AARP reports that people’s lives are truly improved by volunteering. Almost 100 percent of AARP volunteers said it helped their mental and physical fitness.
Collier Resource Center (CRC) knows that we could not support the number of clients we help without the tireless dedication of our volunteer force. These extraordinary men and women give generously of their time and are passionate about helping everyone who contacts us.
CRC connects people to resources that improve their quality of life. It could be a wheelchair ramp, an A/C unit, a ride to work, and much more. In 2022, CRC exceeded its goal of assisting 1,000 people, impossible without our volunteers. According to one longtime volunteer, “Volunteering at CRC gives me the opportunity to use my mind and heart while helping others. It benefits the volunteer as well as the person in need.”
Another CRC volunteer said, “Knowing I have a skill that could be shared and used to help someone else has evolved into a wonderful opportunity for personal growth. I may think that I am ‘giving’ of myself, when I receive much more than I give.”
We are grateful for the support we receive from our volunteers and donors, which enables us to be the ultimate connectors and case managers. Please consider joining us by giving your time and resources this coming year in service to our community.
Kari Lefort, Collier Resource Center CEO
letter to the editor, Naples Daily News, Dec. 24, 2022