News Archives | Champions For Learning™

13 Apr

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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...

21 Oct

News

Champions For Learning Announces 2025 Golden Apple Teachers of Distinction

October 21, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Collier County Teachers of Dis...