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19 Aug

The Education Foundation of Collier County — Champions For Learning Recognizes Arthrex for Long-Standing Partnership and Investments in Education

August 19, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

During a special recognition ceremony on Thursday, August 6, The Education Foundation of Collier County — Champions For Learning honore...

20 Jul

News

Ronna Smith Joins Champions For Learning as Chief Program Officer

July 20, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning is pleased to announce that Ronna Smith has joined the Champions Fo...

17 Jul

News

Free Webinar | Champions For Learning Presents: Make-A-Will Month – Estate Planning Essentials

July 17, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

In recognition of National Make-A-Will Month, Champions For Learning is pleased to host a FREE community webinar on estate planning wit...

29 May

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Watch The 2026 Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers Program

May 29, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Our teachers pour their hearts into changing student lives. Too often their work goes unappreciated, undercutting teacher morale and le...

18 May

News

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...

20 Apr

Events

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning Hosts 36th Annual Golden Apple Celebration of Teachers Dinner

April 20, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

On Friday April 17th, The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning hosted the 36th annual Golden Apple Celebrati...

13 Apr

News

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

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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 ...

25 Feb

Events

Night for Champions Gala Raises Over $935,000 for Education

February 25, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

On February 21, 2026, The Education Foundation of Collier County - Champions For Learning hosted its signature fundraising event, the N...