SOCIETY
W
hen you think about your life, what
legacy do you want to leave behind?
This is a question many of us ponder, but few of us
put into action. By working with a professional advisor and
completing a few easy steps, you can leave a legacy of giving.
The Albrecht Legacy Society at the Community Foundation
of Collier County was formed by Henry and Betty Albrecht.
They are founding members of the Community Foundation
and very well known in our community for their philanthropy
and generosity that reaches back to 1967. The Albrecht Legacy
Society recognizes individuals who have remembered the
Community Foundation through their will.
Like the Albrechts, Huguette Louise Castaneda settled in
Naples later on in life. She fell in love with the area during a
vacation. Shortly after that trip, she moved from New Jersey
upon retiring from a very successful career with Bloomberg
LP and her husband’s passing.
While living in Naples she discovered a passion for tennis and the
beach, as well as a successful career in writing poetry and children’s books. Another passion includes philanthropic endeavors.
“I get to do now the things I knew I always wanted to do, but did
not necessarily have the time to do,” Huguette says. “Not only do
my eight granddaughters inspire me to write my books, but the
beautiful beaches and landscape inspires me too. It’s paradise.”
But even paradise is not perfect. In Collier County, 31% of
children are living in poverty and fight hunger every day.
Huguette, a choir member at her local church, organizes the
“Weekend Back Pack” program in partnership with the Coalition to End Homelessness. The participating elementary school
and children maintain anonymity while meals are supplied in
backpacks at the end of the week.
Huguette became acquainted with the philanthropic endeavors
of the Community Foundation while singing in the choir with
Claudia Polzin, who was working for the Community Foundation of Collier County at the time.
“Claudia’s work at the Community
Foundation inspired me. After learning
the mission and benefits of the organization were in line with my own values
and goals, it was an easy decision to plan
a portion of my estate at the Community
Foundation,” Huguette says.
As a member of the Albrecht Legacy Society, Huguette can
feel secure knowing her funds will always be used according
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