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04 May

Champions For Learning Celebrates Lely High for FAFSA Completion

May 4, 2022
By Heidi Overman

As the cost of college continues to increase, financial aid becomes ever more important. While many factors are involved in the decisio...

15 Apr

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Champions For Learning’s Mentoring Program Impacts Two Families in a Unique Way

April 15, 2022
By Allisa McCormick

“Definitely the greatest mentor I’ll ever have in my life”. That is how Tyler Knight, a graduate from the Champions For Learning Take ...

01 Apr

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Champions For Learning to be Honored with Torch Award

April 1, 2022
By Allisa McCormick

Champions For Learning is honored to be recognized by the Collier County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for its ou...

23 Mar

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Champions For Learning Recognized for Program Excellence

March 23, 2022
By Heidi Overman

Champions For Learning Recognized for Program Excellence by Take Stock in Children Champions For Learning has received the Luminary Aw...

15 Mar

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Mentorship to Friendship: Mentor and Mentee form Life-Long Bond

March 15, 2022
By Allisa McCormick

From Naples, Florida to Salt Lake City, Utah. More than 2,400 miles won’t get in the way of Fernando Orellana and Chuck Carlsen. Orell...

25 Feb

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Be a CHAMPION for a student in Collier County. Become a mentor today!

February 25, 2022
By Heidi Overman

Champions For Learning is in need of more amazing mentors for our soon-to-be selected class of 8th grade students. Yadira Vintimilla h...

14 Feb

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‘It’s one of the most gratifying things I have done’; More Mentors Needed

February 14, 2022
By Heidi Overman

Champions For Learning is dedicated to creating life-changing learning experiences for students. One way this is achieved is through th...

09 Feb

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Suncoast Credit Union Impacting Student’s Financial Futures

February 9, 2022
By Heidi Overman

The Suncoast Credit Union is making a difference in the lives of Champions For Learning students in various ways. From financial lesson...

08 Feb

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Creating Champions for Night of Champions

February 8, 2022
By Heidi Overman

The preparation for an event the caliber of Night of Champions begins months out. However, the color schemes and seating charts are not...

17 Nov

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Champions For Learning to Name Five Suncoast Credit Union Scholars in 2022

November 17, 2021
By Heidi Overman

The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation is partnering with the Champions For Learning to offer 5 of $2,000 scholarship awards to high scho...