Thousands of dollars are headed to help the homeless in Collier County.
Warrior Homes of Collier, a local nonprofit dedicated to serving at-risk and homeless veterans in Collier County, announced last month they received a donation of $45,000 from The League Club. The gift will directly support stable housing and the Veteran Support Services program operated by Warrior Homes.
“Thanks to the generous support of local donors like The League Club, we are able to fulfill our mission of not leaving a single Collier County veteran in need behind,” Dale Mullin, founder and president of Warrior Homes of Collier and a retired Vietnam veteran, wrote in a news release. “This donation will greatly benefit the future of the brave men and women of Collier County who served their country with dignity and honor.”
Warrior Homes of Collier operates six Naples residences — Alpha House, a short-term, transitional home for those in recovery from substance-use issues; Delta House, a supportive housing complex with 10 apartments for up to 20 veterans; as well as Bravo, Charlie, Echo and Foxtrot Houses, which provide long-term supportive housing for veterans. The nonprofit expects to open a seventh home, Zulu Project, in the fall.
The nonprofit also connects veterans with support services such as mental-health counseling, peer support and homelessness prevention, as well as educational opportunities that offer college scholarships.
Tomas Rodriguez is a Breaking/Live News Reporter for the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. You can reach Tomas at TRodriguez@usatodayco.com or 772-333-5501. Connect with him on Threads @tomasfrobeltran, Instagram @tomasfrobeltran, Facebook @tomasrodrigueznews and Bluesky @tomasfrodriguez.
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