Greater Naples Leadership Masters class XXII

Human Services Day January 10, 2018

Session Day Materials - Table of Contents

A. Theme, Goals & Objectives

B. Agenda

C. Biographies

D. Fact Sheets on Featured Organizations

E. List of Featured Organizations and Their Websites

F. Directions to Leila B. Canant Professional Development Center

(please click on a heading to be directed to that section in the document)

Dress Code: Business casual, comfortable shoes, sweaters for air-conditioned rooms

Venues: First Venue: Leila B. Canant Professional Development Center

Second Venue: The Shelter for Abused Women & Children

Third Venue: St. Matthew’s House

Fourth Venue: Leila B. Canant Professional Development Center

We will travel by bus to The Shelter for Abused Women & Children and St. Matthew’s House, returning to Leila B. Canant Professional Development Center. ALL ATTENDEES MUST TRAVEL BY BUS TO AND FROM THOSE LOCATIONS.

NOTE: PLEASE BRING CANNED GOODS AS DONATIONS TO ST. MATTHEW’S HOUSE.

Session Leaders: Paula Stone, Lorry Cioffi, Sissel Cooper, and Barbara Crockett

Theme

Recognizing the needs of disadvantaged children in Collier County and the non-profit organizations that meet these needs.

Goals

• Define Human Services and the explicit needs of children. Children are some of the most vulnerable,if not the most vulnerable, in our county and are certainly our future.

• Identify opportunities for involvement and how GNL members can make an impact.

Objectives

• Provide face-to-face meetings with leaders of non-profits who are eager for volunteers.

• Instill an understanding of the critical role of volunteering and fundraising in meeting needs.

• Encourage GNL members to act.

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Human Services Day Agenda

8:15 am

8:30 am

8:32 am

8:35 am

8:40 am

8:50 am

9:00 am

9:10 am

Arrive at Leila B. Canant Professional Development Center. Coffee and light breakfast items will be available. (see section F for address and directions)

Welcome and Announcements Neal Gelfand, Class Chair

Introduction of Team and Opening Remarks Paula Stone, Team Lead

Overview of Human Services Nina Gray, Founding Board Member, Collier Resource Center

How Non-Profit Organizations Fill the Gap for Children Sandi Moran, Vice Chair, Naples Children & Education Foundation Board Q&A for both speakers

Comfort Break

Board bus for The Shelter for Abused Women and Children

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE and CHILDREN

10:00 am Welcome and Presentation Linda Oberhaus, Executive Director, The Shelter for Abused Women & Children (Introduced by Barbara Crockett)

10:11 am Testimonial (Christy Carpenter, Introduced by Linda Oberhaus)

10:21 am Q&A

10:35 am Tour of The Shelter

11:00 am Board bus for St. Matthew’s House

HOMELESSNESS & AT RISK YOUTH & FAMILIES

11:45 am Welcome and Presentation Vann Ellison, President/CEO, St. Matthew’s House

(Introduced by Lorry Cioffi)

11:55 am Q&A

12:05 pm Tour of St. Matthew’s House

12:30 pm Lunch at St. Matthew’s House (with Chef Jubinville and a volunteer)

12:35 pm Introduction Kristofer Jubinville Executive Chef, Delicious Design, St. Matthew’s House

12:40 pm Testimonial by a Volunteer

12:50 pm Q&A

1:15 pm Board bus for Leila B. Canant Professional Development Center

2:00 pm Volunteer Fair: Meet face-to-face in teams with leaders of non-profit organizations serving children

Gargiulo’s Education Center, Thomas Bamrick (Executive Director) Guardian Ad Litem Program, Donna Kordek (Volunteer Recruiter) MusicScores!, Judy Evans (Founder) Naples Therapeutic Riding Center, Missy Saracino (Program Director) Valerie’s House, Angela Melvin (Founder) (Led by Sissel Cooper)

3:00 pm Comfort Break/Snack

MORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE CHILDREN

3:10 pm Panel featuring:

Friends of Foster Children Forever, Jane Billings (Executive Director) Youth Haven, Jinx Liggett (Executive Director) Harry Chapin Food Bank, Richard LeBer (President/CEO) Fran Cohen Youth Center, Salvation Army, Paul Conklin (Director) (Moderated by Paula Stone)

3:45 pm Q&A

4:00 pm Closing Remarks

Neal Gelfand

4:05 pm Evaluations and Adjourn

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Biographies1 1 The following biographies were provided by the respective speakers or their organizations.

Nina Gray Founding Board Director, Collier Resource Center

As a Naples resident since 1979, Nina Gray has been very involved with her community professionally and through her volunteer work. She was employed for 21 years by nonprofits, first as the Avow Hospice Executive Director, where she was hired to launch this fledgling organization, and later as the Neighborhood Health Clinic’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Advancement Officer. Additionally, she is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in individual and group therapy to help clients with their life transitions.

Nina is the recipient of numerous awards at the local and state level. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Rehabilitation from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Arizona State University.

It is Nina’s knowledge of and passion for our community that led her to found the Collier Resource Center. This organization, by utilizing trained volunteers, helps clients navigate the maze of health and human service organizations. Her personal commitment to our community continues. She recently completed service on the GNL and currently serves on the board of the Healthcare Network of SW FL and the Collier Resource Center.

Sandi Moran Vice Chair, the Naples Children & Education Foundation Board

Sandi Moran is a fifth generation Floridian, and she and her husband Tom Moran have called Naples home for more than 30 years.

