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28 Sep

Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Provides $245,000 To Champions For Learning

September 28, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning announces a charitable gift of $245,000 from the Suncoast Credit Un...

21 Sep

News

The Education Foundation of Collier County — Champions For Learning Awarded $225,000 from Naples Children Foundation to Support Students

September 21, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning is pleased to announce a charitable grant of $225,000 from the Napl...

21 Aug

For Educators

Champions For Learning Launches Thank-A-Teacher Nominations for the 37th Annual Golden Apple Program

August 21, 2026
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

The Education Foundation of Collier County – Champions For Learning invites students, parents, and community members to recognize the e...

19 Aug

News

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

Uncategorized

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 ...