08 Feb
News, Press Release

YOUTH HAVEN, INC. ANNOUNCES STARRY NIGHTS GALA

Naples, Fl (February 8, 2023).

Youth Haven, Inc. is excited to announce its Starry Nights Gala. The event will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 6 pm – 10 pm at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón located at 2600 Tiburon Dr., Naples, FL 34109. Please join us for a mesmerizing evening, “Under the Stars in Santorini,” featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, live entertainment by Powerhouse Next Generation, dancing, a silent auction, and more!

Youth Haven is honored to announce the following Starry Nights chairs and sponsors:

Event Chairs
Ingrid Aielli
Beverly Fanning
Rufino Hernandez

Honorary Chairs
Jill & Steve Miller

Signature Sponsors
Beverly Fanning
First Trust
Jill & Steve Miller

Media Sponsor
Gulfshore Life

Youth Haven, located in Naples, is Southwest Florida’s only residential and emergency shelter for children and teens ages 10 – 19, removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Established in 1972, Youth Haven provides programs that create transformational change in our youth. An 18.5-acre therapeutic campus with beds for up to 70 youth meets the growing needs of our community. Youth Haven is an immediate lifeline of safety, love, and compassion and is the first step in a long journey back to trust, confidence, and joy for the children and teens who call Youth Haven home.

“We hope you join us for this enchanting evening where every child of Youth Haven is a star!” said Linda Goldfield, Youth Haven’s Chief Executive Officer. “Your support will help the many children and teens that have been removed from their homes due to traumatic situations and depend on Youth Haven for Home, Hope, and Healing.”

Also available is the opportunity to win the ownership of a 2023 Maserati Grecale Modena, valued at $89,695, generously donated by Maserati Naples! For event tickets, raffle tickets, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://starrynights.youthhavenswfl.org/

If you have any questions, please contact Michele Rubin, Events Manager, at 239-774-2904 or Michele.Rubin@YouthHavenSWFL.org


About Youth Haven, Inc.
Youth Haven, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, is Collier County’s only emergency and residential emergency shelter for children and teens ages 10 – 19 removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. In continuous operation since 1972, Youth Haven’s therapeutic campus, located in Naples, Florida, houses 70 youth with a waking staff system that allows for around-the-clock specialized care. Youth Haven provides programs that create transformational change in its youth. Youth Haven is a COA nationally accredited organization, a member agency of the United Way of Collier and the Keys, and a Naples Children & Education Foundation grant recipient. It also holds a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Its mission is “To provide Home, Hope, and Healing to abused and neglected children and teens in Southwest Florida.” For more information, please visit youthhavenswfl.org or call 239-774-2904. Follow Youth Haven on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

08 Feb
News, Press Release

YOUTH HAVEN’S CHERISH THE CHILDREN LUNCHEON A SUCCESS

Naples, Fl (January 31, 2023).

Youth Haven recently hosted its Cherish the Children luncheon benefit the children and teens of Youth Haven, on January 18, 2023, at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón.

Over $500,000 was raised to help the kids that rely on Youth Haven soar to a brighter future. Funding will support the boys and girls, ages 10 – 19, that have been removed from their homes due to traumatic situations and depend on Youth Haven for Home, Hope & Healing.

The luncheon featured Keynote Speaker and New York Times Bestselling Author Ashley Rhodes-Courter. Ashley shared her foster care story and the importance of a caring, supportive community. All sponsors were invited to a book signing, where they received a copy of her international bestseller “Three Little Words.”

“On behalf of Youth Haven, I am so grateful to everyone who helped make Cherish the Children a success. The outpouring of support we received will allow us to continue to provide life-changing programs to abused, neglected, and homeless Southwest Florida children and teens,” said Linda Goldfield, Youth Haven’s Chief Executive Officer.

A special thank you to our event co-chairs, Youth Haven board of directors Trina Mostyn and Jennifer Porter. We also extend our gratitude to our in-kind donors, vendors, attendees, volunteers, and sponsors:

Diamond Sponsors
Trina & Rick Mostyn
Jen & Dave Porter

Platinum Sponsors
Analog Devices
Fitzgerald Family Foundation
The James & Sunny Neff Foundation
Transcend Capital Advisors

Media Sponsor
Naples Illustrated

For the complete list of sponsors, please visit: https://cherish.youthhavenswfl.org/

Save the date for our upcoming Starry Nights Gala on Saturday, March 25, 2023! For details, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://starrynights.youthhavenswfl.org/ or contact Michele Rubin, Events Manager, at 239-774-2904 or Michele.Rubin@youthhavenswfl.org


About Youth Haven, Inc.
Youth Haven, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency, is Collier County’s only emergency and residential emergency shelter for children and teens ages 10 – 19 removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. In continuous operation since 1972, Youth Haven’s therapeutic campus, located in Naples, Florida, houses 70 youth with a waking staff system that allows for around-the-clock specialized care. Youth Haven provides programs that create transformational change in its youth. Youth Haven is a COA nationally accredited organization, a member agency of the United Way of Collier and the Keys, and a Naples Children & Education Foundation grant recipient. It also holds a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Its mission is “To provide Home, Hope, and Healing to abused and neglected children and teens in Southwest Florida.” For more information, please visit youthhavenswfl.org or call 239-774-2904. Follow Youth Haven on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.