Just as NASA coordinated thousands of human, business and organizational components to reach the moon, The Collaboratory intends to be the organizing force behind fixing Southwest Florida's myriad, complicated problems. To go with the name is a new, streamlined websitewith sections for each facet of its objective, each linked back to the central theme. The site mirrors the mission, Owen says, because everything is connected – even when the ties don’t appear obvious. Want to help people out of domestic violence? Make sure their pets are cared for, she says, because many victims don’t want to leave abusive situations if it means leaving their beloved animals behind.