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A GREAT PLACE FOR

by Jim Henderson PHILANTHROPY

President of William C. Huff Companies and

national speaker for estate downsizing and lifestyle transitions

N aples is a great place when it comes to philanthropy. and educational mentoring, I, for the first
According to the National Center on Charitable Statistics
there are 357 public charities and 350 private foundations in time in my adult life, came face to face
Collier County. When I say it’s a privilege to have a business in such
a community-minded area, I sincerely mean it from the bottom of with my own at-risk childhood -- one of
my heart.
abuse, neglect and living in foster homes in
Our company has had the privilege to assist many of them.
Often, we participate in walks/runs and other times we lend our Northern Maine. It was then that I realized
services to transport items needed to help set-up galas or auctions.
Since taking over William C. Huff Companies 27 years ago, it’s that I had to do more than just “give back”
been our company philosophy to give back. We believe that this has
made a huge impact, not just in the lives of people in need, but most -- I had to be a part of this organization
profoundly in the lives of our staff and indeed, me.
and use my experiences to help educate the
Often times we give just to say we helped. And, then there are
those times when something grabs you and you give from the heart. community about this often overlooked
It doesn’t really matter if it’s time, money or resources -- giving from
the heart always seems to have the most dramatic impact. group of children.

A few years ago I was approached to be a sponsor for a Friends For the past three-plus years, I have had
of Foster Children (FFC) fundraising event. As I intently listened
to how the organization was helping foster children receive tutoring the opportunity to be on the Friends of Foster Children Board of

Directors. What I have seen transpire is nothing short of miraculous.

We’ve brought passionate people onto the board who give from their

heart; they offer time and resources that will help provide a better

life for at-risk children in Southwest Florida. I’m excited about the

future and for the many young lives that the FFC helps.

When it comes to “giving back” – we all know that’s the right

thing to do. However, when it comes from the heart, lives can and

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Life in Naples | May • June • July 2015