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Causes: Federated Giving Programs, Philanthropy
Mission:
To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 31 local agencies, hundreds of programs and over 100,000 of our neighbors in need
Programs: We provide funding to local human service, non-profit organizations, ranging from low-income child care, crisis shelters, physical and mental health care and counseling, family strengthening to day care for Alzheimer victims. Grants range from $15,000 to $200,000. These agencies serve over 100,000 people, approximately 1/3 of the county's full-time residents. Additionally we run Collier 211, a non-emergency human services helpline which connects people with the help they need.