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Jan. 052021

Lot Preview: 21st annual Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off Jan. 30

Despite the challenges of the past year, The Naples Winter Wine Festival says they look forward to bringing the community together once again to meet the critical needs of underprivileged and at-risk children and their…

Nov. 052020

Naples 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…

Healthcare Network Opens New Pediatric Dental Office for Underserved Children in the Nichols Community Health Center

Healthcare Network, a nonprofit organization working to reduce health disparities, is expanding its dental care program with the opening of a new pediatric dental practice in the Nichols Community Health Center located at 12655 Collier…

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…

Sep. 252020

NCEF’s Purposeful Pairings Dining Series

Sep. 242020

Naples 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…

Sep. 062020

UF Health brings telemedicine program for diabetic children to underserved area of Collier County

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…

Jul. 302020

Strong Foundations

Many of us Community Advisory Board members are part of Naples Children & Education Foundation. One of the things that drives us to be avid supporters is that we can really see our contributions go…