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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…
read more Jul. 282020
2021 Naples Winter Wine Festival “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” will be Highlighted by Televised Fundraiser to Support At-Risk Children in Collier County
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) announced that it will present a virtual 2021 Naples Winter Wine Festival “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” on Saturday, January 30, 2021, celebrating the dedicated community of partners…
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Mar. 162020Naples Children & Education Foundation Invests Over $20 Million to Support Underprivileged and At-Risk Children and Future Generations in Collier County
The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF) has invested more than $20 million in 43 local nonprofit agencies that improve the physical, emotional and educational lives of children in Collier County. When factoring in program…
read more Feb. 042020
2020 NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL ONLINE AUCTION RAISES OVER $500,000
In addition to raising over $20 million during its live auction, the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF) has broken another record as the sixth annual NWWF online auction came to a close on Tuesday, bringing…
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Jan. 272020NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL RAISES OVER $20 MILLION DURING ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY
The 20th Naples Winter Wine Festival came to a grand finale this weekend following its electric live auction, which raised just over $20 million for the underprivileged and at-risk children of Collier County, a record-breaking…
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