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.

09 Nov
News

ROB SCHEER TO VISIT YOUTH HAVEN

Naples, Fl (October 27, 2022). Youth Haven, Inc. is excited to announce that the keynote speaker of their upcoming Healing Youth luncheon, Rob Scheer, founder and CEO of Comfort Cases, an international non-profit organization that promotes hope and dignity to youth in foster care, will be visiting its therapeutic campus in Naples, FL, on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Scheer, a former youth in foster care and author of “A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time,” will be visiting to share his personal story and inspiring message with Youth Haven’s children and teens.

Healing Youth, scheduled for Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Sea Salt, will support the programs and services that improve the lives of abused and neglected children and teens residing at Youth Haven.

“We are thrilled that Rob Scheer will be visiting our campus to speak with our children and teens,” said Linda Goldfield, Youth Haven’s Chief Executive Officer. “It’s an amazing opportunity for our youth to learn from someone that has been through similar experiences.”

For media inquiries, please contact Laura Lafakis, Youth Haven Director of Development, at 239-687-5175 or Laura.Lafakis@youthhavenswfl.org. 

About Rob Scheer
At any given time, there are approximately 437,000 youth in foster care in the United States. An estimated 700 children enter the system each day, and most arrive with little more than the clothes on their backs. Those who do have belongings are often given a trash bag in which to pack up and carry their life’s treasures.

Rob Scheer experienced this indignity firsthand. Over forty years ago, he entered foster care and walked up to his foster home carrying a tattered and torn trash bag. He aged out of foster care at the age of 18, became homeless, and again carried his possessions in a trash bag.

After serving in the military and moving on to have a successful career as a banker, Rob, along with his husband Reece, decided to grow their family by adopting from the foster care system. Eleven years ago, four of his children arrived on his doorstep with their belongings in trash bags. Rob was floored. How, after forty years, were children in the foster care system still carrying their things in a bag used for trash?

Rob and his family decided it was time to change this practice and the idea for Comfort Cases was born. With the vision of assembling backpacks filled with comfort and personal care items to deliver to local DCFS, the Scheer family invited their community to pack some cases. The first Packing Party was held in December of 2013 and shortly thereafter Comfort Cases was established as an official 501(c)3.

Since being founded in 2013, Comfort Cases has been featured on The Ellen Show, The Today Show, The View, and NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, just to name a few. In 2017, an Upworthy video featuring Comfort Cases received over 150 million views and in 2018 Rob Scheer was named one of CNN’s Heroes. Rob and Reece Scheer are also featured in Bryce Dallas Howard’s documentary film Dads on AppleTV+.

Rob is the host of Fostering Change, a weekly audio and video podcast that brings in guests of prominence who discuss issues regarding foster care, adoption, LGBTQ+ and other timely and topical issues. Now in its 4th year, Fostering Change has been ranked the #1 Podcast for Adoption and Foster Care issues for two consecutive years.

The author of A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time, Rob’s memoir tells the inspiring story of his journey from foster care to foster parent and his drive to rebuild a broken system.

To date, more than 185,000 Comfort Cases® and Comfort XL duffel bags have been distributed to children in foster care in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and now in the United Kingdom, with Comfort CasesUK launched in 2022. Rob’s ultimate goal is for every youth to receive a Comfort Case® upon entering foster care.

In May, 2022, Rob received an Honorary Doctoral Degree, a Doctorate of Humane Letters, from Lynn University, where he also delivered the commencement speech.

Rob lives in Maryland with his husband Reece, their five children and multiple pets including dogs, goats, chickens and a pig named Penelope.

For more information about Comfort Cases, please visit: www.comfortcases.org. You can follow Comfort Cases on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok and LinkedIn.

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 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.

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09 Nov
News

YOUTH HAVEN’S 7TH ANNUAL UNCORKED PLANNED AT THE CLUB AT MEDITERRA

Naples, Fl (October 13, 2022). After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Youth Haven is thrilled to share that its seventh Annual Uncorked is back! Please save the date and plan to join us on Friday, November 18, 2022, at The Club at Mediterra located at 15755 Corso Mediterra Circle in Naples, Florida.

