MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Díaz-Balart to Deliver $9 Million for Veterans Community Center in Collier
GOLDEN GATE, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, invites members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Tuesday April 7 at 10:00 a.m.
The event celebrates the $9 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Díaz-Balart for the Collier County Veterans Community Center building, which will be used to repair the interior of an existing building that will serve as a multi-purpose community center for veterans, thereby improving community access for the thousands of veterans that live in Collier County.
WHAT: Check Presentation Ceremony
WHO:
- Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Delegation
- Commissioner Burt L. Saunders (District 3)
- Commissioner Rick LoCastro (District 1)
- Commissioner Chris Hall (District 2)
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 7th at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
VFW Golden Gate Post 7721
800 Neffs Way
Naples, FL 34119
RSVP:
All interested credentialed media may RSVP to Andrea.Morales@mail.house.gov
Background:
This project received funding through the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026, which was approved by Congress and signed into law by the President on February 3, 2026.
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