Nonprofits across Southwest Florida have kicked off the holiday season with Giving Tuesday—an international movement that rallies the entire world for a day of doing good.
Beyond donating money, the campaign calls for people to give back in any way they can—contributing financially, donating time and skills, promoting an organization’s efforts or simply doing something nice for a neighbor.
Giving Tuesday operates under the notion that any little bit we do helps, and it provides a great opportunity for our philanthropic community to show the generous heart of Southwest Florida and contribute as our region continues to rebound after Hurricane Ian.
We reached out to our nonprofit friends to find out who is participating in #GivingTuesday on November 28. Join any of these efforts or reach out to the organization you support to see how you can help.
Alliance for the Arts: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s mission to provide youth arts programming and ensure access to the transformative world of art for everyone. Give Here
The Alliance for Florida’s National Parks: Funds will help support different national park programs throughout Florida. Give Here
American Cancer Society: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s continued effort to improve the lives of people with cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer. Give Here
American Heart Association of Southwest Florida: Funds raised will support the nonprofit’s fight against heart disease and stroke through research, community impact programs and local education. Give Here
Artis—Naples: Funds raised will support the nonprofit's multidisciplinary arts and culture programs, inviting you to Create your Impact by designating a gift to your program area of choice and directly supporting the offerings that mean the most to you. Give Here
Better Together: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s continued efforts to help parents who are going through a hard time keep their kids out of foster care, find work and address the root causes of their struggle so that they can reunite as a family with the tools and support system to thrive; there is a $25,000 match. Give Here
Captains for Clean Water: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s continued efforts to help in restoring our water quality and protecting our water resources. Give Here
Cancer Alliance Network: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s continued effort to provide dignity to local families that are fighting cancer by providing financial aid for non-medical household expenses (rent, mortgage, utilities, car payments, gas and food) while in treatment. Give Here
Child’s Path: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s continued efforts to strengthen and enrich the lives of working families and underserved children in Collier County through high-quality early childhood education. Give Here
Conservancy of Southwest Florida: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s continued efforts to protect Southwest Florida's unique natural environment and quality of life. Give Here
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health: Funds raised will support DLC's mission to provide hope and healing to children, families and adults in Collier who are struggling with mental health and addiction, contributing to ongoing efforts to address the community's crisis by ensuring access to lifesaving, life-changing care. Give Here
Edison and Ford Winter Estates: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s continued mission to provide the community with unique educational experiences based on the artifacts, legacy and lives of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford and their time here in Florida. Give Here
Florida Repertory Theatre: Funds raised will go toward the organization’s dedication to improving the quality of life in Southwest Florida through first-rate live theatre productions and innovative community engagement programs. Give Here
Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s continued efforts to provide a safe and fun space for children and their families to play, learn and dream. Give Here
Grace Place for Children & Families: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s mission to provide pathways out of poverty by educating the children and families of Golden Gate. Give Here
Gulf Coast Humane Society: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s continued efforts to care for companion pets in need by offering safe refuge, providing medical care and facilitating adoptions. Give Here
Gulfshore Playhouse: Funds raised support the nonprofit’s robust arts and education programs that reach over 14,000 students each year; there is a match of up to $50,000. Give Here
Humane Society Naples: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s continued efforts to shelter animals in times of need, locating life-long homes and advocating for responsible pet ownership; there is a dollar-for-dollar match thanks to Shannon Family Foundation. Give Here
IMAG History & Science Center: Funds raised will go toward restoring the organization’s Fisheye Lagoon exhibit, which was destroyed during Hurricane Ian; there is a match of up to $40,000. Give Here
The Immokalee Foundation: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s Career Pathways program, which provides education and career development opportunities to Immokalee’s youth, empowering them to succeed and gain financial independence. Give Here
Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida: Funds raised will go towards the nonprofit’s educational programs focusing on work and career readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Give Here
Kids’ Minds Matter: Funds raised will support pediatric mental health programs and services, including increasing access to care, for children, families and caregivers in Southwest Florida. Give Here
LARC, Inc.: Funds raised will go toward the rebuilding of the nonprofit’s new group home that holds the hearts of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Give Here
Lee Health Foundation: Funds raised will be an investment in the wellbeing of our entire community, supporting innovation and access to care to meet the healthcare needs of our rapidly growing region. Give Here
NAMI Collier County: Funds raised will support the over 10,000 children through seniors living with mental illness, served each year through the nonprofit’s free services, no waiting list and the advocacy that everyone knows they are not alone on their mental wellness journey. Give Here
Naples Art Institute: Funds raised will support the nonprofit’s continued efforts to enlighten, engage, educate and enrich our community through visual arts. Give Here
Naples Cancer Advisors: Funds raised will support the nonprofit’s mission of providing platinum-level consultative oncology services to Southwest Florida residents diagnosed with cancer, all at no cost to the patient. Give Here
The Naples Players: Funds raised will go toward supporting their Education, Outreach and Major Season programs, including their "Wellness Through the Arts" program and children's scholarships; there is a match of up to $50,000 from Theresa Bill, Robert Brady and Kathleen Callahan, and Henry Price. Give Here
Naples Therapeutic Riding Center: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s continued effort to improve the lives of children and adults with physical, social, and mental health needs through therapeutic riding and other equine-related programs. Give Here
Neighborhood Health Clinic: Funds raised will support comprehensive patient services for primary care, labs, medications, specialty care and education. Give Here
NCH: Funds raised will go toward the organization’s 1956 Fund, which directly supports the mission of NCH by funding the areas of greatest need. Give Here
Pace Center for Girls, Collier: Funds raised will go toward meeting the growing need for gender-responsive and trauma-informed care of girls in Collier County. Give Here
Pace Center for Girls, Lee: Funds raised will go toward the organization’s capital improvement campaign, which includes upgrades to their center and modifications that will not only sustain but enhance the level of services they offer. Give Here
Pathways Early Education Center of Immokalee: Funds raised will help close the opportunity gap for the families of Immokalee by continuing to provide invaluable learning opportunities in the lives of children who may not otherwise have access to such resources. Give Here
Ronald McDonald House Charities: Funds raised will go toward helping families stay cost-free at the Ronald McDonald House, where $10 helps cover the cost for a family for a one-night stay. Give Here
Saint Ann School Foundation: Funds raised will go toward enhancing educational experiences, implementing innovative programs and providing crucial resources that shape the future of their students. Give Here
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s continued effort to ensure safe shelter and life-saving services are available at no charge to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. Give Here
St. Matthew’s House: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s continued effort to fight hunger, homelessness and addiction across Southwest Florida. Give Here
STARability Foundation: Funds raised will go toward the nonprofit’s continued efforts to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live, work and thrive in Southwest Florida. Give Here
Wonder Gardens: Funds raised will help support the utmost care of the nonprofit’s animal residents, upkeep of their botanic gardens and ensure that future visitors are inspired by transformative experiences of wonder in the natural world. Give Here
United Arts Collier: Funds raised will help provide year-round art education programs at the nonprofit’s partner locations, serving 1,200 at-risk and under-served youth, as well as provide the infrastructure for sharing UAC artist and organizational members’ events each season, in addition to offering free community events for the public. Give Here
Valerie’s House: Funds raised will go toward wraparound grief support services for children and their families in Southwest Florida, through peer support groups, individual and family counseling, school peer support groups, and mentorship. Give Here
Youth Haven: Funds raised will go toward helping support the abused, neglected and homeless children and teens who call Youth Haven’s therapeutic campus home. Give Here