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Nov. 272017

Make a Difference Today on Giving Tuesday!

Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, you can make a difference on Giving Tuesday!

This year, please consider helping kids in need right here in our community with an online donation to the Naples Children & Education Foundation.

Through this secure online giving link, you can help make the difference for thousands of local children in need that continue to be positively impacted by our innovative strategic initiatives.

The donation you make today might be the saving grace that a child needs to prosper.

Please invest in their future on this Giving Tuesday, and share this message of love and compassion with your friends and family to consider a gift as well.

On behalf of the children we serve in Collier County, thank you very much!

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NCEF Blueprint Partner @healthcareswfl recently an

NCEF Blueprint Partner @healthcareswfl recently announced that intravenous (IV) sedation has been added to its pediatric dental program at Nichols Community Health Center made possible by funding from NCEF.
In addition to the organization’s existing nitrous oxide sedation option, IV sedation will support #pediatric patients who may need several procedures done during a single visit, may suffer from severe dental anxiety, and/or have a medical, physical or #emotional disability that limits their ability to understand directions and remain calm. The implementation of this program will provide an expansion of necessary services and assist in reducing health disparities in underserved populations where children are at most risk for tooth decay and oral disease. Offering moderate to deep sedation will help ease discomfort and anxiety to those that have had their dental care delayed due to affordability or inaccurate belief that baby teeth are unimportant. NCEF is proud to support our #community health partners as they work to break down barriers to primary #health services.

Thank you @revvedupmotorco for participating in th

Thank you @revvedupmotorco for participating in this year’s #NWWF live auction! This completely restored 1968 Vintage Ford Bronco was part of our live auction lot #2: “King of the Road and Prince of the Cellar”. Featuring a new steel body finished in Naples Cabernet Reserve Red and a custom oak leather interior with diamond stitching. A 302 V8 engine with electronic fuel injection, power steering, 33-inch tires with chrome wheels, power running boards and retro sound audio with Bluetooth and subwoofer.
In addition to the custom Bronco, the winner received a collection of 25 Large Format bottles from each of the 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival’s participating vintners.

NCEF is pleased to welcome 6 first-time grantees t

NCEF is pleased to welcome 6 first-time grantees to the NCEF family and look forward to their partnership! We are excited to fund and support Educational Pathways Academy, First Tee, Midwest Food Bank of Florida, NCH Healthcare System, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry and The Salvation Army of Collier County. #ItsALLfortheKids!

Congratulations to our wonderful #NWWF auctioneer,

Congratulations to our wonderful #NWWF auctioneer, @lydiafenet on her second book, 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚! Navigating a two-decade career as an auctioneer while raising three children, Lydia had her own journey of learning self-assurance. Through stories of overcoming challenges in both her work and personal lives, she demonstrates that #confidence isn’t something that only some people are born with; rather, it’s inside every one of us, waiting to be claimed! Congratulations on your book signing! Buy #claimyourconfidence online or at an independent bookstore!
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#lydiafenet #author #booklove #instabook #newbook #bookrecs #womenauthors

This year’s Meet the Kids Day presentation highl

This year’s Meet the Kids Day presentation highlighted four incredible women who, through the help of #NCEF funded programs and services with their own perseverance, became invincible, powerful, confident and unstoppable!
Paloma – a teenager whose life and family were turned completely upside down with the loss of her mother to COVID-19. Enrolling at Pace Center for Girls @pacecollier for continued counseling and #academicsupport set her back on to the path of success.
Amanda – a young woman whose first trials were faced at the young age of seven through her abusive mother. She was connected to @youthhaven and lived there until going off to college where she succeeded and continued to pass her Bar Exam and become an Assistant State Attorney.
Ramona – a caring mother who faced losing her daughters when she had no one to #care for them while she received multiple treatments for her life-threatening medical issues. A safe place was offered by @btogetherorg allowing her the time she needed to heal and refocus on her future.
Mackenzie – a #collegestudent whose life was uprooted following her mother’s passing and further isolated when the pandemic hit and she was forced to grieve in isolation. A #school counselor connected her to @valerieshouseswfl where she learned to process her #grief and move on with her life.

