Mar. 182024

Naples Children & Education Foundation Invests a Record $33.2 Million in Local Organizations Supporting Underprivileged and At-Risk Children in Collier County

The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the founding organization of Naples Winter Wine Festival, has invested a record $33.2 million in more than 50 non-profit organizations supporting underprivileged and at-risk children in Collier County.

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Jan. 282024

Children as young as preschool age are getting suspended and expelled

WINK News

50,000 preschoolers were suspended at least once and 17,000 were expelled, a 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health found.

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Jan. 282024

Collier Cares offers resources for help at your fingertips

WINK News

One of the unique things about the Naples Children and Education Foundation (NCEF) is that it’s a private organization, which means they can pivot funding at a moment’s notice.

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Dec. 282023

Season of GIVING

Florida Weekly

When data analysts came out recently with a study that showed Florida ranked at 34 for “Most Charitable States” (Utah, Wyoming and Minnesota were the top three), the information also included this statistic: Florida ranked…

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Dec. 012023

Amazing AUCTION

Florida Weekly

Imagine an unforgettable yacht excursion exploring exotic locations along the Croatian coast aboard a private 122-foot yacht hosted by Knights Bridge Winery proprietors Kelley and Jim Bailey; touring the wine country of Burgundy with renowned…

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Dec. 012023

Naples Winter Wine Festival: Early learning and mental health are two causes at 2024 event

Naples Daily News

Early learning and mental health care will get a lot of attention at the upcoming Naples Winter Wine Festival.

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Nov. 272023

NCEF Announces 2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival Special Fund a Need Initiative “Putting Down Roots: Early Learning GROWS a Healthy Mind”

The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) today announced that its annual Fund a Need for the 2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival will support its early learning and mental health initiatives. Every dollar raised for…

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Nov. 132023

Naples Children & Education Foundation Announces Promotion of Two Esteemed Staff Members to Key Positions within its Executive Team

The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, today announced the promotion of long-time staff members Lisa Juliano to Senior Vice President, Naples Winter Wine Festival and…

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