Linstol, based in Naples and a global supplier to the airline industry, along with six corporate partners raised over $100,000 and donated over 500 high-quality hurricane relief kits all over Southwest Florida.
Linstol partnered with Weiner’s Ltd. NTG Air & Ocean, Diaz Trade Law, WooBamboo, iStorage Self Storage, and the Hunger & Homeless Coalition of Collier County with the same goal in mind: to assist the homeless affected by Hurricane Ian.
“We have had a historical commitment to both sustainability and helping the homeless community in Collier County,” says Matthew Dunham-Novoa, process innovation manager at Linstol. “Through direct assistance and partnerships with local organizations who have a larger footprint in the area, we are able to be good stewards of donated resources.”
To accomplish their goal, Linstol’s team of 14 employees devoted more than 200 volunteer hours. These hours included cleaning houses, packing hurricane relief kits and distributing food and household items to community members in need.
The team created over 500 relief kits with clothing, household items, and hygiene products.
Along with volunteer hours and relief kits, Linstol and its partners donated more than $100,000 to 17 local charities in Southwest Florida that focus on providing assistance to local communities.
Beneficiaries include: Charlotte County Homeless Coalition, First Baptist Naples Church, Harry Chapin Food Bank, Meals of Hope, Louisiana Disaster Relief Kitchen, and GoFundMe Hurricane Ian specific fundraisers.
“The aid provided by Linstol and its partners has helped tremendously in our post-Hurricane Ian relief efforts,” said Mitch Watson, coordinated services director of the Hunger & Homeless Coalition of Collier County. CollierHomelessCoalition.org