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Jun. 052025PNC Foundation grant supports NCEF Early Childhood Development Center
Florida Weekly
The PNC Foundation announced a $100,000 grant to Florida Gulf Coast University to create an innovative outdoor classroom at the Naples Children & Education Foundation Early Childhood Development Center.
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Mar. 182025NCEF awards over $34M to nearly 50 non-profits in Collier County
WINK News
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) has invested over $34 million in nearly 50 non-profit organizations supporting underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County.
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Mar. 182025A record year of grants by Naples Children & Education Foundation: $34 million
Naples Daily News
The Naples Children & Education Foundation awarded more than $34 million in grants Monday to nearly 50 nonprofit organizations that support children who are disadvantaged and in need of a helping hand to grow and…
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Feb. 042025Brief history of Naples wine auction as new record is set
Decanter
Besting last year’s record, the 2025 Naples auction raised just over $34m. Unique wine experience lots fetched in the range of $500-800,000 and a package with a wine-coloured Bentley netted $1.7m.
read more Feb. 042025Naples Winter Wine Festival Raises over $34 Million for Children’s Charities
Wine Spectator
The Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF) celebrated its 25th anniversary by raising over $34 million—a record high, beating last year’s total by $1 million—for children’s charities at its annual event on the last weekend in January. The nation’s top-raising…
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Jan. 282025NewsFirst New Bentley Continental GTC Speed Fetches $1.7 Million At Auction, Proceeds Goes To Children’s Charity
AutoJosh
First bespoke new Continental GTC Speed sold at charity auction, proceed to benefit Naples Children & Education Foundation.
read more Jan. 282025First Bespoke 2025 Bentley Continental GTC Speed Auctions For $1.7M
duPont Registry
For the 2025 model year, Bentley redesigned its legendary Continental GT, retiring its W12 engine and reintroducing the Speed variant of the renowned grand tourer with Bentley’s new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain, which combines a…
read more Jan. 282025First Bespoke Continental GTC Speed Raises $1.7M For Charity At Naples Winter Wine Festival
Drive Spark
The 2025 Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF) featured a notable auction where Bentley’s latest Continental GTC Speed was sold for charity. This event, marking its 25th anniversary, raised over $34 million for the Naples Children…
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