Youth Haven, Collier County’s only emergency and residential shelter for abused and neglected children and teens ages 6 to 21, is pleased to announce the launch of the Youth Haven Foundation Board. As outlined in the organization’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan, the Foundation Board will support long-term sustainability and fundraising efforts. The new board is part of the nonprofit’s philanthropy pillar, working alongside objectives such as donor renewal, endowment growth and volunteer engagement.

“We are proud to launch the Foundation Board and welcome its dedicated members, whose leadership will help further advance our mission,” said Linda Goldfield, chief executive officer of Youth Haven. “By focusing on long-term sustainability, the Foundation Board will play a vital role in ensuring we can continue to provide home, hope and healing to vulnerable children and teens throughout our community.”

The new board members for the 2025-26 term include:

Christine Stahl Lublin, board chair

Robert Trudeau, board liaison

Ingrid Aielli

Tade Bua-Bell

Jorge Callega

Lisa Ganzhorn

Stephanie Granada

Rufino Hernandez

Laina Kennedy

Anita Lovse

Brenda Ruth/Blickenstaff

Sheliah Wall

Youth Haven serves as a dedicated community partner and regional leader in providing a safe haven for children and teens in need throughout Southwest Florida. For more information or to schedule a tour, visit youthhavenswfl.org or call 239-774-2904.

About Youth Haven

For more than five decades, Youth Haven has served as a sanctuary in Southwest Florida, providing home, hope and healing to children and teens experiencing abuse, neglect and oftentimes, homelessness. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and Collier County’s only emergency and residential shelter for boys and girls ages 6 to 21, Youth Haven provides far more than shelter, delivering comprehensive programs including therapeutic services, trauma-informed holistic care, foster and transitional housing, and enrichment initiatives that help every child realize their potential and have a bright future. Youth Haven is accredited by the nationally recognized Council on Accreditation, licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families, and is a partner of Children’s Network of Southwest Florida. Rated 4-star (excellent) by Charity Navigator and Platinum by Candid/Guidestar, Youth Haven is a beneficiary of Naples Children & Education Foundation. For more information or to schedule a tour, please visit youthhavenswfl.org or call 239-774-2904. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.