AMBASSADOR CIRCLE

What is the Ambassador Circle?
The Ambassadors’ 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 annual Cherish the Children Luncheon
  • Special communications and event invitations from Youth Haven
  • Opportunities to attend Ambassadors 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 annually, due by December 1, and include your reservation to attend the annual Cherish the Children Luncheon (membership year is January – December)
  • If you are unable to attend the event, your dues of $300 will be considered a donation to Youth Haven; your event ticket is non-transferrable.
  • Attend one of two annual Ambassadors 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

CLICK HERE to become a member or for renewal
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 2024-25 season for Ambassador Circle members, including opportunities to participate in the youth activities.

New members may join any time. Beginning January 16, 2025, current Ambassador Circle members may renew for 2024. Your payment of $300.00 on or after January 16, 2025, will ensure a non-refundable ticket to the 2026 Cherish the Children Luncheon in January, at Ritz Carlton, Tiburon. 
Learn More!
To learn more about the Ambassador Circle, please contact Wotts Mercy at 239-774-2904 or Wotts.Mercy@YouthHavenSWFL.org.
The Ambassador Circle Executive Committee
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
Wotts Mercy Youth Haven Ambassador Liaison
Mark Riley

Mark Riley
President

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Kathy Schneider
Vice President

Stephanie Petrosini

Stephanie Petrosini
Secretary

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Mary Cohen
Treasurer 

JOIN THE AMBASSADOR CIRCLE!

CLICK HERE to become a member
Click here to Renew Your Membership
Ambassador Circle Membership Agreement

COMMITTEES

To fully embrace the Ambassador Circle experience, we encourage members to sign up for one of the committees below.

Social Committee
Membership Committee
Youth Special Events Committee
24-25 Activities & Events Calendar
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.