Passionate about the community and its children, many of the couple’s charitable endeavors involve partnering with organizations to meet children’s basic needs, including nurturing their academic success or promoting arts education. Sandi and Tom are Trustees and Sandi is Board Vice-Chair for the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), which organizes the nationally acclaimed Naples Winter Wine Festival. The Moran’s were co-chairs for the successful 2015 and 2016 Naples Winter Wine Festivals.

Sandi is a past president of the United Arts Council; has served on the Naples Alliance for Children’s Gifted Education committee; chaired Opera Naples Building Campaign fund and served for six years as Bailli (president) of the Naples Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. She was chosen as one of the Community Foundation of Collier County 2015 Women of Initiative for her leadership style, philanthropy and civic engagement. Sandi home-schooled the couple’s three children through middle school. She is a competitive Pro/Am ballroom dancer and a Tony-nominated Broadway producer.

Linda Oberhaus, MSW Executive Director, The Shelter for Abused Women & Children

Linda Oberhaus has more than 25 years of professional experience in the human services field. She joined The Shelter for Abused Women & Children in 2007 as the Executive Director. Previously she served as the Executive Director of Florida's largest domestic violence center in Tampa/Hillsborough County.

Ms. Oberhaus has worked in community mental health, in-patient psychiatric programs and crisis intervention with populations including the developmentally disabled, HIV-AIDS, sexual assault victims and juvenile detention work with incarcerated girls. She is committed to increasing awareness around the issue of domestic violence and promoting a zero tolerance attitude toward domestic violence in our community.

Ms. Oberhaus earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work from the University of South Florida. She has completed executive education programs as well: Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofit Organizations at Harvard Kennedy School; Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management at Harvard Business School; and, the Leadership Development Institute at Eckerd College. She is a graduate of Leadership Florida, Leadership Collier, and Leadership Hillsborough.

Reverend Vann R. Ellison President & CEO, St. Matthew’s House

Vann R. Ellison is President and CEO of St. Matthew’s House. He is responsible for the successful operations of all of St. Matthew’s House efforts, leading the organization in meeting the annual goals and objectives as approved by the Board of Directors.

Previously Mr. Ellison was the Senior Chaplain at the Collier County Sheriff’s Office; Director of Marketing, ManorCare; Executive Director, The Assembly Center, First Assembly of God. Before coming to Naples, Florida, Mr. Ellison served as: Director of The Willough at Huntsville (Alabama); Counselor and Assistant Director of Outpatient Care at Palmview HMA Hospital in Lakeland, Florida; and, Youth Pastor at Mt. Zion Assembly of God Church in Plant City, Florida.

Mr. Ellison has appeared on numerous television and radio programs as an expert in issues on hunger, homelessness, human trafficking, and drug addiction. He is a regular contributor to Townhall.com and his writing has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, the Naples Daily News, the Orlando Sentinel, the Tallahassee Democrat, the Daily Caller, and in other online and print publications.

Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and raised in Ft. Lauderdale, Mr. Ellison attended Southeastern College in Lakeland, FL with a major in Theology. He is a former Scoutmaster and a member of the National Eagle Scout Association. Mr. Ellison has served as Chairman of the Board of the Collier County Hunger and Homeless Coalition. During Vann’s tenure at St. Matthew’s House, the organization received the 2015 Harvey Kapnick award presented by the Community Foundation of Collier County for most outstanding nonprofit in Collier County.

Mr. Ellison’s career and calling have allowed him to counsel and care for all facets of our society.

Kristofer Jubinville Executive Chef, Delicious Design, St. Matthew’s House Kristofer began his culinary career studying at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated with an A.S. in Culinary Arts and a B.S. in Food Service Management in 1999. Kristofer’s career in the culinary world began with acclaimed chef Michelle Bernstein as a Lead Cook at Azul from 2001–2004. Azul was awarded “Best New Restaurant” by Esquire Magazine in 2002 and designated as a “5Star” restaurant by Mobil and “5-Diamond” restaurant by the Automobile Association of America (AAA). In November 2004, Kristofer had the opportunity to join the opening team at the Conrad Miami as the Banquet Chef de Partie. In 2006, Kristofer joined the culinary team at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Spa & Resort and started as Lead Cook at their Tarpon Bay Restaurant. In 2008, he was promoted to Culinary Supervisor at Tarpon Bay, and then promoted again in 2009 to be Culinary Supervisor at Tanglewood Restaurant, where he was instrumental in bringing that restaurant to the next level. In late 2010, Kristofer and his wife, Patricia, purchased Trail Café and Grill of North Naples. There his culinary experiences and influence from his time in the south and in Europe were showcased on its menu with a mix of southern favorites and traditional European dishes. This eclectic mix of culinary delights provided a gastronomic experience that satisfied all appetites. Before accepting the position of Executive Chef, Kristofer had volunteered his talent and time to the kitchen of St. Matthew’s House in support of its mission to feed the hungry. In 2013, he accepted a position as the Executive Chef for the feeding ministry and SMH Catering. Kristofer passionately delivers dignified meals to every man, woman, and child who call St. Matthew’s House home. Donna C. Kordek Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem and Recruiter for the Guardian ad Litem Program

Donna Kordek moved to Naples 15 years ago from Park Ridge, Illinois, with her husband Ed Logazino. Six years ago, Donna became both a Volunteer Guardian and the Volunteer Recruiter for the Guardian ad Litem Program in Collier County. She works hard to find additional volunteers who will become a voice for children, age newborn to 18 years of age. Identifying volunteers in Collier County who will work with abused or neglected children is her main objective and goal; she feels strongly that every abused or neglected child deserves to have someone who can look out for his or her best interest.

