Collier Children’s Advocacy Center launches initiative to unify services

NAPLES, Fla. —

The Collier Children’s Advocacy Center has launched Phase I of its "Lifting Up. Building Strength." fundraising initiative to restore services for children and families impacted by abuse in Collier County following the loss of its primary facility to Hurricane Ian.

“This is a defining moment for our organization,” said Jackie Stephens, CEO of Collier CAC. “We’ve continued to meet children and families where they are, even through disruption. Now, we’re building something that allows us to do that work better, together and under one roof.”

Phase I includes approximately $4.38 million for the building, renovation and first year of operations, creating a stable foundation for long-term impact.

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