"We like to solve problems. That's what we do best."
Having worked with nonprofits for 31 years - from Avow (then Hospice of Naples) to Neighborhood Health Clinic - Nina Gray had a catalogue in her mind of the supportive services across Collier County. In 2015 she saw the chasm between so many well-meaning agencies and the people who had no idea how to reach them.
Her answer was to be the connector, at no cost to the client - not to solve every problem, but to link people to answers, services, and solutions, and to follow up until things were resolved.
From a single idea to thousands helped
That first year, Nina and three volunteers helped 60 people. Under her leadership CRC grew every year - to more than 2,000 clients served in a single year in 2025. Nina remains our Founder and Emerita Director, and her connector's instinct is woven into everything we do.
We honor Nina not only for what she built, but for how she built it: with dignity for every client who comes to us, and an unshakable belief that no one should have to navigate a crisis alone.
Learn more about our story, meet our board and advisory council, or read our clients' own words.