Missy Saracino Program Director, Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC) Missy Saracino joined NTRC as Volunteer Coordinator for Saturday lessons during the summer of 2008. In January 2010, she became a full time member of the NTRC family as Program Administrator. Currently, Missy serves as NTRC’s Program Director. Missy grew up in State College, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management, with an emphasis in Commercial and Community Recreation. While attending Penn State, she was the Commercial and Community Chair for the Recreation and Parks Management Student Society, a member of the Penn State Equestrian Team and on the “Morale” Team for the largest student-run philanthropy, Penn State’s Dance Marathon, an organization that dedicates time and efforts to helping children with cancer. Missy has been in Southwest Florida since 2006. Her past work experiences in Collier County include working with the Marco Island YMCA as the Tennis and Sports Program Coordinator as well as working with American Hospitality Academy. Angela Melvin Founder, Valerie’s House Born and raised in Fort Myers, Angela Melvin is the Founder of Valerie’s House, an organization based on a successful national model that provides a loving place where children and families who have lost a loved one can grieve together and learn the tools to “go on” and live successful lives. As a 10-year-old, Angela lost her mother to a car accident. With the help of a strong family structure and father figure, she went on to build a successful career and life despite her tragedy. But Angela knows that she is an exception to the rule. Statistically, many children of loss flounder in life because they do not have a chance to deal with their early loss and heal. Yet, even today Angela says, “With a place like Valerie’s House, I would have connected with children like me and it could have made all the difference in my healing.” Angela is an experienced non-profit leader who has built and revitalized several non-profit organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) in Panama City and Sun Coast, Florida. More recently, she was Executive Director of Uncommon Friends Foundation in Fort Myers. All these positions presented unique challenges, as Angela guided the organizations to overcome hurdles and thrive. Prior to working in the non-profit world, Angela spent 10 years as an on-air television news reporter, and as Communications Director for a congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. Angela was honored as a News-Press "Person of the Year" Finalist in 2016, and named a Gulfshore Business "40 under 40" in 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Communications, University of Florida (Gainesville).

Thomas Bamrick Executive Director, Gargiulo Educational Center Mr. Bamrick is Executive Director of Gargiulo Educational Center. He has 40 years of professional experience combining service in non-profit organizations, including private and public schools, a statewide human services agency, and a community child care resource agency. Thomas has been a resident of Naples since 1989. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Sociology and in School Administration & Supervision from Queens College of the City University of New York, and a Master of Arts degree in Sociology of Education from Teacher’s College of Columbia University (New York). Judy Evans, Founder Founder, MusicScores! After 38 successful years of teaching children in Ohio and Florida, Judy Evans became intrigued with brain research. At the time, studies showed that the left and right brain actually become better connected if a child plays the violin or piano before the age of 5, and that this physiological development enables the child to use more of his or her potential. So was born the idea that would take Judy into the next phase of her career – founding a Pre-K Literacy/ Violin Program that provides low income children a greater chance to succeed in school. The program is designed to help children learn how to develop their language, listening, social, developmental and motor skills, and dramatically increase their kindergarten readiness. Early qualitative and quantitative data suggest the program enhances performance in school and on standardized tests, as well as increasing student motor and social skills and parental involvement. Paul Conklin Director, Fran Cohen Youth Center

Paul Conklin is a native of Hurley, New Mexico. He obtained his Bachelors in Educational Psychology at New Mexico State. It was in college that Paul found his passion for mentoring and developing youth as an afterschool counselor and later an eighth grade wrestling coach. Once graduated he found career opportunities in Dallas, Texas.

There he started his professional career as a Daycare Director for the Children’s Courtyard. He then moved positions to Emler Swim School as an Aquatics Director and wrote curriculum to help serve children and adults with special needs who were fearful around water.

Paul was with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas for 8 years serving as the Associate Executive Director in charge of operations for The T. Boone Pickens YMCA in Downtown Dallas. He was Corporate Sales Director for all 23 branches of the YMCA in Dallas. His accomplishments in this role include oversight of the renovation for the T. Boone Pickens YMCA. He oversaw The Dallas Turkey Trot which is the world’s largest Y activity that has an annual attendance of 35,000 runners. Paul also served on the Dallas Mayor’s healthy living taskforce where he implemented and organized the first ever Uptown Dallas Cyclovia in May 2013. Paul came to Florida to serve as the Executive Director of the Greater Naples YMCA and assist in the programming efforts after the YMCA fire. He helped spearhead the growth of the YMCA to well over 11,000 members.

Jane Billings Executive Director, Friends of Foster Children Forever

Jane joined Friends of Foster Children Forever, SWFL in March, 2013. For 10 years prior to that she was VP, Development & Marketing at the Community Foundation of Collier County. Jane is a former board member of Alverno College (Milwaukee). In Collier County, she served as a Guardian ad Litem and as a board member of Naples Equestrian Challenge (now the Naples Therapeutic Riding Center) and the Community Foundation. She received the 1998 Woman of Initiative Award, and the 2009 Legacy Award from the Planned Giving Council of the American Red Cross, Collier County Chapter.

