O. Box 413005-65, Naples, FL 34101
Alzheimer’s Support Network
Since 1982, the network has served families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related neurocognitive condition in Collier County. All services are provided free of charge.
Executive Director:Clarke Pollard
Phone: 262-8388
1421 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 100, Naples, FL 34109
American Cancer Society, Marco Island
The mission is to save and celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
Senior Development Manager: Sue Olszak
Phone: 642-6217
P.O. Box 17127, Tampa, FL 33682
American Cancer Society, Naples
The goal is to save and celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
Senior Development Manager: Chanel McGregor
Phone: 259-4242
P.O. Box 17127, Tampa, FL 33682
Animal Compassion Project Inc.
Offers a sanctuary for feral, community and special-needs cats; advocates for animal rights and trap-neuter-return as an alternative to euthanasia; provides educational resources; and offers spay, neuter and pet-food assistance.
President: Michele Antonia
Phone: 825-4093
7620 Rookery Lane, Naples, FL 34120
Archangel Fund for Collier County Charities
Through its Art of Giving event, the fund promotes the understanding that generosity to those less fortunate nourishes the human spirit and transforms our community.
Executive Director: Rev. Edward Gleason
Phone: 262-6581
Trinity Episcopal Church
553 Galleon Drive, Naples, FL 34102
Artis—Naples
As the home of The Baker Museum and the Naples Philharmonic, it’s the premier organization for the visual and performing arts of Southwest Florida, providing a range of world-class programs, including music, film, dance, comedy, lectures and exhibitions.
CEO: Kathleen van Bergen
Phone: 597-1111
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples, FL 34108
artisnaples.org
Audubon Western Everglades
Protecting Southwest Florida’s natural resources and wildlife through advocacy and community education, including wetlands preservation, water availability and quality, inland and coastal wildlife habitats, wildlife and research for winter shorebirds in Marco Island and the Naples area.
Executive Director: Tod Rodman
Phone: 643-7822
12250 Tamiami Trail E., Suite. 331, Naples, FL 34113
Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Founded in 1954, the sanctuary now comprises 13,000 acres and is home to the largest, old-growth, bald cypress forest remaining in North America. A 2.25-mile boardwalk provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore this important wildlife corridor and essential watershed for our state and community.
Executive Director: Lisa Korte
Phone: 348-9151
375 Sanctuary Road, Naples, FL 34120
Ave Maria School of Law
A law school that offers a Catholic education that’s been ranked a Princeton Review Best Law School, a national Military Friendly school, Most Diverse Law School and the nation’s Most Devout Catholic Law School.
Chief Advancement and External Affairs Officer: Donna Heiser
Phone: 687-5405
1025 Commons Circle, Naples, FL 34119
Ave Maria University Inc.
A Catholic liberal arts university that offers 30 undergraduate majors, 28 minors and master’s and doctorate degrees.
President: Christopher P. Ice
Phone: 280-2511
5050 Ave Maria Blvd., Ave Maria, FL 34142
Avow Foundation Inc.
Provides compassionate care and support by soliciting, receiving and administering grants, gifts, loans and donations to benefit Avow Hospice.
CEO: Jaysen Roa
Phone: 261-4404
1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, 34105
avowcares.org
Avow Kids
Provides support and companionship to children, ages 5-17, who are grieving over any type of loss, including deaths, homicides and deportation.
Director of Supportive Services: Patricia Childress
Phone: 261-4404
1301 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105
Baby Basics of Collier County Inc.
Provides diapers and kindness to low-income working families in Southwest Florida, with 10 million diapers donated as of 2020.
President: Jean Ann Lynch
Phone: 617-510-4468
PMB132 – P.O. Box 413005, Naples, FL 34101
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
As the Department of Ophthalmology for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the institute works to lessen the burden of blinding diseases by offering compassionate clinical care to patients, conducting forward-thinking research and training ophthalmologists.
Administrator (Naples): Anthony Garand
Phone: 659-3986
3880 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103
Better Together
Provides a volunteer-based alternative to foster care, empowering parents-in-need to help themselves, find employment and provide a loving, safe and supportive foundation for their children.
CEO: Megan Rose Phone: 470-2733
15275 Collier Blvd., Suites 201-284, Naples, FL 34119
Betterment Association of the Everglades Area Inc.
Operates the famous Everglades Seafood Festival to raise money for various community needs.
Executive Director: Carol Foss
Phone: 695-2277
P.O. Box 5029, Everglades City, FL 34139
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast-Collier
Matches children with an adult volunteer mentor, a Big Brother or Big Sister, to help them achieve educational success, greater confidence, improved relationships and reach their full potential.
CEO: Joy Mahler
Phone: 331-7133 1016 Collier Center Way, Suite 100, Naples, FL 34110
Bikes For Tykes Inc.
Volunteers recycle bicycles to ensure every Collier County child or family has a bicycle to empower them, fight obesity and help the environment. Also offers free repair events.
Founder and CEO: Skip Riffle
Phone: 450-3366
5950 Cope Lane, Naples, FL 34112
Blessings in a Backpack Inc. (Southwest Florida Chapter)
Provides weekend meals to children who are deemed “food insufficient” at Title 1 elementary schools in Collier and Lee Counties.
Executive Director: Cecilia St. Arnold
Phone: 410-9592
P.O. Box 61402, Fort Myers, FL 33906
Blind Sailing Unlimited Inc.
Provides sailing opportunities for people who are visually impaired. Offers recreational and racing programs in Collier and Lee Counties, using a customized teaching approach.
CEO: Kris Scheppe
Phone: 206-3451
4910 42 St. NE, Naples, FL 34120
Books for Collier Kids Inc.
Provides new, age-appropriate books every month to more than 8,000 low-income Collier students in pre-K, kindergarten, first and second grades.
Board Chair: Sallie Williams
Phone: 394-4062
P.O. Box 10811, Naples, FL 34101
Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Inc.
All-volunteer breast cancer support group that offers financial and emotional support.
President: Joetta D. Abbazio
Phone: 417-4600
P.O. Box 607, Naples, FL 34106
Boys & Girls Club of Collier County, FLorida, Inc.
Serves more than 3,000 children, ages 6 to 18, by providing clubs, afterschool and summer programs that offer youth a safe place to grow, learn and develop relationships.
CEO: Megan McCarthy Beauvais
Phone: 325-1700
7500 Davis Blvd., Naples, FL 34104
Cancer Alliance of Naples Inc. (CAN)
CAN provides needs-based financial assistance for nonmedical bills for children and adults battling cancer in Lee and Collier Counties, as well as cancer support groups, nutritional programs, a resource library and a cancer navigator for additional support offerings.
Executive Director: Jodi Bisogno
Phone: 643-4673
3384 Woods Edge Circle, Suite 102, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice
Strives to fight poverty, strengthen families and build communities through a variety of programs and services in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
CEO: Philomena Pereira
Phone: 455-2655
2210 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples, FL 34116
Center For Reduction of Religious-Based Conflict
An international, independent organization that’s goal is to provide long-term solutions by educating people and governments about religious-based conflict, its causes, problems and increasing costs to society.
Director: Terry O. Trowbridge
Phone: 821-4850
649 Fifth Ave. S., Suite 201, Naples, FL 34102
Champions For Learning
Creates life-changing learning experiences by connecting students with the community to provide a culture of learning, innovation and support for college and career readiness.
President: Susan McManus
Phone: 643-4755
3606 Enterprise Ave., Suite. 150, Naples, FL 34104
Charity for Change Inc.
Teaches character and generosity through an academic program and video series for elementary schoolers, and prevents bullying and violence by instilling empathy, compassion and a giving spirit.
CEO and Founder: Karen Conley
Phone: 592-6787
10681 Airport-Pulling Road, Suite 23, Naples, FL 34109
Child’s Path Inc.
Enriches lives of underserved children countywide through high-quality, early childhood education. Roughly 75% of 400 children enrolled annually receive Child’s Path Bright Paths scholarships.
CEO: Heather Singleton
Phone: 643-3908
15275 Collier Blvd., No. 201-359, Naples, FL 34119
Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County
Improves the lives of abused children and enhances families’ abilities to provide a safe environment. Also coordinates the investigation, prosecution and healing services for severe cases.
CEO: Jackie Stephens
Phone: 263-8383
1036 6th Ave. N., Naples, FL 34102
Christ Child Society of Naples Inc.
An all-volunteer, multi-denominational organization that improves infant care, provides basic needs, promotes literacy for underserved children and provides four-year college scholarships for teens in Habitat for Humanity homes.
President: Gloria Gaughan
Phone: 404-4410
8805 Tamiami Trail N., No. 202, Naples, FL 34108
Coalition of Immokalee Workers Inc.
CIW is a worker-based, human-rights organization internationally recognized for its achievements in fighting human trafficking and gender-based violence at work. Its Fair Food Program was named one of the top 15 “most important impact stories of the past century” by the Harvard Business Review.
President: Ramiro Pina
Phone: 657-8311
110 S. Second St., Immokalee, FL 34142
Collier County Honor Flight Inc.
Transports local veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices.
Director: Dr. Debi Lux
Phone: 777-9295
P.O. Box 8001, Naples, FL 34101
Collier County One Hundred Club Inc.
Financially assists first-responders and their families in times of tragedy by holding events such as the 100 Club’s Annual Dinner.
President: Budd Russell
Phone: 262-0015
P.O. Box 2008, Naples, FL 34106
Collier County Hunger & Homeless Coalition Inc.
Assists with the planning, delivery and coordination of services to the hungry, homeless and those at risk of homelessness, and provides its data to HUD and DCF.
Executive Director: Michael Overway
Phone: 941-615-7094
P.O. Box 9202, Naples, FL 34101
Collier County Senior Resource Center Inc.
Operates the Golden Gate Senior Center and offers comprehensive services to enhance quality of life by providing a daily hot lunch, a food pantry and activities.
Director: Tatiana Fortune
Phone: 252-4541
4898 Coronado Parkway, Naples, FL 34116
Collier Harvest Foundation
Since 1992, the foundation has provided more than 19 million pounds of healthy and nutritious food to those in need countywide at no cost to the local agencies served.
Executive Director: Connie Preu
Phone: 455-FOOD (3663)
P.O. Box 11143, Naples, FL 34103
Collier Resource Center Inc.
Connects clients with local health and human-service organizations through information, referrals, advocacy and personalized case management, providing free and confidential services.
Chair: Nina Gray
Phone: 434-2030
12655 Collier Blvd., Naples, FL 34116
Collier County Senior Resource Center Inc.
Operates the Golden Gate Senior Center, which serves 1,470 low-income seniors with daily hot lunch, food pantry, emergency financial assistance and dozens of engaging activities at no charge to members.
Senior Center Director: Tatiana Fortune
Phone: 252-4541
4898 Coronado Parkway, Naples, FL 34116
Community Foundation of Collier County Inc.
Improves the quality of life for county residents by connecting donors to community needs and providing leadership on critical community issues.
CEO: Eileen Connolly-Keesler
Phone: 649-5000
1110 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 200, Naples, FL 34108
Community Pregnancy Clinics Inc.
Saves babies from abortion by providing women and families with free, life-affirming pregnancy and reproductive healthcare services at its seven clinics statewide.
CEO: Scott Baier
Phone: 262-6381
940 5th Ave N., Naples, FL 34102
Community School of Naples Inc.
An independent, Pre-K-12 college-preparatory day school driven by a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning and shaped by its spirit of community and collaboration.
Head of School: David Watson
Phone: 597-7575
13275 Livingston Road, Naples, FL 34109
Conservancy of Southwest Florida Inc.
Focuses on issues impacting water, land, wildlife and the future of Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades Counties through experts in environmental science, policy, education and wildlife rehabilitation; operates a nature center, von Arx Wildlife Hospital and other programs.
CEO: Rob Moher
Phone: 262-0304
1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples, FL 34102
Culinary & Hospitality Education Foundation of Southwest Florida
CHEF’s mission is to provide scholarship funds for deserving Lee County and Collier County students to pursue their degrees and careers in culinary arts and hospitality, and to provide grants to accredited secondary educational institutions so scholarships can be awarded to the students.
