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Naples Winter Wine Festival Online Auction Raises $678,000
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), announced that its seventh annual online auction set another record this week, bringing in $678,000. This year’s auction proceeds bring…
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Feb. 0120212021 Naples Winter Wine Festival “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” Raises Millions to Support Underprivileged and At-Risk Children in Collier County
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), is pleased to announce its first-ever virtual Festival raised close to $7.2 million for the underprivileged and at-risk children of…
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Jan. 192021Online Auction Returns for the 2021 Naples Winter Wine Festival Offering Unique, One-of-a-Kind Opportunities in Food, Wine and Virtual Experiences
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), is pleased to announce that its popular online auction will once again return for this year, allowing supporters from across…
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Jan. 1320212021 Naples Winter Wine Festival “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to Highlight First-Ever Televised Event to Support At-Risk Children in Collier County
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), is pleased to present its first-ever televised event as part of the 2021 NWWF “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” on…
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Nov. 052020Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) Partners with Other Community Leaders to Launch Collier CARES Application for Local Families in Need
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Collier County and Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, today announced the “soft launch” of…
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Naples Children & Education Foundation Names Chief Development Officer
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced today the appointment of Tracy A. Connelly, CFRE, as its Chief Development Officer. In this role, Connelly will enhance the…
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Sep. 242020Naples Children & Education Foundation Debuts “Purposeful Pairings” Dining Series; First Virtual Dinner and Wine Tasting Set for October 25th
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), founders of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, announced today that it is launching a new dining series, “Purposeful Pairings,” a delicious and unique way to support local restaurants…
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Sep. 062020UF Health brings telemedicine program for diabetic children to underserved area of Collier County
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For children with diabetes or other endocrine system disorders who come from less affluent families, access to care can be difficult and time-consuming. University of Florida Health experts will provide services for children in underserved…
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