Collier Community Foundation awards $10,000 grant to David Lawrence Centers to support Hope Home renovations
Collier Community Foundation awards $10,000 grant to David Lawrence Centers to support Hope Home renovations
David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health (DLC), Collier County’s only comprehensive, not-for-profit behavioral health provider, has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation (CCF) to support renovations to Hope Home, a transitional recovery residence.
Hope Home provides safe, structured housing for men in early recovery, offering a supportive environment where residents can rebuild their lives, strengthen their independence and prepare for long-term success. By bridging the gap between formal treatment and fully independent living, Hope Home reduces relapse risk, strengthens recovery outcomes and creates opportunities for residents to thrive as productive, contributing members of the community.
The grant will support renovations to the home, which include remodeling the kitchen and one of the bathrooms, as well as completing smaller repairs to ensure the residence remains a safe, welcoming and therapeutic environment for its residents.
“This investment from the Collier Community Foundation helps ensure Hope Home continues to be a place of safety, structure and hope for those we serve,” said Kimberly Dye, vice president of advancement at DLC. “By enhancing the physical space, we strive to maintain an environment that reflects the dignity, accountability and support each resident deserves as they work toward a healthier future.”
Since opening in 2020, Hope Home has provided supportive sober living for more than 50 men in Collier County. Residents benefit from peer support, structured accountability, access to recovery coaching and close proximity to DLC’s main campus. On average, individuals stay at Hope Home for about one year, gaining the stability and skills necessary to transition successfully to independent living.
“Recovery is strongest when people have a safe, stable place to heal,” said Eileen Connolly-Keesler, president and CEO of the Collier Community Foundation. “This grant supports meaningful improvements to Hope Home that will create a more functional, welcoming environment for men working to rebuild their lives. As we mark our 40th year of serving the community, we are proud to partner with David Lawrence Centers to invest in spaces that provide dignity, accountability, and the support needed for long-term recovery.”
For more than 55 years, DLC has been committed to ensuring behavioral health care is available to everyone in need through education, prevention, intervention and treatment. DLC delivers care throughout the community through six distinct centers of operation, including mental health, addiction recovery, emergency services, awareness and prevention, virtual care, and children and young adults.
To learn more about the lifesaving and life-changing services and programs offered by David Lawrence Centers, visit DLCenters.org.
About David Lawrence Centers
Southwest Florida nonprofit David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health is a national leader providing compassionate, advanced, and exceptional mental health, substance use, and integrated healthcare solutions, available for children, adolescents, and adults. DLC’s innovative treatment includes inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services – a comprehensive system of care funded by community and government support. Each year, DLC serves 8,000 people through over 331,000 treatment sessions. To learn more, visit DLCenters.org or call 239-455-8500.
About the Collier Community Foundation:
Celebrating 40 years of empowering local philanthropy, the Collier Community Foundation® is a trusted, tax-exempt, public charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the community through impactful giving. Established in 1985, the Foundation manages over 900 donor funds, collaborates with hundreds of nonprofits, and has awarded more than $400 million in grants and scholarships over the past 40 years to support vital programs and initiatives. By connecting generosity with community needs, the Collier Community Foundation drives informed giving and delivers powerful results. To learn more, visit colliercf.org or call 239-649-5000.
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