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18 May

The Education Foundation of Collier County — Champions For Learning Celebrates the Graduation of 77 Student Programs Seniors

May 18, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

On Saturday, May 16, The Education Foundation of Collier County — Champions For Learning hosted its annual Countdown to Cap and Gown ce...

13 Apr

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The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning Doubles Student Enrollment with Program Expansion

April 13, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

On Saturday, April 11th, The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning inducted 68 new students into its College ...

16 Mar

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Champions For Learning Announces Collier Golden Apple Recipients

April 14, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Today, six outstanding Collier County educators were surprised and honored as this year’s Golden Apple recipients, highlighting their t...

05 Mar

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Champions For Learning Receives $25000 For Golden Apple Program

March 5, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

March 5, 2026 — Champions For Learning, The Education Foundation of Collier County, announces an additional charitable gift of $25,000 ...

26 Jan

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Champions For Learning Receives Funding From the School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program

January 26, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

We are deeply grateful to Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature for their continued commitment to Florida’s students throug...

18 Nov

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WGCU Interview: “Champions for Learning program helps Collier County students and teachers achieve success”

November 18, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Our President and CEO, Dr. Eric Williams, recently sat down with WGCU to discuss our mission to serve as a catalyst for educational suc...

14 Nov

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Champions For Learning Receives Funding from CLA Foundation

November 14, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning is thrilled to announce it has received a grant of $8,000 from the ...

05 Nov

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The Education Foundation of Collier County Awards $200,000 to Collier County Educators for Classroom Grants

November 5, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

(November 4th, 2025 - Naples, FL) The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning surprised educators across the co...

01 Nov

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Fifth Third Bank Awards Grant for Champions For Learning’s Student Programs

April 7, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

(November 1, 2025) Fifth Third Bank awarded The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning a $5,000.00 grant to su...

24 Oct

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Understanding the 2026 Tax Law Changes and What They Mean for Charitable Giving

October 24, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Beginning January 1, 2026, new federal tax laws (part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) will take effect, changing how charitable dona...