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Mar. 162022

2022 Grant Awards Ceremony

Photo Credit: Tony Zollo

Feb. 092022

2022 Meet the Kids Day

Photo Credits: Mila Bridger and Tony Zollo

Dec. 072021

2021 Education Summit

Photo Credit: Tony Zollo

Nov. 122021

2021 Building Dedication

Photo Credits: Mila Bridger and Tony Zollo

Jan. 272020

2020 Meet the Kids Day

Photo credits: Piotr Falencik, Louis Venne, Tony Zollo

Nov. 112019

2019 Naples Children & Education Foundation Volunteer Appreciation Brunch

Nov. 052019

20th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration

Photos by: Louis Venne

Sep. 192019

2019 NetJets Give Back Day

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We have updated our Collier County Hurricane Resou

We have updated our Collier County Hurricane Resources list! Find or support our local organizations keeping #CollierStrong. We are proud and grateful to work along with our beneficiary partners. One thing we know for sure is that our community of Naples is resilient, and we will move forward together!
Please share and tag additional resources and information! Food Resources - @hcfbswfl - @mealsofhope
Food & Shelter - @stmatthewshouse
Family & Community - @btogetherorg
Grief Support for Children - @valerieshouseswfl
Collier Comes Together Hurricane Fund - @colliercffl
Volunteer! - @volunteerflorida
Donate - Link in bio!
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#Naplesfl #Naplesflorida #Naples #HurricaneIan #HurricaneHelp #HurricaneAid #NPO #Nonprofits #FL #FLorida #SWFL #SouthwestFlorida #CollierCounty #swflorida #swflstrong #hurricanerelief #resources

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founde

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival is proud and grateful to work along with our beneficiary partners and local nonprofits who have been working tirelessly to serve our Collier County community. The strategies and action plans put into immediate practice will help us continue moving forward during this difficult time and will continue to help serve the children and their families. #CollierStrong #CommunityComesTogether #NCEF #CollierCounty #Naplesfl #Naplesflorida #SWFL #SWFLorida #SouthwestFlorida #Naples #NPO #Nonprofits #HurricaneIan #HurricaneHelp

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founde

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival want to thank our community partners at NCH Healthcare System who have provided services to our SWFL community throughout this week. NCH’s staff has stepped forward to aid our neighbors and assist in caring for the influx of patients. @lifeatnch Thank you for your hard work!
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#CollierStrong #CommunityComesTogether #NCH #Naplesfl #Naplesflorida #CollierCounty #SWFL #SWFLorida #FL #HurricaneIan

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founde

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival want to thank our community partners who are working tirelessly each and every day. We are grateful to the @colliercountysheriff for continuing to serve and protect our community. And also, to the @naplescitypolice and our fire and rescue teams from each and every district in Collier County who have supported our community this past week. @greaternaplesfire @naplesfirerescue @northcollierfire We are grateful to all of our first responders who have been on the front lines protecting us. Thank you for your hard work!
#CollierStrong #CommunityComesTogether #CollierCounty #Naplesfl #CityofNaples #HurricaneIan #HurricaneAid #Heroes #Community #SWFL #SWFlorida

Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacte

Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted by Hurricane Ian. We are thankful that all our staff are safe. We are putting together a list of resources, local non-profits and volunteer opportunities to help our community during this time. #CollierStrong #CommunityComesTogether

It's always important to be prepared and have an e

It's always important to be prepared and have an evacuation plan in place in case Hurricane Ian may affect your area. Check on family members, neighbors and friends. We hope everyone is staying safe! 💙 Visit nhc.noaa.gov for storm updates and colliercares.org for resources in Collier County.
#FL #colliercounty #HurricaneIan

Wishing you a warm and meaningful Rosh Hashanah. T

Wishing you a warm and meaningful Rosh Hashanah. The Jewish New Year, which is called Rosh Hashanah, is a festive time of introspection and preparation for the year ahead. This important holiday kicks off the ten Days of Awe known as the High Holidays and is filled with special foods and traditions. May your year be full of safety, peace, prosperity, and abundance.
#RoshHashanah #NewYear