Before moving to Naples in 1994, Jane was VP Product Development of Sight & Sound International in Milwaukee. Jane and her late husband invented and developed the world’s first series of interactive, electronic books for children, the Sound Story books. They developed their publishing company into a multi-million dollar worldwide business and sold it to Little Golden Books in 1991.

Stephanie “Jinx” Liggett Executive Director, Youth Haven Jinx joined Youth Haven in March 2010 as the organization’s Director of Programs and was appointed Executive Director in November 2012. Since that time, Youth Haven has greatly expanded its one-of-a kind programs and services providing not only immediate protection and healing for traumatized children but hope, inspiration and guidance to at-risk families in the Collier County community. Youth Haven operates Collier County’s only 24-hour residential emergency shelter for boys and girls aged 6-17 who have been removed from their homes due to physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. For these children in crisis, Youth Haven is an immediate lifeline of safety, love and compassion and first step in a long journey back to trust, confidence and joy. Youth Haven also provides proactive home and community-based parenting education, child and substance abuse prevention, financial crisis support, and mental health treatment that transforms at-risk families, keeps children and parents safely together, and avoids placing children in the foster care system. On-site individual and group psychological counseling and psychiatric care is also provided to all children in Youth Haven’s residential program and children and families in the community on an outpatient basis through their Children & Family Counseling Center. Jinx's extensive background in healthcare administration includes working in a leadership capacity in for profit and nonprofit inpatient mental health treatment facilities for children, adolescents, and adults in Texas, Washington D.C., and Maryland. She has served as past president of the board of trustees of The Shelter for Abused Women & Children and is a member of Florida Gulf Coast University's resort & hospitality committee, the Art League of Bonita Springs, the Friends of Art at Naples Museum of Art, the Zonta Club of Bonita Springs, and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida's Magic Under the Mangroves committee. She has a Bachelor of Arts and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Maryland (College Park).

Richard LeBer President and CEO, Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Richard LeBer is the president and CEO of the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida. He assumed this role in February 2016. He has a long career of community involvement, transformation and impact, with deep experience in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, particularly food banking. Richard has a track record of impact in his community and in business. He has founded, invested in, led, grown, and advised nonprofit, manufacturing, logistics, business services, and technology businesses. His areas of expertise include fundraising, Board leadership, strategy, operations, and organizational leadership. His prior experience is deep and diverse. He was interim Executive Director of the Florida Association of Food Banks (now Feeding Florida), Vice President at the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB), a founder of Forge Capital, CEO of National Linen Service, and a consultant with McKinsey & Company.

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FACT SHEET - HUMAN SERVICES DAY – January 10, 2018

NAME OF ORGANIZATION: Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: http://www.napleswinefestival.com/ MISSION OF ORGANIZATION: NCEF supports effective, disciplined charitable programs that significantly improve the physical, emotional and educational lives of underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County, Florida. WHAT CRITICAL NEED DO YOU MEET FOR CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY? NCEF, the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (“Festival”), fills a void for at-risk and underprivileged children in Collier County as the largest source of funding for their essential services. NCEF improves the educational, emotional, and health outcomes of underprivileged and at-risk children. Through its grants and strategic initiatives, NCEF has impacted over 40 of the most effective nonprofits in the community, providing more than 200,000 children with the services and resources they need to excel. NCEF's unique approach, which emphasizes collaboration between organizations and bridges public and private resources, has become a blueprint for how to transform a community, one issue at a time. NCEF’s investment in child advocacy, early learning, education programs and healthcare significantly improves the lives of underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County. WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL BUDGET? $4,500,000 WHERE DOES MOST OF YOUR FUNDING COME FROM? The Naples Winter Wine Festival. Since inception, the Festival has raised over $161 million. WHAT DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR? Assignments range from pre-festival tasks, to the actual Festival weekend in January, where we have our greatest need. During the four-day Festival, more than 350 volunteers devote their time, effort and talent to support over 30 assignments. The volunteer opportunities and application can be accessed at http://www.napleswinefestival.com/volunteers/. WHY SHOULD SOMEONE VOLUNTEER AT YOUR ORGANIZATION? NCEF offers over 48 types of assignments that allow individuals to give back to the community and possibly improve their own lives by gaining new skills, experience and friendships that have a positive effect on their lives. Most importantly, NCEF volunteers help drive positive change in the lives of underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County. NAME OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THAT PERSON: Debra Weaver, debra@napleswinefestival.com, 239.325.2976 ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU FEEL IS IMPORTANT FOR GNL MASTERS CLASS XXII TO KNOW? In a county with no independent, tax-based, public financial support for children’s social services, NCEF relies on benevolent philanthropists who attend the Festival and give generously to improve the children’s lives. All proceeds from every festival are allocated and awarded to help Collier County children.

