Contact Information

Child Development Center
Maria Covarrubias, Child Development Director
Phone: 239-210-3080
Email: Maria.Covarrubias@uss.salvationarmy.org

Fran Cohen Youth Center
Hilary Shore, Youth Center Director
Phone: 239-210-4019
Email: Hilary.Shore@uss.salvationarmy.org

If you would like to support our Collier County mission please contact:

Martin de St. Pierre, Director of Development
Phone: 239-210-4013
Email: Martin.deStPierre@uss.salvationarmy.org

Robin Wendell, Donor Services/Cultivation Manager
Phone: 239-210-4006
Email: Robin.Wendell@uss.salvationarmy.org

Mailing Address
PO Box 8209
Naples, FL 34101

The Salvation Army is part of an international church that began in London, England in 1865. Salvation Army Centers of Worship are called Corps. Our Corps (church) offers a variety of activities and services and we invite you to worship with us. Come and experience a fresh approach to worship at The Salvation Army Worship Center located at 3170 Estey Avenue in Naples.  Join our blended community church with more than 18 nations worshiping every Sunday.

Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.
Worship at 11:00 a.m. (Spanish translation available).

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

We welcome all to join us in worship at our Chapel located at 3170 Estey Avenue, Naples FL 34104.  Call (239) 775-9447

The Salvation Army of Collier County Christmas Information Hotline 239-963-2244

If you are in need of assistance this Christmas click here.

2018 Christmas Services Report

Click to view the 2018 Christmas Services Report

Christmas Toy Shop Location

Food and new unwrapped toys for the 2019 holiday season can be dropped off Monday – Friday at 3420 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112 (Old Office Depot building, near Dunkin Donuts, formally our Disaster Assistance Center).

Note: Location will vary from year to year. We depend on commercial property owners who have available seasonal space and take corporate social responsibility seriously (#CSR)! Help us thank them for their generous support by supporting the retail shops in their plaza.

Sign up to #FightForGood

A list of our annual Naples Christmas volunteer programs designed to benefit those in need during the Christmas holiday season:

• Become a Red Kettle Volunteer
• Host a Red Kettle Party
• Adopt-A-Silver Bell Senior
• Host an Angel Tree
• Throw a Christmas Toy Drive
• Adopt-A-Family this Christmas
• Adopt-A-Classroom in our Child Development Center

Additional Resources

• Find Toys for Tots Toy Drive Drop-Off Locations
• 2018 Red Kettle Locations
• View Social Marketing Holiday Toy Drive Success Guide / Media Kit
• 2018 Toy Drive 11″x17″ Posters
• Download a Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Drive Poster

Have an idea of your own?

We have found that our community is full of creative fundraisers!

If you have an idea of your own, please contact Martin de St. Pierre, Director of Development at 239-210-4013 or Robin Wendell, Donor Services/Cultivation Manager at 239-210-4006.

Volunteer groups please contact Maria Ramos at 239-210-3076.

Thank You

When you start a fundraiser, volunteer, or donate to Red Kettles this Christmas, you’re helping The Salvation Army fight for those most in need.

Sign up for current volunteer opportunities at the:

• Fran Cohen Youth Center
• School of Performing Arts
• Child Development Center
• Naples Family Store
• Immokalee Food Pantry
• Disaster Assistance Center

Volunteers are valuable assets in The Salvation Army's efforts to meet the changing needs of our world. Through the skills and experience they bring to The Army, volunteers make significant contributions to society by positively impacting the lives of those they assist. Salvation Army volunteers change lives, uplift families and support communities around the world everyday.

Sign up for current volunteer opportunities at the:

• Fran Cohen Youth Center
• School of Performing Arts
• Child Development Center
• Naples Family Store
• Immokalee Food Pantry
• Disaster Assistance Center

Volunteers are valuable assets in The Salvation Army's efforts to meet the changing needs of our world. Through the skills and experience they bring to The Army, volunteers make significant contributions to society by positively impacting the lives of those they assist. Salvation Army volunteers change lives, uplift families and support communities around the world everyday.

Gifts that insure the future of The Salvation Army can come in many forms.

For more information or for a free brochure entitled “Friends of The Army” please call The Salvation Army Naples Corps Development & Community Relations Department at 239-775-9447.

You can also request a call or visit from a local Salvation Army Planned Giving representative. We would be happy to work with you or your advisors at no cost or obligation to answer your questions regarding these important matters.

Here are many of the planning techniques described in brief:

WILLS – Benefiting Your Loved Ones and Others
After providing for the needs of your loved ones, you may choose one of several ways to benefit causes you have enjoyed supporting during your lifetime. By having your attorney revise your Will or add a simple amendment, you can make a charitable bequest of a dollar amount, a specific property, a percentage of your estate, or what is left after your heirs are taken care of. You may also wish to name The Salvation Army as a charitable recipient in case others you have named do not survive you.

LIFE INSURANCE – A larger Gift with Little Cost
One of the simplest ways to make a significant gift in the future is to name The Salvation Army as beneficiary to receive all or a portion of the proceeds of a policy which is no longer needed for family protection. Another way to make a gift of insurance is to take out a new policy naming The Salvation Army as beneficiary or co-beneficiary. Many find this a convenient way to make a special gift. Through insurance, your gift may be much larger than its cost.

