A new approach to making a difference in Naples, FL.
We are a Community of Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
We're neighbors, church friends, parents, retirees, students, and community members who believe that showing up for someone in need is one of the most important things a person can do. We've been doing it together since 2009.
About Project Outreach
Project Outreach Naples is a 501c3 nonprofit committed to serving as the hands and feet of Jesus in Naples and beyond. As an independent organization, we bring unity to our community, working in partnership with churches and other nonprofits to serve the many needs in our midst. Together we feed, clothe, repair, heal, provide, restore, and LOVE.
We are 100% volunteer-powered — just real people choosing to give their time, their talents, and their hearts.
We go where God calls us to meet a need — both planned and unexpected. If you are new to volunteering and wondering whether there’s a place for you here, there absolutely is. We welcome you.
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.
— Matthew 25:35
Examples of Our Serve Opportunities
Project Outreach's Annual Back-to-School Bash, partnering with local schools to provide backpacks and school supplies to children in need
Project Outreach's Annual Christmas Outreach
Project Outreach's Annual Ashlyn’s Easter Baskets provides fun surprises for children spending Easter in Southwest Florida hospitals. 300-500 baskets are packed each year.
Disaster cleanups, such as the 130 families we helped after Hurricane Ian, and other crisis needs throughout the community
Serving dinners to the homeless, in partnership with St. Matthews House
Serving the community of Immokalee, in partnership with Reach Assembly
Nursing home visits
Providing assistance to teachers and students in need, through our school partnerships
Meals prepared and delivered to families in need
Home repairs for families in crisis
Our Team
Angie Meister, Founder
Wife, mother, physician assistant, and philanthropist. Angie's heart to help those in need was the beginning of Project Outreach, which has grown into a strong volunteer network impacting thousands of lives in Collier County. Angie was honored among the 2024 Women of Initiative, recognizing inspiring women that positively impact our County.
Julie Thomas, Director
Since its inception, Julie has walked alongside daughter Angie to grow Project Outreach. Also founder of The Lord's Miracles Ministries, Julie is passionate about sharing her testimony of her miraculous healing from Stage 4 cancer - shared in the book, The Report - to help others believe and receive all that God has for them.
Support Our 100% Volunteer Network
In addition to hosting our own serve events throughout the year, our volunteers rise up to help when an urgent or catastrophic need surfaces, particularly those needs that fall under the radar of larger agencies.
We are people helping people, and when God calls us to meet a need, we meet it. Your tax-free donations help us to continue being a blessing in our Southwest Florida community.