Board President: Taryn Cafiero
P.O. Box 9440, Naples, FL 34101
Cypress Cove Landkeepers Inc.
Purchases, preserves and restores ecologically sensitive lands and wildlife corridors in Southwest Florida and its 10-acre Gore Nature Education Center is open to the public for exploration.
President: Shane Duff
Phone: 308-0281
4261 40th Ave. SE, Naples, FL 34117
David Lawrence Mental Health Center Inc.
A behavioral-health center and foundation that provides compassionate and advanced mental health, substance-use and integrated healthcare solutions to children, adolescents and adults.
CEO: Scott Burgess
Phone: 455-8500
6075 Bathey Lane, Naples, FL 34116
Domestic Animal Services
An open-admission animal shelter operated by Collier County to ensure compliance with animal-related laws, return strays to their owners, promote the adoption of homeless animals, and work toward ending the local problem of pet overpopulation.
Director: Darcy Andrade
Phone: 252-7387
7610 Davis Blvd., Naples, FL 34104
Easterseals Florida Inc.—Naples
The organization’s LEAP (Life Skills, Employment Readiness, Advocacy and Participation) program is an Adult Day Training program for adults ages 18 and up with developmental disabilities who receive individualized experiences in life, employment and community skills.
Executive Director: Sue Ventura
Phone: 403-0366
8793 Tamiami Trail E., Suite 111, Naples, FL 34113
Educational Pathways Inc. Operates Educational Pathways Academy, a private Christian school that provides innovative programs to strengthen academic, social and emotional learning of students with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia.
Director and Founder: Molly Arthur
Phone: 289-3639
1351 Pine St., Naples, FL 34104
educationalpathwaysacademy.com
Empty Bowls Naples Inc.
Raises money to end hunger through arts, education and projects that build communities. Its annual event in Cambier Park benefits its grant program and features soups donated by restaurants, pottery, a silent auction and a Bowltique.
Event Chair: Betsy Dawson
Phone: 591-8848
2221 Corporation Blvd., Naples, FL 34109
The English-Speaking Union of the United States Inc., Naples Branch
Promotes scholarship and the advancement of knowledge through the effective use of English in an expanding global community.
Program Director: Pamela Voss
Phone: 330-2533
P.O. Box 413005-PMB 22, Naples, FL 34101
The Everglades Foundation Inc.
Through leadership, advocacy and science-based solutions, the foundation is dedicated to protecting and restoring the Everglades ecosystem, which supplies water for more than 8 million Floridians as a major driver of the state’s economy.
CEO: Eric Eikenberg
Phone: 305-251-0001
1020 Eighth Ave. S., Suite 6, Naples, FL 34102
Everglades Lions Club Inc.
Provides assistance to people and programs in the community, including school programs, disaster assistance, drug rehab and vision services.
President: Tony Pernas
Phone: 305-815-8849
P.O. Box 189, Everglades City, FL 34139
Everglades Society for Historic Preservation Inc.
Strives to preserve historic sites, structures, documents, artifacts and memories within the Everglades area. Operates the Everglades Area Visitor Center in Everglades City and is currently renovating the old Bank of Everglades Building.
President: Kathleen Brock
Phone: 695-2905
P.O. Box 46, Everglades City, FL 34139
The Fallen Officers Inc.
Honors our fallen heroes, unites local law enforcement officers with the community and helps with the financial burdens for families of officers who are killed, sick, injured or in disability programs.
Executive Director: Rosemary Zore
Phone: 227-9696 P.O. Box 9857, Naples, FL 34101
Farm City BBQ of Collier County Inc.
An annual barbecue designed to bring the community together and support future leaders through the Collier 4H Association, Youth Leadership Collier, Collier County Junior Deputies, Kiwanis and Rotary.
Executive Director: Cyndee Woolley
P.O. Box 111304, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: 571-3174
Feral Felines Inc.
Cares for stray cats in the Everglades area by providing a neuter-spay-release program and a daily feeding follow-up.
President: Barbara Lewinski
Phone: 243-2226
P.O. Box 564, Chokoloskee, FL 34138
Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District Inc.
Represents the interests of BID property owners and businesses in growing and sustaining a healthy, vibrant Fifth Avenue South district by promoting the BID to residents and visitors as the destination of choice to live, work, shop, dine and play.
Executive Director: Bruce Barone, Jr.
Phone: 692-8436
649 5th Ave. S., Suite 204, Naples, FL 34102
First Tee of Naples/Collier
A youth development organization that integrates golf with a life-skills curriculum and creates active learning experiences that build inner strength, self-confidence and resilience that kids can apply to everything they do.
Executive Director: Cindy Darland
Phone: 825-4851
1370 Creekside Blvd., Naples, FL 34108
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation Inc.
FCS helps provide patients statewide with non-medical, financial assistance while they undergo treatment to allow them to focus on fighting cancer.
Executive Director: Lynn Rasys
Phone: 941-677-7181
681 Fourth Ave. N., Naples, FL 34102
Florida Dreamcatchers Inc.
Accepts 20 underserved students a year into its program, starting in 6th grade, and provides mentors for nine years to help with social and emotional development, outdoor/experiential education and college/career readiness.
Interim Executive Director: Sinclaire Williams
Phone: 207-837-7765
1400 N. 15th St., Suite A, Immokalee, FL 34142
For the Love of Cats Inc.
An animal-welfare group that saves lives through a community cat trap-neuter-return program, and assistance programs that help low-income families keep their pets.
President and Founder: Jan Rich
Phone: 642-8674
P.O. Box 1777, Marco Island, FL 34146
The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc.
Raises funds for research that leads to prevention, treatments, cures and vision restoration for degenerative retinal diseases.
Naples Chapter President: Bobbie Ramsey
Phone: 440-785-2656
8946 Lely Island Circle, Naples, FL 34113
Foundation of Collier County Medical Society
Provides support and leadership to programs that address access to healthcare and promote health education, including scholarships for future healthcare professionals and funding for local healthcare programs in need.
Executive Director: April Donahue
Phone: 435-7727
88 12th St. N., Unit 200, Naples, FL 34102
The Founders Fund Inc.
Provides financial assistance through granting annual scholarships to Collier County high school seniors who are pursuing a post-high school education.
Fund Administrator: Stacy Lee-Williams
Phone: 593-0124
707 Gulf Park Drive, Naples, FL 34108
Freedom Waters Foundation
Improves the lives of veterans, children and other individuals with special needs, including cancer and mental illness, with therapeutic boat rides and marine-related experiences on South Florida waters.
Director of Development: Amy Chancy
Phone: 825-5279
895 10th St., Suite 302-F, Naples, FL 34102
Fresh Start for Survivors of Abuse Fund
A fund of the Community Foundation of Collier County Inc. that helps residents who have left violent homes, to become economically independent through financial grants.
Chair: Elizabeth Weiss
Phone: 649-5000
1110 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 200, Naples, FL 34108
Friends of the Collier County Museums
Presents activities that support five museums’ educational programs, artist receptions and community events, all at no charge to the public. Special lectures, which are free to members and a nominal charge to nonmembers, also are supported.
Chair: William “Bill” Dwight
Phone: 315-2843
3331 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL 34112
Friends of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Promotes park awareness, use and enjoyment by offering educational experiences and opportunities for volunteers and visitors to learn about the park’s native environment. Assists staff with maintenance, management, recycling, programs, projects, fundraising and activities.
President: Kathy Foster
Phone: 821-1618
11135 Gulf Shore Drive N., Naples, FL 34108
Friends of Fakahatchee Inc.
Provides financial and volunteer support to preserve the unique ecology and cultural heritage of Fakahatchee Strand Preserve, Florida’s largest state park.
Executive Director: Francine Stevens
Phone: 695-1023
P.O. Box 35, Everglades City, FL 34139
orchidswamp.org
Friends of Foster Children Forever
Assists with the unmet needs of children who enter, or are at risk of entering, the foster care system in Collier, Hendry and Glades Counties by providing targeted educational and enrichment opportunities that allow them to fulfill their potential.
Executive Director: Ann Hughes
Phone: 262-1808
2675 Horseshoe Drive S., Suite 402, Naples, FL 34104
Friends of the Library of Collier County Inc.
Supports the 10-branch public library by funding educational and informative programs, the genealogy database, providing gifts for the summer reading program and branch enhancements not publicly funded.
Operations and Events Manager: Marlene Kern Haywood
Phone: 262-8135
650 Central Ave., Naples, FL 34102
Friends of the Museum of the Everglades
Provides financial and volunteer support to keep history alive in the museum, which was founded in 1998 by Friends of the Museum after the group renovated the Everglades Laundry building.
President: Jaye Brunner
Phone: 695-2905
P.O. Box 677, Everglades City, FL 34139
Friends of the River of Grass Greenway
Promotes the safe use of U.S. 41 across the Everglades between Naples and Miami, focusing on safety, environmental education and stewardship for those hiking, walking and cycling through the area. Hosts bike rides from Everglades City’s McLeod Park from October through April.
President: Patricia A. Huff
Phone: 719-0020
P.O. Box 5031, Everglades City, FL 34139
Friends of Rookery Bay Inc.
Connects people with southwest Florida’s dynamic coastal environment in support of Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, and provides vital financial and in-kind support for programs and operations.
Executive Director: Athan Barkoukis
Phone: 530-5972
300 Tower Road, Naples, FL 34113
Fun Time Early Childhood Academy Inc.
Provides safe, quality, affordable education and care for children and parents from low-income working families and prepares children for kindergarten by readying them to read and learn.
Executive Director: Jessica Campbell
Phone: 261-8284
102 12th St. N., Naples, FL 34102
Gargiulo Education Center
In partnership with the Naples Children & Education Foundation and Collier County Public Schools, the center provides resources to Naples’ migrant community by providing academic programming that complements the public-school curriculum, as well as a variety of enriching out-of-school activities.
Executive Director: Mary Asta
Phone: 596-1975
1414 Rail Head Blvd., Naples, FL 34110
Gene Doyle Memorial Foundation
Holds an annual backcountry fishing tournament to fund scholarships, which are given annually to three deserving Collier County high school juniors, seniors or college freshmen so they can go on the adventure of their dreams.
Director: Robert E. Doyle Jr.
P.O. Box 7225, Naples, FL 34101
George DeMarco Foundation Inc.
Donates money in memory of George DeMarco to children’s programs in Collier County, including ABLE Academy, Guadalupe Center and the three local high school construction academies.
Treasurer: Carla DeMarco
Phone: 643-4077
3527 Domestic Ave., Naples, FL 34104
Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs Inc.
Helps combat-wounded veterans and children with life-changing disabilities to become more independent by partnering them with skilled assistance dogs.
Founder and CEO: Jeannie Bates
Phone: 775-1660
3173 Horseshoe Drive S., Naples, FL 34104
Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON)
Celebrates children’s natural curiosity and serves as a safe space that encourages children to play, learn and dream. With more than 30,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, the museum provides innovative, child-centered educational opportunities to spark a passion for learning.
Executive Director: Dena Rae Hancock
Phone: 514-0084
15080 Livingston Road, Naples, FL 34109
Grace Center Foundation Inc.
Serves the poorest babies, children and adults in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, by finding long-term solutions to help families become self-sufficient.
Founder and Executive Director: Marcia Erickson
Phone: 465-6435
431 Lagoon Ave., Naples, FL 34108
Grace Place for Children and Families Inc.
A family literacy center that provides a pathway out of poverty by offering education for children and families in Golden Gate City and operating a food pantry that serves 350 families weekly.
CEO: Lära Fisher
Phone: 255-7200
4300 21st Ave. SW, Naples, FL 34116
Greater Naples AAUW Charitable Foundation Inc.
Supports the American Association of University Women’s local branch to promote equity, education and development of opportunities for local women and girls.
President: Catherine Eggleston Hackney
Phone: 330-620-4700
6235 Wilshire Pines Circle, No. 1405, Naples, FL 34109
Greater Naples YMCA Inc.
As the nation’s leading nonprofit, ‘the Y’ is committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, building a healthy spirit, mind, body and social responsibility.
