This is where data meets compassion. Where ideas become initiatives.
Where collaboration accelerates impact.
Epicenter for Change
Thanks to extraordinary generosity, our headquarters is more than a building. It is our launchpad—an epicenter for change that strengthens everything we do—purposefully designed to reflect our bold vision, expand our reach and deepen our impact in the lives of Collier County’s most vulnerable children.
Designed for Impact. Built for the Future.
For nearly two decades, NCF operated out of rented and donated spaces—making incredible impact despite limited resources and room to grow. Today, our headquarters reflects a bold evolution, providing the physical and strategic capacity to better serve Collier County’s most vulnerable children.
This state-of-the-art space was built with purpose, including:
- Expanded areas for collaborative planning
- Dedicated rooms for grantee support and training
- Enhanced infrastructure to manage data and measure outcomes
This building enables smarter investments, deeper partnerships and ultimately, greater impact.
With Immense Gratitude
To Trustees Barbie and Paul Hills, whose leadership and belief in this vision helped turn an ambitious dream into a permanent home for progress: Thank You.
To every donor, partner and visionary who believed in this mission: Thank you. Your generosity transformed a vision into reality and gave NCF the home it needs to build a brighter future for Collier County’s most vulnerable children.
Thank You
It is with immense gratitude that we acknowledge the following individuals, organizations and partners for their generous financial contributions, invaluable expertise, time and energy that made this campaign to build NCF’s forever home a monumental success.
You Built This
We are proud to recognize the generous individuals and organizations who made this possible.
Contributors
- Barbara & Ron Balser
Jeannelle & Brian Brady
Debbi & Bill Cary
Joan & Bob Clifford
Emma Clyde Hodge Memorial Fund
Kathy & Tracy Connelly
Foglia Family Foundation
Valerie Boyd & Jeff Gargiulo
Susan & Gary Garrabrant
Libby & Rick Germain
Jacki & Max Guinn Heidt
Family Foundation Barbara & Paul Hills
- Jerri & David Hoffman Family
Mary Pat & Frank† Hussey
Lisa Juliano & Craig Luckman
Katrina & Rick Kash
Sarah & Brandon Kelly
Linda & Tom Koehn
Ron Kuhn†
Maria & Jorge Lara
Joan & Terry Larson
Nancy & Joe Masterson
Karen & Dale Medford
Sandi & Tom Moran
Rosann & Bill† Nunnelly
†Deceased
- Julie Pedretti
The Pezeshkan Family
Shannon & Andy Reed
Carol & Harry Rose
Karen & Bob Scott
Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild
Julia Van Domelen
Carol & John Walter
Joy & Chuck Waterman
Shirley & Peter Welsh
Beth & Jeff Wessel
Sissy & Bill Wilson
Leadership in Action
Special thanks to our NCF Building Committee and trusted partners who brought expertise, care and excellence to every stage of this project.
NCF Building Committee
NCF Building Committee Chair
Bill Cary
Bob Clifford
Paul Fleming
Paul Hills
Fred Pezeshkan
Jerry Starkey
Peter Welsh
Building Partners
Architecture
Stofft Cooney Architects
General Contractor
DeAngelis Diamond
Project Owner’s Representative
Fred & Alex Pezeshkan
Technology
Premiere Systems
The Building is Done. Our Mission Continues.
This new headquarters strengthens our ability to lead boldly, invest wisely and act decisively. It is a permanent reflection of our promise to the children of Collier County: to help every child thrive.