Big banks, energy company donate to area relief fund

NAPLES — Two banks and an energy company have given a boost to the Community Foundation of Collier County's Collier Comes Together Coronavirus Relief Fund, with a combined $85,000 donation.

The Fifth Third Foundation donated $50,000; Bank of America donated $25,000; and Florida Power & Light Co. donated $10,000, according to a statement.

Along with a rally of community support, the Community Foundation of Collier County has now distributed $340,000 to date, the release adds. Funds for food, basic needs, housing assistance, medical supplies and technology have been distributed to organizations working on the frontlines of the crisis. Those groups include Salvation Army Naples, Collier County Public Schools, NCH Healthcare System, Collier County Emergency Management and Legal Aid of Collier County.