CEO: Cindy Love-Abounader
Phone: 597-3148
5450 YMCA Road, Suite 100, Naples, FL 34109
Growing Climate Solutions: Path to Positive SWFL
A regional climate initiative of the Community Foundation of Collier County, Community Foundation of Southwest Florida, FGCU and Conservancy of SWFL that builds climate awareness, protects natural assets and supports climate solutions.
Regional Director: Ana Puszkin-Chevlin
Phone: 776-1910
1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples, FL 34102
Guadalupe Center Inc.
Offers programs that break the cycle of poverty in Immokalee with early-childhood education and tutoring.
President: Dawn Montecalvo
Phone: 657-7711
509 Hope Circle, Immokalee, FL 34142
Gulf Coast Veterans & Friends Inc.
Provides support, mentoring and fostering of relationships between local veterans and the community. The group also identifies and fills gaps in current veteran resources.
Executive Director: Jerry Sanford
Phone: 289-6952
15920 Old 41, Suite 300, Naples, FL 34110
Gulf Coast Big Band Inc.
A 17-piece, volunteer jazz band directed by well-known trumpeter Dan Miller that performs outdoor concerts. To encourage high school students musically, it awards scholarships for summer band camps and private lessons.
President: Tim Hains
Phone: 877-6090
6953 Burnt Sienna Circle, Naples, FL 34109
Gulfshore Opera Inc.
Presents accessible, high-quality vocal music performances with classically trained artists and fosters a sense of belonging within Southwest Florida’s diverse community through social engagement activities.
General Director: Steffanie Pearce
Phone: 529-3925
3281 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples, FL 34120
Gulfshore Playhouse Inc.
A professional regional theater company committed to enriching the cultural landscape through world-class productions and education programs that are inspiring, uplifting and thought-provoking.
Founder and CEO: Kristen Coury
Phone: 261-7529
2640 Golden Gate Parkway, Suite 211, Naples, FL 34105
Habitat for Humanity of Collier County Inc.
Makes homeownership a reality for critical workers who don’t qualify for a conventional mortgage due to low wages. Together, Habitat, homeowners and material donors build homes, communities and hope through sweat equity.
CEO: Rev. Lisa Lefkow
Phone: 775-0036
11145 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL 34113
Hadassah (Collier/Lee Chapter)
Supports global healing, teaching and research, helps at-risk youth and advocates for women’s health through more than 300,000 volunteer members nationwide.
President: Joyce Toub
Phone: 518-330-1559
6017 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 319, Naples, FL 34119
Healthcare Network
Provides medical, dental and behavioral health care to approximately 50,000 patients patients (of all ages), regardless of their ability to pay.
CEO: Dr. Emily Ptaszek
Phone: 658-3000
1454 Madison Ave. W., Immokalee, FL 34142
Heil Luthringer Foundation Inc.
Provides multiple-sclerosis education to afflicted people and their families, adult survivors of MS, children of parents with MS, caregivers, the community and healthcare professionals.
President: Dr. Debbie Heil
Phone: 595-7179
11623 Useppa Court, Naples, FL 34110
Help A Diabetic Child Inc.
A foundation that provides underprivileged diabetic children with blood-glucose testing supplies and insulin.
President: Tami Balavage
Phone: 821-5051
P.O. Box 110161, Naples,FL 34108
The Holocaust Museum & Education Center Inc.
The museum and Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center share the important lessons of the Holocaust and respect for others through educational partnerships with Southwest Florida communities, teachers and students.
CEO: Susan L. Suarez
Phone: 263-9200
975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Suite 108, Naples, FL 34110
Hope for Haiti Inc,
Works to improve the lives of people living in Haiti—particularly children—by helping community leaders in rural areas improve education, healthcare, infrastructure, access to clean water and economic opportunity.
CEO: Skyler Badenoch
Phone: 434-7183
1021 5th Ave. N., Naples, FL 34102
Humane Society Naples Inc.
As Southwest Florida’s premier animal welfare organization, its mission is to shelter animals in times of need, locate life-long homes and advocate for responsible pet ownership.
Executive Director: Sarah Baeckler Davis
Phone: 643-1555
370 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples, FL 34104
The Immokalee Foundation Inc.
Provides a range of educational programs that build pathways to professional careers through support, mentoring, tutoring and life-skill development that leads to economic independence.
CEO: Noemi Y. Perez
Phone: 430-9122
2375 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 308, Naples, FL 34103
JDRF
As the leading global organization funding Type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s goal is to improve lives by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D.
Southern Florida Executive Director: Kathy Cleeland
Phone: 591-2825
3369 Pine Ridge Road, No. 202, Naples, FL 34109
Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Inc.
Enhances the quality of life by recognizing and supporting the charitable, educational, humanitarian and social service needs of the Jewish community locally, nationally, overseas and in the State of Israel.
CEO: Jeffrey Feld
Phone: 263-4205
2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 2201, Naples, FL 34109
Jewish Historical Society of Southwest Florida Inc.
Promotes awareness of the impact Jewish people made in every sphere of Southwest Florida through educational events, eyewitness testimonies, documentary films and The Virtual Museum of Southwest Florida Jewish History.
President: Marina Berkovich
Phone: 833-547-7935
8805 Tamiami Trail N., No. 255, Naples, FL 34108
Kiwanis Club of Northside Naples Inc.
A volunteer organization known for its community service within the district’s schools, where it provides leadership and volunteer opportunities—K-Kids, Builders Clubs, Key Clubs—and CKI for college students. Also provides scholarships.
President 2020-2021: Peter Mollo
Phone: 213-8623
P.O. Box 770060, Naples, FL 34107
northsidenapleskiwanis.portalbuzz.com
Kowiachobee Animal Preserve Inc.
A wildlife education facility with more than 100 animals that allows visitors by reservation only. Educates the community, often in a hands-on, interactive way about global and local animal welfare and conservation.
CEO: John Slaby
Phone: 352-5387
2861 4th Ave. SE, Naples, FL 34117
Laces of Love Charitable Foundation Inc.
Provides new shoes to low-income and disadvantaged children, primarily in Collier and Lee Counties, through schools and nonprofits that serve Laces kids.
Director: Jeanne Nealon
Phone: 591-1172
1900 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Unit 402, Naples, FL 34102
Leadership Collier Foundation
As the nonprofit arm of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, the group builds a network of community leaders who enhance their leadership skills through continuing education, shared perspectives and community involvement.
President: Michael Dalby
Phone: 298-7935
2390 Tamiami Tr. N., No. 210, Naples, FL 34103
The League Club Inc.
A women’s organization that strengthens communities through fellowship, education and philanthropy. It’s open to women who have been or are still active members of any Junior League that’s a member of the Association of Junior Leagues International.
President: Melissa McClayton
Phone: 353-3100
5051 Castello Drive, No. 240, Naples, FL 34103
League of Women Voters of Collier County Inc.
A nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Co-Presidents: Patricia Ford Plummer, Janet Hoffman
Phone: 263-4656
P.O. Box 9883, Naples, FL 34101
Legal Aid Service of Collier County Inc.
A law firm offering free civil legal services to residents who face life-changing matters.
Managing Attorney: Carol O’Callaghan
Phone: 775-4555
4436 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL 34112
Lighthouse of Collier Inc.
Fosters independence and enhances the quality of life for the blind, visually impaired and their caregivers.
CEO: Scott Flagel
Phone: 430-3934
2685 Horseshoe Drive S., Suite 211, Naples, FL 34104
Literacy Volunteers of Collier County Inc.
Provides literacy services for children and adults to enhance the lives of students and their families by improving their English skills.
Executive Director: Susan Spry
Phone: 262-4448
8833 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL 34113
Lucky Parrot Refuge & Sanctuary Inc.
Provides a natural, subtropical four-acre haven for homeless, abused and/or unwanted parrots, allotting them outdoor aviaries—where all of their needs are cared for and they are part of a flock.
Executive Director: Ethel Buchbinder
Phone: 348-1991
P.O. Box 110334, Naples, FL 34108
MADD Southwest Florida
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is dedicated to safe, sober streets in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry Counties. Its vision is for a community with no more victims of impaired driving.
Executive Director: Lori Burke
Phone: 791-7560
13130 Westlinks Terrace, Suite 8, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Marco Island Center for the Arts
A place to gather, learn and get inspired through programs including virtual and on-site classes, workshops for adults and children and special presentations that showcase local, national and international artists.
Executive Director: Hyla Crane
Phone: 394-4221
1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145
Marco Island Historical Society Inc.
The society and historical museum present 10,000 years of Marco Island’s prehistory and history, from its ancient people to its pioneering settlers and trailblazers.
CEO: Pat Rutledge
Phone: 389-6447
180 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145
Marco Island Shell Club Inc.
Promotes the study, conservation, history and science of seashells and mollusks; encourages collecting and shell art; offers weekly art workshops during season; and underwrites scholarships and grants for students studying marine biology or environmental science.
President: Cindy Wesolowski
Phone: 410-299-8882
P.O. Box 633, Marco Island, FL 34146
Marco Island Writers Inc.
Gathers writers of all genres and skill levels to help each other improve their craft by sharing information and inspiration, whether writing for fun or profit.
President: Joanne Tailele
Phone: 784-2637
1346 Mainsail Drive, Suite 1323, Marco Island, FL 34145
Meals of Hope Inc.
As Southwest Florida’s largest food pantry provider, it feeds about 3,500 families weekly at 12-plus pantries; volunteers make and distribute more than 10,000 hot meals and breakfasts monthly to out-of-school programs; and it offers a weekend backpack program.
President: Stephen Popper
Phone: 537-7775
2221 Corporation Blvd., Naples, FL 34109
Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida Inc.
Dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental and substance-use conditions and achieving victory over mental illnesses and addictions through advocacy, education, research and service.
Director: Petra Jones
Phone: 261-5405
2335 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 404, Naples, FL 34103
MicroGrants of Collier County
Invests in low-income people of potential with $500-$1,500 grants through partner agencies, improving the beneficiaries’ long-term ability to increase income through education, business development and stable employment.
Manager: Charles ‘Chuck’ Garrity
Phone: 261-6360
1540 Ixora Drive, Naples, FL 34102
Miracles Among Us Inc.
Provides a support group and resources to improve the quality of life for families and survivors of brain injury, including trauma and illness.
Executive Director: Suzan Berg
Phone: 529-5284
P.O. Box 110992, Naples, FL 34108
Miracles in Action Inc.
Empowers impoverished Guatemalans through sustainable projects that create jobs and improve education, nutrition and vocational skills, by enabling them to sell jewelry and handicrafts wholesale to gift shops, at country club luncheons and presentations, the Marco Island Farmers Market and Naples’ St. Paul’s Farmers Market.
President and Founder: Penny Rambacher
Phone: 348-0815
3559 Kent Drive, Naples, FL 34112
Music Foundation of Greater Naples (Naples Music Club Inc.)
The oldest organization in the area devoted to music education, providing scholarships, outreach efforts and financial support for hundreds of local music students.
President: Beth Smith
Phone: 317-809-1705
P.O. Box 112383, Naples, FL 34108
Music For Minors Foundation Inc.
Raises money to provide quality instruments, private lesson and college music scholarships to deserving students in Collier and Lee Counties.
President: Don Rhynard
Phone: 273-2250
P.O. Box 1503, Bonita Springs, FL 34133
NAMI Collier County Inc.
Provides support, education and advocacy to improve the quality of life for those affected by mental illness.
Executive Director: Pamela J. Baker
Phone: 260-7300
6216 Trail Blvd., Building C, Naples, FL 34108
Naples Art Association Inc.
Enlightens, engages, educates and enriches the community by building on its history and leadership position as a hub of visual contemporary art with a local and global footprint.
Executive Director and Chief Curator: Frank Verpoorten
Phone: 262-6517
585 Park St., Naples, FL 34102
Naples Art District Inc.
An alliance of 60 local artists offering Art Alive open studio tours (first Wednesdays and third Saturdays) plus classes in various mediums.
