Jun. 062025

Naples Children & Education Foundation Names Alas as Grants Compliance and Systems Coordinator

The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the founding organization of the highly successful Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), today announced the appointment of Diana Alas as Grants Compliance and Systems Coordinator.

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Jun. 052025

Mental Health Awareness Month: NCEF and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Behavioral Health Program Now Delivering Care in Collier County

In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, Nicklaus Children’s Health System is proud to highlight the successful launch and ongoing expansion of its pediatric behavioral health services in Collier County.

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Jun. 052025

PNC 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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May. 202025

Naples Winter Wine Festival Set to Return for Another Amazing Weekend of Food, Wine and Fun from January 30, 2026 through February 1, 2026

The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), is proud to announce that the NWWF will return for its 26th annual celebration featuring some of the world’s very…

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Mar. 182025

NCEF 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. 182025

A 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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Mar. 172025

Naples Children & Education Foundation Invests a Record Over $34 Million in Organizations Supporting Underprivileged and At-Risk Children in Collier County

The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, has invested a record over $34 million in close to 50 non-profit organizations supporting underprivileged and at-risk children in…

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Feb. 042025

Brief 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.

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