2025 Starry Nights Gala raises more than $2.5 Million for Youth Haven

The Starry Nights Gala, held this year at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Tiburón, raised more than $2.5 million to support abused, neglected, and homeless children and teens who rely on Youth Haven for safety and healing.

The Honorary Chairs and Presenting Sponsor were Elizabeth and Stanley Star, and First Trust also served as a Presenting Sponsor. Dream Sponsors were Sunny & James Neff and the Jet Agency. Star Sponsors were Cindy Engles, Christine & Richard Lublin, and Stock Development. Inspiration Sponsors were Philip M. & Lane Lewis Corwin Foundation, Reisman Family Foundation, Aielli Group, Fitzgerald Family Foundation, Naples Woman’s Club, and GWB Custom Homes. Media Sponsor was Gulfshore Life.

Events Chairs included Ingrid Aielli, Rufino Hernandez, Deborah Houk, MD, and Christine Lubin. Event Emcees were Corey Lazar, WINK News Anchor, and TV personality Courtney Hansen.

“I am so grateful to our event chairs and committee members, sponsors, board members, and the attendees of this event who once again demonstrated their incredible support for Youth Haven,” said Linda Goldfield, CEO. “We deeply appreciate the ongoing and generous support from our community. Proceeds from this event are critical to ensuring the abused, neglected, and homeless children and teens that rely on us for home, hope, and healing will have the bright future they deserve.”

About Youth Haven

Youth Haven, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was established in 1972 and provides Home, Hope, and Healing to abused and neglected children and teens, ages 6 - 21, in SWFL. Its 18.5-acre therapeutic campus in Naples, FL, offers the only emergency shelter in Collier County for youth removed from their homes. Youth Haven offers a Residential/At-Risk care facility where individuals can stay for an average of 270 days. Additionally, they operate a shelter specifically for homeless, unaccompanied teens, helping them make a successful transition to adulthood. With beds for up to 70 youth, Youth Haven provides around-the-clock specialized care in a home-like environment, counseling to begin their healing process, educational support, and a robust enrichment program. Youth Haven is accredited by the nationally recognized Council on Accreditation, licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families, and is a partner of Children's Network of Southwest Florida. Rated 4-star (excellent) by Charity Navigator and Platinum by Candid/Guidestar, Youth Haven is a beneficiary of Naples Children & Education Foundation. For more information or to schedule a tour, please visit youthhavenswfl.org or call 239.774.2904. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.