President: Paula Broady
Phone: 249-1977
P.O. Box 111455, Naples, FL 34108
Naples Big Band (Music Makers Show Band Inc.)
Professional musicians promoting, preserving and performing American big band music, and financially supporting local music education.
President: Brad Cassity
Phone: 777-0416
2280 Outrigger Lane, Naples, FL 34104
Naples Botanical Garden Inc.
A 170-acre, world-class garden paradise featuring plants from around the world, with a mission to develop and conserve collections and habitats representative of the flora and cultures between the 26th latitudes. It provides arts, culture, education, conservation, wellness and volunteer programs onsite and online.
CEO: Donna McGinnis
Phone: 643-7275
4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112
Naples Cat Alliance Inc.
Rescues cats off the streets of Collier County and finds them forever homes. Houses 250 cats at a no-kill, free-roaming shelter in Golden Gate City.
Executive Director: Megan Sorbara
Phone: 424-835-1523
5555 Golden Gate Parkway, Unit 141, Naples, FL 34116
Naples Children & Education Foundation Inc.
As the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, the foundation helps improve the education, emotional and health outcomes of Collier County’s at-risk children.
CEO: Maria Jimenez-Lara
Phone: 514-2239
2590 Goodlette-Frank Road N., Naples, FL 34103
Naples Classical Academy
A charter school that’s part of the Optima Foundation family of schools and which receives academic support from Hillsdale College through its Barney Charter School Initiative. CEO: Erika Donalds
Phone: 449-8599
10270 Immokalee Road, Naples, FL 34120
Naples Community Orchestra Inc.
Brings classical and popular orchestral performances to local audiences at an affordable cost and provides an opportunity for accomplished community musicians and students to learn, grow and perform together.
President: Ann Frand Wilson
P.O. Box 9542, Naples, FL 34101
Naples Concert Band Inc.
Dedicated to entertaining the community with a variety of musical concerts at Cambier Park during season.
President: Dave Drewek
Phone: 270-1221
P.O. Box 31, Naples, FL 34106
Naples Garden Club Inc.
Provides opportunities for sharing and learning about horticulture, floral design and the environment in a congenial, supportive atmosphere.
President: Sally Lutz
Phone: 262-1272
4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL 34112
Naples Historical Society Inc.
Preserves Naples’ history and heritage and educates about the society’s projects, tours, events and plans. Naples’ oldest house, Historic Palm Cottage, built in 1895, is its Educational Headquarters and a museum.
CEO: Elaine L. Reed
Phone: 261-8164
137 12th Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102
Naples Jazz Society Inc.
Sponsor of Dixieland Jazz Bands that perform free Sunday concerts at Cambier Park during season and at Norris and River Park Community Centers during the year.
President: Lois Kehoe
Phone: 612-327-3835
3836 Jungle Plum Dr. E., Naples, FL 34114
(GFWC) Naples Junior Woman’s Club Inc.
Promotes empowerment, provides access to education and enhances the lives of others through volunteer service locally and in conjunction with the projects of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and the GFWC Florida Federation of Women’s Clubs.
President: Stephanie Marie Pavlik
570 Park St., Naples, FL 34102
Naples Lions Club Foundation Inc.
Assists families without health insurance with needed treatment and screens children for vision and hearing disorders.
President: Dr. Howard Freedman
Phone: 353-4800
P.O. Box 110474, Naples, FL 34108
Naples Pathways Coalition Inc.
Dedicated to improving pedestrian and bicycle safety and equal access for vulnerable road users. Its keystone project, the more than 70-mile, paved Paradise Coast Trail, will connect Naples to Collier County and beyond.
Executive Director: Michelle Avola-Brown
Phone: 777-7718
300 5th Ave. S., Suite 101, No. 464, Naples, FL 34102
The Naples Players Inc.
A theater company that seeks to enrich, educate and entertain the community and inspire passion for the performing arts through access to the process, experience and conversations surrounding the artistic community.
CEO and Artistic Director: Bryce Alexander
Phone: 434-7340
701 5th Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102
Naples Senior Center at JFCS Inc.
Enriches the lives of people 60 and older with comprehensive programs and services that support and strengthen them and their families, often at times of vulnerability and crisis.
CEO: Jaclynn Faffer
Phone: 325-4444
5025 Castello Drive, Naples, FL 34103
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center Inc.
Improves the lives of children and adults with physical, social and mental health needs through therapeutic riding and other equine-related programs.
CEO: Missy Lamont
Phone: 596-2988
206 Ridge Drive, Naples, FL 34102
naplestherapeuticridingcenter.org
Naples Woman’s Club
Members are dedicated to enhancing the community through philanthropy and volunteerism. Also hosts educational and charitable events to promote friendship.
President: Valerie White
Phone: 262-6331
570 Park St., Naples, FL 34102
Naples Zoo Inc.
Aims to inspire children and adults to respect, value and help conserve wildlife and our natural world.
CEO: Jack Mulvena
Phone: 262-5409
1590 Goodlette Road, Naples, FL 34102
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Helping people with MS live their best lives through more connections to information, resources and others with shared experiences; pushing to accelerate research breakthroughs; and enabling MS voices to be heard to drive change.
Mid-South Florida Chapter President: Robin Nunley Phone: 772-260-6701
16980 Livingston Road, Naples, FL 34110
NCH Healthcare Systems Inc.
Helping people live longer, happier, healthier lives by striving to become a world-class leader of healthcare and by providing excellence in every patient experience.
CEO: Paul Hiltz
Phone: 624-2000
350 7th St. N., Naples, FL 34102
Neighborhood Health Clinic Inc.
Delivers quality medical and dental care to low-income, working but uninsured Collier County adults, using a professional volunteer staff and funded by private philanthropy.
CEO: Leslie Lascheid
Phone: 261-6600
88 12th St. N., Suite 100, Naples, FL 34102
New Horizons of Southwest Florida Inc.
Changes the lives of low-resourced students by providing tutoring, mentoring and character-building programs at its neighborhood clubs.
CEO: Linda M. Cunning
Phone: 948-4146 P.O. Box 111833, Naples, FL 34108
Opera Naples Inc.
Presents productions and concerts featuring internationally renowned artists and is a staunch proponent of community service and education outreach, introducing opera to more than 60,000 children.
Executive Director: Sondra Quinn
Artistic Director: Ramon Tebar
Phone: 963-9050
2408 Linwood Ave., Naples, FL 34112
The Optima Foundation Inc.
Founded to support the establishment and expansion of superior-quality schools of choice, making classical education available to every family.
CEO and President: Erika Donalds
Phone: 449-8599
15275 Collier Blvd., No. 201-299, Naples, FL 34119
Our Daily Bread Food Pantry Inc.
Shares the love of God by reducing hunger and building community relationships, offering nourishing food choices, encouragement and hope. Volunteers serve about 1,000 county households weekly.
President: Jo Anne Lundquist
Phone: 259-5188
1450 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145
Pace Center For Girls Inc.
Pace Collier at Immokalee provides girls and young women with an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy.
Executive Director: Marianne Kearns
Phone: 842-5406
160 N. 1st St., Immokalee, FL 34142
Pan-Florida Challenge Inc.
Funds cancer-prevention research, patient support and provides cancer-fighting food to hungry children statewide.
Executive Director: Jeri Goetz
Phone: 298-1620
2097 Trade Center Way, Naples, FL 34109
Panira Healthcare Clinic Inc.
A primary care and walk-In clinic that offers affordable, high-quality, healthcare to everyone who needs it.
CEO: Lawrence J. Egger
Phone: 529-5580
4975 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34113
Parkinson Association of Southwest Florida Inc.
Provides proven and effective programs and services that improve the quality of life, educate, enrich and empower people affected by Parkinson’s disease and related neurodegenerative diseases.
Executive Director: Mary C. Schoeffel
Phone: 417-3465
2575 Northbrooke Plaza Drive, Building 300, Suite 301, Naples, FL 34119
Path2Freedom Inc.
Creates hope and healing for child survivors of human trafficking by providing safe environments and long-term programs for recovery.
President and Founder: Ana Stevenson
Phone: 398-9961
1200 Goodlette Road N., No. 9916, Naples, FL 34101
Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee Inc.
A nationally accredited early-education center and a leader in NCEF’s Early Learning Initiative that collaborates to implement groundbreaking programs that close education gaps by delivering high-quality, early learning programs.
Executive Director: Beth Hatch
Phone: 261-1774
4060 Tamiami Trail N., Unit 1, Naples, FL 34103
PFLAG Naples Inc.
Envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and everyone is respected, valued and affirmed, inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, by educating and building a community of advocates united with LGBTQ+ people.
President: Mike Dias
Phone: 727-755-4099
P.O. Box 990433, Naples, FL 34116
Physician Led Access Network of Collier County
Works to improve the health of the community by providing a safety net and increasing access to quality health care for low-income, uninsured adult residents.
Program Manager: Yvonne Hill
Phone: 776-3016
2671 Airport Road S., Suite 202, Naples, FL 34112
Pilot Club of Naples Inc. and Naples Pilot Foundation Inc.
Focusing on brain safety and brain injury prevention by offering bike helmets and puppet presentations, and supports Pilot International’s humanitarian efforts through charitable, educational and research programs.
President: Suzanne Lester
Phone: 289-8268
P.O. Box 8674, Naples, FL 34101
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida Inc.
Offers affordable access to vital sexual and reproductive health services and comprehensive sexuality education to women, men and teens based on respect for everyone’s right to make informed, independent decisions.
CEO: Stephanie Fraim
Phone: 262-0301
1425 Creech Road, Naples, FL 34103
Project Help Inc.
Here, a 24-hour crisis and sexual assault help line, assault response services, victim advocacy, sudden death response and crisis intervention services are offered—regardless of age, financial status, ethnicity or identity.
Executive Director: Eileen Wesley
Phone: 649-1404
3050 Horseshoe Drive N., Suite 280, Naples, FL 34104
Providence House Inc.
Provides a faith-based, transitional housing and self-sufficiency program for motivated women with young children who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.
Executive Director: Carol Hollander
Phone: 692-8779
P.O. Box 128, Naples, FL 34106
Redlands Christian Migrant Association Inc.
Provides early childhood care and education to rural, low-income families, most of whom are employed in agriculture and many of whom migrate nationwide. Also provides health care, nutritional resources, immigration assistance, and parenting and literacy classes.
Director: Isabel Garcia
Phone: 658-3560
402 W. Main St., Immokalee, FL 34142
Residential Options of Florida Inc.
ROOF’s mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to successfully obtain and maintain affordable and inclusive housing of their choice.
Executive Director: Berneitha McNair
Phone: 774-7663
3050 Horseshoe Drive N., Suite 285, Naples, FL 34104
Ricky King Foundation Inc.
The foundation’s Ricky King Children’s Fund enriches the lives of Southwest Florida children with disabilities by providing essential medical equipment and services in times of need.
Executive Director: Jennifer Weidenbruch
Phone: 449-0209
625 9th St. N., Suite 203, Naples, FL 34102
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida Inc.
Creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and families in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry Counties.
Executive Director: Laura Ragain
Phone: 437-0202
16100 Roserush Court, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Rotary Club of Naples Inc.
Dedicated to bringing together local leaders, businesses and professionals to take action in bettering the world through humanitarian, volunteer service.
Vice President: Ron Gustason
Phone: 564-8498
P.O. Box 990206, Naples, FL 34116
Royal Palm Academy Inc.
An elementary and middle school-age independent Catholic school committed to providing an extraordinary education for tomorrow’s leaders, with rich academics, strong character formation, spiritual growth and an apostolic focus.
President: Jacqueline Balandra
Phone: 594-9888
16100 Livingston Road, Naples, FL 34110
Saint Ann School Foundation Inc.
Dedicated to ensuring a faith-based education remains accessible to all families desiring it for their children, regardless of income.
Executive Director: Pamela Macia
Phone: 262-4110
475 Ninth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102
The Salvation Army of Collier County
An international, evangelical, Christian group whose mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination through its worship center, thrift shops, affordable childcare and other programs.
