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Non-Profit Partnership serves MS community
The Multiple Sclerosis Center of Southwest
Florida is a local nonprofit serving the Naples
area since 2000. Growing from 50 clients in
2015 to more than 500 clients and their
families today, the MS Center provides
services not only at its Bonita Springs offices,
but also at MS Community Center sites across
Southwest Florida, now in North Naples.
Recently, the MS Center forged a partnership
with another local nonprofit, the Naples Each MS Community Center site provides a
Therapeutic Riding Center to host an MS full day of programming, which includes a
Community Center site on Fridays from yoga class and support group in the morning,
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kay Jasso, executive followed by lunch and an art class in the
director of the MS Center of SWFL, said, afternoon. The NTRC site at North Naples is
the MS Center’s sixth site to offer programs
“We are very excited to partner with the which support people with MS.
NTRC to expand access to our clients in the The Multiple Sclerosis Center of SWFL is not
North Naples area. Our clients already affiliated with any national organization but
participate in their therapeutic riding is uniquely focused on the needs of people in
Southwest Florida. Its services include
program, which has been very beneficial to exercise classes to improve strength and
them. The Community Center adds another balance, provide case management,
layer of support for those living with the disability assistance resources, mental
health support, and educational seminars.
challenges of this chronic disease.”
To learn more or to join as a member, go to
MSCenterSWFL.org or call 239-319-0904.
The new MS Community Center at North
Naples, as well as the MS Community Center
at South Naples (at Unity Church), are both
supported by a grant from 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
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colliercf.org or call 239-649-5000.
