2023 Community Needs Assessment
After five years, it is time to take a new snapshot of Collier County—of the gains and remaining gaps.
The process, in partnership with Q-Q Research Consultants, will use the same components as the original study: research and data, focus groups, and surveys. Community partners will again include local funders, the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, and the Collier Community Foundation.
This process will take place over the next several months, with the new report projected for completion in August 2023.
Community member input is so important!
The Original 2018 Collier Community Assessment
The original year-long community needs assessment study project initiated by the Collier Community Foundation and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation presented a detailed portrait of Collier County and its residents. The survey report informed the Community Foundation’s discretionary grant-making resources on partners and programs in ten strategic areas that address our community’s significant needs.
Your passion. Your Collier.
As a direct result of the 2018 Community Needs Assessment, the Community Foundation launched the $15.5 million
Your passion. Your Collier. campaign to address needs in the following strategic areas: mental health & substance abuse, housing & hunger, education & employment, seniors & veterans, environment & accessibility, and crisis & disaster relief.
WHAT’S YOUR PASSION?
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Raise awareness through public education and provide funding for support services to address the growing need in our community.
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Housing & Hunger
Housing & Hunger
Support collaborative projects that provide affordable housing and support services and address food insecurity throughout Collier County.
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Education & Employment
Education and Employment
Support the operations of Future Ready Collier to increase scholarships and internships and increase the number of career-focused opportunities to build our workforce and stimulate economic development.
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Crisis & Disaster Relief
Crisis & Disaster Relief
Be prepared with unrestricted funds that are vital for sustaining the immediate and long-term needs of our community through a crisis.
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Seniors & Veterans
Seniors & Veterans
Increase affordable housing and comprehensive support services for seniors and veterans and invest in case management
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Environment & Accessibility
Environment & Accessibility
Update accommodations in parks and recreation areas to make them more accessible, establish wetlands restoration initiatives, and provide reforestation efforts by planting native trees.
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Studies are pointless unless we follow them up with action…
How Do We Inspire Change?
How Do We Inspire Change?
We play a unique and essential role in our community.
From funding Future Ready Collier to responding to Hurricane Irma, we are at the table for every significant conversation happening about Collier County.
We create public-private partnerships, support strategic plans, and conduct major studies that lead to real action and positive change in our community.