Executive Director: Capt. Ben Bridges
Phone: 776-0276
3180 Estey Ave., Naples, FL 34104
SCORE Naples
Established in 1964 as a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Service Corps of Retired Executives is America’s premier source of free, confidential small business advice. Chair: Ron Wilson
Phone: 430-0081
900 Goodlette-Frank Road N., Naples, FL 34102
Seacrest School Inc.
Operates Seacrest Country Day School, a pre-K through 12th grade school committed to fueling intellectual engagement, teaching ownership of the educational experience, cultivating quality of character and inspiring students to lead significant lives.
Head of School: Kevin Aspegren
Phone: 793-1986
7100 Davis Blvd., Naples, FL 34104
Searching for Solutions Institute Inc.
Holds the yearly Imagine Solutions Conference, a national thought-leader conference in Naples that brings 20 of the top experts in the fields of medicine, science, cyberwarfare, education, finance, environment and the economy to speak and meet the audience.
CEO: Randy Antik
Phone: 214-215-6000
29130 Brendisi Way, Suite 130, Naples, FL 34110
imaginesolutionsconference.com
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children Inc.
Operates the county’s two certified domestic violence centers and provides a safe place where domestic violence and human-trafficking victims and survivors can get support to rebuild their lives through advocacy, empowerment and social change.
CEO: Linda Oberhaus
Phone: 775-3862
P.O. Box 10102, Naples, FL 34101
Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center Inc.
Heals hearts and minds through rescue, sanctuary and education. Rescues captive-bred exotic and un-releasable wild animals and shares their lessons of survival and hope.
Director: Deanna Deppen
Phone: 290-9867
1161 27th St. SW, Naples, FL 34117
South Florida National Parks Trust Inc.
Supports four national parks: Everglades, Biscayne and Dry Tortugas National Parks and Big Cypress National Preserve.
Executive Director: Juan Cueto
Phone: 305-665-4769
1390 South Dixie Highway, Suite 2217, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Southwest Florida Music Education Center Inc.
A state-of-the-art center and organization that advances music education and opportunities for neurodiverse young adults.
Vice President: Jennifer Clark
Phone: 205-8258
3200 Bailey Lane, Suite 199, Naples, FL 34105
Special Olympics Florida Inc.
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for people with intellectual disabilities by giving them continuing opportunities to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents.
Regional Director West Coast: Ken Roop
Phone: 775-1991
P.O. Box 2646, Bonita Springs, FL 34133
Sports CLUB
A division of Sports Camp Inc., the club provides children with a safe, after-school, summer camp and youth sports environment through educational, physical and creative activities.
Phone: 566-CLUB (2582)
3275 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34109
STARability Foundation Inc.
Transforming the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through social, vocational and educational connections to the community, while strengthening awareness and respect for all abilities.
CEO: Karen Govern
Phone: 594-9007
5125 Castello Drive, Naples, FL 34103
St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Naples Inc.
Provides families of students in grades PK3 through 8th grade with an academically challenging curriculum integrated with faith-based values, tradition and a strong sense of community.
Principal: Maria Niebuhr
Phone: 455-2262
2730 53rd Terrace SW, Naples, FL 34116
St. John Neumann Catholic High School Inc.
A Catholic college-prep high school that serves students from 9th through 12th grades.
Principal: Sister Patricia Roche
Phone: 455-3044
3000 53rd St. SW, Naples, FL 34116
St. John’s Thrift Shoppe
Accepts donations of women’s and men’s apparel, accessories, furniture, housewares, china and more, and the Outreach Ministry at St. John’s Episcopal Church uses the net proceeds to benefit local charities.
Board Member: Faye Bruso
Phone: 597-9518
14700 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34110
St. Matthew’s House Inc.
Provides innovative solutions to fight hunger, homelessness and addiction that are compassionate and disciplined, giving a hand-up, instead of a hand-out, to everyone it serves. Operates thrift shops, a recovery program, catering service, cafe, car wash and detailing center.
COO: Steve Brooder
Phone: 774-0500
2001 Airport-Pulling Road S., Naples, FL 34112
St. Vincent de Paul Society, Naples District
Provides Meals on Wheels to low-income, homebound seniors and disabled citizens, and temporary financial, food and other assistance to Collier County families facing economic hardships.
Executive Director: Kim Schul
Phone: 775-2907
4451 Mercantile Ave., Naples, FL 34104
Storytellers Creative Arts Inc.
A faith-based outreach organization that has transformed more than 4,000 lives in Southwest Florida through the arts, reaching underprivileged children and families and people battling addiction through community programs and partnerships.
Executive Director: William S. Barnett
Phone: 287-7331
P.O. Box 111742, Naples, FL 34108
Stroke Recovery Foundation Inc.
Facilitates successful stroke awareness, prevention and maximized stroke recoveries.
Founder: Bob Mandell
Phone: 254-8266
5621 Strand Blvd., Suite 211E, Naples, FL 34110
Sunlight of Collier County Inc.
Since 1994, Sunlight Home has been the only residential maternity home and program serving Collier County and attempts to break the cycle of poverty and abuse for at-risk pregnant women and teens.
President: Carolyn Norton Bott
Phone: 352-0251
P.O. Box 9194, Naples, FL 34101
Sunrise Community of Southwest Florida Inc.
Offers an adult day program with services designed to give people with developmental disabilities training to improve independent functioning, physical health and development so they can live valued lives in the community.
Director of Operations: Cassandra Beaver
Phone: 643-5338
4227 Exchange Ave., Naples, FL 34104
The Sunshine Kids Foundation Inc.
Adds quality of life to children with cancer by providing them with exciting, positive group activities, so they may once again do what kids are meant to do, have fun and celebrate life.
Senior Program Manager, Eastern Region: Janet Yon
Phone: 919-8867
5137 Castello Drive, Suite 1, Naples, FL 34103
St. Vincent DePaul Society Naples District Council Inc.
SVdP Naples delivers Meals on Wheels to low-income, homebound seniors and provides financial, food and furniture assistance and life-skills classes to Collier County’s low-income, working families.
Executive Director: Kim Schul
Phone: 775-2907
4451 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL 34104
Taste of Immokalee Inc.
A benefit corporation with a mission to provide students with hands-on experience in all aspects of business, with a focus on social entrepreneurship to give back to Immokalee.
Executive Director: Marie Capita
Phone: 297-6814
1400 North 15th St, Suite 202, Immokalee, FL 34142
TheatreZone Inc.
Presenting professional theatrical productions and educating students of all ages to appreciate and engage in the performing arts.
Founding Artistic Director: Mark Danni
Phone: 888-966-3352
G&L Theatre, The Community School of Naples
13275 Livingston Road, Naples, FL 34109
theatre.zone
TheatreZone is known for its showstopping costumes and dance numbers. (Courtesy TheatreZone)
Track to Trail Inc.
An animal welfare organization focused on horse rescue, rehab and rehoming, primarily taking on injured ex-racehorses, that also offers educational programing for kids.
Executive Director: Cynthia Gilbert
Phone: 963-7296
3847 Second Ave. SE, Naples, FL 34117
United Arts Council of Collier County Inc.
The state-designated Local Arts Agency for Collier County whose mission is to enrich lives and strengthen the community through the power of the arts.
Executive Director: Laura Burns
Phone: 254-8242
340 9th St. N., No. 201, Naples, FL 34102
The United Way of Collier and the Keys Inc.
Committed to improving lives and strengthening the community so everyone has an opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential. Provides information, referrals, tools, resources, and improves education, economic stability, health and access to food and safety.
Executive Director: Steven L. Sanderson
Phone: 777-9113
9015 Strada Stell Court, Suite 204, Naples, FL 34109
The Village School of Naples Inc.
An independent, faith-based Pre-K-12 school that provides an environment to empower and inspire students to think and create solutions.
Head of School: Dennis Chapman
Phone: 593-7686
6000 Goodlette Road, Naples, FL 34109
Voices of Naples Inc.
A seasonal choral committed to teaching, community outreach, providing an eclectic range of music, from jazz to classical, and providing scholarships to local graduates continuing their music education in college.
President: Maryellen Lemasters
Phone: 643-0980
2249 Clipper Way, Naples, FL 34104
Volunteer Services for Animals Inc.
A rescue organization specializing in neonate kittens that provides health care to underserved dogs and cats and operates a food bank for owners having difficulty feeding their animals.
Executive Director: Phyllis Estes
Phone: 290-6274
6017 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 330, Naples, FL 34119
Wellfit Girls Program SWFL
A comprehensive youth-development model that builds resiliency and deepens relationships through fitness and leadership training, community service, cultural immersion experiences, outdoor adventures and experiential-learning opportunities.
Executive Director: Brooke Spencer
Phone: 333-9502
2460 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Suite 175, Naples, FL 34109
Women of Trinity
Hosts the Christmas Market and Church Mouse Sales at Trinity by the Cove Episcopal Church for the benefit of many charities and has donated more than $700,000 over the past nine years.
President: Ann Hudon
Phone: 262-6581
553 Galleon Drive, Naples, FL 34102
Women’s Foundation of Collier County
As part of the Community Foundation of Collier County Inc., the foundation acts as a catalyst for change in the lives of Collier County’s women and girls through grantmaking, advocacy and education.
Director: Eileen Connolly-Keesler
Phone: 649-5000
1110 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 200, Naples, FL 34108
Wounded Warriors of Collier County Inc.
Assists with the needs of veterans and their families, with a focus on education, housing and mental health to ensure that no Collier County veteran is left behind.
President: Dale Mullin
Phone: 302-1800
4851 Tamiami Trail N., No. 200, Naples, FL 34103
woundedwarriorsofcolliercounty.com
YMCA of South Collier Inc.
Puts Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body and is committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Marco Y offers sports, fitness, nutrition, aquatics, social and other programs.
CEO: Cindy Love-Abounader
Phone: 394-9622
101 Sand Hill St., Marco Island, FL 34145
Youth Haven Inc.
Southwest Florida’s only residential shelter for boys and girls ages 6-19 who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, abandonment or homelessness.
Executive Director: Linda Goldfield
Phone: 774-2904
5867 Whitaker Road, Naples, FL 34112
Zonta Foundation of Naples Inc.
Since 1993, Zonta has worked to have a positive impact on marginalized women and girls through service and advocacy.
President: Linda Pearson
Phone: 860-4955
P.O. Box 10911, Naples, FL 34101
LEE COUNTY
Abuse Counseling and Treatment Inc.
Has served victims of domestic violence and their children and survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking in Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties for the past 40 years.
Executive Director: Jennifer L. Benton
Phone: 939-2553
P.O. Box 60401, Fort Myers,FL 33906
Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center Inc.
The mission is to achieve caregiver health, strength and resilience by providing education, information, resource referrals, support groups, hope and compassion.
Executive Director: Lynne Thorp
Phone: 437-3007
12468 Brantley Commons Court, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Alzheimer’s Association
Works to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care for those affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Executive Director: Angela D. McAuley
Phone: 727-578-2558
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 709, Clearwater, FL 33762
American Cancer Society, Lee County
The mission is to save and celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer.
Executive Director: Shelley Slechta
Phone: 936-3582
4575 Via Royale, Suite 110, Fort Myers, FL 33919
American Heart Association Inc. (Southwest Florida Affiliate)
Its mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives by offering educational opportunities and health support for Southwest Florida.
Executive Director: Kelly Glewa
Phone: 495-4904
9200 Estero Park Commons Blvd., No. 7, Estero, FL 33928
American Red Cross Inc.—Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland
Shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.
Executive Director: Jill Palmer
Phone: 278-3401
7051 Cypress Terrace, Suite 110, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Animal Refuge Center
As Southwest Florida’s largest no-kill shelter, ARC houses 400 cats and dogs daily, cage free, on 23 acres, relying entirely on private donations.
President: Wayne Leinen Jr.
Phone: 731-3535
18011 Old Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers, FL 33917
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida Inc.
The agency connects older adults and adults with disabilities to resources and assistance to live safely with independence and dignity.
CEO: Marianne Lorini
Phone: 652-6900
2830 Winkler Ave., Suite 112, Fort Myers, FL 33916
ArtFest Fort Myers
Southwest Florida’s premier fine-art festival showcases 200 nationally recognized artists in downtown Fort Myers, offering great food, continuous entertainment, children’s art experiences and more.
