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20 Apr

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

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 ...

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...

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...

23 Dec

Student Stories

Champions For Learning Student Builds a Path to Academic Excellence and Community Impact

December 23, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

When Maria Ines L. was eight years old, she immigrated to the United States with her mother and two sisters, triplets, where she had to...

10 Dec

Student Stories

Guided by Mentorship, Building His Future: Harris’ Champions For Learning Story

December 10, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

When Harris G. first joined Champions For Learning’s Take Stock in Children Program in eighth grade, he didn’t know what his future wou...

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 ...