
The Good Word
This page was created to let our volunteers/donors know how thankful people in our community are for their dedication and hard work. Please read our “thank-you’s” and if you would like, leave a “good word” about an experience or event that you were involved in.
Scroll below to see other’s stories.
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“On behalf of the people we serve, our Board of Directors, and volunteers, thank you for the generous donation of Christmas gifts to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Naples. Your generosity helped make the holidays brighter for [five families].”
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“Thank you very much for your kind words and 22 (hygiene bags for the men at Justin’s Place)…May the Lord bless you and have a Merry Christmas.”
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“…I have to say I have struggled with the destruction (of Hurricane Ian) to know even where to begin to pick up the pieces. It was so very nice to know that people will reach out and make you feel not so isolated. Thank you again- will use the (gift) cards to help us feed the people helping to get things back together and of course running for parts and repairs. Thank you again.”
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“Thank you for your gifts, love and support during this difficult and beautiful season and time in our lives.” (From a mom and dad with a two-week old baby who lost their home during Hurricane Ian).
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“My 28-year-old son received a thoughtful gift of the electric wheelchair from your organization. He was so thrilled to try it our last night. It will give him more independence for years to come and is very much appreciated.”
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“Thank you for donating your time volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Collier County. Without the service of volunteers like you, we would not be able to provide homeownership opportunities to deserving, hardworking families. We thank you, along with the rest of our volunteers, for partnering with us in our effort to eliminate poverty housing…On behalf of deserving families whose homes you have helped to build, thank you.”
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“Thank you so very much for your kindness, bringing food for dinner as well as joy! During the most difficult time our community has ever experienced, your organization was the ‘light’ we needed to overcome shock and sadness. Your group has been such a blessing to us all.” Tropicana 55+ Mobile Home Community after January 2022 tornadoes.
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"Thank you Be the Light of SWFL for my box of donated school supplies!
I appreciate your thoughtfulness and for praying for my students this year."
-Mrs. Lopez, Sabal Palm Elementary School
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"We really appreciate your generosity!
- Ms. Gruesel's Head Start PreK
Manatee Elementary School
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"On behalf of Eden Park Elementary, thank you for helping our school and Immokalee Community with the generous donations. We are grateful and thank you!
- Eden Park Elementary
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"They (supplies) are perfect. I appreciate you and your team so much. Thank you for bringing lots of smiles." -Mrs. Denton, Sabal Palm Elementary School
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"Our school wants to thank youfor all the school supplies. Our kiddos had smiles stretched from ear to ear. We couldn't do it without people like you. So thanks again!!"
-Shadowlawn Elementary School
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"Thank you for the boxes of donations. So much fun stuff for us!"
-Mrs. Alter, Manatee Elementary School
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"Thank you so much for the school supplies...Thank you for all you do for our school community." Ms. Facey, Golden Terrace Elementary School
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“Thank you so much for your generous donation to the shelter. We truly could not make the impact we do without the support of our amazing community. Thank you for thinking of us.” -Warmest regards, Lauren and The Shelter Team (The Shelter for Abused Women and Children)
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“There aren’t enough words for you Rich for (moving my) mailbox, for (arranging for my lawn the people). May God Bless all the people that helped me with all that was weighing on me. It’s now lifted. Take care hope I can improve my health so I can do God’s work again I like helping other people. Truly Blessed”
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“What a blessing...it's amazing how God gives us what we need when we need it.”