It’s heartwarming to see the community come together to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Ian’s historic and devastating impact. If you’re wondering what you can do to help, or worse, need help, we have compiled a list of some, but certainly not all, of the resources, needs and volunteer opportunities for the area. While we have made every effort to assure the information is accurate, we want to note the circumstances are ever changing and encourage you to verify with the organizations attributed.

Airbnb.org

Airbnb has committed $250,000 to the Florida Disaster Relief Fund to support Florida communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. If you have a house or room to list for this purpose, it will waive the listing fee. Airbnb.org has committed $5 million to provide free temporary housing to people displaced by Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian in the U.S. and Caribbean. To learn more, click here.

Online donations: click here.

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross, serving Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands and Lee counties, is in need of volunteers and donations.

For online donations and volunteering: https://www.redcross.org/

Avow

In-kind donations are now being accepted at the Avow campus to supply necessities to Avow employees, patients and families. Needs include towels, sheets, air mattresses, pillows, personal hygiene supplies (toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, deodorant), wipes, nonperishable food, water, Gatorade, cleaning supplies, trash bags, first aid supplies, batteries, flashlights, battery and cell phone chargers, portable fans, blue tarps, paper towels and toilet paper. Gift cards ($25 denominations are best) are also appreciated for gas, grocery, Walmart and Target.

Website for online donations: avowcares.org

Drop-off location: Avow’s Ispiri Building at 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Beverly’s Angels

Items requested: new socks and underwear for all ages, laundry soap, cleaning supplies, diapers and wipes, nonperishable foods and Walmart gift cards in any denomination. For more information, call (239) 825-5334.

Drop-off location: through Fri., Oct. 7, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat., Oct 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Synergy Health, 13020 Livingston Rd., #14, Naples. Starting Mon., Oct. 10: Beverly’s Angels, 2383 Linwood Ave., #307, Naples: Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Bonita Springs Assistance Office

The Bonita Springs Assistance Office appreciates all financial donations. At this time, the office asks that people not drop off donations of material or used goods unless already approved through the office.

Website for online donations: bonitaassistance.org

Champions For Learning

We are asking our community to donate the following newly purchased supplies to ensure Collier students’ academic success:

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Elementary School students - 250 backpacks, 250 packs of colored pencils, 250 packs of dry erase markers, 250 scissors, 750 glue sticks, 500 composition notebooks, 250 packs of lined filler paper, 250 boxes of tissue, 250 sets of markers, 1000 packs of pencils, 250 packs of disinfectant wipes and 1000 pocket folders.

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Middle and High School students - 250 backpacks, 250 3-ring binders, 250 notebooks, 750 folders, 750 composition books and 1000 pens/pencils.

School Uniforms - 150 khaki shorts/pants (various sizes), 150 solid polo shirts (various sizes)

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Hygiene kits for students and their families - 500 deodorant, 500 soap, 250 feminine supplies, 500 shampoo/conditioner and 500 razors/shaving cream.

Drop-off location: St. Monica’s Episcopal Church, 7070 Immokalee Rd, Naples, Thursday, Oct. 6 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 7 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)

CROW is in need of monetary donations to assist in continuing care for wildlife.

Online donations, click here.

Coldwell Banker | Realty

Requested items: adult and children’s clothes, shoes and socks, underwear, toiletries, blankets, towels, nonperishable food items, canned puppy and dog food, canned kitten and cat food, cat litter, paper towels, pet beds, disinfectant wipes, pill pockets for dogs and cats.

Drop-off location: 550 5th Avenue South, Naples

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Collaboratory

Collaboratory, a Fort Myers nonprofit, is partnering with United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades Counties for the SWFL Emergency Relief Fund, with 100% of the funds going to those in need.

Online donations: https://collaboratory.org/

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Collier Community Foundation

The Collier Community Foundation has reactivated its Collier Comes Together Relief Fund to help Hurricane Ian victims, with 100% going of the funds to nonprofits helping victims and their families.

Online donations: colliercf.org

Address to mail check: 1110 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 200, Naples, FL 34108 (Please note Hurricane Fund in the memo line.)