Originally scheduled to occur at the Mediterra Beach Club in Bonita Springs, Uncorked’s location was moved to Mediterra’s beautiful Golf & Country Club after Hurricane Ian damaged its beach club.

Uncorked is a “resort chic” wine pairing event with delicious food and drinks, incredible music, a silent auction, and more. Also available is a raffle for a lady’s ruby and diamond ring set in a traditional Princess Diane style. The stunning jewelry donated by LoveJoy Antiques, is valued at $15,500.

Youth Haven is Southwest Florida’s only emergency and residential shelter for boys and girls ages 10-19 who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or homelessness. Its 18.5-acre therapeutic campus in Naples offers programming that addresses the trauma experienced and helps them heal by providing innovative therapies, normalizing experiences, and therapeutic environments that assist with their healing journey.

The Uncorked committee consists of:
Co-chairs: Erin Brahms and Evelyn McKoan
Committee members: Lacey Auston, Ana Oates, and PearAivey Street

“We’re very excited about our upcoming Uncorked event,” said Linda Goldfield, Youth Haven’s CEO. “We hope you can join us in creating transformational changes for the children and teens that rely on Youth Haven for Home, Hope, and Healing.”

Winery Sponsor: Far Niente
Master Sommelier Sponsor: Lovejoy Antiques
Media Sponsor: Gulfshore Life
Entertainment: Old 41

Individual tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and raffle tickets are available for purchase at youthhavenswfl.org/events/event-uncorked. For event questions, contact Michele Rubin at 239-774-2904 or Michele.Rubin@YouthHavenSWFL.org.

For media inquiries, contact Laura Lafakis, Youth Haven Director of Development, at 239-687-5175 or Laura.Lafakis@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 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.

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25 Oct
Messages from the CEO, Uncategorized

Creating a Therapeutic, Healing Environment

Daily I am left speechless by the resilience of our children. Many are born into desperate situations that could derail their future, from a ten-year-old girl whose grandfather repeatedly molested her to a thirteen-year-old boy whose parents abandoned him at our campus gates. Our staff works tirelessly to create a therapeutic, healing environment where children can move beyond their past to a brighter future. Helping them to acknowledge the good in their lives is one of the first steps. Their loving and nurturing care at Youth Haven cannot negate the trauma, abuse, and neglect they have suffered. And helping them to connect to the world at large through meaningful experiences, normalcy, and healthy relationships with caring adults helps our children make space for joy and gratitude. After the hurricane, our children were involved in clean-up and found the experience rewarding. Monthly our children are giving back to the community that has given so much to them—creating happiness, building stronger relationships, and the skills to deal with adversity. I am honored to be even a small part of their lives and growth, and I thank you for providing us with the funding for our programs that create transformational change in our youth.

25 Oct
Posts

Donor Spotlight – October 2022 Newsletter

We are so grateful for the individuals and organizations who have donated meals to our foster care youth during our search for a Culinary Coordinator & Chef. These nutritious and delicious meals not only nourished their bodies, but also provided a sense of community and support. We would like to give a special thank you to our community partners for their generous contributions. Your kindness truly makes a difference in the lives of our youth!

  • 485
  • Amy Pulisfico
  • Artichoke & Company
  • Barbatella
  • BCN Paellas Family Meals
  • Campiello
  • Carrabba’s
  • Chef Mussa Bey
  • Circle C Farms
  • Dominick Pizza
  • Fire & Rice
  • Foxboro Sports Tavern
  • Jeannie Barry
  • Jen Dant
  • Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
  • Jewban’s Deli
  • Jodi Bisogno
  • Kelly Jean
  • Kimberly Key
  • Lee & Bud Willis
  • Michelbob’s Championship Ribs & Steaks
  • Nancy Peck & Jerry Holicek
  • Ocean Church
  • Parmesan Pete’s
  • Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
  • Sage Catering
  • Seaside Bar & Grill
  • St. Matthew’s House
  • The Player’s Club & Spa
  • Trevor Smith Memorial Foundation
  • Tricia Leite & Family
09 Aug
News

YOUTH HAVEN, INC. ANNOUNCES 2022 – 2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS SLATE

Naples, Fl (August 9, 2022).

