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Jun. 022020

Virtual Town Hall on June 17

On March 7, public health officials and other leaders announced the first coronavirus death in Lee County. Since then the number of deaths and the number of positive cases has grown. And while the numbers…

May. 132020

Opinion: ‘Philanthropic Four’ come together for coronavirus relief

he silver lining in any crisis is the teamwork that emerges for the greater good. Since the coronavirus pandemic started, the “Philanthropic Four,” consisting of the Community Foundation of Collier County (CFCC), Naples Children &…

May. 072020

NCEF a connector of resources within Collier County during COVID-19

Thanks the the vision of our trustees and supporters and their belief in our cause, the Naples Children & Education Foundation is positioned as a critical lifeline and connector for nonprofit organizations in Collier County…

May. 012020

Women Walking the Walk

We asked these successful women four questions about what inspires them as they work to make our community a better place to live. 1. Naples is such a special place. If you were entertaining out…

Immokalee Foundation receives grant from Naples Children & Education Foundation

The Naples Children & Education Foundation recently awarded The Immokalee Foundation $558,000 in grant funding, which will be used to support the educational and career programming the foundation offers to elementary, middle school and high…

Apr. 232020

Smiles As Big As Their Hearts

Apr. 212020

Food & Restaurant Industry Events Miami/South Florida 2020

Celebrating its 20th year, the Naples Winter Wine Festival raised more than $20 million—a record for the event—amid a long weekend of meals from celebrated chefs, world-class wines, and celebrity entertainers. Festival trustees hosted dinners…

Apr. 162020

Gargiulo Education Center extending hours to care for at-risk children in Collier County

A non-profit education center in North Naples has actually extended its hours amid the pandemic. Gargiulo Education Center helps under-served and at-risk children in Collier County—specifically those who are in farming families and would otherwise…