A local nonprofit dedicated to eradicating veteran homelessness in Collier County has received a $5,000 grant from the Collier Community Foundation to support donor outreach and management.

The contribution will enable Warrior Homes of Collier – which recently received a $500,000 pledge from an anonymous donor, its largest ever – to better manage and coordinate such major gifts, said Dale Mullin, a Vietnam War veteran and the organization’s founder and president.

“We are deeply appreciative of the Collier Community Foundation’s generous support as we work to ensure that no veteran is left behind in our county,” he said. “The men and women of our community who served their country with bravery and honor deserve nothing less.”

Warrior Homes of Collier operates four residences for local veterans: Alpha House, a short-term, transitional residence for those in recovery from substance abuse; Bravo and Charlie Houses, which serve seniors on fixed incomes who receive rent subsidies (known as supportive housing); and Delta House, a supportive housing complex with 10 apartments for up to 20 veterans, both men and women.

Beyond providing a roof over their heads, Warrior Homes of Collier also connects veterans with support services such as mental health counseling and peer support through David Lawrence Centers, as well as educational opportunities, including college scholarships.

The Collier Community Foundation awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process. Selected organizations receive grant dollars from the Community Impact Fund, which is made up of donors who believe in the Foundation’s ability to identify and grant to the community’s most current needs.