Executive Director: Sharon McAllister
Phone: 768-3602
1375 Jackson St., Suite 401, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Asian Professionals Association SWFL Inc.
Provides leadership in connecting Asian professionals and the broader community for economic, social, intellectual and cultural enrichment.
President: Pearl Cruz
Phone: 771-9911
13650 Fiddlesticks Blvd., Suite 202-328, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Audubon of Southwest Florida
Protects plants, animals and their habitats and promotes environmental education and a greater community involvement with the natural world.
President: Gerri Reaves
Box 61041, Fort Myers, FL 33906
Best Buddies International Inc. (Fort Myers Office)
Dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Area Director: Melanie Musick
Phone: 275-2510
5237 Summerlin Commons Blvd., Suite 105, Fort Myers, FL 33907
The Betty Allen Gynecologic Cancer Foundation Inc.
Offers free educational workshops to communities, colleges, businesses, religious organizations and women’s groups, as well as a new
symptoms diary mobile app.
Founder and President: Sharie Kearns
Phone: 935-8325
13300-56 S. Cleveland Ave., Ft. Myers, FL 33907
BIG ARTS
As part of the Barrier Island Group for the Arts Inc., its vision is to create great arts, entertainment, programs and learning experiences to inspire, enrich and delight in Sanibel and Captiva.
Executive Director: Lee Ellen Harder
Phone: 395-0900
900 Dunlop Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast Inc.
Matches youth in meaningful, enduring mentorships with adult volunteers who empower help them achieve greater confidence, improved relationships and bright futures.
Regional Director: Kelly Palmer
Phone: 237-2624
8280 College Parkway, Suite 201, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Bishop Verot Catholic High School Inc.
Private college-preparatory Catholic high school offering religious education, a wide-range of electives, honors and Advanced Placement (AP) level courses.
Director of Development: Jeff Brown
Phone: 274-6730
5598 Sunrise Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Blessings in a Backpack Inc. (Southwest Florida Chapter)
Provides weekend meals to children who are deemed food insufficient at Title 1 elementary schools in Lee and Collier Counties.
Executive Director: Cecilia St. Arnold
Phone: 410-9592
P.O. Box 61402, Fort Myers, FL 33906
Bonita Springs Assistance Office
Serves residents who face financial hardship due to an emergency/crisis by providing emergency financial assistance, food and hygiene items.
Executive Director: Teri Lamaine
Phone: 992-3034
25300 Bernwood Drive, Suite 6, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Bonita Springs Historical Society Inc.
Works to preserve, protect and promote the city’s rich heritage and operates the 1915 McSwain Home in the historic downtown area.
President: Bonnie Whittemore
Phone: 992-6997
P.O. Box 3015, Bonita Springs, FL 34133
bonitaspringshistoricalsociety.org
Bonita Springs YMCA (YMCA of Southwest Florida Inc.)
Provides early learning for children 6 weeks to 5 years old, summer camps, after-school programs, sports, aquatics, plus other health and wellness programs for the community.
Executive Director: Angel Cerritos
Phone: 221-7560
27200 Kent Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Bonita Wonder Gardens Inc.
Cares for more than 300 resident animals, upgrades wildlife enclosures, grows the botanical beauty of the property, provides community education programs and events.
CEO: David Rahahętih Webb
Phone: 992-2591
27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County
Serving more than 1,300 youths by offering them a safe place to learn, grow into productive, caring and responsible citizens.
CEO: Denise Gergley
13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 231, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Cafe of Life Inc.
Provides basic human needs to the underserved people in the Bonita Springs area, including daily hot meals, take-home food, clothing, diapers and other essential items.
Executive Director: Jeff Nichols
Phone: 495-9325
P.O. Box 367794, Bonita Springs, FL 34136
Candlelighters of Southwest Florida Inc.
Provides free support, education and activities to children diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders so families going through similar circumstances can start healing mentally.
Executive Director: Klair M. Snellbaker
Phone: 432-2223
9981 S. Healthpark Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908
The Canterbury School Inc.
Provides a rigorous college preparatory curriculum in an atmosphere emphasizing character, leadership and service. Teachers strive to prepare students for success in the most demanding post-secondary institutions and professions.
Associate Head of School: George Pappas
Phone: 481-4323
8141 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Cape Coral Caring Center Inc.
An emergency food pantry that helps people when they lose their job or have a serious illness, providing needed clothing vouchers, utilities and sanitary products.
Executive Director: Julie Ferguson
Phone: 910-0110
4645 SE 15th Ave., Cape Coral, FL 33904
Cape Coral Community Foundation Inc.
Fosters a healthy and dynamic community where people are inspired to support, strengthen and enrich the quality of life through generosity and civic engagement throughout Southwest Florida.
CEO: Michael Chatman
Phone: 542-5594
1405 SE 47th St., Suite 2, Cape Coral, FL 33904
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Inc.
Preserves and enhances the habitats of protected wildlife species and educates the community about Cape Coral’s wildlife resources.
President: Paul Bonasia
Phone: 980-2593
P.O. Box 152761, Cape Coral, FL 33915
Cape Coral Museum of History
Operated by the Cape Coral Historical Society Inc., the museum shares the city’s history through exhibitions, archives, tours and special events.
Executive Director: Janel Trull
Phone: 772-7037
544 Cultural Park Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33990
Captains For Clean Water Inc.
Fights to restore and protect the area’s water resources by advancing education, awareness and offering science-based solutions for water quality issues.
Co-Founder and Executive Director: Capt. Daniel Andrews
Phone: 866-670-2329
P.O. Box 1653, Ft. Myers, FL 33902
Center for the Arts of Bonita Springs Inc.
Enriching the diverse community with opportunities for artistic expression, education and appreciation in a supportive and nurturing environment. Offers a range of classes, workshops, lectures, events and virtual lessons.
President: Susan Bridges
Phone: 495-8989
26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Child Care of Southwest Florida Inc.
A nationally accredited early childhood education provider with five learning centers in Lee and Hendry Counties that serve more than 400 children from 6 weeks to 8 years old.
CEO: Chris Hansen
Phone: 278-1002
6831 Palisades Park Court, Suite 6, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Children’s Advocacy Center of SW Florida Inc.
Provides a coordinated response to child victims of abuse and neglect and improves the lives of at-risk children and their families through prevention services to ensure they’re free from harm, have healthy development and emotional well-being.
Executive Director: Julie Boudreaux
Phone: 939-2808
3830 Evans Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Children’s Network of Southwest Florida LLC
As the region’s lead agency for child welfare services, it coordinates services and works with the community to protect children and preserve families.
CEO: Nadereh Salim
Phone: 226-1524
2232 Altamont Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Christy’s Cause Inc.
This organization works to eradicate child sex-trafficking and exploitation through education, awareness, restoration projects and justice initiatives.
Executive Director: Christy Ivie
Phone: 209-3833
22100 S. Tamiami Trail, Estero, FL 33928
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife Inc.
CROW, a wildlife clinic serving the Lee County area’s injured wildlife, offers a visitor education center with interactive exhibits, daily learning experiences with animals, wildlife walks, online learning opportunities and lunchtime talks.
Executive Director: Alison Hussey
Phone: 472-3644
3883 Sanibel Captiva Road, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
The Collaboratory Inc.
Works with donors, the nonprofit sector, business, education, government and members of the community to improve quality of life in the region through strategic philanthropy and impact funding.
CEO: Sarah Owen
Phone: 274-5900
2031 Jackson St., Suite 100, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Community Cooperative Inc.
Strives to alleviate hunger and homelessness in the community by addressing key root causes and collects and distributes resources through its network of community partners.
Executive Director: Tracey Galloway
Phone: 332-7687
3429 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916
Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Land And Water Trust Inc. (CREW)
CREW is dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of the water resources and natural communities in and around the watershed.
Executive Director: Brenda Brooks
Phone: 657-2253
23998 Corkscrew Road, Estero, FL 33928
“Ding” Darling Wildlife Society Inc.-Friends of the Refuge
As the nonprofit arm of the refuge, the friends support refuge conservation through events, donations and store operations, with funding going to conservation education, land acquisitions and wildlife and water-quality research.
Manager: Birgie Mille
Phone: 472-1100
P.O. Box 565, Sanibel, FL 33957
Dr. Piper Center for Social Services Inc.
Seeks to enhance the social and economic well-being of seniors 55 and older who live in Southwest Florida and to make a positive impact in the lives of frail elderly, at-risk youth, special-needs children and communities.
CEO: Melissa Bonner
Phone: 332-5346
2607 Dr. Ella Piper Way, Fort Myers, FL 33916
Dress for Success SW Florida
Promotes women’s economic independence by providing professional attire, a support network and development tools to thrive in work and in life. It’s helped more than 3,000 women in Lee, Collier and Hendry Counties.
Executive Director: Nickole Hendra
Phone: 689-4992
12995 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 153, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Ducklings Travel Inc.
Committed to helping children get the medical attention they need by aiding families in need of financial travel assistance for the treatment of debilitating medical conditions.
President: Taylor Bouchard
Phone: 494-0747
P.O. Box 1416, Estero, FL 33929
Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida
As one of 30 coalitions in Florida dedicated to ensuring quality early education practices and standards, the coalition operates throughout Glades, Hendry, Collier and Lee Counties.
Executive Director: Susan Block
Phone: 935-6100
2675 Winkler Ave., Suite 300, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Earn to Learn FL Inc.
Empowers low-to-moderate income Florida students to earn college degrees and professional certifications with little or no debt through matched-savings, personalized financial capability training and success coaching.
CEO and Founder: Brenda Tate
Phone: 908-0301
9160 Forum Corporate Parkway, Suite 321, Fort Myers, FL 33905
ECHO Inc.
Equips families worldwide to combat hunger, malnutrition and poverty by promoting sustainable, innovative solutions to agricultural issues.
CEO: David Erickson
Phone: 543-3246
17391 Durrance Road, Entry E – Price Center, North Fort Myers, FL 33917
Edison & Ford Winter Estates Inc.
Once the winter home of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, the site features 20 acres of botanical gardens, historical buildings, a laboratory and a 15,000-square-foot museum.
CEO: Michael Flanders
Phone: 334-7419
2350 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL Florida
Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida Inc.
Provides low or no-cost medical services, prescription medication, case management for uninsured adults with epilepsy, and prevention and education programs.
Executive Director: Kevin Lindberg
Phone: 275-4838
4040 Palm Beach Blvd., Suite D, Fort Myers, FL 33916
The Everglades Foundation Inc.
Works to protect and restore the Everglades through science, advocacy and education.
President: Eric Eikenberg
Phone: 412-606-6836
18001 Old Cutler Road, Suite 625, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Family Initiative Inc.
An organization to improve the lives of children, adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum through community programs, clinical services, education and outreach championing acceptance.
Co-Founders and Presidents: David Brown, Anjali Van Drie
Phone: 910-0712
734 SW 4th St., Cape Coral, FL 33991
Filipino American Association of Southwest Florida Inc.
Both locally and in the Philippines, it fundraises for youth educational and scholarship programs, aids when disaster or tragedy occurs and promotes camaraderie.
President: Jeanne A. Isberto
Phone: 772-5551
4720 SE 15th Ave., Suite 212, Cape Coral, FL 33904
Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation Inc.
Its mission is to advance students by promoting and securing philanthropic efforts to support the university.
CEO: Katherine ‘Kitty’ Green
Phone: 590-1067
10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers, FL 33965
Florida Helps Foundation Inc.
Supports events and product sales to raise funds for Florida’s disabled veterans and first responders, in part through LifeWave health products.
Executive Director: Mike VonPlinsky
Phone: 896-2847
15121 Laguna Drive, Suite 203, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Florida Lions Eye Clinic Inc.
Provides medical and surgical eye care to underserved people in the community.
Clinical Office Manager: Sahira Ramirez
Phone: 498-3937
10322 Pennsylvania Ave., Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Florida Repertory Theatre Inc.
A regional theater committed to creating, nurturing and developing an ensemble of professionals who develop long-term relationships working on plays; improve the quality of life through the arts; and help make arts accessible to all.
