2018 Leadership Collier class donates $20,000 to benefit youth development


 

 

The Leadership Collier Foundation, an affiliate of The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, received a donation of more than $20,000 in an endowment to benefit youth development in Collier County. The endowment was presented at the LCF graduation in April at Artis—Naples, where the Leadership Collier Class of 2018 presented Amanda Beights, vice president of the LCF, with the contribution. “The ‘Alumni of Leadership Collier Foundation – Youth Development Endowment Fund’ will be a permanent endowment, conceptualized and established by the leaders of the Leadership Collier Class of 2018 to ensure and enable the development of Collier County youth to become ethical leaders committed to active community involvement,” says LC 2018 graduate Tom Houchin. “This endowment solidifies our commitment to youth development in Collier County,” says Amanda Beights. “While we are thrilled to reach about 30 students every year through YLC, we have always hoped to influence more. Receiving this donation will help us positively impact hundreds more students and strengthen their connection to Collier County. I am extremely appreciative and excited to see how we can continue to grow our programs and best support our future talent,” Beights says.