KeyBank has committed $50,000 to NavWay, a digital platform in development by The Housing Alliance to make attainable housing resources easier to find in Collier County, Florida. The investment names KeyBank a NavWay Champion and supports an effort to connect residents with housing options and the organizations working to expand them.
Key takeaways
KeyBank’s contribution will support a centralized online hub intended to improve access to housing information and strengthen connections among residents, employers and community partners.
- The $50,000 investment makes KeyBank a NavWay Champion, a top tier of support for the initiative.
- The Housing Alliance is developing NavWay to bring housing resources and opportunities together in one place.
- A NavWay launch celebration is scheduled for January 8, 2027, at Paradise Coast Sports Complex.
A central place to find housing resources
NavWay is designed to help residents navigate housing programs, options and community resources that can otherwise be difficult and time-consuming to locate. The platform is also intended to connect housing providers, employers, developers and community organizations, giving users a clearer route to relevant information and partners.
The Housing Alliance says the investment will help accelerate the technology-driven project. Its CEO and Executive Director, Michael Puchalla, said the platform is intended to help individuals and families find housing opportunities while supporting employers and other local partners addressing housing challenges.
Housing access and the local economy
The partnership reflects the connection between attainable housing and the wider health of the local economy. Stable housing can affect whether people are able to participate in the workforce, pursue economic mobility and remain in the communities where employers need workers.
KeyBank Florida Market President Michael Schneider described attainable housing as foundational to economic opportunity and community well-being. The bank said its NavWay investment aligns with broader support for affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization and community development.
What comes next for NavWay
The Housing Alliance expects NavWay to contribute to improved housing access and sustainable growth across Collier County. The planned January 2027 celebration at Paradise Coast Sports Complex will give residents, employers and community leaders an opportunity to learn more about the platform.
The initiative’s longer-term impact will depend on how effectively it brings housing information and local partners together. KeyBank and The Housing Alliance say their collaboration aims to create a more connected housing ecosystem and support Southwest Florida residents and its workforce.