Executive Director: John Martin
Phone: 219-1540
P.O. Box 2483, Fort Myers, FL 33902
Fort Myers Beach Art Association Inc.
The association, art gallery and volunteer organization promotes visual arts through classes, programs, exhibits and studio space.
President: Star Sherwood
Phone: 463-3909
3030 Shell Mound Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers
A premier choral arts organization whose mission is to share significant choral masterworks with the community, provide choral programs for youth and those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Also operates the City of Palms Youth Choir.
President: Jill Janda-Kanner
Phone: 288-2535
6900 Daniels Parkway, Suite 29, No. 193, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Fort Myers YMCA
A nonprofit for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility with programs for kids and adults, including fitness and aquatic activities, health and wellness, coaching, camps, early learning and after-school programs.
Branch Director: Joey Belanger
Phone: 292-5527
1360 Royal Palm Square Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33919
Foster Care Advisory Services Inc.
Providing support for children in foster care and their caregivers since 1984.
Executive Director: Charles Johnson
Phone: 939-1338
4165 East River Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33916
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools Inc.
Enriches the quality of public education through its programs, resources and experiences, which are made possible through corporate, individual and educational partnerships.
CEO: Marshall T. Bower
Phone: 337-0433
2266 Second St., Fort Myers, FL 33902
Friends of Lovers Key Inc. (FOLK)
FOLKs is a group of dedicated volunteers who protect, preserve and support Lovers Key State Park by raising funds through functions and events.
President: James Remis
Phone: 463-4588
8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Friends of the Mound House Inc.
Supports the site of a 2,000-year-old shell mound on Estero Bay at Fort Myers Beach, where a museum with artifacts of the extinct Calusa, Cuban rancheros and others who inhabited the property can be found.
President: Ellen Vaughan
Phone: 765-0865
451 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc.
Helps girls prepare for a lifetime of leadership, success and adventure in a safe, no-limits place designed for, and by, girls. It has a membership of nearly 5,000 girls in grades K-12, and more than 2,500 adult members.
CEO: Mary Anne Servian
Phone: 800-232-4475
4780 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34233
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida
Named a Top Hospital by the Leapfrog Group, Golisano is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of children in Southwest Florida and keeping families close to home.
Executive Director: Chris Simoneau
Phone: 214-0639
9981 S. HealthPark Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida Inc.
Serves people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering opportunities to achieve independence through job readiness, small business and digital training, community outreach and its thrift shops. Also operates 16 income-subsidized, disability-accessible housing complexes.
CEO: John Nadeau
Phone: 710-1796
5100 Tice St., Fort Myers, FL 33905
Grand Piano Series Inc.
Presents music literature through a concert series with high-caliber artists who enrich the community through audience education, community outreach and student engagement. The series is now expanding to involve underserved populations and people with disabilities.
Artistic Director: Milana Strezeva
Phone: 646-734-8179
3330 Crossings Court, No. 301, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Guardian ad Litem Foundation-20th Judicial Circuit Inc.
Ensures that abused, neglected or abandoned youth have a voice as they navigate the judicial, education and child welfare system through dedicated volunteer advocates, their guardians ad Litem.
Executive Director: Jessica Stanfield
Phone: 533-1435
1700 Monroe St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Gulf Coast Humane Society Inc.
Cares for companion pets in need by offering a safe refuge, providing medical care and facilitating adoptions.
Executive Director: Jennifer Galloway
Phone: 332-0364
2010 Arcadia St., Fort Myers, FL 33916
Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra Inc.
Contributes to the cultural enrichment of Southwest Florida by producing and performing a variety of performances, events, and offering community and education projects.
Music Director: Andrew M. Kurtz
Phone: 277-1700
6314 Corporate Court, Suite 100, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties Inc.
Partners with families who need affordable housing by helping them build their homes with volunteers, using material donations. Homeowners then contribute toward closing costs and pay an affordable monthly mortgage.
CEO: Becky Lucas
Phone: 652-0434
1288 N. Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
Hadassah (Lee and Collier Chapter)
Supports global healing, teaching and research, as well as youth at risk, women’s health and advocacy, through 300,000 volunteer members nationwide.
President: Joyce Toub
Phone: 518-330-1559
6017 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 319, Naples, FL 34119
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc.
As Southwest Florida’s largest hunger-relief organization, it rescues food and offers food-distribution programs, including food pantries, mobile pantries, the Care and Share Senior Feeding Program, school pantries and partner agency programs.
CEO: Richard LeBer
Phone: 334-7007
3760 Fowler St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
The Heights Foundation Inc./The Heights Center Inc.
Building strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood at the Heights Center, which promotes family and community development, supports education, health and wellness, and provides the benefits of enrichment, expressive and cultural arts.
Founder and CEO: Kathryn Kelly
Phone: 482-7706
15570 Hagie Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Hodges University Inc.
An accredited university that provides flexible day, evening and online classes taught by world-class faculty for undergraduate and graduate degrees; also designated as a Hispanic-serving institution. Its foundation accepts donations for scholarships and funding.
Director of University Advancement: Angie Manley
Phone: 938-7728
4501 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33966
Home Base SWFL
A Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program, helps veterans, service members and their families with clinical care, wellness, education and research. Also offers a free health and fitness program to residents.
Program Manager: Armando Hernandez
Phone: 887-5164
P.O. Box 422, Estero, FL 33929
Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida Inc.
A community working to help members overcome the effects of mental illness, attain recovery and lead productive, satisfying lives.
CEO: Erin Broussard
Phone: 267-1777
3602 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Hope Healthcare
Improves the quality of life for people experiencing serious illnesses by providing exceptional, comforting care and choices that give hope and meaning to every moment.
CEO: Samira K. Beckwith
Phone: 482-4673
9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Horizon Foundation Inc.
Raises private-sector money to support the efforts of Lee County’s Economic Development Office and the Horizon Council to improve the area’s business climate.
Chief Fundraising Consultant: Dilman Thomas
Phone: 533-6806
2031 Jackson St., Suite 120, Fort Myers, FL 33901
“I Will” Mentorship Foundation Inc.
Empowers youth to make positive life choices through E-STEM-based learning and mentoring programs focused on increasing academic achievement, strengthening community and providing opportunities to improve socioeconomic mobility.
CEO: Jesse Bryson
Phone: 666-8171
3903 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Unit 2, Fort Myers, FL 33916
IMAG History & Science Center
A hands-on science center and museum, with exhibits that include dinosaurs, fossils, Calusa Indian culture, live native and non-native small animals, aquariums, touch tanks and interactive displays about science and scientific topics.
Executive Director: Matt Johnson
Phone: 243-0043
2000 Cranford Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33916
Interfaith Charities of South Lee Inc.
Provides hope and help through a food pantry, financial and tax assistance and other programs to those in need in South Fort Myers, Estero and San Carlos Park.
CEO: Nancy Martin
Phone: 267-3510
17592 Rockefeller Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33967
John Entwistle Foundation
Provides animal welfare and music education for underserved children.
Executive Director: Steve Luongo
Phone: 482-6880
13300 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 56, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Inc.
Prepares the area’s future leaders and workforce by inspiring students through a diverse group of volunteer role models who teach them how to live, work and prosper in their community.
President and CEO: Angela Fisher
Phone: 225-2590
13241 University Drive, Suite 102, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Junior League of Fort Myers Inc.
An organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
President: Erin Cowan
4600 Summerlin Road, Suite C-2, No.196, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Keep Lee County Beautiful Inc.
As the county’s largest volunteer-based, community-action and education organization, it forms public-private partnerships and programs to encourage people to take greater responsibility for improving their community environments.
Executive Director: Trish Fancher
Phone: 334-3488
1415 Colonial Blvd., No. 2, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Kids’ Minds Matter
Through Lee Health and Golisano Children’s Hospital, it raises awareness and essential funding to enhance pediatric mental and behavioral health programs and services.
Executive Director: Chris Simoneau
Phone: 214-0639
9800 South HealthPark Drive, Suite 405, Fort Myers, FL 33908
The Laboratory Theater of Florida Inc.
The company features ensemble productions, produces classic works and takes artistic risks that feature and challenge local performers. Lab Theater also promotes education, community outreach and experimentation.
Founder and Artistic Director: Annette Trossbach
Phone: 218-0481
1634 Woodford Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation Inc.
Enhances the beauty and experience of the sprawling park through fundraising, volunteerism and membership.
Executive Director: Erin White
Phone: 533-7575
7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908
LARC Inc.
Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens serves the needs of individuals and families impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities by celebrating their abilities and creating opportunities for all remarkable people in the community.
Executive Director: Angela Katz
Phone: 334-6285
2570 Hanson St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Lee BIA Builders Care
Provides emergency construction services at no cost to needy and deserving elderly and disabled homeowners and families who cannot obtain repairs on their own.
Executive Director: Crystal Stouten
Phone: 938-0056
6835 International Center Blvd., Unit 4, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free Southwest Florida Inc.
Raising awareness of prevention resources through collaboration, education and inspiration to reduce substance abuse.
Executive Director: Deborah Comella
Phone: 931-9317
3763 Evans Ave., No. 202, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Lee County Alliance for the Arts Inc.
A visual and performing arts center that improves the community through the arts, and provides a creative space with a year-round schedule of events and exhibitions.
Executive Director: Molly Deckart
Phone: 939-2787
10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33919
Lee County Legal Aid Society Inc.
Provides free representation by licensed Florida attorneys in selected Lee County cases involving children, including divorce and child custody cases, child support, adoption and other matters affecting the well-being of children.
CEO: Andrew J. Banyai
Phone: 334-6118
2400 First St., Suite 214, Fort Myers, FL 33901
The Lee County Medical Society Inc.
A voluntary professional organization of doctors who advocate for the preservation and enforcement of fair medical and public health laws. Members have met high-quality standards, including verification of education, background, training and certifications.
Executive Director: Julie Ramirez
Phone: 936-1645
5781 Lee Blvd., Suite 208-104, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
Lee Health Foundation
Nurtures generosity for essential funding to enhance the health and well-being of Southwest Florida’s residents and ensure high-quality, comprehensive care.
Chief Foundation and Development Officer: Chris Simoneau
Phone: 343-6052
9800 S. HealthPark Drive, Suite No. 405, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Lifeline Family Center Inc.
A residential rehabilitation program for young women who are pregnant or single moms ages 16 to 25, including education, career training, life skills and character classes.
Executive Director: Meghan DeLuca
Phone: 242-7238
907 SE Fifth Ave., Cape Coral, FL 33990
Lighthouse of Southwest Florida Inc.
A vision rehabilitation center that helps adults and children in Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties with blindness and major vision loss to achieve independence.
CEO: Dotty St. Amand
Phone: 997-7797
35 West Mariana Ave., North Fort Myers, FL 33903
MADD Southwest Florida
Mothers Against Drunk Driving is dedicated to safe, sober streets in Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades and Hendry Counties. Its vision is for a community with no more victims of impaired driving.
Executive Director: Lori Burke
Phone: 791-7560
13130 Westlinks Terrace, Suite 8, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Madisen’s Match Inc.
An annual tennis charity event that raises funds for pediatric and adult cancer programs with the Lee Memorial Health System Foundation.
President: Duane Chaney
Phone: 201-2424
16451 Healthpark Commons Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33913
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida Inc.
Creates and grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
CEO: Norm Wedderburn
Phone: 992-9474
3655 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 3, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
March of Dimes Inc.
Leading the fight for the health of all moms and babies, the organization helps every baby to have the best possible start, regardless of wealth, race or geography.
Development Manager: Emily Clark
Phone: 271-2564
21301 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 320, PMB 246, Estero, FL 33928
The McGregor Clinic Inc.
A healthcare program that provides an integrated approach to patient care, emphasizing services to people with HIV and AIDS, and supporting their right to make decisions that best fit their needs, lifestyle and families.
