YMCA of Collier County Receives Grant from Community Foundation

The YMCA of Collier County is pleased to announce it has received a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Collier County. This significant contribution will aid in providing crucial financial assistance to ensure that families in our community have access to affordable childcare.

With a strong focus on meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of our young learners, the Y offers high-quality full-day early learning opportunities and childcare services for infants through preschoolers. This enables parents and family members to confidently go to work, knowing that their children are in safe and enriching environments.

"We recognize the importance of supporting working families in our community, and both the Community Foundation of Collier County and the YMCA are committed to this cause," states Charlene Rose, Youth Development Director. "Thanks to the Community Foundation's grant, parents and family members can have peace of mind knowing that their children are in safe and stimulating environments while they work."

The Collier Community Foundation awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. Selected organizations receive grant dollars from the Community Impact Fund. This Fund is made up of donors who believe in the Community Foundation’s ability to identify and grant to the most community’s most current needs.