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FACT SHEET –HUMAN SERVICES DAY – January 10, 2018

NAME OF ORGANIZATION: The Shelter for Abused Women and Children ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.naplesshelter.org MISSION OF ORGANIZATION: “Leading the community to prevent, protect and prevail over domestic violence through advocacy, empowerment and social change.” WHAT CRITICAL NEED DO YOU MEET FOR CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY? Safe shelter, prevention programming and counseling services WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL BUDGET? $5.5 Million WHERE DOES MOST OF YOUR FUNDING COME FROM? 71% Community Support/Events; 15% Federal & State grants; 14% Options Thrift Store WHAT DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR? Options Thrift Store; Hotline Services; Administrative WHY SHOULD SOMEONE VOLUNTEER AT YOUR ORGANIZATION? To fulfill a great need that exists in supporting The Shelter’s mission to prevent, protect and prevail over domestic violence. Our volunteers find their work at The Shelter to be extremely fulfilling and “heart warming.” NAME OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THAT PERSON: Naomi Goren, ngoren@naplesshelter.org, (239) 775-3862 x 215

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FACT SHEET—HUMAN SERVICES DAY – January 10, 2018 NAME OF ORGANIZATION: St. Matthew’s House ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.stmattewshouse.org MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION: We strive to change lives in a spiritual environment that is both compassionate and disciplined as we provide housing to the homeless and needy and comfort for the addicted. WHAT CRITICAL NEED DO YOU MEET FOR CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY? We provide food, shelter, and safe space for families and children in need. WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL BUDGET? $14 million WHERE DOES MOST OF YOUR FUNDING COME FROM? We have 2 sources of revenue: Our social enterprise business model (5 Thrift stores, 2 Starbucks Coffee Shops, the Port LaBelle Hotel and Conference Center, our Delicious by Design catering service, and our full-service Simonize Car Wash); and, we also receive philanthropic support from local individuals, businesses, and foundations. We do not receive any local or national government funding and 100% of all support received goes towards our programs. WHAT DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR? Maintenance projects, food delivery, mentoring. WHY SHOULD SOMEONE VOLUNTEER AT YOUR ORGANIZATION? Uplifting, provides support for those less fortunate in our community, helps show people we serve that they are part of a caring supportive network. NAME OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATRO AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THAT PERSON: Ashlie Klopper, Director of Development Operations, shliek@stmattewshouse.org; or, Jonathan Hargrove, Asst. Director of Volunteer Engagement, hargrove@stmatthewshouse.org

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FACT SHEET—HUMAN SERVICES DAY – January 10, 2018 NAME OF ORGANIZATION: Youth Haven, Inc. ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.youthhavenswfl.org MISSION OF ORGANIZATION: To protect and empower children and strengthen families in Southwest Florida through comprehensive care and community collaboration. WHAT CRITICAL NEED DO YOU MEET FOR CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY? With over 2,500 reports of child maltreatment in Collier County each year, and 1,000 homeless children (of which 122 identified as youth with no families or support systems available), Youth Haven offers a safe harbor for traumatized, abused, neglected, and homeless children. Numerous community sources refer children for shelter at Youth Haven, including child protective services, courts, families needing respite, or even the children themselves. However, the solution to their problems is not simply providing temporary shelter. It is providing youth with the resources they need to improve their resiliency so that they may grow into happy, healthy, productive adults and helping the child find a safe and secure connection with their family or a responsible, caring adult. Youth Haven provides these solutions through programs that create a circle of support, producing real and lasting change for children, families and the community. WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL BUDGET? $3.17 million WHERE DOES MOST OF YOUR FUNDING COME FROM? 47% from grants; 23% from contributions/foundations; 25% from fundraising events; and, 5% from counseling fees. WHAT DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR? Art program, pantry program, campus organization program, administrative support and special events. WHY SHOULD SOMEONE VOLUNTEER AT YOUR ORGANIZATION? By volunteering at Youth Haven you have the opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life and to show them that complete strangers are invested in their success and well being. NAME OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THAT PERSON: Angela Navarro, Navarro@youthhavenswfl.org, (239) 774-2904.

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FACT SHEET - HUMAN SERVICES DAY – January 10, 2018

NAME OF ORGANIZATION: Valerie’s House ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.valerieshouseswfl.org MISSION OF ORGANIZATION: Our mission is to help children and families work through the loss of a loved one together and go on to live fulfilling lives. Our vision is that no child will grieve alone. WHAT CRITICAL NEED DO YOU MEET FOR CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY? Valerie’s House provides ongoing grief support services for children who have lost a parent or a sibling. Children meet in bi-weekly support groups led by licensed counselors using a variety or art therapy. This kind of setting allows children to connect and heal with others their own age who are also grieving. WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL BUDGET? $300,000 WHERE DOES MOST OF YOUR FUNDING COME FROM? Grants and individual donations WHAT DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR? Volunteers are needed to be “Group Buddies,” and to assist and support children during group sessions. WHY SHOULD SOMEONE VOLUNTEER AT YOUR ORGANIZATION? They love children and/ or have also experienced grief so they can relate with the children. They will no doubt feel fulfilled seeing the impact their own volunteering has on our children who need love, compassion and support. NAME OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THAT PERSON: Danielle Visone, 239-841-9186 ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU FEEL IS IMPORTANT FOR GNL MASTERS CLASS XXII TO KNOW? All services at Valerie’s House are offered to children at no cost. Our hope is that these children will grieve and heal and end up only gaining strength from their tragic loss. Grief that is not resolved will often lead to other problems down the line such as drug addiction and crime. Valerie’s House is a PREVENTIVE organization and we know from studies that this approach works with children.