CEO: Sharon Murphy
Phone: 334-9555
3487 Broadway Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Midwest Food Bank Florida
A faith-based organization that supports 84 nonprofit partner agencies in Lee County and 38 other counties by providing industry-leading food relief to those in need while feeding them spiritually.
Executive Director: Karl Steidinger
Phone: 690-1722
5601 Division Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Multicultural Centre of Southwest Florida Inc.
Promotes and embraces diversity in Lee County and helps school children of all cultures head to school each year with confidence and pride.
Director: Leonardo Garcia
Phone: 333-5747
P.O. Box 61713, Fort Myers, FL 33906
Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest Florida Inc.
Provides comprehensive care for those affected, and offering social interaction and wellness programs, including exercise classes, art therapy, mental health support and coaching.
Executive Director: Kay Jasso
Phone: 319-0904
3372 Woods Edge Circle, No, 103, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Muscular Dystrophy Association Inc., South Florida
Fights to free people and their families from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases that take away physical strength, independence and life.
Executive Director: Joanne Boigris
Phone: 437-6900
6315 Presidential Court, Suite 140, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Music For Minors Foundation Inc.
Raises money to provide quality instruments, private lesson and college music scholarships to deserving local students.
President: Don Rhynard
Phone: 273-2250
P.O. Box 1503, Bonita Springs, FL 34133
NAMI Lee, Charlotte & Hendry Counties
Raises awareness and provides essential education, advocacy and support group programs at no cost for people living with mental illness and their loved ones, replacing stigma with understanding.
Executive Vice President: Vacharee Howard
Phone: 337-9024
8191 College Parkway, Suite 205, Fort Myers, FL 33919
One Way Out Ministries Inc.
A multi-faceted ministry that’s picking women up out of rough places, brushing them off in love and introducing them to a real life with Christ through home and global missions, networking and creative awareness.
Executive Director: Jeanie Turner
Phone: 628-1774
12873 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33907
Operation Open Arms Inc,
Awards servicemen and servicewomen free R&Rs and same-day mental-health counseling upon their return from combat and foreign duty stations worldwide. So far, it has given $18.3 million to 3,994 U.S. troops.
Executive Director: Capt. John ‘GiddyUp’ Bunch
Phone: 822-8888
P.O. Box 1, St. James City, FL 33956
Our Mother’s Home of Southwest Florida Inc.
Provides a safe and nurturing environment for young moms and their babies in foster care.
Executive Director: Viodelka ‘V’ Moreira
Phone: 267-4663
7438 Carrier Road, Fort Myers, FL 33967
Pace Center for Girls Inc., Lee County
A nationally recognized, research-based model that gives girls and young women, ages 11-18, a better future by providing education, counseling, training and advocacy.
Executive Director: Meg Geltner
Phone: 425-2366
3800 Evans Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Partners for Breast Cancer Care Inc.
Funds breast screening, diagnostic testing, surgery and treatment for uninsured, low-income residents.
Director: Janet Darnell
Phone: 454-8583
9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Pine Manor Improvement Association Inc.
Works with local community partners and county commissioners to promote safe, viable neighborhoods, provide decent housing and encourage economic opportunities for the neighborhood, which commissioners designated as in need of social services.
President: Bob Smith
Phone: 275-5180
5547 Tenth Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33907
Pregnancy Resource Center of Southwest Florida
A network of clinics and education centers providing free services to men and women facing an unplanned pregnancy or sexual health crisis.
Executive Director: Janet Custer
Phone: 217-4838
26951 Country Club Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Protected Harbor Inc.
Builds and operates Christian Care group homes for adults living with developmental disabilities to improve their lives.
Executive Director: Loretta Mottram
Phone: 278-0200
4561 Camino Real Way, Fort Myers, FL 33966
Providence Compassion Foundation Inc.
Helps provide funding for equestrian education, training, coaching, competition and travel needs of developing athletes and horses in partnership with Providence Equestrian Center, as well as funding for the rescue and care of horses, farm and companion animals.
President: Heather Cassese
Phone: 948-7669
P.O. Box 368437, Bonita Springs, FL 34136
providenceequestriancenter.com
Quality Life Center of Southwest Florida Inc.
Develops the potential of underserved populations in Southwest Florida by providing after-school, teen leadership and summer camp programs. Operates the Teen Center for Leadership Development.
Executive Director: Abdul’Haq Muhammed
Phone: 334-2797
3210 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916
Regional Cancer Center
As a part of Lee Health, it offers treatment and support services for nearly every aspect of a patient’s cancer care in one location.
Executive Director: Chris Simoneau
Phone: 214-0639
8931 Colonial Center Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Reiko And Friends
A nine-piece string ensemble, created by former Southwest Florida Symphony concertmaster Reiko Niiya, that performs classical to jazz to pops.
CEO: Reiko Niiya
Phone: 218-02149
15861 Country Court, Fort Myers, FL 33912
Ride Nature Corp.
An action-sports mission organization focused on equipping leaders worldwide with tools and resources to utilize action sports as a tool for outreach, evangelism and discipleship.
President: Mark Koch
Phone: 776-1932
2464 Second St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Rockin’ Christmas Fund Inc.
Awards college scholarships to high-achieving students who suffered an unexpected, sudden loss of a parent. RCF also has established permanent, funded endowments at several major colleges and universities, and raised money for a children’s hospital.
Director: Victoria Wolanin
Phone: 225-6100
P.O. Box 1515, Sanibel, FL 33957
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida Inc.
Creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and families in Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Glades and Hendry Counties.
Executive Director: Laura Ragain
Phone: 437-0202
16100 Roserush Court, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Rotary Club of Fort Myers Inc.
As the oldest Rotary Club in Southwest Florida, its volunteers work to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education and job training, promote peace and eradicate polio.
Executive Secretary: Patricia Bell
Phone: 332-8158
2101 McGregor Blvd., Suite 102, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Sally J. Pimentel Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center Inc.
Empowering deaf and hard-of-hearing citizens and their families through education, advocacy and community involvement. Services include sign-language interpreting, a free telephone equipment loan program, sign-language classes and employment assistance.
Executive Director: Alicia Miller
Phone: 461-0334
1860 Boy Scout Drive, B208, Fort Myers, FL 33907
SalusCare Inc.
Provides behavioral healthcare services for adults and children in outpatient psychiatry and therapy, residential programs, recovery residences, emergency/crisis services, detox and community-based services at multiple locations in Lee County. No one is ever denied access to services due to an inability to pay.
CEO: Stacey Cook
Phone: 275-3222
2789 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33905
SanCap Cares
As a fundraising group for Golisano Children’s Hospital, SanCap Cares is in its 21st year and has raised $16 million for the hospital through fundraising, events and awareness campaigns.
Chair: Valerie Tutor
Phone: 834-8141
P.O. Box 475, Sanibel, FL 33957
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Inc.
Protects the coastal ecosystems through water quality research, policy and advocacy, protecting sea turtles and shorebirds, native landscaping, habitat and wildlife management and environmental education. The foundation also works with children through the Sanibel Sea School.
CEO: Ryan Orgera
Phone: 472-2329
3333 Sanibel-Captiva Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
Sanibel Community Association Inc.
The island’s ‘home,’ where friends and residents meet to socialize through education, culture, events and programs. It relies on donations and receives no government funding.
Executive Director: Teresa Riska-Hall
Phone: 472-2155
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
Senior Friendship Centers Inc.
Promotes health, dignity and quality of life through comprehensive services that enrich the lives of older adults and their families, including case-management, nutrition, weekly home-delivered meals, monthly and emergency food bags, electric assistance, visitor and phone programs, food stamps and Medicaid assistance.
Executive Director: Amanda Hinz
Phone: 275-1881
12734 Kenwood Lane, Unit 85, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center
Dedicated to bringing world-class art events to its restored, state-of-the-art facility, SBDAC presents a wide range of events, including concerts, art exhibitions, galas, lectures and educational arts experiences for children and adults.
CEO: James Griffith
Phone: 333-1933
2301 First St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Sizzle SWFL FGCU Food & Beverage Scholarship Inc.
Supports high school graduates enrolled in the FGCU Resort & Hospitality Management program, primarily through the bi-annual Sizzle SWFL Restaurant Week. Up to one dollar from each meal sold is donated to the scholarship fund from each restaurant.
President: Guy Clarke
Phone: 405-7767
P.O. Box 437, Estero, FL 33929
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Our Lady of Light Conference
Works to provide emergency assistance to the needy while maintaining their dignity and privacy, regardless of age, sex, religion, race or ethnicity.
President: Wayne Hostinski
Phone: 690-6685
19680 Cypress View Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33967
Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra/Symphony Society
A 60-year-old professional orchestra that brings world-class music to all ages. The Symphony Society is its volunteer arm, with 250 members organizing fundraising events, activities and other support, such as office and concert assistance.
Executive Director: Amy Ginsburg
Phone: 418-0996
7500 College Parkway, Suite 200, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Special Equestrians Inc.
Through therapeutic horseback riding, carriage driving, hippotherapy and a veteran program, it serves people in Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades Counties.
Executive Director: Jan Fifer
Phone: 226-1221
5121 Staley Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905
SWFL Children’s Charities Inc.
Dedicated to saving children’s lives by supporting the region’s growing pediatric health care system through its annual signature fundraiser, Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest.
Executive Director: Heidi Taulman
Phone: 433-4260
2031 Jackson St., Suite 110, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Swinging With Purpose Inc.
Provides support to grassroot organizations serving the needs of women, girls and children in the community by inviting local golfing communities to play for charity.
Founder and Secretary: Diana Riley
Phone: 301-706-7131
8891 Brighton Lane, Suite 103, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
The Symphonic Chorale of Southwest Florida Inc. (dba Choral Artistry)
After 10 years, the chorus is now named Choral Artistry to reflect the variety of music it performs in addition to symphonic music. It’s the area’s only paid professional, core community chorus and collaborates with other ensembles.
Board President: Patricia Rice
Phone: 560-5695
P.O. Box 07105, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Terrasi Learning Center Inc.
Operates Peace by Piece, a private, year-round school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities that provides comprehensive individualized instruction based on the science of applied-behavior analysis.
Executive Director: Dr. Renee Terrasi
Phone: 245-8301
6714 Winkler Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Turtle Time Inc.
Dedicated to the conservation and recovery of endangered and threatened sea turtles.
Director: Eve M. Haverfield
Phone: 481-5566
P.O. Box 2621, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33932
The Uncommon Friends Foundation Inc.
Inspires future leaders toward excellence of character, a spirit of innovation and a sense of purpose by awarding scholarships, recognizing local educators and businesses with high ethical standards.
Executive Director: Heather Fitzenhagen
Phone: 337-9503
2505 First St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades and Okeechobee
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people in the community through fundraising, fund distribution, community building, volunteer advancement and United Way 211 information and referral.
CEO: Jeannine Joy
Phone: 433-2000
7273 Concourse Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908
Valerie’s House Inc.
In a home-like setting, the nonprofit helps children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives. The vision is that no child will grieve alone.
Founder and CEO: Angela Melvin
Phone: 204-5804
1762 Fowler St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Visuality. Inc.
Helps the LGBTQ+ community and its allies through activities, support programs and educational events that create community, empower members and provide essential resources, and strives to end discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or sexual expression.
Vice President: Arlene Goldberg
Phone: 898-6124
P.O. Box 2583, Fort Myers, FL 33902
WGCU Public Media
A member-supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University providing PBS and NPR programming 24 hours daily, serving a dozen counties with five digital TV channels, three radio services and multiple digital media platforms.
General Manager: Corey Lewis
Phone: 590-2300
10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers, FL 33965
Zonta Club of Bonita Springs Inc.
An organization of professional women dedicated to improving the circumstances of women at all stages of life, locally and globally.
President: Shannon Fitch
Phone: 826-1786
P.O. Box 366836, Bonita Springs, FL 34136
Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva Inc./ Zonta Foundation of Southwest Florida Inc.
An organization of professional women who improve the circumstances of women at all stages of life, locally and globally. The foundation enhances its ability to raise funds, oversee fund distribution and allow charitable deductions.
Co-Presidents: Jill Janda-Kanner, Elaine Swank
P.O. Box 1244, Sanibel, FL 33957
