Community Townhall Guest Speakers
(left to right)
Scott Burgess, CEO of David Lawrence Center
Paul Hiltz, CEO of Naples Community Hospital, NCH
(Me… Rick LoCastro, District 1 County Commissioner Candidate)
Vann Ellison, CEO of St. Matthew's House
Jane Watt, Founder of Marco Island Academy
Nick Pearson, Marine Biologist
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Last Friday, I spent the day for the second year in a row with Wounded Warrior President
Dale Mullin
, his wife
Marie Elaina Mullin
, and our entire team of volunteers searching in Collier County for homeless veterans & civilian citizens. Our concentration this year was in East Naples… and we discovered over 100 homeless by 11:30 AM. Navy veterans who served on aircraft carriers, jet mechanics from the Air Force, Marines who had deployed all over the world, Army artillery experts as well… now all living in the woods. When we discovered anyone in need (military or civilian) we took action to help. Proud to partner today with
Collier County Sheriff’s Dept
,
Naples Police Department
,
EMS
, & several charity organizations who donated food, clothing, medical care, and young students who gave haircuts & shaves to those in need.
In a community filled with wealth, beauty, & privilege… we still have plenty who struggle with the challenges of life. But thankfully organizations like the
Wounded Warriors of Collier County
… led by true heroes like Dale & Marie Elaina Mullin… it was an amazing experience making a huge difference in OUR community.