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Clients' stories

Behind every number is a person. These are real stories of clients who came to us during a hard moment - and the help that made a difference.

October 28, 2024

Breathing Easier

Left with medical equipment that had served her late husband well, Sally felt it was important that it be given to someone in need. So, on the advice of St. John the Evangelist Cat…

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July 28, 2024

The Courage of Zoraida

One client who knocked on CRC’s door last year was a lovely woman named Zoraida. Referred to us by Healthcare Network (HCN), Zoraida’s primary care doctor was concerned that she wa…

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February 13, 2024

Angelic Timing

CRC is masterful at connecting people to something or someone they need. Typical case management requests are for food assistance, utility payments, medical help, legal services, a…

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January 31, 2024

Cataract Correction Surgery Coming Soon for our Client

By Marioly Soto, CRC Case Manager Imagine having no insurance, desperately needing cataract surgery you cannot afford and not knowing where to turn? That’s what happened to the 76-…

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January 31, 2024

Desperate Situations

Mike was being abused by his caregiver and had to be removed immediately from the home where he was staying. He needed to be protected from this horrific living situation. His safe…

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January 31, 2024

Jose’s Story

When things go wrong in people’s lives, often one need spills into another … and another … and another. That’s exactly what happened to Jose. Returning from a visit with family two…

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January 31, 2024

Our work spans generations, and we invite you to meet Margaret and Ja’Ron

Margaret Smith, a delightful, sharp, and agile woman, who turns 90 in April, lives in a manufactured home in East Naples with a non-functioning air conditioning/heating unit. She c…

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December 3, 2018

Client Story: Luisa

Luisa was visibly distressed the day she came to the CRC office carrying her baby in her arms.  The little girl was curled up against her mother and appeared to be about two years …

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December 3, 2018

Surviving to Thriving

Surviving to Thriving – the Collier Resource Center’s first fundraising event on November 8th, 2018 at St. John’s Episcopal Church. For this inaugural event, Niccole Howard w…

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May 20, 2018

Client Story: Collaboration Works

An insurmountable obstacle stood between Jerry and his freedom. Recently disabled and confined to a wheelchair, he was unable to use the stairs attached to his mobile home. Jerry c…

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October 6, 2017

Client Success Story: Marie

The July heat was unrelenting the day Marie walked from the Walmart parking lot in East Naples to the Collier Resource Center’s office. She was living in her car but the car …

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May 30, 2017

Resource Success Story

“Thank you for not giving up on me.” Just before Christmas, a client called Collier Resource Center (CRC) because she needed help with her FPL bill.  Her soon-to-be ex-husband was …

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