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Jul. 112012

Greater Marco YMCA receives local and state awards for helping children in need

Jun. 152012

Naples Children & Education Foundation and Naples Winter Wine Festival Name Debra Weaver Events Director

Jun. 062012

Naples Winter Wine Festival aligns stars for top charity wine event Jan. 25 – 27 in Naples, Fla.

May. 222012

Naples Children & Education Foundation Helps Expand

May. 182012

Naples Children & Education Foundation Appoints Maria Jimenez-Lara as Grants Director

May. 022012

Naples Children & Education Foundation Accepts National Dental Education Award

Apr. 052012

Charitable Grants of $7.43 Million Awarded by Naples Winter Wine Festival Founders

Mar. 262012

Charitable grants of $7.43 million awarded by Naples Winter Wine Festival founders

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We are thinking of our community partners and ever

We are thinking of our community partners and everyone who have been directly impacted by Hurricane Ian. Our thoughts are with each one of you as we navigate our way through this very difficult situation. We’ve put together a guide with resources, local non-profits, and volunteer opportunities. Please share and tag additional resources and information! Harry Chapin Food Bank - Harrychapinfoodbank.org
Meals of Hope Naples - MealsofHope.org
St. Mathews House - stmatthewshouse.org
Family & Community - bettertogetherus.org/better-families
Collier County Resources – Colliercares.org
Collier Comes Together Hurricane Fund - colliercf.org
Volunteer! - www.volunteerflorida.org
Donate - donate.napleswinefestival.com/give/107485
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#hurricaneian #resources #disasterrelief #hurricanerelief #swfl #southwestflorida #Naplesfl #CollierStrong #Acommunitycomestogether #naplesflorida #CollierCounty #donate #NCEF

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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Please join us in welcoming our newest Trustee cou

Please join us in welcoming our newest Trustee couples, Nancy & Ted Koenig, Sherie Marek and Amy & John Quinn! These Naples community philanthropists and patrons of the #NWWF will support NCEF’s vision of making a profound and sustaining difference in the lives of underprivileged children in Collier County.
“These new Trustees have impressive and varied backgrounds, which will contribute greatly to the wonderful array of expertise among our other Trustees. Each of them also shares a deep, heartfelt commitment to supporting a wide range of charitable causes in the community and are past patrons of the Naples Winter Wine Festival.” - Valerie Boyd, NCEF Chairman of the Board.
Click the link in our bio to learn more about NCEF/NWWF new Trustees and read the full Press Release.
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#CelebrityChefs Sundays are back! Each year, the N

#CelebrityChefs Sundays are back! Each year, the NWWF brings in many of the world’s most celebrated chefs. We are especially excited to have several chefs who are joining us for the first time for what promises will be another outstanding Festival. The list of celebrity chefs includes Chef Paul Bartolotta. Four-time nominated, and two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta is the co-founder and owner of @bartolottas the premier restaurant group in the Greater Milwaukee region. An internationally celebrated chef and restaurateur, Chef Bartolotta has brought his culinary talent and vision to kitchens all over the world. His passion for creating authentic experiences continues to inspire the growth of the company that he and his brother, Joe, launched in 1993.
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#NWWF #celebritychef #Chef #ChefBartolotta #NWWF23 #cuisine #restaurant #NaplesWinterWineFestival #food #celebrate

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 @marilisa.allegrini Marilisa Allegrini. Together with her brother Franco Allegrini, Marilisa carries on the legacy of their father Giovanni, a visionary viticulturist in Valpolicella credited with revolutionizing Amarone and appassimento winemaking. Steeped in centuries of winegrowing expertise, the family is recognized for crafting a benchmark Amarone, pioneering a focus on single-vineyard sites, and consistently marrying tradition with innovation. @allegrini.winery
Today, Marilisa is president of Amarone Families (Famiglie dell’Amarone d’Arte) and has been recognized as one of the top ambassadors for Valpolicella worldwide. In 2017, she was the first Italian woman to be featured on the cover of Wine Spectator, and, in 2020, Marilisa was awarded the “Cavaliere del Lavoro” by the President of Italy.
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#NWWF #NCEF #NaplesWinterWineFestival #WineLover #WineTasting #Vineyards #Sommeliers #WineLove #Vintners #WineLovers #winery #wines #winenight #Winetime #winecollector #winelife #allegrini