Human Needs Award
Several years ago the Federation Board and the Jewish Community Relations Council established a “Fund for Human Needs” to recognize organizations for their generous spirit and service to the entire community. It was another way for Jews in Greater Naples, as represented by their Federation, to practice tikkun olam, “bettering the world.”
This award allows the JCRC and the JFGN to acknowledge the positive contributions of several select non-profit organizations in our community. Annually, monetary awards are given to two small non-profit agencies. The objective is to identify agencies who serve a severely means-limited, disadvantaged population.
Grants have been made to
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Coalition of Immokalee Workers
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National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Harry Chapin Food Bank
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Catholic Charities
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St. Vincent de Paul Society
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Collier Council on Aging
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NAACP Collier Branch
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Collier County Education Foundation
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Redlands Christian Association Literacy Program
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Ronald McDonald Care Mobile
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Baby Basics
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Bedtime Bundles
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Shelter for Abused Women and Children
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Senior Friendship Health Center
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Lighthouse of Collier County
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Naples Equestrian Challenge
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Shy Wolf Sanctuary -2017
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Safe Families for Children of Southwest Florida -2017
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Project HELP -2018
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Grace Place -2018
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Bedz for Kidz -2019
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Laces of Love -2019
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Bikes for Tykes -2020
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Collier Resource Center. -2020
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SWFL SURJ Covid-19 Mutual Aid Project-2020
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Hunger and Homeless Coalition of Collier County - 2020
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BookBuddiesOnLine - 2021
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Naples Pride -2021
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Cultivate Abundance -2022
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STARability Foundation- 2022
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Cafe of Life-2023
For more information, please email here.
2023 Recipient
The JCRC recognizes the human needs services that Café of Life provides to poor and hungry people of the Bonita Springs area in a manner that preserves the dignity of the client in a respectful environment. We are pleased to present the 2023 Human Needs Award to Café of Life to help further their activities.
2022 Recipients
Cultivate Abundance
JCRC recognizes the vital services that Cultivate Abundance provides by addressing the urgent issue of food insecurity among those who grow and harvest our food in Immokalee. We are pleased to present the 2022 Human Needs Award to you. Your activities support the mission of Jewish Community Relations Council.
STARability Foundation
JCRC recognizes the vital services of STARability Foundation, which gives opportunities to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities for a quality of life they seek and deserve. We are pleased to present the 2022 Human Needs Award to you. Your activities support the mission of Jewish Community Relations Council.