Youth Haven, Inc. is pleased to announce the return of Denise Murphy as President of their 2022 – 2023 Board of Directors for the second consecutive year.

Murphy is the General Manager at The Players Club & Spa, an affiliate of Stock Development. An avid volunteer in the community and a strong supporter of education, Murphy also serves as Vice-Chair of the Champions for Learning program. She graduated from the 2015 GAIN program with the Chamber of Commerce, a Leadership Collier Alumni. She was honored by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce Leadership Collier Foundation as the 2017 Volunteer of the Year. In addition, Murphy was recognized for being a Distinguished Volunteer from Youth Haven in 2018.

Youth Haven 2022 – 2023 Board of Director Officers

  • Denise Murphy, President
  • Christina Linaberry, 1st Vice President
  • Jennifer Porter, 2nd Vice President
  • Lynda Waterhouse, Treasurer
  • Trina Mostyn, Secretary

 

Youth Haven 2022 – 2023 Board of Director Members 

  • Gregg Agens
  • Ingrid Aielli
  • Colonel Jim Bloom
  • Sue Brousseau
  • Robert Kiffney
  • Pamela Lundborg
  • Jill Miller
  • Jen Mitchell
  • Amy Novakovich
  • Andres Paz
  • Mike Prioletti
  • Lee Willis

“We’re thrilled to announce our 2022 – 2023 Board of Directors slate,” said Linda Goldfield, Youth Haven CEO. “Our board’s support, commitment, and visionary leadership will ensure we continue to meet the growing demands of our community.”

For media inquiries, please contact Laura Lafakis, Youth Haven Director of Development, at 239-687-5175 or Laura.Lafakis@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 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.

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28 Jul
News

YOUTH HAVEN, INC. AWARDED GRANT FROM EMPTY BOWLS NAPLES

Naples, Fl (July 28, 2022). Youth Haven, Inc. is pleased to announce they received a $10,000 grant from Empty Bowls Naples to support its Food and Nutrition Services Program. The funding will be used to purchase food for its youth.

Youth Haven, located in Naples, Florida, is Southwest Florida’s only emergency and residential shelter for boys and girls ages 10-19 who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or homelessness. Our programming is designed to address the trauma experienced and help them heal by providing innovative therapies, normalizing experiences, and therapeutic environments that assist with their healing journey. The children and teens that arrive to Youth Haven’s 18.5-acre therapeutic campus come from traumatic situations. Many are malnourished, obese, or suffer from food insecurity.

Empty Bowls Naples enlists the creative talents of local potters, artists, educators, students, and volunteers to create handcrafted, painted bowls that contribute to its annual event to raise money and awareness in the fight against hunger. Net proceeds of their annual event, held each January in Cambier Park, fund the Empty Bowls Naples Inc. Grant Program. This program distributes funds to local non-profit organizations supporting their mission to “create awareness and eliminate hunger in our communities “ONE BOWL at a time.”

“We are honored to have been selected as a recipient of grant funding from Empty Bowls Naples,” said Linda Goldfield, Youth Haven Chief Executive Officer. “Their support will allow Youth Haven to continue to meet and exceed our youth’s nutritional needs.

For media inquiries, please contact Laura Lafakis, Youth Haven Director of Development, at 239-687-5175 or Laura.Lafakis@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 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.

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28 Jul
News

YOUTH HAVEN, INC. ANNOUNCES PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Naples, Fl (July 7, 2022). Youth Haven, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Dant as their Program Director.

