For anyone who wants to read details of an adult-child experience losing a parent: My mother…read moreendured weeks of poor care at HealthPark Hospital (Ft. Myers) and terrible care at The Terraces (Bonita Springs) before my sister and I made the difficult decision to admit our mother to Avow Hospice in Naples. Thank god someone told us that Avow had just started admitting patients from Lee Country, and thank God a bed was available. Mom was quite suddenly at the end of her life, and we were unprepared to set up proper home care. Mom said she was glad when she arrived at Avow, and the next day she told us she felt the nurses cared about her. Thank you, Avow, for making Mom--and our family--feel safe and supported. They also gave her a drug that truly eased her suffering without causing her to be completely sedated. However, I did clash with one nurse who wanted to increase the dose right away and who implied I wanted to keep my mother alert when she needed to have pain relief. Other nurses and supervisors agreed to a lower dose. I know it's not easy to make these determinations, but don't be afraid to question what's happening and speak to whoever is in charge at the moment. I respect the expertise of health care professionals, yet every nurse will have their own preferences. Prior to Mom's arrival at Avow, she spent weeks at HealthPark hospital and 10 days at The Terraces. Care at The Terraces was just horrible, even when I was right there in the room. This facility is seriously understaffed, and I do feel sorry for the nurses, who are being put in a bad position. (Avoid this place if your loved one is very ill but being discharged and sent to rehab. It might be ok for someone there to rehab from a knee replacement.) Care at HealthPark was more frequent but still poor. My main complaint is lack of compassion, kindness, and professionalism at these places. I know it's easy to find fault, and I know understaffing is a serious problem. and yet health care is a higher calling and sick people deserve attention and care. I say all of this in order to compliment Avow, the only hospice I can report on. Nurses came frequently, they were compassionate to Mom and us. Thank you. Kindness was abundant and staff respected the gravity of the situation. My sister and I were impressed by the priest who made rounds. He was personal, and he wanted to know all about Mom's life. He wasn't put off when we told him that none of us, including Mom, still went to mass, and he didn't pressure us to do anything. I like to think Mom was comforted by the last rites he provided. Why not a 5 star review? A couple reasons: the TV/cable sitution is not great. This might sound unimportant, but my mother was awake and alert two evenings and wanted to watch TV. She said this. But there were many issues with the clicker, settings, and stations. Several staff tried to trouble shoot, but no one could solve the problems. Several stations were on the guide but not subscribed to, including, Turner Classic Movies, a channel that would provide a lot of comfort and familiarity to many patients. Another complaint is about follow through: during the one afternoon Mom was totally aware, she asked for her bed to be wheeled outside on the lanai. The nurse said she had to do something and would be right back but didn't return. So Mom never got to view the beautiful lake. Finally, the night Mom died, my sister and I felt pressured to call a funeral home immediately and to leave quickly. We felt we didn't have enough time with our mother and to gather up our things. It was the middle of the night, so I really don't understand why everything had to happen so quickly. We were in shock, devastated, and shouldn't have even been driving. Despite my criticisms, I believe the Avow facility is excellent and the staff are great. I am glad we brought Mom to the Naples location. I've also received many texts offering to provide support, and I appreciate that, too. I hope some of the shortcomings I've pointed out will be addressed for future patients and their loved ones.

Amazing place not only hospice but offering so many needed community services. 5 starsread more

Great store that's very large with several section they even got an art room! The also have beds…read moreand mattresses for sale. There was plenty of toys, furniture... really everything

I'd like to leave a little bit of a backstory to make it fair as for my review/ question. I just…read moreasked that you please respect that I am making public personal humbling & submissive experiences.1 was when I'd lost my home and all my belongings due to a house fire at age 32 with a four year-old daughter left with nothing but clothes on my back, given a few papers for disaster relief. I came down to Naples to be near who I considered to be family. * Now I had always been an active volunteer. Then I was put on SSD so I extended my volunteering too 30 +hrs wk. unless too ill. I truly enjoyed being active and feeling like I still had a purpose and able to give back I always donated items time money etc. Given a good Samaritans award which came with a financial reward I used to start the Mika Hanney cancer fund. Recognizing my friends 13-year-old daughter diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. (She is now married and has a child of her own) shortly after I handed over the foundation to her family I wound up losing my home , all my belongings to a house fire. age 32 with a four year old daughter. I came to Naples so with the clothes on my back and my disaster relief forms to rebuild a life* It was when I walked into my first Goodwill, I almost fell over when I saw a price tag on a table for $1000.00!! where I came from Pgh PA. that same table would've gone for $25 as it was donated people!!!!! I took my forms and went to a few other resale/charities. Another Goodwill attempt a worker was so rude and belittling I left in tears. As I was called a low class woman looking for handouts. Forms in hand I was just trying to obtain a toddler size mattress. It was then I refused to look for any help from any of these "nonprofit" organizations. So I pulled things from dumpsters & off side of road cleaning and refurbishing them all on my own. Then to my surprise a well known church (1st Baptist) sent 4 women to my house offering to give my daughter a Christmas morning with gifts. Because a friend of mine had told them about my situation.They asked for her sizes, and if there was something particular she may want. In tears gratefully I gave them her sizes and mentioned that she loved anything that had to do with animals. I kept in contact regularly, offering to volunteer my time or anything to show my appreciation. Come Christmas Eve morning I made a phone call to the woman in charge of there group,asking if I needed to pick up these gifts or if they were going to be delivered she said she would get back to me. Needless to say come Christmas morning. There was nothing for my daughter not even a phone call to lmk. I had a few small gifts I was able to buy for her. I tried to hide my shame and heartache from my daughter. However when your child is hurt it enters you and turns to anger. I never again trusted the word "help". Since then finally on my feet, I was quick to start my volunteering and donations. Being that life is full of unexpected grandeur as well as extreme hardship. * Now 2025 I recently again have come across extreme hardship, affecting my health and safety. *Bringing me to my question as I am desperate, Where can someone find a food bank ( that does not entail me filling out questions leading to multiple spam calls and an unanswered question) or is there possible immediate desperately needed help or an advocate? As my most recent situation was one of such heartbreak that of a true nightmare I cannot come to terms with what was done. I'm afraid to make information about it public. You think with all the donation stops made I would've been able to gather some information about where to obtain things that have been donated for some reason that information is not properly advertised. Please !? I run into walls in every direction I've turned. I'm Honestly losing strength from malnutrition. Once I'm on my feet again I am very eager to make a change. With a hands on approach, even going to find people that need help as I now realize it gets so hard and so bad that you're unable to reach or find the help that may be out there. Everyone has a story. No one deserves to struggle a little Hope can create enormous promise,changes for the better. My name is Krissy I promise when I get my strength back you will see and feel a change. Eager to give security in exchange for there struggles. The strong need to clear a path of obstacles shortening the battle for the weak leaving them with more strength to continue on themselves.. ** where or is there legitimate food banks in Naples? ** hunger is painful.

