Stewardship, Giving Back, and Community Service
Stewardship, Giving Back, and Community Service
Community isn’t just where we live—it’s who we are. Jennifer and Nick Naples have long believed in the importance of stewardship, giving back, and service to others. Their dedication to making a difference is rooted in personal experience and a deep sense of gratitude. From leading fundraising efforts for Golisano Children’s Hospital to supporting first responders and mentoring youth, their mission has always been to serve with compassion, purpose, and faith.
Golisano Children’s Hospital
Jennifer and Nick served as Team Leaders for the Golisano Children’s Hospital Capital Campaign and helped raise more than 150 million dollars. Their son Joey was born more than three months premature and spent 92 days in the NICU. That experience moved Nick to share their story across Southwest Florida, speaking with businesses, social and civic groups, and high net worth supporters about the need for a children’s hospital. Nick also collaborated with the design team on conceptual planning, design, and programming for the new hospital and served as an Advisory Council Member and Community Ambassador.
Service with Lee health
Nick served as a Trustee on the Lee Health Foundation Board of Trustees from 2010 to 2020 and as a Strategic Advisor to Lee Health Executive Leadership from 2010 to 2017. His strategic planning work covered key real estate assets that include the Golisano Children’s Hospital, Lee Health at Coconut Point, and Cypress Cove Retirement Community.
Resilience and Support for First Responders
As World Trade Center 9-11 survivors, Jennifer and Nick carry a deep sense of responsibility to those who serve. After the attacks, they volunteered at Ground Zero with Trinity Church, providing respite services to the NYPD and NYFD. Today they continue to give monthly to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and invite others to join with an eleven dollar monthly gift at T2T.org.
Faith and Local Service
Covenant Members of Summit Church since 2015, the Naples family also serves through hurricane clean-up and local school activities. They are Lifetime Covenant Members of Marble Collegiate Church in New York City.
Investing in the next generations
Nick mentors youth through programs that build character and community. He has participated in All Pro Dad, supported youth sports through Christian Athletic Youth Sports, and coached flag football, basketball, and baseball.