Jennifer brings with her over 35 years of healthcare and human services experience. Before joining Youth Haven, Jennifer served as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse, Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner/Director of Patient Services, Director of Religious Education, and Board Certified Healthcare Chaplain. Her certifications include USF Trauma & Resilience – Level 1 certified, Critical Incident & Debrief trained, and Heal Historical Trauma Specialist – Level 1.

At Youth Haven, as Program Director, Jennifer is responsible for all aspects of Youth Haven’s programs that create transformational change in its children and teens.

Founded in 1972, Youth Haven provides Home, Hope, and Healing to abused and neglected children and teens in Southwest Florida. Youth Haven is an immediate lifeline of safety, love, and compassion for innocent children in crisis and the first step in a long journey back to trust, confidence, and joy.

On a personal note, Jennifer has three adult children and two golden doodles. She enjoys attending blues concerts with her spouse, reading, vegetable gardening, kayaking, and a good nap.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jennifer Dant to Youth Haven,” said Linda Goldfield, Youth Haven CEO. “She is an excellent communicator, and her calming presence allows her to defuse and manage emergent situations. Jennifer’s experience makes her an excellent addition to Youth Haven!”

To contact Jennifer, please call 239-687-5155 or email Jennifer.Dant@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 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.

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07 Jul
News

YOUTH HAVEN, INC. AWARDED GRANT FROM COLLIER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Naples, Fl (July 7, 2022).

Youth Haven, Inc. is pleased to announce they received a $35,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation and other generous anonymous donors. The funds received will support Youth Haven’s Food and Nutrition Services Program.

The children and teens that arrive to Youth Haven’s 18.5-acre therapeutic campus come from traumatic situations. Many are malnourished, obese, or suffer from food insecurity. This funding will allow us to purchase an assortment of necessary food items to fulfill our goal of offering healthy, consistent meals for our youth.

Youth Haven, located in Naples, Florida, is Southwest Florida’s only emergency and residential shelter for boys and girls ages 10-19 who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or homelessness. Our programming is designed to address the trauma experienced and help them heal by providing them with innovative therapies, normalizing experiences, and therapeutic environments that assist with their healing journey.

“We’re grateful for the generous support from the Collier Community Foundation,” said Linda Goldfield, Youth Haven Chief Executive Officer. “With their support, Youth Haven can continue to meet and exceed our vulnerable youth’s nutritional needs.”

For media inquiries, please contact Laura Lafakis, Youth Haven Director of Development, at 239-687-5175 or Laura.Lafakis@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 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.

About the Collier Community Foundation
The Community Foundation of Collier County, DBA Collier Community Foundation™, is a tax-exempt, public, charitable organization established in 1985 to increase and focus on local private philanthropy. Today, the Collier Community Foundation manages more than 850 funds, works with hundreds of nonprofits, holds $274.4 million in assets, and has granted over $255.6 million to nonprofit organizations, community programs, and scholarships. The Collier Community Foundation is one of Florida’s fastest-growing community foundations. Informed giving. Powerful results.™ Learn more at colliercf.org or call 239-649-5000.

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20 Jun
News

YOUTH HAVEN, INC. AWARDED GRANT FROM THE RICHARD M. SCHULZE FAMILY FOUNDATION

Naples, Fl (June 20, 2022).

Youth Haven, Inc. is pleased to announce they received a $75,000 grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.

The generous funding received will be used to support Youth Haven’s Safety and Security Program. Youth Haven is committed to keeping the children and teens dependent on Youth Haven for Home, Hope, and Healing safe and protected. The youth that arrive to our campus come from traumatic situations and are in dire need of healing and ensuring they are safe is the first step. Due to increased development around our once remote therapeutic campus and the increase in human trafficking, the need to enhance our security systems is needed.

Keeping our campus safe and secure allows our team to focus on what is essential: helping at-risk youth begin their healing process to handle their trauma. Youth Haven is Southwest Florida’s only residential shelter for boys and girls ages 10-19 who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or homelessness. Our programming is designed to address the trauma experienced and help them heal by providing them with innovative therapies, normalizing experiences, and therapeutic environments that assist with their healing journey.

