Dan Summers, Matt Devitt, Eileen Connolly-Keesler, Jennifer Jurado
The Collier Community Foundation, Greater Naples Leadership, and Naples United Church of Christ are joining forces to present Taking the Punch out of Powerful Hurricanes: A Forum on Building Resilience on March 18, from 3:30-5 p.m. at Naples United Church of Christ.
This enlightening community forum will delve into the profound impact of hurricanes on our quality of life and local economy and the unprecedented challenges facing our coastal community. Attendees will gain invaluable insights into the science behind these powerful storms and learn actionable steps and proactive measures our community can take to prepare for, respond to, and build resilience against future hurricanes.
Keynote speakers for the event include Matt Devitt, Chief Meteorologist of WINK News, Jennifer Jurado, Chief Resilience Officer and deputy Department Director of the Resilient Environment Department in Broward County and Dan Summers, CEM, FPEM, Director of the Collier County Emergency Management Division.
The event will be moderated by Eileen Connolly-Keesler, president and CEO of the Collier Community Foundation. "The profound challenges hurricanes bring to our community require a united approach, and that's why the collaboration between the Collier Community Foundation, Greater Naples Leadership, and Naples United Church of Christ is so important," said Connolly-Keesler. “Together, we're bringing diverse perspectives and expertise to the table to host a forum that dives deeply into the lasting impact of these storms on our lives, our environment, and our future. This partnership embodies the spirit of resilience and collective action needed to foster understanding, share solutions, and build a stronger, more prepared community."
Several local environmental and resilience organizations will host tables to inform the public about how they are working to address resiliency concerns and how the public can get involved.
Attendees for this free event by visiting colliercf.org or gnlwebsite.org. Registration is open through March 11.
About the Collier Community Foundation
Celebrating 40 years of empowering local philanthropy, the Collier Community Foundation® is a trusted, tax-exempt, public charitable organization dedicated to enhancing the community through impactful giving. Established in 1985, the foundation manages over 850 donor funds, collaborates with hundreds of nonprofits, and has awarded over $362 million in grants and scholarships to support vital programs and initiatives. By connecting generosity with community needs, the Collier Community Foundation drives informed giving and delivers powerful results. To learn more, visit colliercf.org or call 239.649.5000.
About Greater Naples Leadership
Greater Naples Leadership is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing proven leaders with a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about Collier County’s challenges and to encourage the use of their skills individually and collectively in addressing these needs and bettering the community. Now in its third decade, Greater Naples Leadership continues to provide exceptional opportunities for its members to improve the community and enrich their lives through first-hand learning experiences, rewarding relationships with accomplished, like-minded individuals and unparalleled access to meaningful board and volunteer roles.
About Naples United Church of Christ
Naples United Church of Christ strives to show that actions speak louder than words. Our Core Values are: Open and Affirming, Mission-Driven, Powerful Worship, Continuing Generosity, Caring Ministry, and Hospitable Fellowship. We are an Open and Affirming Congregation, embracing diversity and affirming the dignity and worth of every person, including persons of every race, ethnic background, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, socio-economic background, marital status, and faith background. Wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. We are proud to be one of more than 4,500+ congregations in the United Church of Christ community.
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