#CelebrityChefs Sundays! The list of celebrity che

#CelebrityChefs Sundays! The list of celebrity chefs joining us during the #NWWF23 includes Florida native Chef @baxterd executive chef of @the_catbirdseat in Nashville, TN. In this role, Baxter showcases his culinary point of view gleaned from working with some of the best chefs in the country. Chef Brian Baxter’s fifth iteration of the award-winning restaurant is a celebration of ingredients with an emphasis on those sourced at the peak of the season. Brian graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Outside of the kitchen, Baxter became interested in watercolor art, and he now studies the craft with mentor Todd Saal to further hone his passion. Merging his two talents, Baxter’s vision for the restaurant incorporates both his culinary and artistic passions.
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#NWWF #Chef #Celebritychef #BrianBaxter #ChefBaxter #FL #Naplesfl #Naplesflorida #NapleswinterWineFestival #WineFestival

NWWF23 #Vintner feature of the week! The 23rd Napl

NWWF23 #Vintner feature of the week! The 23rd Naples Winter Wine Festival’s incredible lineup of world-renowned vintners includes @jkatzwine of @aperturecellars in Healdsburg, California. Early adventures to legendary vineyards and wineries around the world with his father, photographer Andy Katz, gave Colorado-native Jesse Katz a profound respect for the creative art of winemaking. Jesse creates distinct, nuanced wines for his brands Aperture Cellars and Devil Proof Vineyards; while serving as a consulting winemaker for some of the world’s most prestigious wines. Jesse’s diverse experience spanning 21 harvests at wineries, along with his desire to travel, fed his aspiration to learn from the best in the industry including Pétrus in Bordeaux, as well as time on the winemaking teams at Screaming Eagle Winery and Robert Foley Winery in Napa Valley, and Viña Cobos and Bodega Noemia in Argentina.
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#NWWF #NWWF23 #Vintners #Winemaking #Winery #JesseKatz #California #CaliforniaWines #NaplesWinterWineFestival #wine #Winelove #Winecollector #Vineyard #Cellars

Regular primary care visits are critical to good h

Regular primary care visits are critical to good health for children. Visits typically start a few days after a child is born until they are 18.
At four years old, Penelope* came to Healthcare Network (HCN) - @healthcareswfl for her first ever well visit. Her family, who had immigrated the previous year, explained they could not afford medical care in their former country or the United States. When they learned that HCN offered a sliding fee scale, a program that reduces the cost of care based on household size and income, they were relieved to know they could finally access critical health services. During her well child exam, her provider soon observed that Penelope showed symptoms of anemia and had multiple dental caries (cavities). She was immediately prescribed a hemoglobin test, which confirmed she had anemia, and had a dental appointment secured for her. Her #ShiningStar story is a testament to the importance of children having access to primary care visits that can identify and treat minor health conditions that would otherwise develop into more complex health issues.
*not patient’s real name or picture
#NCEF #NWWF #SWFL #SWFLkids #itsALLforthekids #ShiningStar #primarycare #healthcare #pediatrics #access

#WineWednesday Festival highlights! Share your exp

#WineWednesday Festival highlights! Share your experience using the #NWWF or #NaplesWinterWineFestival hashtag, and your photos might be featured on our social media! Today we are highlighting a 2022 Festival post from @bbbssun - Let the 2022 Naples Winter Wine Festival begin! As we continue to “Give Rise to Hopes and Dreams,” we had the opportunity to participate in Meet the Kids Day 2022. We met several Naples Children & Education Foundation - Naples Winter Wine Festival patrons who continue to make a BIG impact through the many organizations they support, including your Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast-Collier! We are incredibly honored to be a part of this event and always welcome the opportunity to share our mission. We even invited one of our Littles "Most likely to become a pediatrician." Little Sister Samantha had a blast!
#ittakesavillage #NWWF2022 #bigbrothersbigsistersofthesuncoastcollier #Naplesfl #SWFL #NPO #Impact #Children #Education #SWFLorida #BBBS #NCEF

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founde

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, is proud to welcome Aaron Chapman as our new Auction Relations Coordinator. In this role, Chapman will assist the Auction Manager and Director, Events & Communications in conducting the annual NWWF. This includes assisting as guest liaison for chefs, vintners, sommeliers, donors, corporate partners, sponsors and patrons, while maintaining wine inventory. He also will be responsible for coordinating the wine service volunteers and transportation. Aaron was involved with community outreaches in his hometown in Kentucky, he recently graduated Cum Laude from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Welcome!
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