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Sunlight of Collier County Inc.

Sunlight of Collier County Inc.

Naples, FL 34101
Tax ID59-2417151

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About this organization

Revenue

$277,591

Expenses

$280,193

Website

sunlighthome.org

Mission

TO PROVIDE A LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM THAT REHABILITATES "AT RISK" PREGNANT WOMEN AND TEENS AND PROTECTS AND NURTURES THEIR CHILDREN, EMPOWERING THEM TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND ABUSE THROUGH EDUCATION, COUNSELING, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, AS WELL AS TRAINING IN JOB, LIFE AND PARENTING SKILLS. IT IS A PLACE FOR THE PREGNANT MOTHER AND HER CHILDREN TO BE RENEWED SPIRITUALLY, PHYSICALLY AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY AND TO RECOGNIZE HER POTENTIAL AS SHE DECIDES WHAT IS BEST FOR HERSELF AND HER CHILDREN IN THE YEARS AHEAD. WE SUPPORT PARENTING AND PRESENT ADOPTION AS A LOVING ALTERNATIVE. OUR GOAL IS A POSITIVE OUTCOME FOR EACH MOTHER AND CHILD TO LIVE AN INDEPENDENT PRODUCTIVE LIFE WITH THE ABILITY TO ASSIMILATE BACK INTO SOCIETY.

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SUNLIGHT HOME IS A LONG-TERM HOMELESS SHELTER FOR "AT RISK" PREGNANT MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN, AND PREGNANT MINOR CHILDREN WHO ARE ABANDONED VICTIMS OF POVERTY, ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THIS FACTION OF OUR COMMUNITY IS VERY UNDERSERVED. OTHER HOMELESS SHELTERS CANNOT PROVIDE LONG-TERM HOUSING DUE TO PREGNANCY AND UNDERAGE MINOR STATUS AND REFER THEM TO US. FOR 24 YEARS SUNLIGHT HOME HAS BEEN THE ONLY LONG-TERM SHELTER IN COLLIER COUNTY PROVIDING THIS LIFESAVING CRITICAL SERVICE FOR VULNERABLE FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED. BECAUSE IT IS A LONG-TERM SHELTER, THE RESIDENTS STAY FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER GIVING BIRTH. SUNLIGHT HOME SERVES 25-30 PREGNANT WOMEN, TEENS AND CHILDREN IN THE COURSE OF A 12-MONTH PERIOD. THE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN LIVE IN A SAFE LOVING HOME ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY ARE PROTECTED AND CARED FOR BY OUR 24-7 STAFF. WOMEN AND MINOR CHILDREN THAT GIVE BIRTH WHILE AT SUNLIGHT HOME CAN LIVE AT THE HOME WITH THEIR CHILDREN UNTIL THEY ARE ABLE TO LEAVE. OUR "RAYS OF HOPE" MATERNITY PROGRAM CONSISTS OF HOUSING, FOOD AND CLOTHING, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT, NUTRITION AND HYGIENE, PARENTING CLASSES, JOB TRAINING AND LIFE COPING SKILLS AND OUTREACH SERVICES. WE OFFER ADOPTION AS A LOVING ALTERNATIVE TO PARENTING. THE CHILDREN ATTEND SCHOOL, RECEIVE TUTORING AND PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. OUR TEEN RESIDENTS ALSO STUDY ONLINE COURSES IN CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THEIR GED AND COLLEGE LEVEL PREP COURSES, AND SAT EXAM PREPARATION. AFTER GIVING BIRTH, THE MOTHERS AND THEIR CHILDREN CAN MOVE INTO OUR "TRANSITION TO HOPE" TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO 2 YEARS WHERE THEY CAN CONTINUE WORKING TOWARD THEIR GOALS TO BECOME INDPENDENT, PRODUCTIVE AND FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE. IN 2016 CONSTRUCTION WAS COMPLETED FOR THE ADDITION TO OUR FACILITY WHICH HOUSES OUR NEW TRANSITION TO HOPE PROGRAM. WE ASSIST MOTHERS IN DEVELOPING A PLAN FOR THEIR CHILDREN, OBTAINING JOBS, CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING SO THEY ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILY INDEPENDENT OF GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE. THIS PROGRAM IS MADE AVAILABLE TO OUR MOTHERS WHO CHOOSE AN ADOPTION PLAN, AS IT IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR THESE NEW MOTHERS TO OBTAIN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AFTER GIVING BIRTH WITHOUT A CHILD AND CONSEQUENTLY HAVE NO WHERE TO GO. WE HELP THE UNDERAGE TEEN MOTHERS TO EITHER RECONILE WITH THEIR FAMILY, OR IF THAT IS NOT POSSIBLE, LOCATE ANOTHER FAMILY FOR THEM, OR PROVIDE ACCESS TO LEGAL REPRESENTATION IF IT IS NEEDED. WE DO NOT RECEIVE ANY STATE OR FEDERAL FUNDING. ALL FUNDS FOR OUR PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED ENTIRELY BY PRIVATE DONORS AND PRIVATE GRANTS. OUR MAJOR GOAL IS TO PROTECT THE MOST VULNERABLE "AT RISK" CHILDREN IN CRISIS, AND EMPOWER THE MOTHERS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND ABUSE THEY HAVE BEEN LIVING IN. THE DESIRED OUTCOME IS A NEW PATH OF PROSPERITY AND WELLBEING, WITH THE ABILITY TO ASSIMILATE BACK INTO SOCIETY.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “To provide a long-term residential program that rehabilitates "at risk" pregnant women and teens and protects and nurtures their children, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and abuse through education, counseling, spiritual development, as well as training in job, life and parenting skills. it is a place for the pregnant mother and her children to be renewed spiritually, physically and psychologically and to recognize her potential as she decides what is best for herself and her children in the years ahead. we support parenting and present adoption as a loving alternative. our goal is a positive outcome for each mother and child to live an independent productive life with the ability to assimilate back into society.”.

When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “To provide a long-term residential program that rehabilitates "at risk" pregnant women and teens and protects and nurtures their children, empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and abuse through education, counseling, spiritual development, as well as training in job, life and parenting skills. it is a place for the pregnant mother and her children to be renewed spiritually, physically and psychologically and to recognize her potential as she decides what is best for herself and her children in the years ahead. we support parenting and present adoption as a loving alternative. our goal is a positive outcome for each mother and child to live an independent productive life with the ability to assimilate back into society.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is FL.
  • The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 369 HARVARD LANE, NAPLES, FL, 34104.
  • The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 3.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$2,602.
  • The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
  • The organization has 11 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1983.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $159,942 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $7,015 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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