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NAME OF ORGANIZATION: Gargiulo Education Center, Inc. ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.gargiuloed.org MISSION OF ORGANIZATION: The Gargiulo Education Center develops educated and confident students within the Naples migrant community by providing academic programming that complements the public school curriculum and enriching out-of-school activities. WHAT CRITICAL NEED DO YOU MEET FOR CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY? We are the only free privately funded after school program in the North Naples area that provides homework assistance, reading and math support, tutorial, enhancement and enrichment programs as well social community support. We serve 60 children ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade. Our students come from migrant and agricultural working communities of the North Naples area. WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL BUDGET? For fiscal year 2017-18: $147,500. WHERE DOES MOST OF YOUR FUNDING COME FROM? All funds come from private and community foundations, private donors and annual giving campaigns. Our largest donation comes from a grant through NCEF. WHAT DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR? Volunteers are always desperately needed for instructional support. Our Volunteers range from retired teachers, business executives, college professors, and other career paths. Our volunteers are asked for their choice of age and grade of the children that they would prefer to help. The Volunteers assist the assigned teacher/tutor supporting the completion and understanding of the student’s work. WHY SHOULD SOMEONE VOLUNTEER AT YOUR ORGANIZATION? A Volunteer helps the children achieve success, whether it be on completing a simple homework assignment to developing a loving and caring relationship with the children. Working in a small group of 7-9 children with two or three adults gives the children great advantage for academic success and helps them develop meaningful relationships with adults outside the home. NAME OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THAT PERSON: Thomas J. Bamrick, Ed.M., Executive Director, 239-595-4950. ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU FEEL IS IMPORTANT FOR GNL MASTERS CLASS XXII TO KNOW? The hours for volunteer participation are 3:00-5:00 pm, Mondays through Thursdays. We ask for consistency in scheduling from the volunteers. It cannot be ‘a drop in at will,’ but dedicated day(s) and times. Seasonal volunteers are welcome. We have procedures for substituting and notification of absence. Recognition of volunteer participation is important to the volunteers, the children, and the Center. Volunteers are honored throughout the year.

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FACT SHEET - HUMAN SERVICES DAY – January 10, 2018

NAME OF ORGANIZATION: MusicScores! Pre-K Literacy/Violin Program (A Naples Music Club Outreach Program) ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.MusicScores.org MISSION OF ORGANIZATION: To cost effectively increase learning potential by providing violin instruction that develops literacy and focus, as well as social and motor skills for pre-schoolers. WHAT CRITICAL NEED DO YOU MEET FOR CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY? Close to 65% of Collier County’s pre-school population in the county enter school ill-prepared. MusicScores has been proven to increase students’ kindergarten readiness, helping to lay the groundwork for successful learning. WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL BUDGET? $80,000 covering 20 Head Start classrooms WHERE DOES MOST OF YOUR FUNDING COME FROM? Naples Children and Education Foundation (Naples Winter Wine Festival), Fred and Louise Goebel Charitable Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation, Naples Music Club Outreach Funds WHAT DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR? 1. Volunteers assisting the violin instructors (no music training needed). Violin instructors can always use more hands to help with students that would benefit from one-on-one assistance in class. We teach in East Naples, Golden Gate and Immokalee elementary schools. Classes meet in the morning. 2. Grant writing assistance WHY SHOULD SOMEONE VOLUNTEER AT YOUR ORGANIZATION? We currently teach violin in 20 Head Start Classrooms (40 classes of 6-10 children). The Head Start children love help with learning. Their smiles are wonderful, but their growth in school readiness skills over seven months is amazing. The children with learning issues make great strides when given assistance from a volunteer. NAME OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THAT PERSON: Judy Evans, jpeotch@centurylink.net ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU FEEL IS IMPORTANT FOR GNL MASTERS CLASS XXII TO KNOW? MusicScores! is the largest of the five Naples Music Club Outreach programs. For addition information please check its website: naplesmusicclub.org.

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FACT SHEET - HUMAN SERVICES DAY – January 10, 2018 NAME OF ORGANIZATION: Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (NTRC) ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.NaplesTherapeuticRidingCenter.org MISSION OF ORGANIZATION: Improving the lives of children and adults with special needs through therapeutic riding and other equine-related programs. WHAT CRITICAL NEED DO YOU MEET FOR CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY? The special needs of our weekly riders include ADHD, aphasia, autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, Down’s syndrome, multiple sclerosis, shaken baby syndrome, and traumatic brain injury. Approximately 179 special equestrians ride with us weekly; 440 individuals participate in our equine-facilitated learning and psychotherapy programs. WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL BUDGET? $750,000, reflecting continued program growth. This operating budget excludes capital expenses (major repairs & purchases). WHERE DOES MOST OF YOUR FUNDING COME FROM? Grants, Donations, Fundraising WHAT DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR? Volunteers are at the heart of our program. Six certified instructors teach 160 amazing riders each week. The current need for trained side-walking, leading, grooming and tacking positions requires 270 volunteer slots each week. WHY SHOULD SOMEONE VOLUNTEER AT YOUR ORGANIZATION? Horses, Children, Helping, Being Outside and Giving Back NAME OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THAT PERSON: Briana Anderson, 239-596-2988, Fax: 239-514-2908, Email:info@NTRC.org

ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU FEEL IS IMPORTANT FOR GNL MASTERS CLASS XXII TO KNOW? NTRC collaborates with many other local nonprofit organizations to conduct outreach and ongoing programming.

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FACT SHEET - HUMAN SERVICES DAY – January 10, 2018

NAME OF ORGANIZATION: Collier Resource Center WEBSITE: www.collierresourcecenter.org MISSION OF ORGANIZATION: Providing information, referral and case management for Collier County families and individuals by utilizing trained local volunteers. Our tag line is: NAVIGATE EDUCATE EMPOWER WHAT CRITICAL NEED DO YOU MEET FOR CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY? Referrals for: Medical, dental and behavioral health services; childcare and afterschool care; basic needs (food, clothing and shelter); assistance for persons with disabilities; employment assistance; services for the elderly.

WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL BUDGET? $64,780 WHERE DOES MOST OF YOUR FUNDING COME FROM? Private donations WHAT DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR? Board Committees, Advisory Council, Client Intake and Support, Grant Research and Grant Writing, Interpreters/Translators, Marketing/Community Outreach and Special Events WHY SHOULD SOMEONE VOLUNTEER AT YOUR ORGANIZATION? Volunteering at CRC promises meaningful work, flexible hours, and the opportunity to work with a well-respected, cost-effective and unique organization that does not duplicate existing local services. We believe that when people are empowered with information and have access to resources, they will have greater opportunities for success. WHAT IS REQUITED TO BE A CRC VOLUNTEER? Good listening skills, kindness, desire to be a researcher/problem solver and persistence; a wish to be part of the “dream” of improving the lives of families and children, willingness to follow up with clients to provide case management services, accurate record keeping, and an appreciation for this unique, cost-effective and highly productive organization. NAME OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THAT PERSON: Nina Gray, Founder and board president, 239-777-5341 ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU FEEL IS IMPORTANT FOR GNL MASTERS CLASS XXII TO KNOW? CRC began out of necessity: There was a gap in how information traveled from nonprofits to clients; and, clients had difficulty navigating the maze of human service organizations because of barriers such as language, reliable transportation, not owning a computer or having technology skills, and the difficulty clients have asking for help. We offer a personalized service and “connect the dots.”

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FACT SHEET - HUMAN SERVICES DAY – January 10, 2018

NAME OF ORGANIZATION: Guardian ad Litem, in some states we are known as CASA for Children ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.voicesforkids.org MISSION OF ORGANIZATION: Providing a voice on behalf of Florida’s abused, abandoned and neglected children and being respected as a partnership of community advocates and professional staff. Our Mission Statement is “I AM FOR THE CHLD.” WHAT CRITICAL NEED DO YOU MEET FOR CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY? We provide a powerful voice for neglected and abused children, advocating for the child’s best interest in court and in written reports and assuring that the children receive proper services. WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL BUDGET? Covered by county, state and other funding. WHERE DOES MOST OF YOUR FUNDING COME FROM? Collier County, the State of Florida, Voices For Kids and grants through United Way and VOCA. The State pays for a Recruiter, 5 Child Advocate Managers, 3 Attorneys and an Administrative Assistant who work with volunteers. WHAT DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR? Full-time residents with computer knowledge who have a strong desire to work with abused children and their families. Volunteer-Guardians interact with caseworkers, parents, teachers, health professionals, law enforcement and others who provide insight about the child's needs so that proper services can be provided. Guardians also advocate for children in court. WHY SHOULD SOMEONE VOLUNTEER AT YOUR ORGANIZATION? If you have a desire to speak up for abused children this might be a good fit. Volunteers are not expected to have prior experience in this field, just a willingness to dedicate at least 10 hours a month to helping abused or neglected children. Our free training consists of 2 full days of class, plus 2 hours attending court in Collier County with a mentor. NAME OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THAT PERSON: Donna C. Kordek, Donna.Kordek@gal.fl.gov, (direct: (239) 776-4734) ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU FEEL IS IMPORTANT FOR GNL MASTERS CLASS XXII TO KNOW? We invite you to attend one of our monthly Volunteer Orientations/Introductions. We also welcome bed sheet sets for the children’s beds that our Foundation delivers to five counties: Collier, Lee, Hendry, Glades and Charlotte Counties. www.GALFoundation20.org.

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FACT SHEET-HUMAN SERVICES DAY – January 10, 2018 NAME OF ORGANIZATION: Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: http://www.harrychapinfoodbank.org MISSION OF ORGANIZATION: Leading the fight to end hunger. Our vision is that no one in our community should have to go hungry. We accomplish our mission chiefly by rescuing food that would otherwise be wasted and using it to feed the hungry. WHAT CRITICAL NEED DO YOU MEET FOR CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY? About one in four children in Collier County will find themselves without food this year. They represent about 25% of the people we serve. Many of these children are in working families. Their parents hold multiple jobs, and barely make ends meet. In the summer, when the children are not being fed at school and business is slow, many children are not adequately fed. This also happens when a crisis happens in the family. WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL BUDGET? Approximately $5 million cash budget ($40 million, including the value of food distributed) WHERE DOES MOST OF YOUR FUNDING COME FROM? Private sources, including retail donors, food wholesalers and manufacturers, foundations, and individual donors. WHAT DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR? Sorting food brought in by store pickups and food drives; staffing program distributions such as mobile pantries; assisting at food distributions and program activities at our partner agencies; and providing skilled volunteer services. WHY SHOULD SOMEONE VOLUNTEER AT YOUR ORGANIZATION? Our volunteers provide great value to the Food Bank, and their volunteerism magnifies the work we can do. Our volunteers find new connections to the work we do and the impact it has on families in our community. They gain an increased understanding of the needs in our community. They build relationships with other volunteers and with those they serve. They enjoy themselves and find the work engaging and fulfilling. NAME OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THAT PERSON: Tanya Phillips, 239-334-7007, tphillips@harrychapinfoodbank.org ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU FEEL IS IMPORTANT FOR GNL MASTERS CLASS XXII TO KNOW? Because we focus on rescued food and collaboration with other organizations, we expand the ability of the community to feed the hungry. Our model is remarkably effective and efficient: 97% of our budget is used to provide food and programs to serve the public; our food rescue model allows us to turn every $1 of funding into $8 of food for the hungry. Charity Navigator has awarded the Food Bank 4 stars (its highest rating) for 8 years in a row.