The Salvation Army has always been a place to find those hidden treasures here in Naples, Florida…read more People discard or replace fairly new furniture quickly when they have decided to enter or exit Naples. Therefore, the hidden treasures that one finds is too much fun! If you are an expert at higher priced items, know your brands, and familiar with higher end products, apparel, and home goods. Value fabulous! Quality excellent, and great staff!

I had a home pickup scheduled 4 two weeks for 2-3 pm today. They call at 5 minutes to 10 and " we…read morebe there" in 5 minutes. Two men arrive that don't speak English . I give them one chandelier, turn around and they are gone. They drive off..... I had a another chandelier and a hand made hutch. I call them back, where are you ?" we no take items, call Goodwill". So rude ! Pair of lazy losers !!!

Store is very clean and organized sales personnel are very helpful great cause also. Household…read moregoods nearly new for the young people just starting out in life.

I was excited to visit this shop while visiting Naples. Lots of clothes and some pretty…read moreunattractive furniture. Nothing too exciting. Plenty of other options that better suited our interests in Naples.

This is a quick and easy donation center on Tamiami. They only accept donations, there is no…read moreshopping here. Very straightforward in and out.

The Shelter Options Shoppe is my go to spot for used clothing in Naples. It's a small store but…read morepacked with hidden gems. You can find everything from a cute everyday top to high end designer pieces that are perfect for special occasions. I went right after Thanksgiving and everything was 75% off, which was amazing. I spent about $120 on what would have been over $550 worth of clothes. If you enjoy thrifting and finding unique pieces, this place is absolutely worth a stop. Great selection, great deals, and you never know what treasure you'll find.

I am writing to formally report an incident that occurred on Saturday, January 17, 2025, at…read moreapproximately 4:00 PM. While shopping, I observed multiple staff members who were restocking merchandise openly discussing, in front of customers, how they were removing the "good" items from the sales floor to take to the back and set aside in personal piles for one another. This was spoken about loudly and casually, as if it were standard practice. While doing so, these same employees repeatedly stepped directly in front of me and physically pushed past me to access racks I was actively browsing. This occurred multiple times and created an uncomfortable and disrespectful situation. The combination of staff hoarding merchandise for personal use and physically disregarding customers reflects a serious lapse in professionalism and store oversight. Customers should not be displaced or made uncomfortable so that staff can reserve merchandise for themselves. This behavior undermines trust, fairness, and the integrity of the store's operations, and leadership should be made aware.

Founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, they have raised over $95 million to benefit children…read moreof Collier County. Special recognition goes to Todd Foege and staff! Without their tireless dedication, NCEF would not have seen such tremendous and unparalleled success over the years.

This Law Firm (Heart of Adoptions) assisted me with a contested adoption that went on for several…read moreyears. I initially spoke with Attorney Erica Healey who was very helpful, kind, and polite and took the time to email and ask if I had any further questions to reach back out to her. I did but I didn't bother her right away. It was a day or two. Finally, I got up the nerves and returned her call. She guided me in the right direction providing me with some helpful information that I was able to utilize during my adoption journey. Once I made contact with the source that she provided me I was on my way and the rest is history. To everyone who handled my case your hard work is appreciated! To everyone whom I ever communicated with or interacted with I thank you for your support and your kind words! Thank you to the entire HOA TEAM you all are truly amazing!!! God Bless

For anyone seeking to obtain a birth certificate for your foreign-born adopted child, we highly…read morerecommend Jeanne T. Tate P.A. and her staff. From our initial consultation to the appointment with the court, our process was smooth, timely, and efficient. They are exquisitely professional, competent, and courteous.