FIXED PAYMENT TRUST – A Gift With Income That Never Changes
A charitable remainder annuity trust is a way to make a gift that allows you to retain income from your gift for life. Your gift is held separately and invested to earn a fixed and regular income for you. The amount of the annual payment you receive is determined by you when the trust is created (at least 5% of the amount placed in the trust). A tax deduction, allowed in the year in which your trust is funded, is based on your age, payment percentage, and other factors.

VARIABLE PAYMENT TRUST – A Gift With Income That Fluctuates
Like the annuity trust, the charitable remainder unitrust provides for a gift which returns income. But unlike the annuity trust, the income from a unitrust rises or falls with the value of the principal of the trust each year. You determine the percentage of payout when the gift is made. Each year this percentage of the value of the principal is paid to you or others you select. When the value of the principal increases, more income is received. The income will be less if its value declines.

GIFT ANNUITY – Receiving Payments Based On Age
When you arrange for a gift annuity, a specified amount of cash, appreciated securities, or other property is transferred to The Salvation Army. In exchange, you receive payments on a regular basis for the rest of you or a loved one’s life. Payments may even continue for the lives of two people before the gift goes to The Army. Payments are reliable, backed by all of The Salvation Army’s unencumbered assets.

DEFERRED GIFT ANNUITY – A Gift With Benefits Now And Later
A deferred gift annuity is similar to a gift annuity, except that payments begin on a future date that you specify. An attractive benefit of this arrangement is that it enables a donor who itemizes taxes to make a gift now and take a charitable income tax deduction now, offsetting current tax liability. A donor can defer payments to years when he or she will need income more. Deferred gift annuities may be created at younger ages, but no income payments will commence until after the beneficiary has reached at least 50 years of age.

POOLED INCOME FUND – Pooling Resources To Benefit All
The pooled income fund is a giving plan for people who want to receive, for life, an income that has the possibility of growth. This giving plan is especially suitable for those who choose not to give substantially larger amounts necessary to create separate trusts. Through your participation in The Salvation Army Pooled Income Fund, your gift is combined with the gifts of others. They are invested together for the benefit of each contributor and for the future good of the Army.

REAL ESTATE REMAINDERS – Gift Your Home And Continue To Live In It
You can make a gift of a house or a farm while retaining the use of the property for as long as you live. You make a gift now but retain the security of knowing you may keep the use of it for life. The satisfaction of giving, as well as a charitable tax deduction, are enjoyed now rather than later.

REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST – A Gift That May Be Returned If Needed
One of the most flexible giving plans is the revocable living trust – a gift that can be revoked or taken back. Gifts should only be made on a permanent basis when it is in your best interest to do so. Through a revocable trust arrangement, you can make gifts of property and/or income now, while retaining the right to retrieve the property if necessary. Such a plan can be structured to result in estate settlement savings as well.

RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS – Creative Giving Through Retirement Plans
Whether in a 401(k) or other traditional qualified retirement plan, such as an Individual Retirement Account, you may accumulate funds beyond your needs for comfortable support of yourself and loved ones. It can be satisfying to know that the funds you have worked a lifetime to save may ultimately be put to good use by The Army when you no longer need them.

MEMORIAL GIVING – A Gift With Lasting Significance
There may be no more meaningful way to honor a life than by a charitable gift with lasting meaning. Examples of memorial gifts are endless. The Salvation Army uses buildings, equipment, scholarships and endowment funds, and a multitude of other services which have been made possible by gifts in memory of loved ones.

“to give or not to give, is strongly influenced by the participation of peers.” Harvard University Scholar, Katherine Grace Carman

Igniting the Spirit of Giving

Black Friday shopping would not be the same without the familiar “ding, ding, ding” of a Salvation Army volunteer ringing their bell, standing next to the iconic red kettle, wishing you a “Merry Christmas.”

“Parents come up, and you can see that they’re introducing their kids to giving,” volunteer Kevin Milligan said. “You see that a lot.”

But why do we give?

Studies show giving is a social act. When someone sees another donate, he, in turn, donates, often giving an even larger gift.

Giving is good for your health. Our brain associates it with social connection, trust, and pleasure. It activates a “warm glow” feeling and makes us feel happy and part of our community.

You can ignite the spirit of giving in your community.

Studies show that by simply announcing a donation match is available donations increase by 19% and the probability that an individual will donate by 22%. So, make your donation known and make a big difference in your neighbor’s donation decision.

Last year, The Salvation Army Naples Regional Coordinate helped 32,175 Collier County citizens through:

• Emergency aid for food, rent, utilities, and clothing
• Thanksgiving and Christmas food and gifts
• Affordable Day Care
• After School and Summer Programs
• Senior Silver Bell Programs
• School of Performing Arts

Be the match.

Help The Salvation Army Naples Regional Coordinate double the impact in 2018 by sponsoring 1, 2, or 3 kettles this Christmas! Challenge your co-workers, neighbors, and friends to give by matching their donation dollar for dollar at the red kettle on a day of your choosing – like #GivingTuesday, November 28, 2017.

Salvation Army Red Kettles ignite a “warm glow” effect in our community at Christmas time.

Every matched red kettle will display a sign with your name or company name on it. For more information please contact Martin de St. Pierre at 210-4013 or Robin Wendell at 239-210-4006.

Did you know?

The Red Kettle program has been around since 1891 and is still a critical part of The Salvation Army annual fundraising efforts today. 82 cents of every dollar they spend sustains life-changing programs that bring hope to hurting souls.

When you give, we can enhance and foster The Army mission to feed, to clothe, to comfort, to care without discrimination.