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FACT SHEET - HUMAN SERVICES DAY – January 10, 2018

NAME OF ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army Fran Cohen Youth Center (FCYC) ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.salvationarmyflorida.org/naples MISSION OF ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army Fran Cohen Youth Center programs provide children of all ability levels the opportunity to play and grow in a positive and safe atmosphere. Motivated by God’s love, our programs strive to develop the whole child - within their environment - to help them grow physically, mentally and socially. WHAT CRITICAL NEED DO YOU MEET FOR CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY? The Fran Cohen Youth Center is a 14,000 square foot facility located on The Salvation Army campus on Airport Road in Naples. In addition to summer camp, the Center will serve as the primary location for TSA after-school programs. Elementary and Middle School age children will have the opportunity for homework assistance and tutoring as well as access to a variety of performing and visual arts based programs and a culinary program. Our areas of focus are: Academic enrichment, Performing arts and music, Artistic engagement in several styles that have been removed from the learning environment in daily academics. Our programming is designed for K-8 grade, with a volunteer training program for high school students to prepare them for job placement. WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL BUDGET? Total annual budget is over $7 million. FCYC budget is $1 million annually. WHERE DOES MOST OF YOUR FUNDING COME FROM? 75 percent of our funding is through donations and federal and state grant for the arts. WHAT DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR? We need volunteers on many levels. From sport coaches to tutors and painters, we can use anyone’s talents to support the youth of Collier County. WHY SHOULD SOMEONE VOLUNTEER AT YOUR ORGANIZATION? Our programs can only function at the highest level with volunteers. With the amount of children that need services we would not be able to engage the activities without our volunteers. The bonds that are developed with the children are equally rewarding and seeing a child’s success in learning and the arts due to volunteer participation can have a lasting impact. NAME OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THAT PERSON: Maria Ramos, Director of Volunteers, Holiday & Senior Services maria.ramos@uss.salvationarmy.org, 239-210-3076

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FACT SHEET - HUMAN SERVICES DAY – January 10, 2018

NAME OF ORGANIZATION: Friends of Foster Children Forever

ORGANIZATION WEBSITE: www.friendsoffosterchildren.net

MISSION OF ORGANIZATION: To focus on the children we serve with targeted educational and enrichment opportunities that allow each child to fulfill his or her potential.

WHAT CRITICAL NEED DO YOU MEET FOR CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY? We provide a continuum of educational support for foster children from birth to graduation and beyond. Our goal is to help the children thrive -- not just survive the ordeal of being a foster child. We help the children do well in school and develop a belief in themselves and their own potential for success. We serve all foster children placed in Collier County, including those sheltered at Youth Haven. We also serve foster children in Hendry & Glades Counties.

WHAT IS YOUR ANNUAL BUDGET? $1,037,000

WHERE DOES MOST OF YOUR FUNDING COME FROM? Two thirds of the funding needs to be raised through individual grant applications, fundraising events and Annual Campaign activities. One third has previously been raised through application to the Naples Children & Education Foundation. FFCF is a privately funded nonprofit independent of welfare, judicial and school systems and receives no government funding.

WHAT DO YOU NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR? Chaperones for field trips and other events; Fundraising Gurus, to help raise money at fundraising events; Organizing, stocking and packing of supplies for the children and caregivers; Managing booths at the Back-to-School Fair and the Sunshine 5K Run.

WHY SHOULD SOMEONE VOLUNTEER AT YOUR ORGANIZATION? This very much depends on what each volunteer is hoping to gain from the experience. If the goal is to have a meaningful positive impact on the well-being of a foster child, then the very best recommendation would be to become a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). GALS advocate for a foster child’s best interests in the courts, the welfare system and the community. (See GAL Fact Sheet for further information.)

NAME OF VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THAT PERSON: Gisela Estrada, gisela@friendsof fosterchildren.net, 239-262-1808

ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU FEEL IS IMPORTANT FOR GNL MASTERS CLASS XXII TO KNOW? Thank you for taking time to learn more about a complex and confusing issue. There are ways to make a difference in the lives of the most at-risk children in our community.

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Featured Organizations and Their Websites Collier Resource Center www.collierresourcecenter.org Fran Cohen Youth Center www.salvationarmyflorida.org/naples/fran-cohen-youth-center Friends of Foster Children Forever www.friendsoffosterchildren.net Gargiulo’s Education Center www.gargiuloed.org Guardian Ad Litem Program www.voicesforkids.org Harry Chapin Food Bank www.harrychapinfoodbank.org MusicScores! www.musicscores.org Naples Children & Education Foundation www.napleswinefestival.com Naples Therapeutic Riding Center www.naplestherapeuticridingcenter.org St. Matthew’s House www.stmatthewshouse.org The Shelter for Abused Women & Children www.naplesshelter.org Valerie’s House www.valerieshouseswfl.org Youth Haven www.youthhavenswfl.org

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Location and Directions

Leila B. Canant Professional Development Center 615 3rd Avenue S. Naples, FL 34102

Entrance on 3rd Avenue S between 6th and 7th Streets.

Parking available in the lot on 3rd Avenue. On-street parking on 3rd Avenue and also 6th Street.

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