We are proud to invest a record of nearly $25.6 Mi

We are proud to invest a record of nearly $25.6 Million in local organizations supporting underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County! This year, a total of 39 organizations received traditional grants, plus 10 additional agencies that help fill critical needs in the #community by taking part in NCEF’s multi-partner, multi-year strategic initiatives focusing on the well-being of the whole child. Initiatives receiving funding include early learning, healthcare, hunger and out-of-school time, plus a special mental health initiative. NCEF's unique approach, which emphasizes collaboration between organizations and bridges public and private resources, has become a blueprint for how to transform a community, one issue at a time. Click the link in our bio to read the full press release.
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#NCEF #NWWF #Naplesfl #Naplesflorida #CollierCounty #MarcoIsland #Immokaleefl #SWFL #Southwestflorida #FLorida #Nonprofit

Happy first day of spring! May happiness and abund

Happy first day of spring! May happiness and abundance find you this season. Spring is all about a fresh start! #spring2023

Happy Sunday! Today is international Read-to-Me Da

Happy Sunday! Today is international Read-to-Me Day! Celebrated every March 19 across the world, today we remember the importance of reading books to children. Reading to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding. It helps them develop language and listening skills and improves cognitive skills and aid in cognitive development. #readtomeday
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Collier County Public Schools recently announced t

Collier County Public Schools recently announced the graduation rate for high school seniors who were in foster care. Reaching a record-breaking 78 percent, this far exceeds the national average of 50 percent.
Of the 78 percent, the students who were in NCEF beneficiary Friends of Foster Children Forever’s tutoring program achieved a 100 percent graduation rate. Foster children face some of the greatest challenges in our community. On any given day there are more than 300 foster children in Collier County. They have been removed from their homes due to their parents’ abuse, neglect or addiction. @ffcforever Academic Mentors help to break the cycle through education, providing one-to-one tutoring and guidance.
Maria Jimenez-Lara, NCEF CEO stated, “We share in the excitement and pride of this incredible achievement!” Jimenez-Lara continued, “From the time this project was presented we knew that providing consistent and positive academic support for children in foster care would be the key to long term achievement and success. The graduation rate shows that children facing difficult challenges are amazingly resilient and can succeed when given proper tools, such as educational and emotional support.”
#NCEF #NWWF #itsALLforthekids #beneficiary #program #support #graduationrate #fosterchildren

This wine Wednesday we want to thank our corporate

This wine Wednesday we want to thank our corporate partners for their generous support throughout the years, allowing the Festival’s continued success since its inception in 2001. To learn more about each sponsor and corporate partner, visit napleswinefestival.com/sponsors
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#Naplesfl #NaplesFlorida #NCEF #NWWF #SWFL #Partners #CollierCounty #NaplesWinterWineFestival This wine Wednesday we want to thank our corporate partners for their generous support throughout the years, allowing the Festival’s continued success since its inception in 2001. To learn more about each sponsor and corporate partner, visit napleswinefestival.com/sponsors
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#Naplesfl #NaplesFlorida #NCEF #NWWF #SWFL #Partners #CollierCounty #NaplesWinterWineFestival

March 13th marks the birthday of Riesling wine! Th

March 13th marks the birthday of Riesling wine! The date references the first written evidence of the Riesling grape: an invoice dated March 13, 1435. Found in cellar log located in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Whether you like them dry or sweet, Riesling wine is a constant crowd pleaser, and the perfect combination of the chill of winter and the warmth of spring. #rieslingwine #riesling #Winelove #wine

Following its proud tradition, NCEF will invest ev

Following its proud tradition, NCEF will invest every dollar raised under the tent in local organizations and strategic initiatives that provide Collier children with the services and resources they need to excel. We are preparing for our Grant Awards Ceremony, taking place later this month. We are honored to have @Wintrust Banking Center as our Grant Awards Ceremony Sponsor. Thank you!
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#NCEF #NWWF #NPO #Sponsor #ThankYou #Naplesfl #Naplesflorida #Awards #SWFL #wintrustbank #Wintrust #colliercounty