The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation (RMSFF) was created in 2004 by Best Buy founder, Dick Schulze, to give back to the communities where Dick and his family grew up — in Minnesota, where he built Best Buy to become the world’s largest consumer electronics retailer and in Florida, where he now maintains a permanent residence. Schulze and his family believe that a good education, a supportive family and a strong work ethic prepare children for a successful future. To support that belief, we support organizations operating in the areas of human & social services, education, including college and early learning scholarship awards and health & medicine.1

“We’re so grateful for the generous support from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation.,” said Linda Goldfield, Youth Haven Chief Executive Officer. “With their support, Youth Haven will be able to enhance our therapeutic campus, allowing us to continue to provide our youth with a safe place to live, sleep, learn, and heal.”

For media inquiries, please contact Laura Lafakis, Youth Haven Director of Development, at 239-687-5175 or Laura.Lafakis@youthhavenswfl.org.

  1. https://www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org/home/about_us/

Youth Haven, located in Naples, is Southwest Florida’s only residential shelter for children and teens removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. With beds for up to 70 youth, Youth Haven accepts new residents 365 days a year, 24-hours a day. Established in 1972, Youth Haven provides programs that create transformational change in our youth.


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 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.

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13 Jun
News

YOUTH HAVEN ANNOUNCES FAIRWAYS FOR THE FUTURE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Naples, Fl (June 13, 2022). Youth Haven, Inc. is excited to announce its upcoming 34th Annual Fairways for the Future Golf Tournament after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The golf tournament will offer two days to participate as we honor 50 years of Youth Haven’s life-saving programs! Both tournaments, Co-Chaired by Mary Molter Cohen & Mary Pat Salomone, will support abused and neglected children and teens that depend on Youth Haven for Home, Hope & Healing. The money raised goes to support the therapeutic programs that provide transformative change in traumatized youth.

Cohen and Salomone shared, “We’re honored to serve as Co-Chairs as we celebrate Youth Haven’s 50th Anniversary of offering a safe harbor for children and teens in Southwest Florida. The Fairways for the Future event allows us to raise awareness for Youth Haven while raising vital financial support. All golfers are invited to participate.”

The tournaments will be hosted at two of the most prestigious golf courses in Naples, Florida, well-known as the “Golf Capital of the World”.

 

Monday, October 3, 2022
Talis Park Golf Club
16665 Toscana Circle, Naples, FL 34110
8:30 am Shotgun Start

 

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Grey Oaks Country Club – Pine Course
2400 Grey Oaks Dr N, Naples, FL 34105
8:45 am Shotgun Start

Each day of golf includes 18 holes of golf, cart & greens fees, range, entry into on-course golf contests, one raffle ticket, awards luncheon & player gift. A helicopter ball drop will be available at each golf tournament for $100/ball. Ball closest to the flag wins 50/50 cash prize, up to $5,000!  Cost to participate in each tournament is $500/Individual and $2,000/Foursome.  Interested players are encouraged to register immediately to guarantee participation in the limited fields (120 players maximum per course) based on the favorable reception encountered to date.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available with and without golf play. To view the opportunities, register, and purchase your helicopter ball drop ticket, please visit https://youthhavenswfl.org/events/fairways-for-the-future/ or contact Michele Rubin, Youth Haven’s Event Coordinator at 239-774-2904 or Michele.Rubin@YouthHavenSWFL.org.

Youth Haven, located in Naples, is Southwest Florida’s only residential shelter for children and teens removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. With beds for up to 70 youth, Youth Haven accepts new residents 365 days a year, 24-hours a day. Established in 1972, Youth Haven provides programs that create transformational change in our youth.

“We’re thrilled our upcoming Fairways for the Future golf tournaments and hope you can join us as we celebrate Youth Haven’s 50th year anniversary with two events for double the awareness!” said Linda Goldfield, Youth Haven Chief Executive Officer.


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 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.

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