AMBASSADOR CIRCLE
What is the Ambassador Circle?
The Ambassador Circle elevates the awareness, impact, and support for Youth Haven by providing supporters with opportunities to become more actively engaged advocates for its mission of providing Home, Hope, and Healing to abused and neglected children and teens of Southwest Florida.
Benefits of Membership:
- The ability to align with a like-minded group of men and women who support Youth Haven’s mission To Provide Home, Hope, & Healing to abused and neglected children and teens in Southwest Florida
- Admission to the Ambassador Circle Membership Luncheon and Welcome Back events.
- Special communications and event invitations from Youth Haven
- Opportunities to attend Ambassador Circle events to learn more about the needs of children and teens in our community.
Membership Agreement:
- Complete the membership agreement and submit dues.
- Membership dues are $300.00 annually (due December 1)
- Attend one of two annual Ambassador Circle meetings
- Take a tour of Youth Haven
Additional Ways to Support as an Ambassador:
- Volunteer at Youth Haven
- Invite a friend on a tour
- Organize a drive (school supplies, hygiene items, birthday, holidays)
- Invest in the organization
- Purchase tickets to other Youth Haven events
- Serve on an event committee
Since its initial launch in early November 2021, the Ambassador Circle has grown to over 200 members. Activities included:
- Speakers on and off campus
- Escorted the youth on Christmas shopping trips
- Hosted a gingerbread house and cookie decorating party on campus
- Wrapped presents
- Gathered presents/gift cards from residents within our communities
- Hosted a Valentine’s Day and Holiday Parties
- Planned fun outings for the kids, including beach day and bowling activity
- Enjoyed a Meet & Greet and summer gathering celebrating the milestone of our first 100 members
There is a busy calendar of events planned for the 2026 season for Ambassador Circle members, including opportunities to participate in the youth activities.
New members may join any time.
Learn More!
To learn more about the Ambassador Circle, please contact Katie Schweikhardt at 239-774-2904 or Katie.Schweikhardt@YouthHavenSWFL.org
To learn more about the Ambassador Circle, please contact Katie Schweikhardt at 239-774-2904 or Katie.Schweikhardt@YouthHavenSWFL.org
The Ambassador Circle Executive Committee
Mark Riley Immediate Past President
Lee Willis Founding Member
Amy Lytle Founding Member
Ingrid Aielli Founding Member
Kimberly Anderson Founding Member
Louise Bernardon Founding Member
Katharine Chenciner Founding Member
Christina Linaberry Founding Member
Lee Willis Founding Member
Amy Lytle Founding Member
Ingrid Aielli Founding Member
Kimberly Anderson Founding Member
Louise Bernardon Founding Member
Katharine Chenciner Founding Member
Christina Linaberry Founding Member
Ann Agens
President
Kimberly Anderson
Vice President
Mary Cohen
Membership Chair
Gayle Repetto
Social Chair
Cathleen Kaiser
Kids Events Co-Chair
Diane Cahill
Kids Events Co-Chair
JOIN THE AMBASSADOR CIRCLE!
Thank you for your interest in joining the Youth Haven Ambassador Circle. Please review the membership agreement below for more details. For more details, please call Youth Haven at (239) 774-2904.