As March comes to a close, I want to highlight Women’s History Month and recognize all of the incredible women in Southwest Florida that work every day for the betterment of our communities. March was spent between Washington and Southwest Florida. Congress heard and voted on H.R. 1 which […]
Youth Haven’s Animal-Assisted Therapy Program Youth Haven, located in East Naples, supports boys and girls ages 6-19 years that have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, abandonment or are homeless. Founded in 1972 and in continuous operation for over 49 years, Youth Haven is an immediate lifeline of safety, love and […]
I couldn’t resist sharing the following that a friend of mine sent to me. The author is unknown, but I can’t begin to tell you how many times over the last 48 years I would have liked to use this. RESPECT NAPLES WELCOME You came here from there because you didn’t like there and now […]
MEMORIES While we are still quite a ways away from being back to something close to normal, the memories of past times in Naples becomes stronger each day. Having been very involved with many charities over the years the first thought that comes to mind are the multitude of Galas during Season. Although numerous events […]
When Vann Ellison came to Naples’ St. Matthew’s House Homeless Shelter and addiction treatment center as CEO more than 17 years ago, he had a notion for sustainable social services run as businesses that would train clients for brighter futures as well as raise operational funds. He figured culinary skills would be an ideal fit […]
“Inspiring our community. Defining our culture.” Those are the words that hang above the entrance to The Naples Players (TNP) community theater in the heart of downtown Naples. The iconic 5th Avenue South location temporarily closed its doors in March 2020, but they were far from shutdown during the last 12 months. The cancellation of […]
Artis—Naples welcomes Spring with a rich variety of visual and performing arts programming. From a stunning exhibition of works by internationally acclaimed artist Marcus Jansen, to a number of Naples Philharmonic classical and pops performances, to Lifelong Learning programs – this reimagined season continues with something for every artistic interest. All activities will continue to […]
It’s been one year since the onset of the pandemic. In that time, we have been faced, as a nation, as a community, and as a healthcare system, with many challenges we had never encountered before. Lots of things have changed, we don’t shake hands, we physically distance, we wear masks and hand sanitizer has […]
Kids go to school with backpacks full of textbooks, notebooks, and pencils, but many lack an essential element for academic success: annual vision care. As the Grand Gala Patrons for Bascom Palmer Eye Institute’s 2021 “You & Eye” Virtual Gala, Bruce and Cynthia Sherman have partnered with Bascom Palmer to establish The Bruce and Cynthia […]
The darkness cast by the pandemic for more than a year, reshaping so much of our lives, invites the question. The arrival of vaccines flips the light switch, and other Rays of Light flood in as well. For example, non-profit organizations that deliver so many essential services are working hard to reinvent fundraising with virtual […]