Collier County Local Resources

https://www.facebook.com/CollierGov/

https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/

Collier County Points of Distribution

Distributing food, water and ice to impacted residents:

• Collier County Emergency Management - 8075 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples, FL 34113

• Sugden Regional Park - 4284 Avalon Dr., Naples, FL 34112

• Everglades City Administrative Office - 102 Copeland Ave., Everglades City, FL 34139

• Barron Collier High School - 5600 Cougar Dr., Naples, Fl 34109

Collier Harvest Foundation

Requested items: canned goods (fruit, vegetables, soup, peanut butter, etc.), dry goods (oatmeal, beans, cereal, granola bars, etc.), baby food, diapers and pet food. Monetary donations are also accepted.

Drop-off location: 1455 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (Monday through Friday)

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Community Cooperative

Support the Lee Country Strong Emergency Relief Fund; donations received will assist those in need with getting their lives back on track after the storm.

Online donations: https://communitycooperative.com/home/leecountystrong/

Conservancy of Southwest Florida

Requested items: towels (most needed), romaine lettuce, apples, carrots, corn, oranges, bleach, water, detergent, hand sanitizer, reusable ice packs, carbon filters, D batteries and ant bait traps

Amazon Wish List: click here. Chewy Wish List: click here.

Drop-off location: 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples

David Lawrence Center

Donations needed: bottled water, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene supplies, diapers, batteries, lanterns, sleeping bags, solar chargers, collapsible water bottles and tents.

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For a community in North Fort Myers with families and small children who are living in homes without roofs, food or water, the following are needed: all non-perishable food items, bottled water, snacks, Gatorade, paper towels, paper plates, plastic ware, large garbage bags, cleaning supplies, baby supplies and tarps for their houses.

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All cleaning supplies, especially N 95 masks, are needed to help avoid breathing in mold: bleach, mold stock, Clorox wipes, brooms, mops etc., gloves and blades to cut out drywall and protective eye wear.​

Drop-off location: The Floor Meisters, 6281 Naples Blvd, Naples, Monday - Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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The Dellatore Group

The Dellatore Group in Bonita Springs is trying to match landlords and tenants. Please let them know immediately if you have a property you would consider renting or if you are in need of a rental. If you have made the decision not to travel to Florida to utilize your home this winter, please consider the idea of leasing it.

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They are also in the process of organizing a donation center at their office and need people to assist with collection and distribution of items. Please call the office with any questions or donations.

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To those who would like to make a monetary donation, they are accepting gift cards in $20 increments from the following retailers: Walmart, Target, Sam's Club, Home Depot and Lowe's.

Email: Angela@TheDellatoreGroup.com; Phone: (239) 319-0805; Location: 3570 Bonita Beach Road

Feed Thy Neighbor, Collier and Lee

Feed Thy Neighbor, a nondenominational, nonprofit outreach meals organization, operates two kitchens — one at St. Monica's Episcopal Church, Naples and one on Pennsylvania Avenue in Bonita Springs. It prepares and distributes food to those in need. In addition to financial support, they are in need kitchen help and delivery drivers.

Online donations: feedthyneighbor.us

Feeding Florida

Feeding Florida is a network of the national food bank nonprofit Feeding America. The organization is coordinating with food banks across the state to provide food to victims of the hurricane. You can donate here.

FEMA

Disaster victims can obtain additional information and apply for disaster assistance through FEMA in various ways. You can apply for certain types of disaster programs and obtain information about others at (800) 621-FEMA (3362). www.fema.gov

FK Your Diet

Feeding the community for free (while supplies last) at 19630 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers.

The Florida Disaster Fund

This private nonprofit has waived all administrative and credit card fees so that 100% of every donation can be used to help Floridians recover from Hurricane Ian.

Online donations: https://www.volunteerflorida.org/donatefdf/

Or call (850) 414-7400, text Disaster to the number 20222, email info@volunteerflorida.org or mail to: Volunteer Florida Foundation, Attn: Florida Disaster Fund, 1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Suite 250, Tallahassee, FL 32308