Donor Stories
Planned gifts from our Legacy Builders provide resources that create incredible opportunities for people in Collier County who struggle with housing stability and help ensure Habitat Collier’s continued work to provide affordable housing opportunities for many years to come. Read on to learn more about some of the generous individuals who have helped create life-changing opportunities for others.
A Legacy That’s Homemade
A Legacy That's HomemadeIn late 2019, we mourned the passing of our dear friend, committed Habitat supporter, and longtime Board Member, Penny Allyn. Throughout her life, philanthropy and serving others were deep-rooted values she embodied. Penny and her husband Bill helped make...
Building a Legacy… Lakes
Building a Legacy... Lakes During his lifetime, Charles Lake made faithful gifts to Habitat for Humanity of Collier County through his family foundation. Upon his passing in 2006, he left a gift in his estate that would change lives for generations. His forward thinking generosity helped...
Daughter celebrates Mom through Habitat
Continuing her Legacy Leona Springer Leona Springer was one of Habitat Collier’s first volunteers. She got involved through First Presbyterian Church of Naples doing office work and writing thank-you notes to donors in the late seventies and eighties. Back then, Habitat for Humanity of...
Remembering Dr. Sam Durso
Remembering Dr. Sam Known to many as simply Dr. Sam, longtime Habitat Collier CEO Dr. Sam Durso had an immense impact on Collier County through his work with deserving Habitat partner families. His passing in 2017 at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer was felt deeply throughout...