Naples, Fl (July 17, 2024). Youth Haven, Inc., located in Naples, Florida, is excited to announce that it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation. This generous grant will significantly support Youth Haven’s Education Program, which is dedicated to enhancing the academic and life skills of youth in the foster care system.
Youth Haven is Southwest Florida’s only emergency and residential shelter for boys and girls aged 10 to 20 who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or homelessness. The organization provides critical support through innovative therapies and therapeutic environments designed to aid in the healing journey of these young individuals.
Research shows that youth in foster care often lag behind their peers academically by an average of 1.5 to 2.5 years. To address this gap, Youth Haven has developed the Educational Support Programming, which includes an Education Hub. This supportive environment is specifically designed to boost the academic performance, life skills, and workforce readiness of abused and neglected children and teens.
Linda Goldfield, Chief Executive Officer of Youth Haven, expressed her gratitude for the grant, stating, “We’re grateful for the generous support from the Collier Community Foundation. With their support, Youth Haven can continue to meet and exceed our children and teens’ needs.”
The grant from the Collier Community Foundation will play a crucial role in helping Youth Haven provide essential educational resources and support to those who need it most.
About the Collier Community Foundation
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 over 850 funds, works with hundreds of nonprofits, and has granted over $328 million to nonprofit organizations, community programs, and scholarships. Informed giving. Powerful results®. Learn more at colliercf.org or call 239-649-5000.
ABOUT YOUTH HAVEN
Youth Haven, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was established in 1972 and provides Home, Hope, and Healing to abused and neglected children and teens, ages 6 – 20, in SWFL. Its 18.5-acre therapeutic campus in Naples, FL, offers the only Emergency shelter in Collier County for youth removed from their homes. Youth Haven offers a Residential/At-Risk care facility where individuals can stay for an average of 270 days. Additionally, they operate a shelter specifically for homeless, unaccompanied teens, helping them make a successful transition to adulthood. With beds for up to 70 youth, Youth Haven provides around-the-clock specialized care in a home-like environment, counseling to begin their healing process, educational support, and a robust enrichment program. Youth Haven is accredited by the nationally recognized Council on Accreditation, licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families, and is a partner of Children’s Network of Southwest Florida. Rated 4-star (excellent) by Charity Navigator and Platinum by Candid/Guidestar, Youth Haven is a beneficiary of Naples Children & Education Foundation. For more information or to schedule a tour, please visit youthhavenswfl.org or call 239-774-2904. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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